Ronald J. Anderson - The Practice of Engineering Dynamics

[i]The Practice of Engineering Dynamics[/i] is a textbook that takes a systematic approach to understanding dynamic analysis of mechanical systems. It comprehensively covers dynamic analysis of systems from equilibrium states to non-linear simulations and presents frequency analysis of experimental data. It divides the practice of engineering dynamics into three parts: Part 1 – Modelling: Deriving Equations of Motion; Part 2 – Simulation: Using the Equations of Motion; and Part 3- Experimental Frequency Domain Analysis. This approach fulfils the need to be able to derive the equations governing the motion of a system, to then use the equations to provide useful design information, and finally to be able to analyze experimental data measured on dynamic systems. [i]The Practice of Engineering Dynamics[/i] includes end of chapter exercises and is accompanied by a website hosting a solutions manual.