Unit of Study MECH3001 Dynamics of Machines (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Further develops the study of engineering dynamics. The focus is on machines, associated mechanisms, and vibration. 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

Module 1: Fundamentals of mechanics of machines

Module 2: Gear theory and applications

Module 3: Introduction to mechanical mechanisms

Module 4: Kinematics of planer mechanisms

Module 5: Fundamentals of mechanical vibration

Module 6: Analysis of vibratory systems and vibration control.

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Not currently available in 2025

Learning outcomes

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:

understand the conceptual, analytical and mathematical limits of the theoretical techniques so that they can be applied appropriately

develop skills to enable mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic phenomena in machines using MATLAB

develop problem solving skills in situations where dynamically generated forces and motions are significant

develop skills in effectively and safely using equipment in a team environment for experimental investigation and measurement of dynamics phenomena, and in reporting findings

understand the application of dynamics in mechanical engineering professional practice.

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