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Classical Problems of Rigid Body Mechanics

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Dynamics of Systems of Rigid Bodies

Part of the book series: Leitfäden der angewandten Mathematik und Mechanik ((LEIMM,volume 33))

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In this chapter some of the rare rigid body problems are considered in which the equations of motion can be integrated in closed form. With the exception of the gyrostat in Chap. 4.7 all problems are treated in similar forms in other books on rigid body mechanics.

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© 1977 B. G. Teubner, Stuttgart

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Wittenburg, J. (1977). Classical Problems of Rigid Body Mechanics. In: Dynamics of Systems of Rigid Bodies. Leitfäden der angewandten Mathematik und Mechanik, vol 33. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-90942-8_4

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  • Publisher Name: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag

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