To provide the student with a specialized knowledge of the external effects of forces applied to particles and to rigid links, as evidenced by the change of motion produced.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a particle and the forces to which it is subjected by the methods of Force-Mass-Acceleration/Energy
LO2
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a particle and the forces to which it is subjected by the method of Impulse/Momentum.
LO3
Analyze mathematically the relationship between the motion of a rigid body and the forces to which it is subjected by the methods of Force-Mass-Acceleration
LO4
Analyze mathematically the applications of friction in mechanisms such as the plate and the cone-clutch.
LO5
Balance systems of rotating masses in single-plane and multi-plane applications.
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
Kinetics of a particle
Force-mass-acceleration - Application to linked objects. Energy methods. Impulse-momentum method.
Kinetics of Rigid bodies
Plane motion of rigid bodies: Translation.
Balancing of Rotating Masses
Single plane balancing Multi-plane balancing.
Applications of friction in machines
Plate clutch. Cone clutch. Torque transmission in geared systems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
90.00%
Practical
10.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Examination
% of Total Mark
35
Timing
Week 6
Learning Outcomes
1
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Class Test
Assessment Type
Examination
% of Total Mark
35
Timing
Week 12
Learning Outcomes
2,3
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Class Test
Assessment Type
Practical/Skills Evaluation
% of Total Mark
20
Timing
Every Second Week
Learning Outcomes
1,4,5
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Labs: Balancing of Rotating Masses, Plate Clutch, Falling mass (Energy Method).
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
James L. Meriam,L. Glenn Kraige. Engineering Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, p.723, [ISBN: 9781118083451].
Supplementary Book Resources
R. C. Hibbeler. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, [ISBN: 9789810681395].
This module does not have any article/paper resources