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Course syllabus - Mechanics II

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MFY007

Valid from

Autumn semester 2021

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2013-02-01

Revised

2020-12-15

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2022-03-24
    • Latest update: 2022-03-24

    Books

    Meriam, James Lathrop; Kraige, L. Glenn; Bolton, Jeff N.

    Engineering mechanics : SI version. Vol. 2 Dynamics

    8. ed. : Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2016 - xviii, 711 p.

    ISBN: 978-1-119-04481-9 LIBRIS-ID: 22419196

Objectives

The course gives students a deeper insight into the fundamental laws and methods of classical mechanics and an enhanced ability of independent analysis, formulating and solving problems. The course is specifically intended to provide basic knowledge of the dynamics of rigid bodies and thus to create a basis for further studies of dynamic problems in mechanical constructions.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student is expected to be able to
- define and account for fundamental concepts in rigid body dynamics.
- describe and integrate the fundamental kinematic relations to analyze the plane rotational motion of a rigid body.
- analyze the plane motion of a system of connected rigid bodies system and calculate the angular velocity and angular acceleration for the different parts of the system.
- perform an analysis of the plane motion of a rigid body based on the forces and moments acting on the body.
- formulate and account for the equations of motion, including moment equations, work-energy and impulse relations, that describe the plane motion of a rigid body and to be able to use these relations in problem solving.

Course content

Kinematics of rigid bodies in two dimensions, absolute and relative motion, Instantaneous centre of zero velocity. Rotating coordinate systems, Coriolis theory. Inertial forces. Equations of motion for systems of particles. Kinetics of rigid bodies: equations of motion, work and energy, equations of linear and angular motion. Moment of inertia. Laws of conservation. Collisions. Fluid flow.

Tuition

Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.

Specific requirements

Mechanics I, 7.5 credits, Basic Vector Algebra, 7.5 credits, Basic Calculus, 7.5 credits, or equivalent.

Examination

INL1, Written assignment, 1 credit, concerning learning outcomes 2-5, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
LAB1, Laboratory work, 1,5 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
TEN2, Written examination, 5 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.
 
The grade on the course as a whole is given by the grade for TEN2.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail