Dynamics of Bodies with Time-Variable Mass

• Introduction.- Linear and Angular Momentums.- Discontinual Mass Variation.- Analytical Dynamics for the Body with Discontinual Mass Variation.- Dynamics for the Body with Continual Mass Variation.- Vibration of the Body with Continual Mass Variation.- Chaotic Motion of the Mass Variable Body.

“This is a relatively brief reference book on the title subject. ‘Time-Variable Mass’ refers both to systems with abrupt mass changes and also to systems with uniform mass changes. … Several examples are included throughout the book. Both conservative and non-conservative systems are included, as well as nonlinear effects. Although the book appears to be directed toward theoreticians, it is likely to also be of interest and use to engineers and practitioners working with variable-mass systems.” (Ronald L. Huston, zbMATH 1344.70042, 2016)