Unit Outline

Students learn, through theory and laboratory experiments, to solve problems in dynamics and vibrations, using Newtonian kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. The course commences with planar motion with analysis of velocities then moving onto Coriolis acceleration of rigid bodies. Building upon the concepts of kinetics of particles, an introduction is made to rigid body kinetics using Newtonian mechanics based on force, mass and acceleration, work/energy and impulse/momentum methods. The final part of the course introduces mechanical vibrations. Commencing with single degree of freedom undamped vibrations then damped vibrations. Single degree of freedom forced vibrations without damping is discussed in addition to the magnification factor and its importance. The course concludes with damped forced vibrations, thus forming a comprehensive fundamental understanding of mechanical vibrations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Solve mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion and vibration using advanced theory based on Newtonian Mechanics.
2	Justify recommendations to experiment based problem involving dynamics and vibration using advanced theory and experiential knowledge.
3	Design practical solutions to mechanical engineering problems involving dynamics and vibration.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	(ENG105 or KAA111) and KMA154
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ENG211

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Vibrations assignment	Week 13	10 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Internal test	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1
Assessment Task 3:	Lab experiments	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Final exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Vibrations assignment

Task Description:

Students solve a real world vibrations problem based on variation of parameters influencing the vibration response. The assignment will be issued in week 9 of semester. Students will be given a detailed description of a real-world scenario involving mechanical vibration. They will be required to analyse the system, identify components that can be varied, and optimize those parameters to achieve specified performance criteria. Outcomes will be submitted in the form of a professional report with details of this provided in a Proforma available on MyLo.

Task Length:

Refer to Proforma on MyLo.

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Define problem and discuss the parameters that influence the problem	LO1
2	Perform a mathematical analysis and calculate and present results	LO1
3	Discuss the results of the analysis and make a design recommendation	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Internal test

Task Description:

Students solve mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion. Students are provided with problems to solve in class and submit their worked answers at conclusion of the exercise. Tests will be weeks 4 and 8.

Task Length:

50 minutes x 2

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Solve complex mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion or vibration using advanced theory in a practical application.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Lab experiments

Task Description:

Laboratory experiments (x3). Students work in teams to undertake laboratory experiments in mechanical engineering and analyse results using fundamental Newtonian Mechanics. Within 10 business days of completion of each experiment students submit an individual lab report. Students will complete labs on dates determined by a lab roster.

Task Length:

Refer to Lab Proforma on MyLO.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the experimental method and apply theoretical analysis to develop mathematical expressions.	LO1, LO2
2	Present results with graphs and tabulated data, include a discussion of experimental results for comparison to theory, and formulate conclusions.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Final exam

Task Description:

Closed book end of semester examination. Students solve mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion and vibration.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Solve complex mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion or vibration using advanced theory in a practical application.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.