Overview

In this unit, students will develop the ability to analyse and solve problems involving particles and rigid bodies in plane motion and be prepared to study a higher level of machine dynamics (i.e.MEE40003 Machine Dynamics). Students will also gain the ability to handle basic vibration problems.

Requisites

Prerequisites
MEE20006 Engineering Dynamics

Rule

MTH10016 Linear Algebra and Applications
OR
MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
AND
MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
OR
MTH20009 * Engineering Mathematics 2
OR
MTH10007 Engineering Mathematics 2 *
OR
MTH10003 Engineering Mathematics 2P *
OR
MTH10015 Calculus and Applications
AND
EAT10005 Energy and Motion
OR
PHY10001 Energy and Motion

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Apply fundamentals of kinematics of particles in plane motion in different coordinates systems (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
  • Analyse motion of finite rigid bodies using relative motion concept (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
  • Apply relevant standards and codes of practice in solving the kinetics problems as well as vibrations (K3, S1, S3)
  • Analyse motion of finite rigid bodies using work-energy and impulse-momentum concept (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
  • Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as an individual or part of a team (K2, K6, S1, A7)
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills to generate high quality reports (A2, A7)

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Lecture
1.00  12 weeks  12
Live Online
Lecture
2.00  9 weeks  18
On-campus
Class
2.00  11 weeks  22
On-campus
Lab
1.00  3 weeks  3
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning
7.91  12 weeks  95
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
ExaminationIndividual 50 - 60% 1,2,3,4 
Laboratory PracticalsIndividual/Group 10 - 20% 4,5,6 
TestIndividual 20 - 30% 1,2,3 

Content

Kinematics of Particles:

  • Rectilinear Motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion, Rectangular Coordinates (x-y), Normal and Tangential Coordinates (n-t), Polar Coordinates (r-0)
  • Force, Mass and Acceleration, Work and Energy, Impulse and Momentum

Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies:

  • Rotation, Absolute Motion, Relative Velocity, Instantaneous Centre of Zero Velocity, Relative Acceleration
  • Force, Mass and Acceleration, Work and Energy, Impulse and Momentum

Vibration:

  • Free vibration of particles

Graduate Attribute - Communication Skills: Verbal communication
Graduate Attribute - Teamwork Skills: Teamwork roles and processes

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.