MEC2440

Applied mechanics

W K Chiu

4 points
* 22 lecture hours, 12 tutorial hours and 12 laboratory hours
* First/second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: MEC1410 or ENG1401, MAT1920 or ENG1603, PHS1810 or ENG1802

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of mechanics in relation to engineering situations; the description and analysis of engineering systems; physical and mathematical models and their assessment.

Synopsis Experimental mechanics: particle dynamics, experimentation, modelling. Kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration; analysis and application to engineering situations; translational and rotational motion of free and constrained forces, their origin and significance; energy dissipation in mechanical systems; mass moment of inertia; linear and angular momentum. Analysis and synthesis of planar mechanisms. Fundamentals of mechanical vibrations.

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 80%
* Tutorials: 10%
* Laboratories: 10%

Prescribed texts

Meriam J L and Kraige L G Dynamics (SI units) vol. 2, 3rd edn, Wiley, 1992