This class focuses on fundamental concepts in Newtonian mechanics with mathematical techniques. The goal is to understand mechanics of rigid bodies and rigid body systems.
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1st | Spatial vectors |
| 2nd | Laws of motion |
| 3rd | Numerical solution of ODE's |
| 4th | Vibration |
| 5th | Damping and friction |
| 6th | Work and energy (1 dim) |
| 7th | Work and energy (3 dims) |
| 8th | (midterm exam.) |
| 9th | Moments and angular momentum |
| 10th | Equation of rotation |
| 11th | Moments of inertia and inertia matrices |
| 12th | Planar rigid body motion |
| 13th | Equation of motion of link system |
| 14th | Equation of motion of link system |