Subject description
Dynamics of rigid bodies and simple mechanisms in plane motion, kinematic analysis by vector and polygon methods, velocity analysis by instantaneous centres; kinetic analysis by superposition vector and force polygon methods, matrix method, method of virtual work; energy distribution method; kinematics of cam profiles; balance of rotors; introduction to CAD … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
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Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Analyse rigid bodies in plane motion.
2.
Synthesise four bar mechanism and cam profiles.
3.
Understand the kinematics of plane mechanisms.
4.
Analyse the forces acting on plane mechanisms.
5.
Solve a kinematic or kinetic problem using analytical, graphical and software tools.
Assessment details
Quizzes
Mid Session Exam
Lab Reports
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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