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Unit of Study ENI73001 - Dynamics of Machines (2017)

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Unit description

Further develops the study of engineering dynamics. The focus is on machines and associated mechanisms, vibration and balancing. Emphasis is on the dynamic forces within machines and their significance with respect to the equipment they drive, are driven by or are mounted on. An industry-standard software package is used for modelling, complex calculations and visualisation. Some guided self-learning is expected.

Unit content

1. Revision of ordinary differential equations  

2. Introduction to MATLAB  

3. Free and forced vibration of single degree-of-freedom systems  

4. Vibration measurement  

5. Vibration transmission and isolation  

6. Single- and multi-plane balancing  

7. Vibration of multi-degree-of-freedom systems  

8. Modal analysis  

9. Vibration of continuous systems

10. Mechanisms

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2017

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 Understand the conceptual, analytical and mathematical limits of the theoretical techniques so that they can be applied appropriately
2 Develop skills to enable mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic phenomena in machines, using MATLAB
3 Develop problem solving skills in situations where dynamically generated forces and motions are significant
4 Develop skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment for experimental investigation and measurement of dynamics phenomena, and in reporting findings
5 Understand the application of dynamics in mechanical engineering professional practice

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Understand the conceptual, analytical and mathematical limits of the theoretical techniques so that they can be applied appropriately
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  2. Develop skills to enable mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic phenomena in machines, using MATLAB
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  3. Develop problem solving skills in situations where dynamically generated forces and motions are significant
    • GA4:
  4. Develop skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment for experimental investigation and measurement of dynamics phenomena, and in reporting findings
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  5. Understand the application of dynamics in mechanical engineering professional practice
    • GA6: