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This document provides information about the UEME1143 - Dynamics course. The objectives are to provide theoretical concepts of kinematics and kinetics, and develop analytical and problem solving skills. Learning outcomes include being able to solve dynamical problems for particles and rigid bodies, apply Newton's laws and other methods. The syllabus covers dynamics of particles over weeks 1-3, rigid bodies weeks 4-11, and vibration weeks 12-13. Assessment is 30% coursework and 70% final exam. Recommended textbooks are listed.

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Course Introduction

This document provides information about the UEME1143 - Dynamics course. The objectives are to provide theoretical concepts of kinematics and kinetics, and develop analytical and problem solving skills. Learning outcomes include being able to solve dynamical problems for particles and rigid bodies, apply Newton's laws and other methods. The syllabus covers dynamics of particles over weeks 1-3, rigid bodies weeks 4-11, and vibration weeks 12-13. Assessment is 30% coursework and 70% final exam. Recommended textbooks are listed.

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UEME1143 - Dynamics

Name : Dr.Tan Yong Chai (YC)


Office : SA 4th Floor (East Wing)
E-mail : [email protected]
Consultation Hours : 1 – 2 p.m. (Mon & Tue)
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
Objectives
• The objectives of this course are to:
– Provide theoretical concepts of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
– Develop analytical and problem solving skills for engineering dynamics problems.

Learning Outcomes
• At the end of the unit, a student shall be able to:
– Solve dynamical problems undergoing rectilinear, curvilinear and plane motion.
– Apply Newton’s Second Law to solve plane motion problems for particles and rigid
bodies.
– Use impulse and momentum method in solving problems related to impact for
particles and rigid bodies.
– Apply work and energy methods to calculate kinetics properties of a particle and rigid
body.
– Determine the frequency and amplitude for undamped and damped vibration.
– Acquire, interpret, analyse experimental results and produce a full engineering
laboratory report.
Syllabus & Assessment

Week Topics
1–3 Dynamics of a particle
4 - 11 Dynamics of rigid bodies
12 - 13 Vibration of Linear Mechanical Systems

No. Method of Assessment Total (%)


1. Coursework 30
a) Mid-term Test 10%
b) Assignment 10%
c) Laboratory Report 1 5%
d) Laboratory Report 2 5%

2. Final Examination 70
Textbooks
• Major Textbooks

– Beer, F. P. & Johnston, E. R. (2003). Vector Mechanics for


Engineers – Dynamics (7th ed.). Mcgraw Hill. ISBN:
0071233598.
– Meriam, J. L. & Kraige, L. G. (2001). Engineering Mechanics
(5th ed.). Wiley. ISBN: 047126606x.

• Additional Textbooks
– Hibbeler, R. C. (2007). Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (11st
ed.). Prentice Hall.

– Bedford, A. & Fowler, W. T. (2001). Engineering Mechanics


(3rd ed.). Pearson. ISBN: 0130932353.

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