Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics Part 2

What is Dynamics and how will it help me. Dynamics is typically the second or third engineering mechanics course taught in university-level engineering programs. It is the study of objects in motion.

Dynamics is important in the development of problem solving skills. The material and thought processes learned in this class will be of great benefit to you in any other application where you are analyzing objects and their motion. What will I learn in this course.

This is Part 2 of my Dynamics series. Part 1 covers the motion of particles. This course covers the motion of rigid bodies.

Some of the topics we will cover:Section 1: Kinematics of Rigid BodiesRotation about a fixed axisAbsolute MotionRelative VelocityRelative AccelerationMotion Relative to Rotating AxesSection 2: Kinetics of Rigid BodiesTranslationFixed Axis RotationGeneral Plane MotionWhat do I need to know before starting. The prerequisite courses for this class are Statics, Calculus and Dynamics of Particles. We will be using a few derivatives and integrals, as well as moments of inertia, so you should be familiar with those concepts.