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Overview:

The aims of the module are two-fold. First, to present the basic concepts and principles of classical mechanics in an engineering context. Second, to demonstrate the implementation of the aforesaid to analyse simple basic mechanisms. A key objective of this module is to help the students develop their problem-solving skills in a systematic manner.

The module focuses on classical mechanics where the concepts of Newton’s laws of motion, forces, work, energy, momentum and impulse will be introduced, and explained in depth using examples from everyday phenomena.

Students will acquire modelling knowledge, analytical tools and experience appropriate for a first year engineering module, providing the foundation for higher-level modules.

Topics covered:

• Kinematics of particles
• Kinetics of particles – Newton’s laws of motion Kinetics of particles – work and energy
• Kinetics of particles – impulse and momentum
• Kinematics of rigid bodies
• Kinetics of rigid bodies – forces and accelerations
• Kinetics of rigid bodies – work and energy principles – momentum methods

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and principles underlying classical mechanics.
• Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary context of the underlying theory, including its applications to engineering design and application to real world problems.
• Apply appropriate mathematical tools to the analysis of problems arising in dynamics.