Dual-Number Methods in Kinematics, Statics and Dynamics

By Ian Fischer

Dual-Number Methods in Kinematics, Statics and Dynamics uses 3x3 coordinate-transformation matrices and 3-element vectors with dual-number elements to analyze the mechanics of mechanisms, robots, and other mechanical systems. It presents a comprehensive explanation of dual-number concepts, coordinate-transformations, and applications and includes numerous examples and exercises to enable the reader to gain insight and perfect skills. The author includes a chapter about programming with dual-number variables and provides a sample C++ program for an application that clearly shows advantages obtained from the dual-number formulation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849391156
• ISBN13: 9780849391156
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"