Essential Dynamics

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-08412-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Essential Dynamics offers a streamlined yet comprehensive introduction to engineering dynamics, specifically designed for undergraduate students. Balancing academic rigor with accessibility, this textbook simplifies complex concepts while maintaining the depth necessary for a thorough understanding of the subject.

Organized into three progressive sections, the book builds foundational knowledge and advances to sophisticated topics. The first section introduces the principles of kinematics and kinetics for point masses, covering rectilinear and planar motion, force-modeling techniques, and the construction of free body diagrams. The second section transitions to more advanced systems, exploring collections of point masses and rigid body dynamics in planar motion. The final section culminates in an in-depth analysis of rigid body kinematics and kinetics in three-dimensional space, providing a complete framework for understanding dynamic systems. Each lesson is enriched with carefully designed problems and detailed solutions, reinforcing theoretical concepts and honing practical problem-solving skills

With figure slides available as an online resource, the book is ideal as a primary or supplementary resource for undergraduate courses, Essential Dynamics also serves as valuable preparation for professional engineers pursuing licensing examinations.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Puopolo, Michael G.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Klassische Mechanik, Newtonsche Mechanik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1: Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation

2: Rectilinear Kinematics of a Point

3: Planar, Curvilinear Kinematics of a Point Mass Using Rectangular Coordinates

4: Planar, Curvilinear Kinematics of a Point Using Polar Coordinates; Part 1, Velocity

5: Planar, Curvilinear Kinematics of a Point Using Polar Coordinates; Part 2, Acceleration

6: Planar, Curvilinear Kinematics of a Point Mass Using Normal-Tangential Coordinates

7: Relative Motion Using a Translating Rectangular Coordinate Frame

8: Kinematics of Atwood Machines

9: Planar Point Mass Kinetics Introduction

10: Point Mass Modeling and Common Forces

11: Using Free Body Diagrams in Planar Point Mass Kinetics

12: Linear Impulse-Momentum Equation for a Point Mass

13: The Work-Energy Equation for a Point Mass

14: Power of a Force Acting on a Point Mass

15: Conservation of Momentum for a Two-Point System; Central Impact

16: Oblique Impact Collision

17: Angular Momentum of a Point Mass with Planar Motion

18: Kinetics of a System of Point Masses; Part 1, Sum-of-Forces Equation

19: Kinetics of a System of Point Masses; Part 2, Sum-of-Moments Equations

20: Introduction to Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies

21: Velocity and Acceleration of a Point Fixed on a Rigid Body

22: Velocity of a Point that Moves on a Rigid Body that Itself Moves

23: Acceleration of a Point that Moves on a Rigid Body that Itself Moves

24: Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies, Part 1: Introduction

25: Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies, Part 2: Fixed Rotation

26: Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies, Part 3: Rotation about a Translating Pin

27: Work-Energy Equation for a Rigid Body with Planar, Fixed Rotation

28: Impulse-Momentum Equations for a Rigid Body with Planar Motion

29: Impulse-Momentum Equations for a System of Rigid Bodies with Planar Motion

30 – 35: Kinematics and Kinetics of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensions

Über Autor(innen)

Michael Puopolo is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA. He holds degrees in physics, engineering, and a Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering. With 14 years of engineering experience and 5 years of teaching expertise, he previously taught courses in dynamics and control as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University, USA. At S&T, he teaches Dynamics and Introduction to Engineering Design and advises the ASME student chapter. Outside academia, he enjoys playing classical guitar and restoring vintage sports cars