Abstract
A presentation of statics through the basic notions of differential geometry is outlined. Differentiable manifolds, their tangent and cotangent bundles are introduced in the physical context through the concepts of configuration spaces, virtual displacements and generalized forces.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 235-245 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1 Oct 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Mechanical Engineering
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