The student will be exposed to learning experiences grounded in both classroom and virtual practice. The experiences will be linked through collective analysis, teamwork, and individual challenges.
Module Aim:
To provide the student with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of the dynamics of mechanical systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Interpret written descriptions of practical dynamic problems.
LO2
Translate written descriptions of dynamic systems into mathematical form as part of the solution.
LO3
Select appropriate mathematical formulae for a given dynamics problem and solve.
LO4
Perform experiments on mechanical engineering dynamics topics and interpret the results.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Linear Motion
Acceleration, Speed, Velocity, Displacement, Motion. Newton’s Laws of Motion. Equations of Motion. Velocity-Time Graphs.
Kinetic Friction
Laws of Friction. Limiting Friction. Friction on Horizontal and Inclined Planes.
Energy, Work and Power
Work Done by a Force. Power. Work done by Torque. Tractive Effort and Tractive Resistance.
Linear Momentum
Elastic and Non-Elastic Collisions. Conservation of Momentum. Kinetic Energy. Potential Energy. Conservation of Energy.
Circular Motion.
Angular Velocity and Acceleration. Equations of Motion. Torque. Moment of Inertia. Combined Angular and Linear Motion. Energy and Work.
Simple Machines
Law of a Machine. Mechanical Advantage. Velocity ratio. Efficiency and Limiting Efficiency. Applications to Simple Machines.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
In Class/Online Assessment
1,2,3
10.00
Week 6
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Written lab reports on a number of lab experiments: Work and Energy, Friction on an Incline, Screw Jack, Worm and Worm Wheel, Angular Motion.
Atwood Machine
1,2,3,4
20.00
Every Second Week
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Computer Competencies Assignment
1,2,3,4
10.00
End-of-Semester
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
An end of module terminal examination assessing all content covered from week 1.
1,2,3
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment