ABSTRACT
In this chapter we present and discuss a few classical example problems. The objective is to illustrate the principles of the foregoing chapters.
11.2 Double-Rod Pendulum
Consider two identical pin-connected and pin-supported rods moving in a vertical plane as in Figure 11.2.1. Let the orientation of the rods be defined by the angles 6X and 02, as shown*. Let the pin support be O and the pin connection be Q. Let the rods be called Bl and B2 and let their mass centers be G{ and G2. Let each rod have length d and mass m. Let the pin connections be frictionless.
