CATALOG DATA:
Introduction to Newtonian Dynamics, Kinematics and kinetics(energy linear and angular momentum) of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies.Prerequisites:
AME 20221, MATH 20550
TEXTBOOK:
Meriam, J.L., and Kraige, L.G., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 5th edition.
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to continue to build on the student's background in mathematics, physics and engineering, in the analysis of problems in particle and [planar] rigid body dynamics, as wellas to prepare the student for the later study of advanced mechanics, and engineering and engineering design.Topics Covered:
- a). Kinematice of particles: position, velocity and acceleration in single-degree-of-freedom and vector coordinate systems;
constraints; rotating coordinate systems.
b). Kinetics of particles: equation of motion in inertial and non-inertial coordinate systems; work(power) and energy; linear
and angular momenta and impulses; conservation principles
c). Systems of Particles: internal/external forces; energy; linear and angular momenta in absolute and center-of-mass
representations, conservation; impulse
d). Kinematics of Planar Rigid Bodies: non-slip and machine kinematics. Kinetics of rigid bodies; equations of motion; mass
moments of inertia; energy, linear and angular momenta, conservation.Schedule:
This course meets three times a week for 50 minutes each meeting. There are option problem sessions held for an hour-and-a-half twice each week.Contribution to Professional Compontent :
This course represents a balance between engineering science and design, with approximately 67% engineering science and 33% design.Contribution to Learning Outcomes and Assesment:
Topic Students' previous knowledge Direct measure of outcome apply mathematical knowledge calculus, (linear algebra) Homework, exams implement numerical integration efficiently UNIX, programming in a compiled computer language project appropriately apply Newton's Laws, energy, momentum methods none Homework, exams concisely describe project and its aims none project use tables of physical properties areal centroid, moments of inertia Homework, exams
Prepared by:
Professor Robert Howland May 15, 2004
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