Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME1054 | Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur | 1 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- MMME1054
- School
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
An introductory module covering analysis methods applicable to engineering design including:
• Linear and rotational motion: Displacement, velocity and acceleration
• Relationship between angular and linear motion
• Newton's Laws for linear & rotational motion
• Linear and Angular Momentum, including conservation of momentum
• Work, Energy & Power, including kinetic & potential energy
• Geared systems
• Drive systems, including tangential drives and vehicles
Pre-Requisites: 'A' Level Mathematics or equivalent and some understanding of basic mechanics.
Target Students
Primarily for Level 1 students in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
- Two 3-hour practicums each week for 2 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 5% Laboratory 1
- 5% Laboratory 2
- 90% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2.5-hour written exam at the end of spring semester
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of dynamics of mechanical systems, and their applications to mechanical engineering systems.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - Comprehend fundamental concepts of dynamics as they apply to simple Engineering systems.
LO2 - Apply knowledge of dynamics to the solution of simple problems.
LO3 - Conduct laboratory investigations of simple dynamically loaded systems.
Conveners
- Dr Dunant Halim