MECH 419 — Advanced Mechanics of Systems

Lagrange's equations of motion. Hamilton's principle. Variational methods. Discrete linear systems: analytical and numerical methods. Distributed parameter systems: exact solutions and discretization techniques. Electrical-mechanical-acoustical analogies. Stability of systems. Nonlinear dynamics: phase-plane, perturbation and other methods of solution.

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• Difficulty: 2.00 out of 5
• Credits: 4
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Taught by: Inna Sharf
• Prerequisites: MECH 220, CIVE 207, MATH 264, MATH 271.

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 1:05-2:55 pm — 30 seats open
• Section 002 (Tut), Wed 10:35-11:25 am — 30 seats open