Unit Code: MEB603

Unit Name: Dynamics

Description: This course is an introduction to the dynamics and vibrations of lumped-parameter models of mechanical systems. Topics covered include kinematics, force-momentum formulation for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, work-energy concepts, virtual displacements and virtual work. Students will also become familiar with the following topics: Lagrange\'s equations for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion, and linearization of equations of motion. After this course, students will be able to evaluate free and forced vibration of linear multi-degree of freedom models of mechanical systems and matrix eigenvalue problems.

Learning Target Outcomes: This unit promotes understanding of concepts involved in the study of motion of matter. It includes concepts such as force and acceleration relationships, inertia, work and energy, impulse and momentum and the interaction of bodies as a result of their motion. 1. Use of previous engineering knowledge to express the newtons second law of motion mainly in kinematics, curvilinear and 3d. (WA1) 2. Determine an appropriate model for body motion, either particle or rigid body (WA 2) 3. Produce mathematical model and analyze cases of rectilinear and plane curvilinear kinematics, including relative motion of particles. (WA4) 4. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences (WA3) 5. Identifies quantitative constraints and requirements and formulates an accurate description of the problem (WA3)

Prerequisite: MEB503

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1