An advanced engineering mechanics course teaches students to analyze and model a variety of dynamical systems using Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics approaches. The modeling task typically produces nonlinear differential equations that are best solved numerically. In order to prepare students to competently solve these systems numerically, the students must master a suitable programming environment. This mastery is achieved incrementally throughout the semester. This paper describes a successful approach to developing the necessary programming skills, culminating in a course project in which the students model a complex dynamical system and produce a graphical animation allowing visualization of dynamical behavior. The paper also describes two typical course projects that have been successfully completed by advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students.
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ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 13–19, 2004
Anaheim, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads
ISBN:
0-7918-4723-3
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Integrating MATLAB and Simulink in an Advanced Engineering Mechanics Course Available to Purchase
James B. Dabney,
James B. Dabney
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Fathi H. Ghorbel
Fathi H. Ghorbel
Rice University
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James B. Dabney
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Fathi H. Ghorbel
Rice University
Paper No:
IMECE2004-60999, pp. 407-412; 6 pages
Published Online:
March 24, 2008
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Dabney, JB, & Ghorbel, FH. "Integrating MATLAB and Simulink in an Advanced Engineering Mechanics Course." Proceedings of the ASME 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Innovations in Engineering Education: Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads. Anaheim, California, USA. November 13–19, 2004. pp. 407-412. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60999
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