I Differential Variational Principles of Mechanics. - 1 The Elements of Analytical Mechanics Expressed Using the Lagrange-D'Alembert Differential Variational Principle. - 2 The Hamilton-Jacobi Method of Integration of Canonical Equations. - 3 Transformation Properties of Lagrange-D'Alembert Variational Principle: Conservation Laws of Nonconservative Dynamical Systems. - 4 A Field Method Suitable for Application in Conservative and Nonconservative Mechanics. - II The Hamiltonian Integral Variational Principle. - 5 The Hamiltonian Variational Principle and Its Applications. - 6 Variable End Points Natural Boundary Conditions Bolza Problems. - 7 Constrained Problems. - 8 Variational Principles for Elastic Rods and Columns. Language: English