Multibody Dynamics: Theories & Applications

Host University

Old Dominion University

Semester

Spring 2025

Course Number

MAE 842 CRN 32991

CRN

32991

Credits

3

Discipline

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Instructor

Hou, Gene (ghou@odu.edu)

Times and Days

11:00-12:15pm

T, R

Course Information

Basic theories are presented for formulation of equations of kinematics and dynamics of systems made of interconnected bodies. Topics include constrained motion, principle of virtual work and constrained dynamics. Examples cover robotic motion and biomechanics applications such as human locomotion

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor