- kinematics and kinetics of particles; dynamic equations of motion for rigid bodies in two dimensions;
- equations of motion for rigid bodies in three dimensions; response of linear systems to general loading, damping, force transmission;
- two degree of freedom systems: Gears (Spur, Helical, Bevel and Worm Gears); Vibration of discrete and continuous systems, Vibration of continuous systems; crash
dynamics.
Total contact hours: 34
Private study hours: 116
Total study hours: 150
Exam, 2 hours (70%)
3 x Homework, (1-2 page at 5% each) (15%)
Presentation (15%) [15 min individual presentation]
Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery; Kenneth J. Waldron, Gary L. Kinzel, Sunil K. Agrawal, Wiley, 2016
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery; Robert L. Norton, McGraw Hill, 2009
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will have knowledge and understanding of:
1. kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies
2. dynamic equations of motion for rigid bodies in 2D and 3D
3. analysis of static and dynamic forces of mechanisms
4. vibration theory with its applications to engineering problems
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