# Multibody Dynamics

## MANE-6420

Analytical and numerical analysis of dynamic behavior of multibody mechanical systems. Emphasis on understanding all aspects of modeling and analysis process associated with real (spacecraft, automotive, biomechanical, etc.) systems. Review of traditional dynamic analysis methods (Newtonian-Euler, Lagrange, etc.), presentation of more efficient, powerful, recently developed methods (including Kane’s method). Comparison of the different formulations and their applicability to computer simulation. Treatment of constraints, extraction of data from equations of motion, and computational issues.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

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2020

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Kurt S Anderson

Seats Taken: 9/9

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2016

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Zahra Sotoudeh

Seats Taken: 25/30

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2008

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Kurt S Anderson

Seats Taken: 13/20

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2006

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Kurt S Anderson

Seats Taken: 17/20

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2004

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Kurt S Anderson

Seats Taken: 3/20

2003

Multibody Dynamics (3c)

- Kurt S Anderson

Seats Taken: 6/20

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