A strong understanding of dynamics knowledge and mechanism analysis is essential for crafting mechanical components with dynamic motion, which is the core of high value industries such as automotive or aerospace. This proficiency enables a comprehensive evaluation of forces, accelerations, velocities, and interactions, ensuring optimal performance across various applications.
You will be provided with essential knowledge of kinematic and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies that you will apply to model and evaluate the velocity, acceleration, forces, and moment of rigid components. You will also learn about mechanisms and machine design and how to analyse the dynamics of mechanisms before applying them to applications. You will also apply your skills and knowledge from this module in your projects.
Lecture 22, PC workshop 12, Example Classes 6, Labs 2, Revision Class 2
2× take home test worth 20%.
10-15 minutes video-recorded presentation for lab and modelling assignment worth 20%.
2-hours Examination worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like Including composite form of reassessment for failed performance components – written report (approx. 5 pages)
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Apply the principles of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies to evaluate the behaviour of a dynamic system
2) Formulate velocity and acceleration equations of a rigid body in planar motion to calculate forces, momentum and energy
3) Demonstrate a deep understanding of the function of basic mechanisms and machine elements and their role in mechanical designs.
4) Analyse and evaluate the dynamics of a mechanisms and machine elements through numerical and practical approaches.
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