This module is not currently running in 2023 to 2024.
Lecture Syllabus
Statics:
Force systems
Equilibrium of rigid bodies
Distributed forces
Friction.
Dynamics:
Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles:
Force and Motion
Work and Energy
Kinematics and Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
Kinematics and dynamics of machinery:
Analysis and synthesis of mechanisms
Degrees of freedom
Position, velocity and acceleration analysis
Static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms
Mechanics applied to biology and physiology:
Mechanical properties of biological cells
The human body as a machine
Coursework
Laboratory Classes:
There will be 4 x 2-hour laboratory classes to build and analysis a simple articulated robotic arm.
Example Classes:
There will be 1 x 2-hour example class to solve rigid bodies mechanics problems
Contact hours 46, comprising of:
Lectures 36 hours
Laboratory classes 8 hours
Only available to students on programmes owned by The School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Examination (65%)
Coursework (35%).
1. have knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of statics and dynamics.
2. have knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of machinery.
3. be able to describe a mechanical system using mathematical models.
4. be able to apply mechanics analysis for solving problems involving particles and rigid bodies.
5. be familiar with the applications of mechanics to biology and physiology
6. be able to solve engineering problems by reducing them to their parts and applying scientific analysis.
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