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AE 140

Rigid Body Dynamics

Description
Coordinate frames and descriptions of absolute and relative motion. General equations of rotational motion for single and multibody systems in Euler and Lagrangian formulations. Elasticity and dissipation effects. Spinning body motions. Impulsive motions. Applications to aerospace vehicles. Prerequisite: ME 101.

Grading
Normal Grade Rules

Units
3

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