MEC3403 Dynamics II

MEC	3403	90326	2, 2009	ONC	Dynamics II	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOENS
Academic org:	FOES02
Student contribution band:	2
ASCED code:	030701

Staffing
Requisites
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Other requirements
Production date
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STAFFING

Examiner: Ahmad Sharifian
Moderator: Nam Mai-Duy

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: (MEC2401 and MAT2500) or Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GCEN or GDET or METC or MEPR

SYNOPSIS

The application of the principles of Mechanics abounds in our daily life. Buildings and bridges are designed to operate under normal conditions with the help of the principles of Statics. Under extraordinary conditions such as earthquake or high wind speed, the design is governed by the principles of Dynamics (loading conditions vary significantly with time). Mechanical systems are inherently dynamic. Moving parts exist in many products and equipment: simple household electrical appliances, office equipment, cars, robots, production factories, mining, construction, agricultural machineries, ships, aeroplanes and spacecrafts, etc. Knowledge of dynamics plays an essential role in the design and analysis of any of these systems. Apart from pure mechanical functionalities, modern systems incorporate more robust and accurate control with the help of electronic devices. Flexible and intelligent systems such as robots, computer controlled factories, autonomous vehicles are now common. These achievements are possible because very detailed and accurate system dynamics is understood and advanced electronics and control are available. This advanced course covers the formulation of vector mechanics for general three dimensional systems of rigid bodies and the theory of vibration and its applications. The principles and methods covered are essential to the understanding of mechanical systems.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.: analyse the kinematics and kinetics of 3D rigid bodies;
2.: deomonstrate an understanding of and apply Lagrange's equations and/or Newton's Laws of Motion to model the dynamic behaviours of engineering systems;
3.: solve the mathematical models of engineering systems to determine their dynamic characteristics;
4.: determine and assess the vibrational behaviour of systems of discrete bodies having single and multiple degree-of-freedoms, with or without viscous damping;
5.: demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of vibration theory, vibration measurements and control;
6.: develop simple computer programs to analyse the dynamics of engineering systems

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Space rigid body kinematics	20.00
2.	Space rigid body kinetics	35.00
3.	Theory of multi-DOF vibration	45.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

MEC3403 Dynamics II: external study package, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

MATLAB, Prentice Hall.
(Student Edition (Manual and CD))

Balachandran, B and Magrab, E B 2004, Vibrations, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, California.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Meriam, J L & Kraige, L G 2002, Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 5th edn, Wiley, vol 2.
(SI Version)

Rao, S S 2003, Mechanical Vibrations, 4th edn, Addison Wesley.

Vicker, JJ, Pennock, GR & Shigley, J E 2003, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 3rd edn, Oxford University Press.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessments	30.00
Examinations	2.00
Lectures	26.00
Private Study	71.00
Tutorials	26.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description		Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
ASSIGNMENT		300.00	30.00	11 Sep 2009
2 HOUR OPEN EXAMINATION		700.00	70.00	END S2	(see note 1)

NOTES

1.: Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
In an Open Examination, candidates may have access to any material during the examination except the following: electronic communication devices, bulky materials, devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other students.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
2.	Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be despatched to USQ within 24 hours if required by the Examiner.
3.	In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
4.	The Faculty will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media.
5.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
6.	Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
7.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
8.	Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded one of the temporary grades: IM (Incomplete - Make up), IS (Incomplete - Supplementary Examination) or ISM (Incomplete -Supplementary Examination and Make up). A temporary grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non directed personal study.
9.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to UConnect for this course.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.