Module Details

Module Code: PHYS C1601
Module Title: Dynamic Mechanics
Title: Dynamic Mechanics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of the dynamics of mechanical systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret written descriptions of practical dynamic problems.
LO2 Translate written descriptions of dynamic systems into mathematical form as part of the solution.
LO3 Select appropriate mathematical formulae for a given dynamics problem and solve.
LO4 Perform experiments on mechanical engineering dynamics topics and interpret the results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Linear Motion
Acceleration, Speed, Velocity, Displacement, Motion. Newton’s Laws of Motion. Equations of Motion. Velocity-Time Graphs.
Kinetic Friction
Laws of Friction. Limiting Friction. Friction on Horizontal and Inclined Planes.
Energy, Work and Power
Work Done by a Force. Power. Work done by Torque. Tractive Effort and Tractive Resistance.
Linear Momentum
Elastic and Non-Elastic Collisions. Conservation of Momentum. Kinetic Energy. Potential Energy. Conservation of Energy.
Circular Motion.
Angular Velocity and Acceleration. Equations of Motion. Torque. Moment of Inertia. Combined Angular and Linear Motion. Energy and Work.
Simple Machines
Law of a Machine. Mechanical Advantage. Velocity ratio. Efficiency and Limiting Efficiency. Applications to Simple Machines.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In Class/Online Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written lab reports on a number of lab experiments: Work and Energy, Friction on an Incline, Screw Jack, Worm and Worm Wheel, Angular Motion.
Atwood Machine
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computer Competencies Assignment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
An end of module terminal examination assessing all content covered from week 1.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird,Carl Ross. Mechanical Engineering Principles, 4th. Routledge, p.388, [ISBN: 978036725324].
  • John Bird. Science and Mathematics for Engineering, 6th. Routledge, p.576, [ISBN: 978036720474].
  • John Hannah,Marcus Jeans Hillier. Mechanical Engineering Science, Addison-Wesley Longman Limited, p.522, [ISBN: 0582326753].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • W Bolton. Physical science for technicians: A first level unit, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 0070842167].
  • Gilbert Lawrence Houpt. Science for Mechanical Engineering Technicians, [ISBN: 0070942625].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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