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MEC2405 Machine Dynamics

Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Engineering
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: CIV1501 or Students must be enrolled in the following Program: GCEN

Overview

A knowledge of the basic laws of dynamics, vibration and mechanisms are fundamental for the solution of many engineering problems. This course develops, at an appropriate level, theoretical and practical methods used in the design of machine elements.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. analyse the kinematics of planar motion of a particle and rigid body;
  2. use the free body diagram method to solve simple problems involving the forces particles and rigid bodies and their resulting planar motion;
  3. calculate the velocity and acceleration of any point within a simple 2D mechanism;
  4. apply the principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum to the analysis of simple bodies in 2D motion;
  5. calculate the dynamic forces resulting from rotating out-of-balance masses and determine the corrective masses to balance that system;
  6. determine the dynamic behaviour of a range of common engineering devices;
  7. analyse the vibrational response of simple single-degree-of-freedom systems to determine damped and undamped frequencies, amplitude and the forces transmitted to the system's support.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Kinematics, linear and rotational motion 10.00
2. Kinetics, force and motion 10.00
3. Work and energy, flywheels 10.00
4. Impulse and momentum 10.00
5. Kinematics of mechanisms 15.00
6. Friction, brakes, clutches, belt drives, power screws 10.00
7. Balancing of Rotating Masses 15.00
8. Gears and geared systems 10.00
9. Vibrations 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Ryder, GH & Bennett, MD 1990, Mechanics of machines, 2nd edn, MacMillan, London.
(An electronic copy of the textbook is available through the DiReCt course readings on 精东传媒appDesk..)

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Problem Solving 1 No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Problem Solving 2 No 30 3,4,5
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 50 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Date printed 9 February 2024