Welcome to CE2120 Spring 2024

[cooperrc]

Greetings,
Welcome to our Applied Mechanics II: Engineering Dynamics (CE2120 sections 002&003) course discussion board! Post questions, suggestions, and discoveries here for everyone to benefit from our learning community discussions.

To kick off our discussions,

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
3. Show us an equation in $\LaTeX$ using $\LaTeX$ and describe why you would use it and what it does

[cooperrc]

1. A skill that I use in this class is technology integration. I am always working on ways to increase productivity with new tools and software.
2. My favorite winter activity is sledding with my two sons
3. $\sigma_{ij} = C_{ijkl}\epsilon_{kl}$

The equation in (3.) is the tensor form of Hooke's law. It states that stress, $\sigma$, and strain, $\epsilon$, are $3\times3$ tensors and they are related to each other with the stiffness tensor $C_{ijkl}$ which is a $3\times3\times3\times3$ tensor.

[R-Rob]

1. A skill from this class that I would use in the future would be communication. Having this github board is an excellent way to interact with classmates and initiate discussions.
2. I love to ski! Okemo, Mount Snow, and Sunday River are my favorite mountains.
3. $F_{12} = \frac{Gm_1m_2}{r^2}$
   Newton's law of universal gravitation: used to measure the gravitational force by one object onto another, where G is the universal gravitational constant, $m_1$ is the mass of the first object, $m_2$ is the mass of the second object, and r is the distance between their centers.

[sofie-makovets]

1. A skill in this class that I would use for my future career would be the work we do surrounding aerospace design. Specifically, what goes into assembling parts of an airplane and what ensures their success.
2. My favorite winter activity consists of snowball fights and sledding.
3. 
   This equation is used to find the speed of a particle as it enters a magnetic field. It represents a particle of charge, q, and a mass, m, accelerated from rest by an electric field, E, through a distance d.

[Priya-K12]

1. A skill that I would like to gain from this class is coding with python. It has been a while since I took CSE1010 so this class will be a nice refresher and I can apply my background knowledge in Python to help me compute engineering equations in this class and in the future.
2. I am not a fan of winter but I do enjoy snow tubing/sledding. Except for the climb back up the hill.
3. $\epsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L}$
   This equation is used to find the strain ($\epsilon$) of a material and can also be used to find original length ($L$) or change in length ($\Delta L$) of a material. Change in length can be caused by tension or compression.

[darenlo2]

1. A skill set I would love to learn from this course is just dynamics in general and anything that pertains to the class.I think dynamics is bound to come in handy with all sorts of things even outside of the scope of mechanical engineering.
2. My favorite winter activity is sledding with friends. Building snowmans are cool too.
3. $\ PV = nRT$
   Related more to thermodynamics, this is the ideal gas law. Where P is the pressure, V is the volume, n is the number of moles, R is the universal gas constant, and T is the absolute temperature.

[Hlpred]

1. A skill I would like to gain from this class is learning how to deal with more complex moving systems. We talked about simple moving systems in Physics 1, but I think it would be interesting and useful to go beyond that.
2. My favorite winter activity is watching snow fall.
3. $\int \vec F dt = \Delta \vec p$
   This equation is a statement of the Impulse Momentum Theorem. It equates the integral of force with respect to time with the total change in momentum.

[AidanMuldoon]

1. A skill I want to build through taking this class is understanding more about moving mechanical systems like linkages, etc. I think this knowledge will be useful for future projects and for my engineering career.
2. My favorite winter activity is skiing and the snow/hot tub combo
3. $F=qvB\sin{θ}$
   This is the equation for magnetic force on a particle, dependent on charge, velocity, magnetic field strength, and angle. This can be used for applications in which you're controlling small particles.

[desmondbill04]

1. A skill I'd like to learn for this class is to understand more about statics as I feel I sometimes struggle with it due to me overthinking the concept way too much. Hoping to learn it from a new perspective.

2. My favorite winter activity has to be watching snow during a snowstorm or snowball fights. Nothing beats the feeling of coming back inside and having hot cocoa though.

3. $\F = ma$

My equation is used to find the force of an object. "F" represents the force in newtons, "m" is the mass, and "a" is the acceleration of the object.

[ericbrown1118]

1. A skill I hope to keep with me for my career from this class is to understand engineering in a more than just an arithmetic way.

2. Snowboarding

3. $x=-b \pm\frac{b^2 - 4ac}{2a}$
   The quadratic equation for its applicability across fields of data. It can also be used to identify the axis of symmetry of the parabola, and the number of real zeros the quadratic equation contains.

[gwgezas123]

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
   How dynamics works is very important for me as I want to go into an aerospace career. Things always seem to be moving in that career field.
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
   Skiing and snowboarding. I do both and it is my favorite thing to do.
3. Show us an equation in LATEX using $\LaTeX$ and describe why you would use it and what it does
   \int {u\frac{{dv}}{{dx}}} dx = uv - \int {\frac{{du}}{{dx}}} vdx
   Integration by parts is very useful in mathematics and when you are deriving equations.

[gwgezas123]

$\LaTeX$ \int {u\frac{{dv}}{{dx}}} dx = uv - \int {\frac{{du}}{{dx}}} vdx

[gwgezas123]

[gwgezas123]

Idk how to use the code lol

[J-Shah10]

1. I am interested in aerodynamics, which is related to fluid dynamics. So the concepts learned in this class will help me understand harder subjects later on
2. I'm not too fond of the cold tbh, but I like when I exhale and there is visible condensation. I find that satisfying
3. I like physics, so F = ma probably my favorite equation

[Reese-Maguire]

I want to be learn to be able to create engineering designs under the applied constraints of the situation so I can be a successful engineer.
My favorite winter activity is snowboarding. I go to Killington and Okemo is objective worse in every way.
$x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$
The quadratic equation allows one to find the x values that solve a 2nd degree equation.

[ntbellido]

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
   A skill in this class I wish to work on for my career is my ability to visualize the changes of an objects forces and orientation as it is in motion.
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
   My favorite winter activity is playing with my dog in the first snow of the year.
3. Show us an equation in using $\LaTeX$ and describe why you would use it and what it does.
   F=ma. This is the equality behind Newton's second law of motion which can be used to determine the acceleration of an object in motion.

[JulianPojano]

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
   I want to be able to use mechanics to reverse engineer how simple machines work more efficiently
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
   Building snow forts
3. Show us an equation in using $\LaTeX$ and describe why you would use it and what it does
   $Energy = \frac{mv^2}{2}$
   Above is the formula for kinetic energy, with m signifying mass and v signifying velocity

[eraymond13]

1. A skill that I want to gain from this class is technology usage and problem solving. I always am looking to expand my skills and I know how valuable it is to be versatile as an engineering major.
2. My favorite winter activity is snowboarding and skating.
3. $T^2=(4pi^2/GM)R^3$
   This equation represents Kepler's third law of gravity. It's used to calculate the orbital period or average distance from the central body.

[ahamohammed]

1. I would like to learn the basics of python as well as learning about how to calculate forces on objects
2. My favorite winter activity is ice fishing
3. $Pv=nRT$
   This equation is the ideal gas law which is essential in thermodynamics. It is used to calculate pressure, volume, temperature or amount.

[ttylermc]

1. A skill I'd like to learn from this class is communication. This class is a lot more interactive with my peers than others and I believe it would be beneficial.
2. My favorite winter activity is snowboarding.
3. $\PV = nRT$
   This equation is used in Chemistry and Thermodynamics, it is the Ideal Gas Law. P is pressure, V is volume, n is moles, R is the universal gas constant, and T is temperature.

[stelladaniel12]

1. I hope to gain skills that be used to purse my engineering career while also learning new softwares and gaining additional problem solving skills.
2. Going ice skating with my friends in an outdoor rink or on a lake or pond. Then going out for hot chocolate after.
3. $\m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)$
   This equation is used in finding the slope of an equation of a line which can be import measuring the steepness of certain lines between 2 points and is an easy way to determine certain aspects of velocity and acceleration if given a graph.

[bryanaguilar10]

1. I would like to gain skills to pursue my engineering career is to better my technology skills and problem solving skills.
2. Going to NYC to see Christmas Tree
3. PV=nRT
   This is the ideal gas law where this is a more thermodynamics based equation that I used a lot during my UConn studies.

[jaydawg-young]

1. I would like to learn how to apply real world applications of engineering through the different projects in this course.
2. I enjoy sledding whenever possible, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, and snowball fights.
3. $F = ma$ This will likely be an extremely important equation in this course. We can use this formula to find forces of objects in motion.

[Dylan-Feliciano]

1. I would like to learn how to apply the theory of kinematics and kinetics to real world situations.
2. My favorite winter activities are snowboarding, snowball fights, and relaxing by the fire.
3. $\ F = ma$ This is the equation for newtons second law. I would use this in many different kinematics equations such as finding the coefficient of friction of a certain surface.

[Johnsw9]

1. I am interested in learning how we view dynamic problems opposed to what we learned in statics
2. I enjoy playing snow football with my friends
3. $\F=ma$ is a great equation because its used in all sorts of motion

[Adam-Skarre]

Greetings, Welcome to our Applied Mechanics II: Engineering Dynamics (CE2120 sections 002&003) course discussion board! Post questions, suggestions, and discoveries here for everyone to benefit from our learning community discussions.

To kick off our discussions,

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
2. What is your favorite winter activity?
3. Show us an equation in LATEX using $\LaTeX$ and describe why you would use it and what it does

Greetings,

One critical skill I aim to develop in this class is the ability to analyze complex dynamic systems. Understanding the principles of motion and the forces that cause them is essential for many engineering fields, from designing safer cars to developing more efficient machines. This knowledge will be invaluable in my career as it applies to a broad range of engineering problems.
My favorite winter activity is skiing. It's not only fun but also a great way to experience the beauty of nature in winter. Plus, it's a practical application of dynamics! Understanding the forces at work while skiing can make you appreciate the sport even more.

One fundamental equation in dynamics that we often express in LaTeX is Newton's second law, which can be written as: F = ma
This equation is central to understanding how forces affect the motion of an object. F represents the net force applied to an object, m is the mass of the object, and a is the acceleration. It shows that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This principle is at the heart of many mechanical engineering applications, from designing bridges to understanding the behavior of vehicles under different loading conditions.

[dentj4]

What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
I hope to gain skills in this class to accurately model systems and define equations, and learn the applications of techniques to achieve this.

What is your favorite winter activity?
My favorite activity has historically been building a snow fort with my brother, and then proceeding to pelt him with snowballs. Hopefully, I will be home this year for a good snowstorm.

Equation:
$KE = (1/2)MV^2$
The energy equations in physics are my personal favorite, This is the equation for kinetic energy, where M and V are mass and velocity respectively. I always liked to solve energy problems, and they seem to simplify things a lot compared to using kinematics.

[stephenjgagnon]

1. I hope to have the skill of knowing certain strategies for problem solving, I want to be able to approach a problem from many different mindsets and angles.
2. My favorite winter activity is probably drifting in the snow
3. The first equation learned in physics: F=ma would have to be the equation Ive used most in my life because of how many different adaptations it has and the infinite amount of applications it applies to.

[Zjp21001]

1. What is a skill in this class that you want to have for your career?
   I hope to gain the skill of learning how to draw complete FBD of moving systems as in the past I have only worked with simple immobile systems.

What is your favorite winter activity?
My favorite activity has been playing tackle snow football as i can have the same amount of fun as real tackle football but not worry about having to wear padding.

Equation:$\vf=vi+at$

Although this equation for final velocity is extremely basic I have found this and the other kinematic equations to be extremely useful in not only physics but as an alternative solving method to various equations in some of my math classes. It allows for someone to find the final velocity of an object traveling at a constant acceleration and using that acceleration and initial velocity for a given amount of time.

[Russellv03]

1. A skill I would like to have is the ability to analyze and solve dynamic systems, and be able to apply the skills I have learned to real world scenarios, specifically in the aerospace industry.
2. My favorite winter activity is sledding
3. $a=dv/dt$
   This is the equation to find the acceleration of an object, using its change in velocity with respect to its change in time .

[juliannnatran]

1. A skill that I would like to further develop is my problem-solving skills of being able to find techniques that would help me find solutions in a more efficient way.
2. My favorite winter activity is snowboarding.
3. $KE=(1/2)mv^2$. This is the kinetic energy equation and is associated with any moving particle or object where m is the mass and v is the velocity.

[lorenzoresto]

1)One skill I want to carry into my career is the ability to model and analyze dynamic systems using differential equations and free-body diagrams.
2) I enjoy snowboarding and sledding
3) F=ma. This is Newton’s Second Law. It helps you figure out how much force is needed to move an object with a certain mass and acceleration. It’s one of the most important equations in dynamics and engineering.