"In the present book the author reviews the basic background of the issue of spatial multibody dynamics, presenting the fundamental concepts and formulations. ... Every chapter contains an abstract and ends with a list of references. After reading this book the reader will be convinced that the intended audience for it consists of mechanical and control scientists and engineers as well as graduate and Ph.D. students involved in the theory and applications of space multibody systems." (Clementina D. Mladenova, Mathematical Reviews, March, 2016) "The book may be useful to senior undergraduate/beginning graduate students in mechanical engineering and robotics. It is well written and easy to read." (Teodor Atanackovic, zbMATH 1339.70006, 2016)

• 1 Definition of Multibody System.- 2 Fundamental Concepts in Multibody Dynamics.- 3 Global and Local Coordinates.- 4 Euler Angles, Bryant Angles and Euler Parameters.- 5 Angular Velocity and Acceleration.- 6 Vector of Coordinates, Velocities and Accelerations.- 7 Kinematic Constraint Equations.- 8 Basic Constraints between Two Vectors.- 9 Kinematic Joints Constraints.- 10 Equations of Motion for Constrained Systems.- 11 Force Elements and Reaction Forces.- 12 Methods to Solve the Equations of Motion.- 13 Integration Methods in Dynamic Analysis.- 14 Correction of the Initial Conditions.- 15 Demonstrative Example of Application.

"In the present book the author reviews the basic background of the issue of spatial multibody dynamics, presenting the fundamental concepts and formulations. ... Every chapter contains an abstract and ends with a list of references. After reading this book the reader will be convinced that the intended audience for it consists of mechanical and control scientists and engineers as well as graduate and Ph.D. students involved in the theory and applications of space multibody systems." (Clementina D. Mladenova, Mathematical Reviews, March, 2016) "The book may be useful to senior undergraduate/beginning graduate students in mechanical engineering and robotics. It is well written and easy to read." (Teodor Atanackovic, zbMATH 1339.70006, 2016)

• 1 Definition of Multibody System.- 2 Fundamental Concepts in Multibody Dynamics.- 3 Global and Local Coordinates.- 4 Euler Angles, Bryant Angles and Euler Parameters.- 5 Angular Velocity and Acceleration.- 6 Vector of Coordinates, Velocities and Accelerations.- 7 Kinematic Constraint Equations.- 8 Basic Constraints between Two Vectors.- 9 Kinematic Joints Constraints.- 10 Equations of Motion for Constrained Systems.- 11 Force Elements and Reaction Forces.- 12 Methods to Solve the Equations of Motion.- 13 Integration Methods in Dynamic Analysis.- 14 Correction of the Initial Conditions.- 15 Demonstrative Example of Application.

"In the present book the author reviews the basic background of the issue of spatial multibody dynamics, presenting the fundamental concepts and formulations. ... Every chapter contains an abstract and ends with a list of references. After reading this book the reader will be convinced that the intended audience for it consists of mechanical and control scientists and engineers as well as graduate and Ph.D. students involved in the theory and applications of space multibody systems." (Clementina D. Mladenova, Mathematical Reviews, March, 2016) "The book may be useful to senior undergraduate/beginning graduate students in mechanical engineering and robotics. It is well written and easy to read." (Teodor Atanackovic, zbMATH 1339.70006, 2016)

• 1 Definition of Multibody System.- 2 Fundamental Concepts in Multibody Dynamics.- 3 Global and Local Coordinates.- 4 Euler Angles, Bryant Angles and Euler Parameters.- 5 Angular Velocity and Acceleration.- 6 Vector of Coordinates, Velocities and Accelerations.- 7 Kinematic Constraint Equations.- 8 Basic Constraints between Two Vectors.- 9 Kinematic Joints Constraints.- 10 Equations of Motion for Constrained Systems.- 11 Force Elements and Reaction Forces.- 12 Methods to Solve the Equations of Motion.- 13 Integration Methods in Dynamic Analysis.- 14 Correction of the Initial Conditions.- 15 Demonstrative Example of Application.