Theory of Screws (Classic Reprint): A Study in the Dynamics of a Rigid Body - Softcover

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Uncover the geometry of motion with a landmark study in rigid-body dynamics. This classic work presents the Theory of Screws, linking forces, displacements, and energy through a geometric framework that clarifies complex motion.

This edition distills Ball’s rigorous ideas into a structured, readable treatment. It explains how screw theory describes equilibrium, inertia, and oscillations of a rigid body, and it shows how to apply these concepts to practical problems in mechanics. The results are built on accessible ideas, with careful development of the underlying geometry and its physical meaning.

• Foundational concepts: screws, wrenches, and reciprocal relations, with clear geometric interpretation.


• Tools for analyzing equilibrium, energy, and small oscillations of rigid bodies.


• Step-by-step development of the screw complex of various orders and their physical significance.


• Connections to classical mechanics and to later work in dynamics and geometry.

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