ME EN 534
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Lagrangian Method
Learning Outcome
Derive equations of motion of particles and rigid bodies using the method of Lagrange.
Title
Newton's Laws
Learning Outcome
Derive equations of motion of particles and systems of particles using Newton’s laws.
Title
Newtonian-Eulerian Methods
Learning Outcome
Derive equations of motion of rigid bodies using Newton-Euler methods.
Title
Numerical Solutions
Learning Outcome
Develop numerical solutions of equations of motion to simulate the motion of particles and rigid bodies.
Title
Kinematics
Learning Outcome
Describe two- and three-dimensional kinematics of particles and rigid bodies.
