Learn the methodology of developing equations of motion using D'Alembert's principle, virtual power forms, Lagrange's equations as well as the Boltzmann-Hamel equations. These methods allow for more efficient equations of motion development where state based (holonomic) and rate based (Pfaffian constraints) are considered.
Energy Based Equations of Motion
Derive methods to develop the equations of motion of a dynamical system with finite degrees of freedom based on energy expressions.
Variational Methods in Analytical Dynamics
Learn to develop the equations of motion for a dynamical system with deformable shapes. Such systems have infinite degrees of freedom and lead to partial differential equations.