Publisher's Synopsis
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of many-body systems is complementary to the finite-element method in computer-aided engineering. While the latter is essentially a batch process, dynamic analysis is inherently interactive. With the spectacular growth in computing power now available to individual users, it is becoming feasible for engineers to use dynamic analyses in general engineering calculations.;The purpose of this book is to describe not only the commonly used methods for multibody kinematic analyses, but also the current state of the art, including methods that allow real-time simulation response. The emphasis is on clarity of presentation and on the basic techniques essential to a further study of the literature. Each chapter contains many worked examples as well as problems and computer exercises.
