Mechanics of Machines

The course will cover the following:

• Static and dynamic balance and Balancing machines
• Vibration, isolation, free and forced,  transverse and torsional
• Noise measurement and control
• Gear types and gear ratios
• Clutches
• Brakes
• Chain and belt drives
• Bearings and bearing lubrication
• Flywheels
• Machines and Machine law

On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify dynamic loads in rotational equipment and explain the need for balance and how it is achieved
• Analyse mechanical systems to determine natural frequencies and the effects of resonance
• Explain acoustic term and solve for noise level and noise attenuation in an engineering environment
• Explain gear terminology. Solve velocity ratios and forces in gear systems
• Analyse power transmission components for life, force and application

Assessment

• Internal assessment 50%
• Examination 50%

For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.

Textbooks

There are no textbooks required for this course.

Labs requirements

A 2 ½ day practical Laboratory held in Wellington is a requirement for this course.

Trimester 1 Laboratories will be held during the term 1 school holidays,  

Trimester 2 Laboratories will be during the term 3 school holidays.

Your lecturer/tutor will confirm the actual dates within the first week of the trimester, however you can click here for school holiday dates to give you a guideline for planning.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.