Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME1051 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME1051
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
An introductory module covering analysis methods applicable to engineering design including:
- Linear and rotational motion: Displacement, velocity and acceleration
- Relationship between angular and linear motion
- Newton's Laws for linear & rotational motion
- Linear and Angular Momentum, including conservation of momentum
- Work, Energy & Power, including kinetic & potential energy
- Geared systems
- Drive systems, including tangential drives and vehicles
Target Students
Primarily for 1st year students in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering. Not available to any other students including exchange students.
Assessment
- 10% Laboratory 1: LO3
- 10% Laboratory 2: LO3
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): LO1, 2
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of dynamics of mechanical systems, and their applications to mechanical engineering systems.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Comprehend fundamental concepts of dynamics as they apply to simple Engineering systems. - AHEP4: C1, M13
LO2 - Apply knowledge of dynamics to the solution of simple problems - AHEP4: C1, C2, M13
LO3 - Conduct laboratory investigations of simple dynamically loaded systems. - AHEP4: M12
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.