This course is an introduction to the dynamics and vibrations of lumped-parameter models of mechanical systems. Topics covered include kinematics, force-momentum formulation for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, work-energy concepts, virtual displacements and virtual work. Students will also become familiar with the following topics: Lagrange's equations for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, and linearization of equations of motion. After this course, students will be able to evaluate free and forced vibration of linear multi-degree of freedom models of mechanical systems and matrix eigenvalue problems.
Mechanical Engineering
机械工程是一门涉及利用物理定律为机械系统作分析、设计、生产及维修的工程学科。学科要求掌握力学、热学、电学、化学等基础科学原理，并利用这些知识去分析静态和动态物质系统，设计创造实用的装置、设备、器材、工具等。机械工程的知识可应用于机器、车辆、飞机、船舶、冷冻空调、水利、土木建筑、桥梁及工业仪器等各个层面之上。机械工程所处理的，是把能量及物料转化成可使用的物品。
