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Intermediate Dynamics (ME 4160)

In this course, students learn how to describe particle and rigid body motion in three dimensions.

Note: Prior to Fall 2018, the course number was ME 316.

Lecture 1 - Elements of Euclidean Vector Algebra - Tripod issues led to some shaky video
Lecture 2 - Elements of Euclidean Vector Calculus

Lecture 3 - Geometric Aspects of Vector Calculus

Lecture 4 - Particle Kinematics (Cartesian Analysis)

Lecture 5 - Smoothly Varying Rigid Vector Triads

Lecture 6 - Vector Description of 3D Rotation

Lecture 7 - Cylindrical & Global Coordinates

Lecture 8 - Non-Cartesian Particle Kinematics

Lecture 9 - 3D Non-Cartesian Particle Kinematics

Lecture 10 - Non-Cartesian Particle Dynamics

Lecture 11 - 3D Non-Cartesian Particle Dynamics

Lecture 12 - Momentum (Linear & Angular) Principles

Lecture 13 - Conservation Principles

Lecture 14 - Introduction to Orbital Dynamics

Lecture 15 - Selected Orbital Dynamics Problems

Lecture 16 - Classical Galilean Relativity

Lecture 17 - Equations of General Relative Motion

Lecture 18 - Relative Motion Examples

Lecture 19 - 3D Relative Motion Examples

Lecture 20 - Rigid Body Kinematics I

Lecture 21 - Rigid Body Kinematics II

Lecture 22 - Dynamical Relations for Systems & Rigid Bodies

Lecture 23 - Introduction to 3D Rigid Body Dynamics

Lecture 24 - Dynamical Analysis of Slender Rod Structures

Lecture 25 - Dynamics via Inertia Matrix Methods -
Backup footage had to be used, leading to some shaky video
Lecture 26 - Parallel Axis & Symmetry Considerations

Lecture 27 - Principal Coordinate Analysis

Lecture 28 - Dynamics of Axially Symmetric Bodies 

Lecture 29 - Simple Steady State Precessional Motion

Recorded live at Cal Poly Pomona during Spring 2015.