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MECH 228 Kinematics And Dynamics Units: 3.50
This course will cover the following topics in the field of dynamics. Kinematics of particles: planar and three-dimensional motion (rectilinear, curvilinear), choosing a coordinate system, conversions between systems, space curvilinear motion using vector derivatives, free and constrained paths, relative motion between particles. Kinetics of systems of particles: generalized Newton's Second Law, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation of energy and momentum, impact. Students will solve dynamics problems analytically and computationally in an active learning environment.
K3.5(Lec: No, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
K3.5(Lec: No, Lab: Yes, Tut: No)
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 11
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 31
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Write a mathematical expression that describes the rectilinear motion of a particle in 2D and 3D.
- Draw a free body diagram of a mechanical system.
- Write the equations of motion for a particle or system of particles using Newton's Laws of Motion.
- Write a mathematical expression that describes the curvilinear motion of a particle in 2D and 3D.
- Identify whether a dynamics problem is better solved with impulse-momentum or work-energy.
- Write a computer program to visualize and evaluate the behavior of a dynamical system.
- State assumptions and simplifications when modeling a physical system. Discuss and evaluate when the assumptions and simplifications are appropriate.