Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to develop their own multibody dynamics code, and also to have a better understanding of the methodologies behind some of the existing commercial multibody simulation software. Typical applications of multibody dynamics are in the areas of vehicle dynamics, spacecraft, robotics, machines and mechanisms. This course is available both as a web-based course and as a regular course at the University of Arizona. The web-based course focuses more on the analytical and computational aspects of spatial multibody dynamics, where the regular course also contains some programming, modeling, and using a simulation software. The course is taught using instructor-developed notes as a textbook.
Evaluation is based on performance on the homework assignments, exams, and projects.
Weekly interaction is expected between a student and instructor. Every Spring semester. Please contact the webmistress .