The Practice of Engineering Dynamics

A textbook on dynamic analysis of mechanical systems, providing a unique systematic approach to enable deeper understanding of the subject

The Practice of Engineering Dynamics provides a systematic development of the theory and methods used for dynamic analysis of mechanical systems. Covering every essential aspect of engineering dynamics in one volume, this textbook helps readers understand how to derive the equations governing the motion of a system, use the equations to provide useful design information, and analyze experimental data measured on dynamic systems.

Divided into three parts—Modeling, Simulation, and Experimental Frequency Domain Analysis—the textbook's distinctive approach to the subject highlights the relationships between the topics, rather than viewing them as different fields of study. A clear, logical progression of analysis methods are applied to the governing equations: from equilibrium solutions, to analyzing the stability of equilibrium states, to frequency domain analysis, to time domain solutions. Written by a teacher and researcher with more than forty years of experience in the field, this textbook:

Provides comprehensive coverage of dynamic analysis of mechanical systems
Offers a complete presentation of frequency analysis of experimental data
Covers analysis methods rarely covered in introductory texts, such as time domain solutions
Contains end-of-chapter exercises and numerous line drawings, figures, and tables
Features full solutions for sample dynamic systems, animations, and supplemental resources via a companion website
Includes an appendix of 23 mechanical systems for use in all chapter exercises

The Practice of Engineering Dynamics is an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate students and postgraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a valuable reference for practicing mechanical engineers in industry.