Introduction
Students learn, through theory and laboratory experiments, to solve problems in dynamics and vibrations, using Newtonian kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. The course commences with planar motion with analysis of velocities then moving onto Coriolis acceleration of rigid bodies. Building upon the concepts of kinetics of particles, an introduction is made to rigid body kinetics using Newtonian mechanics based on force, mass and acceleration, work/energy and impulse/momentum methods. The final part of the course introduces mechanical vibrations. Commencing with single degree of freedom undamped vibrations then damped vibrations. Single degree of freedom forced vibrations without damping is discussed in addition to the magnification factor and its importance. The course concludes with damped forced vibrations, thus forming a comprehensive fundamental understanding of mechanical vibrations.
Summary
| Unit name | Dynamics and Vibrations |
| Unit code | ENG211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jason Ali-Lavroff |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
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Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Solve mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion and vibration using advanced theory based on Newtonian Mechanics.
- Apply practical techniques for the measurement and/or analysis of mechanical engineering based problems involving dynamics and vibration.
- Collect and analyse experimental or theoretical data as an individual or within a team context.
- Formulate a series of clear conclusions and justifications based on advanced theory for comparison to interpreted experimental results.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KAA111 AND (KMA154 or JEE104)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 1hr lectures weekly, 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly and 3 x 3hr practical |
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| Assessment | Internal tests (20%)|Final exam (40%)|Lab experiments (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Beer FP, Johnston ER Jr, and Eisenberg ER, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 12th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2019. |
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