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ME 144: Introduction to Multi-body Dynamics


Units: 3

Rigid body mechanics (Rotation parameterization, Newton-Euler equations, inertia tensor), Interconnected bodies (joints, actuators, controllers), Equations of motion (Lagrange’s equations, Lagrange multipliers, body jack, DAEs) and Analyses (kinematic, static, quasi-static, dynamic, kinetostatic, linear-dynamic).

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Conjoined with: ME 244
Laboratory included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Upper Division: Crossroads
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Badge: Literary and Textual Analysis
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Practical and Applied Knowledge

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ENGR 151 and MATH 131
Prerequisite Courses with Concurrent Option: ME 140
Instructor Permission Required: No
Background in vector mechanics, differential equations, numerical methods, linear algebra, MATLAB-Simulink, and Vibrations recommended


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