James W. Kamman, Ph.D.
 Western Michigan University
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ME 5550 - Intermediate Dynamics

Three dimensional kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies; equations of motion; Lagrange's equations; work and energy; impulse and momentum; virtual work; stability; computer simulation; introduction to vibrations. Prerequisites: ME 2580, MATH 3740.

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