Automobiles, space structures, robots, and machines are examples of
mechanical and structural systems that consist of interconnected
rigid and deformable components. The dynamics of these large-scale,
multibody systems are highly nonlinear, presenting complex problems
that in most cases can only be solved with computer-based techniques.
This book provides an introduction to the subject of multibody
dynamics, with an emphasis on flexible body dynamics. The first
chapter covers the basic ideas of kinematics and dynamics of rigid
and deformable bodies. The book then moves on to advanced topics,
including finite element formulations, and concludes with a clear,
careful explanation of newer computational techniques. With its
wealth of examples and practical applications, this book will be
useful to graduate students, researchers, and practising engineers
working with a wide variety of flexible multibody systems.
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