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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2012
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MECH 667 001 (CRN: 26824)
NONLINEAR DYNAMICS
Long Title: NONLINEAR DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR IN MECHANIC SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Instructor: Dick, Andrew J.
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (9-JAN-2012 - 20-APR-2012)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Prerequisites: MECH 502
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 20-MAY-2024 11:14AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Various types of nonlinear dynamic behavior are studied in mechanical systems and structures. The course will focus mainly on quasi-periodic and chaotic behavior but will also include periodic behavior. Modeling and analysis methods will be discussed for both discrete and continuous time systems including Lyapunov exponents and pseudo-state space. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MECH 665