1st Edition

Essential Dynamics

By Michael G. Puopolo Copyright 2027
516 Pages 241 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Essential Dynamics  offers a streamlined yet comprehensive introduction to engineering dynamics, specifically designed for undergraduate students. Balancing academic rigor with accessibility, this textbook simplifies complex concepts while maintaining the depth necessary for a thorough understanding of the subject.   Organized into three progressive sections, the book builds foundational... Read more

Section One: Kinematics and Kinetics of a Point with Rectilinear and Planar motion

Lesson 1: Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation

Lesson 2: Rectilinear Kinematics of a Point

Lesson 3: Planar Kinematics of a Point Using  Coordinates

Lesson 4: Planar Kinematics of a Point Using Polar Coordinates; Part 1: Velocity

Lesson 5: Planar Kinematics of a Point Using Polar Coordinates; Part 2: Acceleration

Lesson 6: Planar Kinematics of a Point Using Normal-Tangential Coordinates

Lesson 7: Relative Motion Using a Translating Coordinate Frame

Lesson 8: Kinematics of Atwood Machines

Lesson 9: Introduction to Kinetics of a Point Mass with Planar Motion

Lesson 10: Point Mass Modeling and Common Force Modeling

Lesson 11: Using Free Body Diagrams in Point-Mass Kinetics Problems

Lesson 12: Linear Impulse-Momentum Equation for a Point Mass

Lesson 13: Work-Energy Equation for a Point Mass

Lesson 14: Power of a Force that Does Work

Lesson 15: Conservation of Momentum for a Two-Point System; Central Impact

Lesson 16: Oblique Impact

Lesson 17: Angular Momentum of a Point Mass

Section Two: Kinematics and Kinetics of a Rigid Body with Planar Motion

Lesson 18: Kinetics of a System of Point Masses; Part 1, Sum-of-Forces Equation

Lesson 19: Kinetics of a System of Point Masses; Part 2, Sum-of-Moments Equations

Lesson 20: Introduction to Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies

Lesson 21: Velocity and Acceleration of a Point Fixed on a Rigid Body

Lesson 22: Relative Velocity Using a Rotating Coordinate Frame 

Lesson 23: Relative Acceleration Using a Rotating Coordinate Frame 

Lesson 24: Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies; Part 1: Introduction

Lesson 25: Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies; Part 2: Fixed Rotation

Lesson 26: Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies; Part 3: Rotation about a Revolute Joint that Accelerates

Lesson 27: Work-Energy Equation for a Rigid Body with Fixed Rotation

Lesson 28: Impulse-Momentum Equations for a Rigid Body

Lesson 29: Conservation of Momentum for a System of Interconnected Rigid Bodies

Section Three: Kinematics and Kinetics in Three Dimensions

Lesson 30: Angular Velocity of an Object with Three-Dimensional Motion

Lesson 31: Angular Acceleration of an Object Undergoing Precession

Lesson 32: Velocity and Acceleration of a Point with Three-Dimensional Motion

Lesson 33: Angular Momentum about the Center of Mass of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensions

Lesson 34: Angular Momentum of a Rigid Body Undergoing Fixed Rotation in Three Dimensions

Lesson 35: Kinetics of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensions

Biography

Michael Puopolo has fourteen years’ experience as a professional in the field of engineering and five years’ experience as a university professor of mechanical engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California at Riverside, a master’s degree in engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Oklahoma State University.  In his free time, Michael enjoys playing classical guitar and restoring vintage sports cars.