Module Details

Module Code: MECH8031
Title: Engineering Dynamics 2
Long Title: Engineering Dynamics 2
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module applies the fundamental principles of kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies to real world engineering problems. This module may be delivered in a half semester time frame.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Simplify real world dynamics problems by applying an appropriate mathematical formulation, solve, interpret the results and communicate findings.
LO2 Analyse both linear and angular displacements, velocities and accelerations of rigid bodies by applying the principles of kinematics.
LO3 Apply appropriate methods such as Newton's second law, work and energy principles, and impulse and momentum methods to analyse the effect of forces on two dimensional motion of rigid bodies.
LO4 Undertake experimental analysis of various machine systems, writing clear and concise laboratory reports to communicate findings.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
2176 MECH7013 Mechanics of Machines
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Linear motion, rotation, absolute motion, relative motion, Coriolis acceleration
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
Fixed-axis rotation, angular acceleration, work-energy relations, linear and angular momentum, interconnected rigid bodies
Vibration and Time Response
Single degree of freedom free and forced vibration, damped vibrations, torsional vibrations, transverse vibrations, Dunkerley method, Rayleigh method, whirling of shafts
Laboratory Work
Experimental analysis of kinetics systems, torsional and transverse vibrations
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Laboratory work
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Experimental analysis Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Experimental analysis Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraige. (2013), Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics) SI Version, 7. John Wiley and Sons Limited, [ISBN: 978-1-118-08345-1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Uicker, J. J. and Pennock, G. R.. (2003), Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 3. Oxford University Press, New York, [ISBN: 019515598X].
  • Waldron, K. J. and Kinzel, G. L.. (2003), Kinematics, Dynamics and Design of Machinery, 2. John Wiley and Sons Limited, New York, [ISBN: 0471244171].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EMESY_8 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Systems 2 Elective