2015 Unit Guide Template

MEC2401
Dynamic 1
This unit introduces the second year mechanical engineering students to the concepts of time, space,
coordinate systems, particles, rigid bodies, forces, work, energy and Newton's Laws of Motion. The
students will be instructed on particle kinematics and kinetics, systems of particles, planar kinematics
and kinetics of rigid bodies and moments of inertia. They will also be presented with an introduction to
3-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies. Work-energy and impulse-momentum methods will also be
covered. The fundamentals of mechanical vibration, analysis and synthesis of planar mechanisms and
experimental modelling will complete the unit.

Mode of Delivery On campus

Workload requirements 3 hours lectures, 3 hours problem
solving/laboratory classes and 6 hours of private
study per week
Unit Relationships Prohibitions: IND2422, MEC2440, TRC2201
Chief Examiner(s) Professor Chris Davies
Unit Coordinator(s):If there is A/Prof. Raafat Ibrahim
more than one unit coordinator,
include their details
Lecturer(s) A/Prof. Raafat Ibrahim
Campus: Clayton
Phone: + 61 3 9905 1982
Email: Raafat.ibrahim@monash.edu
Office hours:

Campus Coordinator Dr. Darwin Gouwanda

Lecturer
School of Engineering
Monash University Sunway campus
Campus: Sunway
Phone: + 603 5514 5655
Email: darwin.gouwanda@monash.edu (Sunway)
Office Hours:
Tutor(s) Mr. Wai Hoe Loke
Ms. Yogita Ahuja
Mr. Xia Peng Gong
Campus: Clayton
Phone:
Email:
Consultation hours: As advised on Moodle

SEMESTER 1, 2015

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Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit

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enjoyable units of second year. With evaluations well above average and consistently
strong reviews year after year, this unit is often one of the highlights in second year
mechanical engineering. This is due in no small part to its well organised lectures and
tutorials, as well as the attention given to the tutorials and feedback from assessments.
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Engineers Australia stage 1 competencies

The Engineers Australia Policy on Accreditation of Professional Engineering Programs
requires that all programs ensure that their engineering graduates develop to a substantial
degree the stage 1 competencies. Listed below are the activities in this unit that will help
you to achieve these competencies.
Note: that not all stage 1 competencies are relevant to each unit.
Stage 1 competencies Activities used in this unit to develop
stage 1 competencies
PE1.1 Knowledge of science and engineering Theoretical lecture material , prescribed texts and
recommended reading
fundamentals

PE1.2 In-depth technical competence in at This unit enables the student to utilize second law
of motion for solving dynamic problems that could
least one engineering discipline not be solved by static and the first law of motion.

PE1.3 Techniques and resources The techniques used in this unit are to use
derivatives of motion and velocity vectors to derive
velocity and acceleration vectors respectively.
Alternatively integration of acceleration and
velocity vectors will be used to derive velocity and
trajectory vectors respectively. Dealing with particle
and rigid body motions, these values can be used
to estimate the forces involved during the motion.
PE1.4 General knowledge A series of lectures, tutorials and lab exercises will
help students to understand these concepts and to
apply them.
PE2.1Ability to undertake problem While the topics covered in this unit are quite new
to the students, the problems they have to solve
identification, formulation, and solution require general knowledge of vector problems and
calculus.
PE2.2 Understanding of social, cultural, global, Dynamical problems are encountered in many
engineering formulations including vibrational
and environmental responsibilities and the problems.
need to employ principles of sustainable
development

PE2.3 Ability to utilise a systems approach to Lectures, tutorials and laboratory practices enable
students to classify their engineering and science
complex problems and to design and problems according to theories learned in this unit.
operational performance Once the right classification has been made, the
solution procedure for that class would be mostly
the same.
PE2.4 Proficiency in engineering design During this unit, formulation of some simple
mechanisms and structures and some other simple
problem formulation will be taught.
PE2.5 Ability to conduct an engineering project Dynamic analysis is extensively used for structural
optimization which is one of the key ingredients of
designs leading to sustainable development
PE2.6 Understanding of the business A force analysis can be considered as a system
with velocity and acceleration analysis as its sub-
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environment systems. To solve for forces in a mechanism,
students will take a systems approach.

PE3.1 Ability to communicate effectively, with The unit covers a wide range of engineering design
problems which are governed by common
the engineering team and with the community mathematical description.
at large

PE3.2 Ability to manage information and The nature of assignments which are typically
completed in groups is considered similar to small
documentation projects. Dynamics is considered a key part for
many engineering projects.

PE3.3 Capacity for creativity and innovation Students will learn in this unit that the answer to a
dynamic problem is considered the deliverable
item for other engineers who are working on
design of a complex system.
PE3.4 Understanding of professional and This is done via the submission of their project or
practical reports in which they are requested to
ethical responsibilities, and commitment to write proper reviews such as managerial reviews
them for the case study or concluding from the results

PE3.5 Ability to function effectively as an A major part of the assessment includes writing
reports and reviews.
individual and in multidisciplinary and
multicultural teams, as a team leader or
manager as well as an effective team member

PE3.6 Capacity for lifelong learning and Different ways for solving a similar problem will be
presented and practiced in the unit. Also non-
professional development uniqueness of the solution techniques will be
discussed.
PE3.7 Professional attitudes

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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Solve engineering problems involving: displacement, velocity and acceleration, simple vibrating
systems of masses, springs and dampers, and analysis of simple engineering mechanisms.
2. Reliably calculate forces, power and energy losses involved in practical engineering applications.
3. Express engineering solutions in a realistic and logical format using the appropriate units,
dimensions and accuracy.
4. Understand the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
5. Dynamically balance systems with rotating and reciprocating masses.

UNIT SCHEDULE (FOR CLAYTON CAMPUS ONLY)

Lecture Lecture Description Tutorial Tutorial Description
Week1 Introduction to Dynamics. Revision on - -
Kinematics of Particles. Rectilinear Motion.
Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration.Plane
Curvilinear motion, Rectangular Coordinates,
Normal and Tangential Coordinates, Polar
coordinates
Week 2 Dependent Motion of Particles. Constrained Week 2 Problems: Constant and
motion of connected particles Variable Acceleration.
Curvilinear Motion: Normal and
Tangential Coordinates &
Dependent Motion of Two
Particles
Week 3 Kinematics of Planar Mechanism: Relative Week 3 Problems: Relative Velocity
Motion. Translation, Rotation and General Plane
Motion. Absolute Motion. Relative Velocity.
Rubbing Velocity at Joints.
Week 4 Velocity of a Point on a Link using Relative Week 4 Problems: Calculating
Velocity Method (Vector Analysis and Velocity velocities using vector analysis
Diagrams)
Week 5 Acceleration of a Point on a Link Using Vector Week 5 Problems: Relative
Analysis Acceleration, Acceleration
Diagram.
Week 6 A- Forces in Mechanisms using dismemberment Week 6 Problems:
and DAlemberts Principle (Inertia Forces), A- Calculating Forces in
Mechanisms Using
B-Linear and angular Impulse, Linear and Dismemberment (Subgroup
angular momentum of free particles. and Links)
B-Linear impulse, linear
momentum , angular impulse
and momentum of free
particles and

Week 7 Angular impulse, angular momentum of rigid Week 7 Continuation of Week 6 tutorial
bodies, moment and product of inertia. and Angular impulse, angular
Balancing of Rotating Masses momentum of rigid bodies,
moment and product of inertia.
Week 8 Balancing of Rotating Masses, Balancing Week 8 Problems: Calculating the
of Single Rotating Mass, Balancing of Balancing Mass
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 Several Masses.
Test
Topics up to week 6
10% of total marks
Week 9 Balancing of Several Masses Rotating in the Week 9 Problems: Calculating the
Same Plane and Different Planes. Balancing Mass.
Week 10 Balancing of Reciprocating Masses Week Problems: Calculating the
10 Balancing Masses for the
Reciprocating Mechanism.
Week 11 Free & Forced Vibration, Natural Frequency, Week Problems: Calculating Natural
Equation of Motion Using Newtons law. 11 Frequency& equation of
motion
Week 12 Equation of motion using Lagrangian Mechanics Week Equation of Motion using
Revision and Solving Previous Exam Papers 12 Lagrangian Mechanics Solving
Previous Exam Papers
SWOT VAC No formal assessment is
undertaken in SWOT
VAC
Examination period LINK to Assessment
Policy:
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Teaching and Learning Method

The unit consists of lectures and practice classes with some practical laboratory sessions.
Lectures provide introduction to the concepts, theory and solution of the dynamic
problems. This includes discussions about the validity of different assumptions and
simplifications during formulating a real world engineering problem and the impact of such
assumptions on the validity of results. During practical laboratory classes, questions and
problems on solutions of balancing and vibrational problems will be dealt with. In order to
answer the questions or to solve the problems, students need to review the lecture
materials and try to implement their understandings of the concepts and theories taught
during the lectures.

Tutorial allocation
There are scheduled practicing and tutoring classes as per the unit schedule for each
week, commencing in week 2. Students must attend these sessions as they are a part of
assessment. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted, unless
evidence is shown that timetabling means that is the only session possible.

Tutors and demonstrators for this unit are:

Mr. Wai Hoe Loke

Ms. Yogita Ahuja
Mr. Xia Peng Gong (Johny)

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Communication, participation and feedback
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of
ongoing feedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of group
feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal
and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to
assignment marks and grades. Students are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback
to enhance their learning.

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Teaching Approach

Lecture and tutorials or problem classes seminars

The main learning approach is Problem-based learning which requires students to be involved
with the project and proactive learners. Some of the latest learning theories such as
cognitive/social constructivist theory, schema theory and strategic learning theory will be used
during lectures, practical and laboratory classes. The objectives of the practical and computer
laboratory classes are:

To bring students to engage with what they are learning such that transformation and
internalization can occur

To relate students new knowledge to their own current knowledge and understanding in
order to produce/construct new knowledge and understanding

To foster an active process of prediction, testing, and consolidation or re-framing of

knowledge among the students

Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Tasks

Assessment details and criteria

Examinations : 70%
as follows: 3 hour Final Closed Book Exam (70%)
Class Work & Major Class Works : 10%
Mid Semester Test : 10%
Laboratories and reports : 10%

Examination(s)
There will be a 90 minute mid semester test worth of 10% and a three hour final closed
book exam worth 70% for this unit.
Mid Semester Examination
Details of task: A 90 minute written exam based on the lecture and tutorial work in the first 6 weeks of the
semester. Marked tests will be returned individually during the tutorials.
Marks will be awarded based on the correctness and completeness of answers to questions. Answers to the
test will be posted on the unit webpage.
Details of final exam: A 180 minutes written closed book exam based on the lecture and tutorial work
during the semester. Marks will be awarded based on the correctness and completeness of answers to
questions.
High Distinction
To achieve a high distinction in the unit students must achieve an overall mark of 80% or better.
Distinction
To achieve a distinction in the unit students must achieve an overall mark of 70-79%.
Credit
To achieve a credit in the unit students must achieve an overall mark of 60-69% with a minimum
mark of 55% on the examination.

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Pass
To achieve a pass in the unit students must achieve an overall mark of 50% and above.

Learning resources

Prescribed Text:
Author: Associate Professor Raafat Ibrahim

Title: Dynamics

Available from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering office, Building 31

MERIAM, J.L., KRAIGE, L.G.,Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 2, Dynamics, Fifth

Edition,Wiley, 2003.

Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics. Dynamics, 11th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007

Criteria for assessment and guidelines:

Restate the homework question. This is to make sure you are solving the correct exercise
and that you understand what is being asked. It is not uncommon to solve the wrong problem, or
for the wrong variables. If the question is long, including perhaps figures and/or computer code, a
summary paragraph is OK.

Neatness counts: normally 25% of the homework grade for each exercise is based on
presentation, whereas the remainder is based on the technical content and correctness.

Be sure to start each EXERCISE on a NEW page to facilitate grading

Show work: just giving the final answers gets no credit.

In the presentation of the technical work, keep a narrative of what you are doing, as if
writing a technical paper. Identify the equations you use and their sources. Odds are that you did
not come up with the equations you are using on your own. Where did you get them? Generally an
equation represented using the same notation as those in the lecture notes will do. If it has a name
(for example: Hooke's law) that will also do.

Highlight answers by boxing or underscoring, and mark with arrow on margin.

If the problem specifies physical units, be sure to identify them in the answers.

When making plots of your results use graph paper or engineering paper, or do them with
some computer program. Use of personal computers for calculations in non-computer assignments
is encouraged. Hand plots should be drawn using a straight edge and French curve or compass.

Be sure to write your name on the assignment cover sheet, or names if done by a group,
and your initial(s) on subsequent pages. Staple pages securely. If returned by a group, underline or
mark with an arrow the name of the student that will pick it upon grading.

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 Late submission gets no mark. This strict policy is a consequence of group assignment
being required. If you feel you may miss the deadlines because of overwork, join a group of hard
workers and pool your efforts.

Correct solutions for the assignments will be presented during lecture sessions and posted on M. Each
exercise has a weight factor which will be added to the weights for the rest of exercises to show its total
impact for the overall mark.
Details of the practical works will be given during the session and explained by the lecturer and
demonstrators

Hands-on practices will be set, completed and submitted during the sessions.
It is expected that students be well prepared for the classes. This enables students to follow and understand
the link between different lectures.
Is the main goal of the lecturers to do what he/she can to maximise students grades (and by inference
knowledge of the subject) and to minimise the student failure rate, or do they also include a broader aim of
leading students towards more self-direction and responsibility for their own learning. If we take the latter
view, then strategies other than making lectures compulsory would be more appropriate.

Feedback to you
After each assignment being marked, students will receive a feedback page showing their
performance compared to the rest of the class. Students are welcome to seek individual
feedback sessions by emailing a request to the lecturer for such sessions anytime during
the course to discuss the issues with their homework assignments.

Extensions and penalties

Due dates and extensions

The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make
every effort to submit work by the due dates. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of
an extension is a matter of course.

If you need an extension for any of the assignments, you must submit a written request 48-hours
before the due time and date, and attach supportive evidence such as medical certificate.

The form should preferably be forwarded as an email attachment, sent to the unit coordinator.
The email should be sent from your University email address with your name typed in lieu of
signature.

Note that other lecturers cannot grant extensions. Lecturer-in-charge (unit coordinator) will indicate
at the time of granting the extension whether any penalty in marks will apply to the submitted work.

If an extension is granted, the approval must be attached to the assignment.

Late assignment
If you are late in applying for an extension or you dont have a good reason, you should still submit
the work, but 10% of the total marks available for that assessment component will usually be
deducted for each day late.

No assignment will be accepted once an assignment has been returned to the class.

Deferred tests and examinations may be granted in cases of extenuating personal circumstances
such as serious personal illness or bereavement.
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Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assignments to safeguard
against the loss of work through accident or error.

Returning assignments
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after
receipt, whichever is later.

Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University
Education Policy at:

http://www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/index.html

Resubmission of assignments
Students may not resubmit some or all assignments unless special circumstances for which
permission is granted to them by the lecturer.
Referencing requirements
When IP works are used for completion of the assignments, proper referencing should be made
according to any of engineering journals referencing styles.
To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see
the online tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at
www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/

Assignment submission
Hard Copy Submission: Assignments must include a cover sheet. The coversheet is
accessible via the Monash portal page located at http://my.monash.edu.au under the
heading Learning and teaching tools. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your
records. Students will submit their assignments via an assignment box located next to the
Mech. and Aero. General office labeled as MEC2401 assignment box in building 31.

Required Resources
Students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their course without the
imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees.
However, students may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain
purchases to support their study. For more information about this, go to Administrative
Information for Higher Education Providers: Student Support, Chapter 21, Incidental Fees
at:
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Technological Requirements
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Recommended Resources
Field trips
There will be no field trips for this unit
Additional subject costs
This unit does not incur additional subject costs

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Examination material or equipment

Calculators
1. The following scientific calculators that are not programmable, but are capable of
1-variable and 2-variable statistics, (with the authorised Monash University-
Science, or Engineering sticker ) are approved for use in this unit examination:
Graphical calculators and programmable calculators are not permitted in exams. Also
calculators that can be used to browse the documents such as PDF documents are not
allowed.
A list of the Faculty of Engineering approved calculators and the process for obtaining a
sticker is available online at:

www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/calculators.html

IMPORTANT: Only these listed calculators with the authorised Monash University-
Science or Monash University-Engineering STICKER will be allowed into the
examination by the invigilators.

APPROVED Scientific Calculators:

Caieion: FM-83
Canon: F720, F720i
Casio: fx-82, fx-83, fx-85, fx-100, fx-115, fx-350, fx-570, fx-911, fx-991 and fx-992 series
Citizen: SR-135, SR-260, SR-270, SR-275
Hewlett Packard: HP-6s, HP-8s, HP-9s, HP-10s, HP-30s
Texas instruments: TI-30 and TI-34 series
Texet: Albert 2, Albert 3, Albert 5
Sharp: EL-506, EL-509, EL-520 and EL-531WH series

OTHER INFORMATION

Policies

Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to
ensure that staff and students are aware of the Universitys academic standards, and to
provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monashs Education Policies
at: www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html

Key educational policies include:

Student Academic Integrity Policy and Student Academic Integrity: Managing
Plagiarism and Collusion Procedures ;
Assessment in Coursework Programs;
Special Consideration;
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Discipline: Student Policy;
Academic Calendar and Semesters;
Orientation and Transition; and
Academic and Administrative Complaints and Grievances Policy.

Graduate Attributes Policy

http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monash-
graduate-attributes-policy.html

Student Charter

Student Services
The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from
your studies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available
at www.monash.edu.au/students

Monash University Library

The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that
enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to
www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information.

Disability Liaison Unit

Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability
Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit
all Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
Website: www.monash.edu/equity-diversity/disability/index.html
Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with a DLO
Email: dlu@monash.edu
Drop In: Equity and Diversity Centre, Level 1, Building 55, Clayton Campus.

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