Applied Mechanics
A computer supported vector approach to modern Mechanics
Preface
Welcome to Applied Mechanics!
The main purpose of this work is to provide readers with a clear and thorough presentation of how to work with mechanics in the computer age. To achieve this goal, we need to work systematically with a few key features:
- Vectors and matrices to create our models
- Differential equations
- Computer supported modelling by using both symbolic and numeric tools
- Visualization of results and plausibility assessment
- Problem centered learning, where realistic engineering problems are solved
