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Provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of kinematics and dynamics using MATLAB
Each chapter includes a careful step-by-step presentation, and sample problems which are solved analytically and numerically using MATLAB
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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About this book
Modern technical advancements in areas such as robotics, multi-body systems, spacecraft, control, and design of complex mechanical devices and mechanisms in industry require the knowledge to solve advanced concepts in dynamics. “Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with MATLAB” provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of kinematics and dynamics. The book uses MATLAB as a tool to solve problems from the field of mechanisms and robots. The book discusses the tools for formulating the mathematical equations, and also the methods of solving them using a modern computing tool like MATLAB. An emphasis is placed on basic concepts, derivations, and interpretations of the general principles. The book is of great benefit to senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in the classical principles of mechanisms and robotics systems. Each chapter introduction is followed by a careful step-by-step presentation, and sample problems are provided at the end of every chapter.
Reviews
From the reviews:
“Some critical mechanical engineering courses, such as dynamics of machinery, robotics, mechatronics, and advanced dynamics, etc., all involve extensive calculations. … it is an excellent textbook or reference for the courses listed above. … Without doubt, the most attractive feature of this book is the abundant MATLAB source code. … This is an outstanding textbook on the MATLAB implementation of kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and robots. It is suitable for graduat-level courses … .” (Zhuang Li, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 14 (3), 2009)
“The book deals with kinematics and dynamics of kinematical chains, which arise by the modeling of various mechanisms and robots. The main topic is the MATLAB’s use to analyse and design such mechanical systems, and the demonstration of its convenience for these purposes. … helpful to mechanical engineers, researchers and students.” (Vladimir Evgenievich Puzyrev, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1229, 2012)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dan B. Marghitu is currently a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University, Alabama, where he has worked since 1994. Prior to moving to the USA he worked for the University of Craiova, Romania, where he had been awarded his D.I. in 1982. After completing his studies, Dan B. Marghitu spent four years as a research engineer for Olt Citröen - Iugtc.
He is an member of the editorial boards of the journals Applied Mechanics Ingenieur-Archiv and International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Mechanisms and Robots Analysis with MATLAB®
Authors: Dan B. Marghitu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-391-0
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84800-390-3Published: 06 May 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-84996-799-0Published: 13 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84800-391-0Published: 25 April 2009
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 480
Topics: Control, Robotics, Mechatronics, Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control, Artificial Intelligence