| Unit name | Dynamics 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG10200 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Pavier |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
A-level standard in Maths and Physics or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The Dynamics unit presents the fundamental theory associated with dynamics and its application to the machine elements most commonly encountered in mechanical engineering. Physical principles such as force, momentum, energy and friction are introduced and applied to situations as diverse as the orbit of spacecraft and the analysis of mechanical mechanisms. The design and analysis of common machine elements from first principles is studied and includes, for example: clutches, brakes, gears and gearboxes. Two laboratory sessions are included in the course: one to measure the moment of inertia of a connecting rod, the other to dynamically balance a rotor.
Aims:
The Dynamics unit provides students with the basic analysis tools and design knowledge necessary to understand the behaviour of simple dynamic systems and common machine elements.
By the end the course students will:
The course is presented in a series of illustrated lectures twice a week, nominally for 24 weeks, during which the course material is explained and key points of interest highlighted. Students will be given lecture handouts that contain copies of the slides presented during the lectures. The information in these handouts covers all the course material, but students will often need to add additional notes and refer to the recommended texts. The course also includes two compulsory laboratory exercises. In addition to attending lectures students are expected to undertake private study. This should include reviewing the lecture material, attempting the problem sheets and reading the relevant sections of the recommended books. Periodically some or all of a lecture slot will be devoted to answering student questions arising from the course material or problem sheets. All teaching materials, including full worked solutions to the problem sheets, are available on Blackboard.
This course is assessed by one 3-hour written examination at the end of the year worth 70 % of the overall mark, two laboratories worth 5% each and two progress tests worth 10% each. The assessment of the laboratories is by means of a question sheet which must be completed during the laboratory and handed in at the end. A complete laboratory report is not required.
