Machine Dynamics

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

• analyse the kinematics of planar motion of a particle and rigid body;
• use the free body diagram method to solve simple problems involving the forces particles and rigid bodies and their resulting planar motion;
• calculate the velocity and acceleration of any point within a simple 2D mechanism;
• apply the principles of work energy and impulse momentum to the analysis of simple bodies in 2D motion;
• calculate the dynamic forces resulting from rotating out of balance masses and determine the corrective masses to balance that system;
• determine the dynamic behaviour of a range of common engineering devices;
• analyse the vibrational response of simple single degree of freedom
• systems to determine damped and undamped frequencies, amplitude and the forces transmitted to the system's support.

Assessment

40% internally assessed

60% exam

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

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.