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Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics

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ISBN-10: 0470614811

ISBN-13: 9780470614815

Edition: 7th 2012

Authors: J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige

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The latest edition of Engineering Mechanics–Dynamics continues to provide the same high quality material seen in previous editions. It provides extensively rewritten, updated prose for content clarity, superb new problems in new application areas, outstanding instruction on drawing free body diagrams, and new electronic supplements to assist learning and instruction.
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Book details

List price: $131.00
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 3/29/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 752
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.146
Language: English

Dynamics of Particles
Introduction to Dynamics
History and Modern Applications
Basic Concepts
Newton's Laws
Units
Gravitation
Dimensions
Solving Problems in Dynamics
Chapter Review
Kinematics of Particles
Introduction
Rectilinear Motion
Plane Curvilinear Motion
Rectangular Coordinates (x-y)
Normal and Tangential Coordinates (n-t)
Polar Coordinates (r-?)
Space Curvilinear Motion
Relative Motion (Translating Axes)
Constrained Motion of Connected Particles
Chapter Review
Kinetics of Particles
Introduction
Force, Mass, and Acceleration
Newton's Second Law
Equation of Motion and Solution of Problems
Rectilinear Motion
Curvilinear Motion
Work and Energy
Work and Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Impulse and Momentum
Introduction
Linear Impulse and Linear Momentum
Angular Impulse and Angular Momentum
Special Applications
Introduction
Impact
Central-Force Motion
Relative Motion
Chapter Review
Kinetics of Systems of Particles
Introduction
Generalized Newton's Second Law
Work-Energy
Impulse-Momentum
Conservation of Energy and Momentum
Steady Mass Flow
Variable Mass
Chapter Review
Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Introduction
Rotation
Absolute Motion
Relative Velocity
Instantaneous Center of Zero Velocity
Relative Acceleration
Motion Relative to Rotating Axes
Chapter Review
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
Introduction
Force, Mass, and Acceleration
General Equations of Motion
Translation
Fixed-Axis Rotation
General Plane Motion
Work and Energy
Work-Energy Relations
Acceleration from Work-Energy; Virtual Work
Impulse and Momentum
Impulse-Momentum Equations
Chapter Review
Introduction to Three-Dimensional Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Introduction
Kinematics
Translation
Fixed-Axis Rotation
Parallel-Plane Motion
Rotation about a Fixed Point
General Motion
Kinetics
Angular Momentum
Kinetic Energy
Momentum and Energy Equations of Motion
Parallel-Plane Motion
Gyroscopic Motion: Steady Precession
Chapter Review
Vibration and Time Response
Introduction
Free Vibration of Particles
Forced Vibration of Particles
Vibration of Rigid Bodies
Energy Methods
Chapter Review
Area Moments of Inertia
Mass Moments of Inertia
Mass Moments of Inertia about an Axis
Products of Inertia
Selected Topics of Mathematics
Introduction
Plane Geometry
Solid Geometry
Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Trigonometry
Vector Operations
Series
Derivatives
Integrals
Newton's Method for Solving Intractable Equations
Selected Techniques for Numerical Integration
Useful Tables
Physical Properties
Solar System Constants
Properties of Plane Figures
Properties of Homogeneous Solids
Index
Problem Answers