ME EN 534

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Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Hamiltonian and Lagrangian dynamics, generalized coordinates, linear and angular momentum, Euler angles, rigid-body motions, and gyroscopic effects. Theory taught with applications integrated.

When Taught

Winter

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Lagrangian Method

Learning Outcome

Derive equations of motion of particles and rigid bodies using the method of Lagrange.

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Newton's Laws

Learning Outcome

Derive equations of motion of particles and systems of particles using Newton’s laws.

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Newtonian-Eulerian Methods

Learning Outcome

Derive equations of motion of rigid bodies using Newton-Euler methods.

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Numerical Solutions

Learning Outcome

Develop numerical solutions of equations of motion to simulate the motion of particles and rigid bodies.

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Kinematics

Learning Outcome

Describe two- and three-dimensional kinematics of particles and rigid bodies.