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Academic Year 2024/2025

Applied Dynamics I (MEEN20030)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Vikram Pakrashi
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Dynamics is a branch of mechanics dealing with the motion of bodies under the action of forces. It has two distinct parts: "kinematics" which is the study of motion without reference to the forces causing the motion, and "kinetics", which relates the action of forces on bodies to their resulting motion. A thorough comprehension of dynamics provides one of the most useful and powerful tools for analysis in engineering.

Applied Dynamics I will focus on the following topics: - Particle Kinematics - Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies - Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies - Work-energy of Rigid Bodies - Impulse and Momentum. Text: "Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics", Meriam & Kraige, 7th Edition/8th Edition, SI version, Wiley.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a familiarity with the fundamental principles of mechanics.
2. Apply the principles of mechanics to solve engineering problems.
3 Analyse a mechanics question to determine the relevant information required to solve it.
4. Sketch the system / draw a free body diagram.
5. Make appropriate assumptions to allow solution.
6. Choose an appropriate solution strategy: force-acceleration, work-energy, or impulse momentum.
7. Interpret results obtained.

Indicative Module Content:

Particle Kinematics
Rigid Body Kinematics
Kinetics (Particle, Rigid Body)
Concept of Work and Energy

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

12
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Face to face lectures
Tutorials and problem solving sessions
In class discussions
Guest Lectures
Videos and online content

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Calculus
Applied Mathematics
Introductory Physics


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Open Book): Open book examination will be held. The examination will be online but the students will have to be present in person in the classroom where the examination will be held and invigilated. Week 5, Week 9, Week 12, Week 15 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes
60
 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Multiple assignments in groups, including open ended questions, presentation, experiments, design ideas and numerical implementation (includes coding): assessed throughout. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes
40
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Class tests will have group feedback while online submissions will have automated and individual feedback. Feedback on individual performance as and when required.

Engineering Mechanics. Volume 2. Dynamics, Eighth edition
J. L Meriam (author), L. G Kraige (author), J. N Bolton (author)

Name Role
Rohit Chawla Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Vikram Pakrashi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
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