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MECH_ENG 314: Theory of Machines - Dynamics

Prerequisites

Description

This class covers the foundations of rigid multi-body mechanics. Topics include geometry of rigid bodies, rotating bodies, Lagrangian mechanics and variational principles, conservation of energy and momentum, symmetries, impact dynamics, and numerical methods that may be used to simulate mechanical systems. Students numerically simulate rigid body systems and use rigid body geometry to visualize simulations.

Who Takes It

Mechanical Engineering students typically take this course during their third year.

Textbook

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