The module will be delivered using lectures and tutorials with a mixture of presentations, example exercises, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources.
Laboratory classes will be delivered to students working in groups to obtain experimental data with subsequent individual reporting/assessment.
Module Aim:
• To provide the student with a specialized knowledge of the internal effects of forces applied to members in structures and mechanisms, as evidenced by the stresses and deformations produced.
• 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/rigid body and the forces to which it is subjected by the appropriate methods - Force-Mass-Acceleration/Energy/Impulse/Momentum.
LO2
Analyze mathematically the applications of friction in mechanisms such as the plate and the cone-clutch.
LO3
Balance systems of rotating masses in single-plane and multi-plane applications.
LO4
Analyze mathematically the three-dimensional motion of a rigid body such as a gyroscope.
LO5
Quantify by calculation and experimental measurement the characteristic response of mechanical systems.
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
• 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.
• Motion in three dimensions
Introduction to three-dimensional motion. Gyroscopic couple. Euler's dynamical equations.
• Applications of friction in machines
Plate clutch.
Cone clutch.
Torque transmission in geared systems.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
15.00%
Practical
15.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Students will be expected to sit a number of individual assessments throughout the academic year, typically at the conclusion of one or more learning outcomes.
1,2,3,4
15.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Laboratory sessions will be assessed by written reports and/or written laboratory assessments. Students will be assigned to groups for the execution of the laboratory practical work but reports must be submitted on an individual basis.
2,3,5
15.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
A final written examination will assess the extent to which the student has achieved the module learning outcomes
1,2,3,4
70.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment