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Geometry in Mechanics

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Problem solution in mechanics is enhanced by geometric formulation and using line coordinates and quaternions. It is shown how such concepts help to convey clearer understanding of the problem structure.

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  1. TU-Graz Inst. f. Geom. Graz, Kopernikusgasse 24, Austria

    P. Zsombor-Murray

  2. MU-Leoben Inst. f. Math. u. Angew. Geom., Leoben, Austria

    M. L. Husty

  3. Centre for Intel. Machines, McGill Univ., Montreal, Canada

    P. Gervasi

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  1. Department of Automatics, Biocybernetics and Robotics, J. Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Jadran Lenarčič

  2. Institute of Mathematics and Applied Geometry, Montan University, Leoben, Austria

    Manfred L. Husty

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Zsombor-Murray, P., Husty, M.L., Gervasi, P. (1998). Geometry in Mechanics. In: Lenarčič, J., Husty, M.L. (eds) Advances in Robot Kinematics: Analysis and Control. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9064-8_27

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