Course Overview
The course continues from the basics of mechanics covered in Statics and Dynamics by introducing differential calculus and vector notation in the analysis of static equilibrium, and kinematics and kinetics of rigid and elastic bodies. An emphasis is placed on the analytical derivation of solutions from first principles in multi-dimensional mechanics.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Conduct 3D vector analysis of rigid bodies in static equilibrium. [1, 2]
- Reduce a force and couple moment system on a rigid body to a single force or a wrench. [1, 2]
- Through integration, find the resultant of arbitrary distributed loads, the center of gravity and center of mass of arbitrary bodies, and the radius of gyration and mass-moment of inertia of arbitrary bodies of revolution. [1, 2]
- Analyse the displacement of a cable under its own weight and/or a distributed load. [1, 2] Draw displacement, velocity and acceleration diagrams for erratic rectilinear motion and 2D linkage system motion. [1, 2]
- Analyse curvilinear kinematics/kinetics of a particle in various coordinate systems. [1, 2]
- Apply principles of linear/angular impulse, momentum, and impact in kinetic analysis. [1, 2]
- Derive transient response expressions for free vibrating/harmonically excited systems. [1, 2]
- Differentiate between the analyses of undamped and damped vibrating systems. [1, 2]
- Explain the phenomenon of resonance in systems subjected to harmonic excitation. [1, 2]
- Derive/solve string and beam equations as vibrating continuous systems. [1, 2]
- Analyse the primary and secondary unbalanced forces in a slider-crank mechanism. [1, 2]
Effective as of Fall 2018
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