Dynamics of Multibody Systems

by Ahmed A. Shabana

Overview

Describes how to develop general-purpose computer programs for studying the dynamics of multibody systems. This is the only text/reference on the topic that provides complete and systematic treatment and general techniques for the kinematic and dynamic analysis of multibody systems consisting of rigid and deformable bodies. Explains not only how to minimize stresses in such systems, but also how to develop and use computational algorithms for the dynamic analysis of deformable bodies in multibody systems. Contains end-of-chapter problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107042650
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/02/2013
Edition description:	4th Revised ed.
Pages:	393
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Ahmed Shabana is a University Distinguished Professor and the Richard and Loan Hill Professor of Engineering at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr Shabana is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Automotive Engineers and is the Founding Chair of the ASME Technical Committee on Multi-Body Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics. He is the author of six books.

Table of Contents

Reference Kinematics
Analytical Techniques
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Classical Approximation Methods
Finite-Element Formulation
Computer Implementation
Appendix
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

The author (mechanical engineering, U. of Illinois) uses his own lecture material as the basis for this text, an introduction to multibody mechanics for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Topics addressed include: reference kinematics, analytical techniques, mechanics of deformable bodies, classical approximation methods, finite-element formulation, and computer implementation. The information pertains to a wide range of applications including robotics, complex machine design, structural design and motion analysis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'This is an authoritative and detailed book of analysis which will be of great use to practising and academic engineers alike … the strength of Shabana's work is in its relative accessibility, and this, together with the use of simple, yet effective, examples, and clear and unambiguous illustrations, makes it a book which is going to be well received by a wide cross-section of the engineering dynamics community.' Mathew P. Cartmell, Engineering Structures Journal

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