Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Module code: EG7060

Module co-ordinator: Dr Emmanuel Prempain

In this module, students learn how to use the fundamental concepts of Newtonian mechanics and a broad range of analytical tools to analyse, model, and design complex mechanical systems.

Topics covered

• Kinetics of rigid bodies in planar motion
• Kinematics of rigid bodies in three dimension
• Kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimension
• Euler’s equations of motion for a rigid body
• Vibrations of two degree-of-freedom systems

Learning

• Twenty-two one-hour lectures

Assessment

• Exam, two hours (70%)
• Blackboard test (30%)