IMPACT MECHANICS

Emphasising non-penetrating collisions, the second edition of impact mechanics develops several different methodologies for analysing collisions between structures - from rigid body theory for structures that are stiff and compact, to vibration and Wave analyses for flexible structures. A valuable reference for both professionals and Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, The book builds upon foundation courses in dynamics and strength of Materials. Worked examples and end-of-chapter homework problems are drawn both from industry and Sports such as golf, baseball, soccer and billiards. New chapters present a generalised theory of multi-body impact, as well as analyses of viscoelastic and visco-plastic impact.