On completion of the course, the student should

-Have a detailed knowledge of fundamental rigid body dynamics
-Show understanding of the fundamental concepts of rigid body dynamics

-Be able to make free body diagrams of systems of rigid bodies
-Be able to develop and solve equations describing motions of rigid bodies
-Be able to discuss problems and solutions written and orally.
-Be able to model, simulate, predict and evaluate motion of rigid body systems

-Show ability to select appropriate solution strategies
-Show ability to evaluate the plausibility of calculated solutions

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge in rigid body dynamics and the numerical treatment of rigid body systems.

-Dynamics of particles - repetition
-Systems of particles: Momentum, angular momentum, work, energy
-Rigid body dynamics in 2D: fixed axis rotation, general plane motion, mass moment of inertia, work, energy, impulse, impact
-Rigid body dynamics in 3D: fixed point rotation, kinetic energy, mass moment of inertia tensor, Euler equations, rotation of axis-symmetrical bodies, general three dimensional motion, imbalance, gyroscopic motion

Lectures, exercises, project work.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and completed courses Multivariable Calculus, 6 credits and Mechanics 1, 6 credits (or the equivalent).

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination1	4 credits	5/4/3/U
Assignments	2 credits	U/G

¹ Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

Engineering Dynamics SI version 7th edition
J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige
John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-1-118-08345-1