A Kinematics and Kinetics Primer

A Kinematics and Kinetics Primer
Author: John E. Hurtado
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 131218678X

A complete set of lecture notes for a one-semester, junior-level dynamics course. Broadly speaking, the content covers point mass dynamics, rigid body dynamics, gyroscopic motions, introductory structural dynamics, Galerkin's approximation to flexible body modeling, and an introduction to Lagrangian dynamics. The material is presented in a novel and unique 1-page, 1-topic format. The principles are presented in a rigorous manner and careful attention is paid to establish a consistent and unambiguous notation.

Physics for Game Developers

Physics for Game Developers
Author: David M Bourg
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2013-04-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449361048

If you want to enrich your game’s experience with physics-based realism, the expanded edition of this classic book details physics principles applicable to game development. You’ll learn about collisions, explosions, sound, projectiles, and other effects used in games on Wii, PlayStation, Xbox, smartphones, and tablets. You’ll also get a handle on how to take advantage of various sensors such as accelerometers and optical tracking devices. Authors David Bourg and Bryan Bywalec show you how to develop your own solutions to a variety of problems by providing technical background, formulas, and a few code examples. This updated book is indispensable whether you work alone or as part of a team. Refresh your knowledge of classical mechanics, including kinematics, force, kinetics, and collision response Explore rigid body dynamics, using real-time 2D and 3D simulations to handle rotation and inertia Apply concepts to real-world problems: model the behavior of boats, airplanes, cars, and sports balls Enhance your games with digital physics, using accelerometers, touch screens, GPS, optical tracking devices, and 3D displays Capture 3D sound effects with the OpenAL audio API

Research Methods in Biomechanics, 2E

Research Methods in Biomechanics, 2E
Author: Gordon Robertson
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0736093400

Detailing up-to-date research technologies and approaches, Research Methods in Biomechanics, Second Edition, assists both beginning and experienced researchers in developing methods for analyzing and quantifying human movement.

Engineering Dynamics

Engineering Dynamics
Author: Oliver M. O'Reilly
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2010-05-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 144196360X

This Primer is intended to provide the theoretical background for the standard undergraduate, mechanical engineering course in dynamics. The book contains several worked examples and summaries and exercises at the end of each chapter to aid readers in their understanding of the material. Teachers who wish to have a source of more detailed theory for the course, as well as graduate students who need a refresher course on undergraduate dynamics when preparing for certain first year graduate school examinations, and students taking the course will find the work very helpful.

Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations

Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations
Author: Liang-Wu Cai
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2016-04-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119050227

This introductory book covers the most fundamental aspects of linear vibration analysis for mechanical engineering students and engineers. Consisting of five major topics, each has its own chapter and is aligned with five major objectives of the book. It starts from a concise, rigorous and yet accessible introduction to Lagrangian dynamics as a tool for obtaining the governing equation(s) for a system, the starting point of vibration analysis. The second topic introduces mathematical tools for vibration analyses for single degree-of-freedom systems. In the process, every example includes a section Exploring the Solution with MATLAB. This is intended to develop student's affinity to symbolic calculations, and to encourage curiosity-driven explorations. The third topic introduces the lumped-parameter modeling to convert simple engineering structures into models of equivalent masses and springs. The fourth topic introduces mathematical tools for general multiple degrees of freedom systems, with many examples suitable for hand calculation, and a few computer-aided examples that bridges the lumped-parameter models and continuous systems. The last topic introduces the finite element method as a jumping point for students to understand the theory and the use of commercial software for vibration analysis of real-world structures.

Transport Processes Primer

Transport Processes Primer
Author: Constantine Pozrikidis
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2019-11-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1493999095

In this concise yet comprehensive book, the author discusses the principles of mass, momentum, and energy transport, and derives balance equations for single-component fluids and multicomponent mixtures based on the direct application of natural laws and principles of thermodynamics. Transport equations over control volumes are formulated with reference to the Reynolds transport equation, thereby circumventing the need for ad-hoc balances for open systems that are best justified in hindsight. Notable features with regard to mass transport include the interpretation of diffusion in mixtures in terms of species parcel motion and separation, the introduction of Fick’s and fractional diffusion laws with reference to random molecular excursions, a detailed account of species and mixture kinematics and dynamics, and the discussion of partial stresses, energies, and entropies of individual mixture components. Key features of this book include: • The governing equations are derived from first principles based on the application of natural laws and principles of thermodynamics • Balances over control volumes are derived from rigorous equations governing material parcel property evolution • Fick’s law, a fractional diffusion law, and other diffusion laws are discussed with reference to random walks • A detailed account of species and mixture kinematics and dynamics is presented for binary and multicomponent solutions • A tabulated summary of transport equations is presented in differential and integral forms, and an overview of classical thermodynamics is given in an appendix for a self-contained discourse C. Pozrikidis has taught at the University of California and the University of Massachusetts. He is the author of several books on theoretical and computational topics in science and engineering, applied mathematics, scientific computing, and computer science.

Modern Robotics

Modern Robotics
Author: Kevin M. Lynch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2017-05-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1107156300

A modern and unified treatment of the mechanics, planning, and control of robots, suitable for a first course in robotics.