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Location: Hobart

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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030701 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $3,239.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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

AssessmentInternal tests (20%)|Final exam (40%)|Lab experiments (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Beer FP, Johnston ER Jr, and Eisenberg ER, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 12th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2019.

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