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Machine Dynamics (314-0-1)

Instructors

Todd David Murphey
847/467-1041
Technological Institute, Rm B286, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M345: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

Mechanical Engineering 314
Theory of Machines - Dynamics

Catalog 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 often take this course during their third or fourth year.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: GEN_ENG 205-4.