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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Dynamics | |||
| Reference | EN2500 | Version | 6 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the ability to understand, apply and discuss the modelling concepts and theories associated with free and forced vibration of 1-DOF systems and the concepts and theories associated with the dynamics of planar mechanisms, rotating machines, rigid-body and impulsive systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Derive and solve problems involving free and forced vibration of 1-DOF systems including the concept of vibration isolation and transmissibility. |
| 2 | Apply the concept of dynamic equivalence to model vibrating systems. |
| 3 | Describe practical balancing tecchniques and analyse out-of-balance forces associated with rotating machines. |
| 4 | Analyse the dynamics of planar mechanisms. |
| 5 | Investigate experimentally the effects of spring-mass-damper on a 1-DOF vibration system. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Kinematics of planar mechanisms with revolute (pin) and prismatic (sliding joint); forces and torques arising in planar mechanisms owing to inertia forces and moments associated with acceleration of links. Free vibration of undamped 1-DOF systems. Dynamic equivalence of engineering systems. Free and forced vibration of damped 1-DOF systems. Transient response to simple inputs. Steady-state sinusoidal response. Vibration isolation and forces transmitted to supports. Impulse force, impact and momentum. Kinetic and potential energy. Balancing of rigid rotors. Single plane and two-plane balancing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is lecture based with tutorials, directed self-study, laboratory work and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Coursework. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 30% and C2 is worth 70%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Statics & Dynamics (EN1700) or its equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | MERIAM, J.L. AND KRAIGE L.G., 2016. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics. 8th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. |
| 2 | RAO, S.S., 2017. Mechanical Vibrations. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. |
| 3 | THOMSON, W.T., 2013. The Theory of Vibration with Applications. 5th ed. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. |