| CODE | MEC2201 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Machine Dynamics | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Mechanical Engineering | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit gives an insight into the following topics: - Planar kinematics of rigid bodies: Translation; Rotation and General plane motion. - Development of the equations for relative motion analysis. - Planar kinetics of mechanisms; Force, mass and acceleration; Work and Energy; Impulse and momentum. - Basic principles in analytical dynamics: Virtual Work; Langrange Equations. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit familiarizes students with the dynamic behaviour of mechanical engineering systems and machines in order to establish dynamic forces exerted on different sub-components, the interaction and relative motion between the different components constituting a mechanism, velocity and acceleration of rigid bodies and mechanism, together with the work and energy required to attain a particular motion and functionality. The study-unit aims to give a comprehensive knowledge and understanding in identifying the dynamic response and motion of machines and mechanisms. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Differentiate between different types of motion such as translation or rotation or general plane motion. - Analyse the motion, forces and dynamic response of sub-components within a mechanism or machine. - Establish the work and energy required to attain a particular motion and functionality. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to design and develop dynamic systems, machines and mechanisms in order to meet the requirements of specific functionality and motion using appropriate mechanical components that are able to sustain particular dynamic forces. The acquired skill in knowledge, understanding and analysis of machine dynamics is useful in various control applications and provide an input to other engineering fields such as aerodynamics, structural integrity and heat engine design. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Hibbeler R. C., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, Pearson Prentice Hall 2004 - ISBN 978-0471-78703-7. - Meriam J. L., Kraig L.G., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, Wiley & Sons, Inc 2007 - ISBN 013-124-845-6. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-units: MEC1100, MEC2102 | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Ind Study, Practical, Project & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Duncan Camilleri |
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