Course Information
Description
Introduction to the dynamics and vibrations of lumped-parameter models of mechanical systems. Kinematics. Force-momentum formulation for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion. Work-energy concepts. Virtual displacements and virtual work. Lagrange's equations for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion. Linearization of equations of motion. Linear stability analysis of mechanical systems. Free and forced vibration of linear multi-degree of freedom models of mechanical systems; matrix eigenvalue problems.
Class Notes
See MIT Schedule for times and locations;
Faculty: Franz S. Hover;
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); Coreq: 2.087 or 18.03;
Subject Level: Undergraduate
School
Non-Harvard
Units
12
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mass Institute of Technology
Course Component
Regular Course
Subject
MIT Civil and Enviro Eng
Grading Basis
MIT Optional (LG/AUD)
