Roller coaster dynamics

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Channel: Purdue University · 2018 · Education

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Purdue University Mechanical Engineering professors Jeff Rhoads and Charles Krousgrill are taking engineering to a new level, teaching students advanced principles through animated roller coaster design. Students then get a chance to see and experience their work through virtual reality. Full story:  http://bit.ly/VR-Coasters 
 
More Purdue
 
videos on roller coaster design:  
 
Roller Coaster Dynamics https://youtu.be/U6gOAObamdM 
3D Printed Roller Coaster by Purdue alum https://youtu.be/zc7SxqoKL98 
 
Professor Rhoads is also faculty advisor to Purdue's Theme Park Engineering and Design club: http://www.tpedatpurdue.com

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