AI-Augmented
Engineering Dynamics
A Conversational Approach
Observe · Idealize · Model · Solve/Analyze · Validate · Report
Dynamics begins with understanding motion.
AI-Augmented Engineering Dynamics is an institution-independent learning resource that approaches dynamics through physical observation, engineering reasoning, mathematical modeling, computation, AI collaboration, and validation.
Rather than treating dynamics as a collection of equations and procedures, the publication emphasizes understanding what is physically happening, selecting an appropriate engineering model, solving that model using analytical and computational methods, and determining whether the result makes physical and engineering sense.
Current Publication Content
Chapters are released individually as they are completed and prepared for publication.
Select a chapter to expand or collapse its lecture parts and supporting materials.
Particle Motion Animator (PMA)
Explore particle kinematics interactively through motion, mathematical models, visualization, and engineering interpretation.
ENGINEERING UTILITIESReusable Tools & References
Reusable tools, reference data, charts, and engineering resources used throughout the course.
Reusable Tools & References
Reusable tools, reference data, charts, and engineering resources used throughout the course.
01Chapter 1 — Understanding Motion
Introduces engineering dynamics through observation of real physical motion, the particle model, position, velocity, acceleration, reference frames, and the connection between physical behavior, mathematical representation, computation, and engineering validation.
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Chapter 1 — Understanding Motion
Introduces engineering dynamics through observation of real physical motion, the particle model, position, velocity, acceleration, reference frames, and the connection between physical behavior, mathematical representation, computation, and engineering validation.
Original iPhone recordings and supporting motion demonstrations for observation, motion analysis, and engineering interpretation.
Chapter 1 engineering homework and editable student document.
Chapter 1 self-assessment and editable response document.
Supporting references, additional information, links, data, and supplemental materials.
02Chapter 2 — Curvilinear Motion of Particles
Extends particle kinematics from straight-line motion to curved paths, emphasizing vector descriptions of position, velocity, and acceleration and the Cartesian representation of curvilinear motion.
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Chapter 2 — Curvilinear Motion of Particles
Extends particle kinematics from straight-line motion to curved paths, emphasizing vector descriptions of position, velocity, and acceleration and the Cartesian representation of curvilinear motion.
Original 120 fps recordings for observation, Tracker motion analysis, and engineering interpretation.
Chapter 2 engineering homework and editable student document.
Chapter 2 in-class review worked examples and sample engineering problems.
Chapter 2 self-assessment and editable response document.
03Chapter 3 — Kinetics of Particles
Connects particle motion to its physical causes by introducing forces, free-body modeling, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in Cartesian coordinates.
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Chapter 3 — Kinetics of Particles
Connects particle motion to its physical causes by introducing forces, free-body modeling, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in Cartesian coordinates.
Chapter 3 engineering homework and editable student document.
Chapter 3 self-assessment and editable response document.
1–3Chapters 1–3 — Comprehensive Assessment
Particle Kinematics and Kinetics
A cumulative learning checkpoint integrating the concepts, modeling approaches, and problem-solving methods developed in Chapters 1–3.
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Chapters 1–3 — Comprehensive Assessment
Particle Kinematics and Kinetics
A cumulative learning checkpoint integrating the concepts, modeling approaches, and problem-solving methods developed in Chapters 1–3.
04Chapter 4 — Work and Energy
Develops work–energy methods for particle dynamics, including work of forces, kinetic energy, power, conservative forces, potential energy, and conservation of mechanical energy. Compares energy methods with force–acceleration methods to support sound engineering problem-solving choices.
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Chapter 4 — Work and Energy
Develops work–energy methods for particle dynamics, including work of forces, kinetic energy, power, conservative forces, potential energy, and conservation of mechanical energy. Compares energy methods with force–acceleration methods to support sound engineering problem-solving choices.
Chapter 4 engineering homework and editable student document.
Chapter 4 self-assessment and editable response document.
05Chapter 5 — Impulse and Momentum
Introduces linear momentum and impulse methods for particle dynamics, including the impulse–momentum relationship and conservation of momentum. Emphasizes choosing an appropriate system and recognizing when momentum is conserved.
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Chapter 5 — Impulse and Momentum
Introduces linear momentum and impulse methods for particle dynamics, including the impulse–momentum relationship and conservation of momentum. Emphasizes choosing an appropriate system and recognizing when momentum is conserved.
A living engineering publication.
Chapters may be updated independently as new physical examples, applications, computational demonstrations, AI-assisted methods, and validation approaches are developed. Each published chapter will identify its version and update date.
When a complete-book edition becomes available, it may also be offered as a single downloadable PDF in addition to the individual chapter PDFs.
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How This Was Made and Validated
AI-Augmented Engineering Dynamics combines human engineering authorship with computational and AI-assisted methods where appropriate. Published materials may identify version, publication date, validation approach, and known limitations.
This reflects a core AI First Engineering principle:AI accelerates creation. Engineering judgment provides validation.