Table of Contents

A First Look.- Observers.- Translations.- Positions.- Rotations.- Orientations.- Review.- Velocities.- Constraints.- Review.- A Look Ahead.

Reviews

From the reviews: "This book differs from traditional mechanics textbooks. … the author develops here a course that relies on the concept of problem-based learning. It allows the student to accumulate theoretical knowledge, develop intuitive insights into and perfect a practical know-how in the modelling and visualization of complex mechanical systems and their motion. … A worthwhile feature of this book is the recommendation of various animation and modelling projects for semester long team assignments … . This excellent research exposition deserves a wide distribution and acceptance." (Franz Selig, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1077, 2006) "This book’s unique feature is its illustrations and geometric configurations in determining the kinematics of rigid bodies. … This book can serve as a requirement to many of the advanced courses in dynamics … . It is a powerful tool for providing beginning engineers … to develop the needed skills to formulate and solve complex dynamical problems. The book is written for juniors and seniors … . The textbook is full of examples and problems that are well selected for the materials described … ." (Farid Amirouche, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 30 (3), 2007)