Undergraduate - UnitMEC4428 - Advanced dynamics

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Organisational Unit	Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Tuncay Alan

Synopsis

Focus on advanced kinematics and dynamics with applications to robotic structures and potentially microelectromechanical systems. Study of non-holonomic constraints. Consideration of the inevitable and critical consequences of nonlinearities in the dynamic response of everyday structures. Instruction on advanced topics in dynamics, incorporating D'Alambert's principle, Hamilton's equations and the virtual power method. Reinforcement of concepts using computer analysis.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

compare new forms of energy exchange and storage
appraise the importance of nonlinear interaction and dynamics in everyday systems and the consequences for their analysis and design
combine computational, and classical methods to form a well-rounded and practical understanding of dynamics of systems
formulate models of dynamic systems that contain more than merely mechanical kinematics and dynamics using the latest analysis methods.
choose analysis methods for systems with nonlinear components or interactions.
interpret the knowledge provided in the course to common mechanical systems.
evaluate where and how to continue learning on advanced and/or new topics in dynamics

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Workload requirements

One 2-hour lecture, one 3-hour practical class and 7 hours private study per week.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Chris Davies

Prerequisites

MEC3453 or MAE3404 or TRC3200