Applied Solid Dynamics

Applied Solid Dynamics covers the dynamics of solids and, in particular, some of its applications to modern systems. The book aims to help students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Chapter 1 formulates the concept of dynamically equivalent systems, the use of which enables even the most complex of systems to be represented by a much simpler model, provided certain important criteria are met. Chapter 2 demonstrates the usefulness of this concept by introducing an innovative vector system for the analysis of epicyclic gear transmission. Chapter 3 investigates the dynamics of a solid body in general plane motion, and Chapter 4 demonstrates the effect of intermittent energy transfer in a reciprocating system by using turning moment diagrams and the flywheel design. The applications of friction; the problems associated with rotational out-of-balance; and the dynamics of general space motion are tackled in the next four chapters. Chapters 9-12 discuss the analysis and prediction of the vibrating response of mass and elastic systems, whether such systems are single- or multi-degree of freedom in nature or are modeled in terms of lumped to distributed parameters. The book concludes by apprising active and passive vibratory control. Mechanical engineers will find this book invaluable. Content: Dedication , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages v-vii 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-12 2 - Power transmission through gear systems , Pages 13-30 3 - Dynamics of a solid body in general plane motion , Pages 31-47 4 - Turning moment diagrams and flywheel design , Pages 48-61 5 - Applications of friction , Pages 62-82 6 - Out-of-balance and balancing of rotating mass systems , Pages 83-99 7 - Out-of-balance and balancing of reciprocating mass systems , Pages 100-117 8 - Introduction to dynamics of general space motion , Pages 118-136 9 - Vibration of a single degree of freedom system , Pages 137-166 10 - Free undamped vibration of a two degree of freedom system , Pages 167-182 11 - Vibration of multiple degree of freedom lumped mass systems—matrix analysis , Pages 183-198 12 - Free vibration of continuous systems , Pages 199-233 13 - Introduction to vibratory control , Pages 234-241 Appendix 1 - Standard integrals , Pages 242-244 Appendix 2 - Basic complex algebra , Pages 245-246 Appendix 3 - Basic vector algebra , Pages 247-248 Index , Pages 249-251