ME2521 - Dynamics of Machine Elements

Available to science and engineering students.

Part 1 - Kinematic and kinetic analysis of planar mechanisms; velocity and acceleration analysis, instantaneous centres for force analysis in mechanisms; virtual work; kinetcs; energy and momentum methods; impact. Part 2 - Vibration of single degree of freedom systems; undamped and damped free vibration, forced vibration, vibration isolation and base excitation.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse velocities, accelerations and forces in planar mechanisms;
• analyse vibration characteristics of single degree of freedom systems;
• produce effective and efficient records of lecturing and laboratory exercises and reporting of the analysis of the experimental results;
• recall core knowledge of dynamics concepts and theory and analysis techniques.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.