Three seconds in two days: A theoretical and practical model for teaching basic dynamics analysis

Abstract

A procedure for dynamics analysis is given that provides a stepped approach to dynamics problems in undergraduate level Engineering courses. Also described is a dynamics teaching project that uses the procedure in the analysis and design of model dragsters on an instrumented test track. Both form part of a distance learning course in Engineering Mechanics.

Keywords

dragster model dynamics analysis mathematical modelling

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