MNGN317 - Dynamics

Designation:

Required for mining engineering graduates

 

Catalog Description:

Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles, the theory of linear and angular momentum, principle of work & energy and method of impulse & momentum as applied to the kinetics of a particle; Kinematics of rigid bodies in translation, rotation and general plane motion; Kinetics of rigid of rigid bodies in general and constrained plane motion; The principle of work & energy and method of impulse & momentum as applied to kinetics of the rigid bodies.

 

Prerequisites:

DCGN 241 (Statics)

 

Textbook:

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics. Seventh Edition by Beer, Johnston & Eisenberg

 

Course Objectives:

The course is designed to introduce the students to the methods and techniques of problem solving and analysis in the field of elementary rigid body dynamics. In addition, it is designed to introduce the students to the elements of dynamics analysis as related to the functioning of simple mechanisms. The students must master certain key topics in order to proceed to the next course in structural dynamics and mechanical vibrations. The students learn to draw free body diagrams (FBDs) of rigid body in dynamic equilibrium, the principle of work and energy and methods of impulse and momentum to solve the problems of rigid bodies in motion. The students are also expected to develop professional engineering communication skills and good work habits.

 

Course objectives can be summarized as follows:

  1. Students should gain a working knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of elementary dynamics.

  2. Students should develop professional engineering communication skills and good work habits.

 

Mastery of objective (1) will be demonstrated through the successful completion of the following:

  1. Mid-term exams.

  2. A project to analyze a belt conveyor system

  3. 13 homework sets.

  4. Final exam.

 

Mastery of objective (2) will be demonstrated through interactive question-answer in-class environment as well as frequent but dedicated office hours by instructors and teaching assistants.

 

 

Topics covered:

Course introduction. & General Principles

Rectilinear Motion of Particles

Curvilinear Motion  of Particles

Kinetics of a Particle- Linear Momentum

Kinetics of a Particle- Angular momentum

 

Kinetics of a Particle-Work & Energy

Kinetics of a Particle-Impulse & Momentum

Kinematics of Rigid Bodies- Translation & Rotation

Kinematics of Rigid Bodies- General Plane Motion

 

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies- Plane Motion

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies- Constrained Plane Motion

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies- Work & Energy

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies- Impulse and Momentum

 

Class Schedule:

This one-credit course meets once a week on Wednesdays. 

 

Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component: This course provides the students with the necessary engineering background to enroll in upper level analysis and design courses.

 

The course prepares the students for the fundamentals of engineering examination for professional engineering license

 

Relationship of Course to Program Objectives: This course is taken by the mining engineering students. In this core course, the following objectives are sought after:

  • Sound knowledge of related science and engineering fundamentals

  • Application of fundamental mechanics principles

  • Ability to solve related engineering problems

  • Ability to communicate

 

Person(s) Preparing Description and Date of Preparation:

Dr. Manohar Arora                             

Date: May 22,  2006.