Lecturer: Riccardo Rosso  

Course name: Fisica matematica (ee)
Course code: 062041
Degree course: Ingegneria Elettrica, Ingegneria Meccanica
Disciplinary field of science: MAT/07
L'insegnamento costituisce attività di base per: Ingegneria Elettrica, Ingegneria Meccanica
University credits: CFU 5
Course website: http://smmm.unipv.it/rossoall.html

Specific course objectives

This course aims at illustrating the relevance of mathematical modelling in mechanics, in both kinematics and dynamics.

Course programme

Vector and tensor algebra. Inertia of mechanical systems; inertia tensor, Huygens-Steiner theorem. Poisson formulae; Relative motions; Rigid-body kinematics; Euler angles; König's theorem. Rigid-body Dynamics; Euler equations; Poinsot's motion; gyroscopes. Lagrangian dynamics: holonomic and non-holonomic constraints; Lagrange equations; Lagrange top; equilibrium stability; normal modes of oscillation.

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Course entry requirements

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 25
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 25
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Project work (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

R. Rosso. Esercizi e Complementi di Meccanica Razionale. Edizioni CUSL, Pavia, 2001.

P. Biscari, C. Poggi, E. G. Virga. Mechanics Notebook. Liguori, Napoli, 1999.

Dispense redatte dal docente. Disponibili al sito http://smmm.unipv.it/teaching.html.

Testing and exams

Written exam on exercises and oral exam concerning theory