To provide the student with a specialized knowledge of the external effects of forces applied to particles and to rigid links, as evidenced by the change of motion produced.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a particle and the forces to which it is subjected by the methods of Force-Mass-Acceleration/Energy
LO2
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a particle and the forces to which it is subjected by the method of Impulse/Momentum.
LO3
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a rigid body and the forces to which it is subjected by the methods of Force-Mass-Acceleration
LO4
Analyze mathematically the applications of friction in mechanisms such as the plate and the cone-clutch.
LO5
Balance systems of rotating masses in single-plane and multi-plane applications.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Kinetics of a particle
Force-mass-acceleration - Application to linked objects. Energy methods. Impulse-momentum method.
Kinetics of Rigid bodies
Plane motion of rigid bodies: Translation.
Balancing of Rotating Masses
Single plane balancing Multi-plane balancing.
Applications of friction in machines
Plate clutch. Cone clutch. Torque transmission in geared systems.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
90.00%
Practical
10.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Class Test
1
35.00
Week 6
Examination
Class Test
2,3
35.00
Week 12
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Labs: Balancing of Rotating Masses, Plate Clutch, Falling mass (Energy Method).
1,4,5
20.00
Every Second Week
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Computing Competencies Assignment
1
10.00
Week 8
No End of Module Formal Examination
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