Virtual Displacements: Theory and Applications

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Covers the description of motion of solid systems and dynamics of rigid bodies.

Covers acceleration, moment of inertia, center of mass, and rotational motion of rigid bodies.

Covers kinematics, deformation mapping, rigid body translation, rotation, stretching, shearing, and the deformation gradient tensor.

Covers the statics of rigid bodies, focusing on determining forces exerted by supports.

Explores forces on objects in equilibrium, moments of force, and center of gravity.

Covers the dynamics of rigid bodies, focusing on the general case of a solid rolling without slipping.

Explores inertia tensor, Euler equations, and angular momentum in rigid bodies, using practical examples like a dumbbell and a yoyo.

Covers the basics of structural mechanics, including forces classification, resultant force, and object responses to loads.

Introduces cylindrical coordinates, forces in rigid bodies, and pendulum motion analysis, emphasizing constraints and dynamic forces.

Covers resultants in 3D and equilibrium principles in structural mechanics.