The discussion centers around the pursuit of expertise in multibody dynamics, particularly for individuals who are self-studying due to work commitments. Participants share resources, educational paths, and personal experiences related to learning multibody simulation techniques.
Participants generally agree on the value of formal education in multibody dynamics but recognize that self-study is a viable alternative. There is no consensus on the best resources or methods for self-study, as various suggestions are made without clear agreement on their effectiveness.
Participants express varying levels of experience and educational background, which may influence their recommendations. The discussion reflects a range of approaches to learning multibody dynamics, from formal classes to self-directed study using online resources.
This discussion may be useful for mechanical engineers, students, and professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge of multibody dynamics and simulation techniques.
Simon Bridge said:Multi body expert?
An expert in multi-body what?
All engineering is "multi-body" so you'll have to be more specific.
Where abouts are you in your education?
The standard approach is to take a mechanical engineering class in multibody dynamics. Or two classes. It's a complex subject. It's a yearlong class in many schools.serbring said:I want to be a multibody expert.
Simon Bridge said:Oh well, then you want to learn about "numerical modelling" for the grounding.
Then you need to apply it to the specific kind of multi-body simulation you want to do.
D H said:The standard approach is to take a mechanical engineering class in multibody dynamics. Or two classes. It's a complex subject. It's a yearlong class in many schools.
There is no rule that says your education must stop when you leave college for the working world. Do you work in an even somewhat related technical field? Does your employer provide educational benefits? If the answer to the first question is yes and the second no, this is a sign that it might be time to look for a new employer.serbring said:Unfortunately I already work, so I can't take classes anymore. I have to study it on my own. :(
Many schools have a class with this exact name. In others, it's a major part of a class called "advanced dynamics", or "analytical dynamics", or something similar. Multibody dynamics is a subfield of mechanical engineering (with crossover to aerospace engineering). Look at all the books on this one subject: https://www.google.com/search?q=multibody+dynamics&tbm=bksSimon Bridge said:If there is a college class named "multibody dynamics" or similar, ...
Simon Bridge said:If there is a college class named "multibody dynamics" or similar, then it will be the bare minimum that you need to become expert. By itself the class can get you to the "functional" level from which you just need experience to get "competent".
I understand you cannot actually attend classes :) but that does not mean you cannot do the course.
You want to be an "expert" and that means being prepared to go the extra mile. If you just want to know about it as a hobby, that is a different proposition.
Find out what the textbook is and see if you can get hold of the regular assignments... use your initiative.
There will also be other courses that go with that one - find out what they are: the college prospectus should help - they are online these days. You could also contact students, find out who takes good notes and ask them to get you a copy.
A lot of colleges put their lectures online - have you looked?
If you are not prepared to put in this sort of work, then you probably won't become "expert".
But you could become "knowledgeable".
D H said:There is no rule that says your education must stop when you leave college for the working world. Do you work in an even somewhat related technical field? Does your employer provide educational benefits? If the answer to the first question is yes and the second no, this is a sign that it might be time to look for a new employer.
Many schools have a class with this exact name. In others, it's a major part of a class called "advanced dynamics", or "analytical dynamics", or something similar. Multibody dynamics is a subfield of mechanical engineering (with crossover to aerospace engineering). Look at all the books on this one subject: https://www.google.com/search?q=multibody+dynamics&tbm=bks
serbring: One text that is not on the above list is Analytical Dynamics by Haim Baruh.
And what you got was suggestions for how to figure out which materials to concentrate on. :)I have tons of online material and books, so I posted here to have a suggestion from experienced people about books to read or exercises to do in order to understand very well multibody dynamics.
Simon Bridge said:And what you got was suggestions for how to figure out which materials to concentrate on. :)
Happy hunting.