O’Reilly O.M. Engineering Dynamics: A Primer

Springer, 2019. — 303 p. — ISBN: 978-3-030-11744-3.This primer is intended to provide the theoretical background for the standard undergraduate, mechanical engineering course in dynamics. Representative problems are discussed and simulated throughout the book to illustrate fundamental concepts and explore the development of mathematical models for mechanical systems. The text grew out of the author’s desire to provide a complement to traditional texts on the subject and promote a systematic approach to problem solving. For all the examples discussed in the primer, a systematic four-step approach is employed. The third edition of the text has been revised in response to student comments on earlier editions and the increased availability of simulation software. The revisions include the addition of several new examples of models for the dynamics of systems ranging from an aerosol spray to a spherical robot. The primer has three intended audiences: undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory course on engineering dynamics, graduate students who are interesting in refreshing their knowledge, and instructors.Elementary Particle Dynamics
Particles and Cylindrical Polar Coordinates
Particles and Space Curves
Friction Forces and Spring Forces
Power, Work, and Energy
Momenta, Impulses, and Collisions
Dynamics of Systems of Particles
Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Kinetics of a Rigid Body
Systems of Particles and Rigid Bodies