ENG1401

Mechanical engineering (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: T F Berreen (Clayton), J Ghojel (Caulfield)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Engineering units, introduction to vectors. Rectilinear and curvilinear motion including displacement, velocity and acceleration. Newton's Laws and dynamic equilibrium. Variable acceleration including friction effects. Mechanisms and their velocity and acceleration. Construction and testing of simple mechanisms to meet prescribed behaviour. Power transmission devices including belts and geared systems. One dimensional vibration (free and forced) and resonance.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Tests and projects: 20% + Tutorials: 10%

Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials, project and laboratory sessions