Multi-body Dynamics

2025/2026

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Have knowledge on how to systematically formulate kinematics and dynamics for a 3D multi-body system comprising rigid and non-rigid elements
  • Have knowledge on how to systematically formulate 3D cable models
  • Have knowledge on how to use the multi-body system for control purposes using a forward or inverse approach

Skills

  • Be able to use a systematical approach for formulating the kinematics, constraints and actuators of a planar and 3D rigid and non-rigid multi-body systems
  • Be able to formulate forward and inverse kinematics for 3D rigid multi-body systems
  • Be able to formulate the equation of motion for planar and 3D rigid and non-rigid multi-body systems
  • Be able to use a systematical approach for formulating the kinematics and constraints of a 3D cabled system
  • Be able to judge the usefulness of the applied methods

Competences

  • Independently be able to formulate and analyse scientific problems involving a dynamic system comprised of 3D multi-body rigid and non-rigid elements
  • Be able to formulate and analyse dynamic 3D cable models
  • Be able to implement and analyse 3D multi-body dynamics on a digital platform

Type of instruction

The course will be taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects, self-study and e-learning.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student

Exam

Exams

Name of examMulti-body Dynamics
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Permitted aids
With certain aids:
For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course description in Moodle.
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleMultibody-dynamik
Module codeE-SEE-K2-7C
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Energy Engineering)
Study BoardStudy Board of Build, Energy, Electronics and Mechanics in Esbjerg
DepartmentDepartment of Energy
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science