Modelling and Control of Multi-body Mechanical Systems (IDX module-Mech Eng use only)

Module syllabus

Basic vector calculus; Newtonian mechanics; Holonomic and nonholonomic systems; Control of nonholonomic systems; Kinematics of rigid body motion; Dynamics of rigid body motion; Variational principles and analytical mechanics: Calculus of variations and Lagrange multipliers, Euler-Lagrange differential equations, Virtual work, D'Alembert's principle, Hamilton's principle and Lagrangian equations of motion; Control by energy shaping and damping injection; Multibody building software.