printer friendly pageAA 242A: Classical Dynamics
Accelerating and rotating reference frames. Kinematics of rigid body motion; Euler angles, direction cosines. D'Alembert's principle, equations of motion. Inertia properties of rigid bodies. Dynamics of coupled rigid bodies. Lagrange's equations and their use. Dynamic behavior, stability, and small departures from equilibrium. Prerequisite:
ENGR 15 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 3
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
ENGR 15: Dynamics
The application of Newton's Laws to solve 2-D and 3-D static and dynamic problems, particle and rigid body dynamics, freebody diagrams, and equations of motion, with application to mechanical, biomechanical, and aerospace systems. Computer numerical solution and dynamic response. Prerequisites: Calculus (differentiation and integration) such as
MATH 41; and
ENGR 14 (statics and strength) or a mechanics course in physics such as
PHYSICS 41.
Terms: Aut, Spr
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Units: 4
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UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
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