UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DYNAMICS (ME EN 2400/ME EN 2410)

 

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CREDIT:    4 & 2 hours.

COURSES:    ME 2400, Dynamics, meets the entire semester and is mainly taken by Mechanical Engineering students. ME 2410, Particle Dynamics, meets with 2400 but only until March 15. ME 2410 is intended for Civil Engineering students and others who need to only cover particle dynamics. The exam on March 15 will be the final exam for students in 2410. If you have any question about which course you should be registered for, see your departmental advisor.

PREREQUISITES:    (for both 2400 and 2410): Statics, ME EN 1300, CVEEN 2110 or equivalent. Everyone should have completed Calculus I and, at least, be currently registered for Calculus II.

OBJECTIVES:    2400 - DYNAMICS

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze rectilinear and curvilinear motion (kinematics) of particles
2. Solve problems involving the kinetics (relation of forces, mass and motion) of single particles
3. Apply the concepts of energy and momentum, both linear and angular, to the motion of particles
4. Understand the flow of systems of particles
5. Analyze the 2-D (and to a less extent 3-D) motion of rigid bodies, using the concepts of:
a. Instantaneous center
b. Relative acceleration and velocity
c. Transformations of motion between non-inertial and inertial reference frames
6. Solve kinetics problems involving 2-D motion of rigid bodies in inertial and non-inertial coordinate systems.
7. Apply the principles of conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, etc., to solve for the motion of rigid bodies or systems of bodies under various applied forces, moments, impulses and constraints.
8. Understand the need for reactive forces and couples to constrain unbalanced rotating objects
9. Determine the dynamic forces transmitted by parts of simple moving machines with a prescribed motion.
10. Apply the principles of dynamics to design. This will be demonstrated by the completion of an engineering project with a formal written report.


OBJECTIVES:    2410 - PARTICLE DYNAMICS

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze rectilinear and curvilinear motion (kinematics) of particles
2. Solve problems involving the kinetics (relation of forces, mass and motion) of single particles
3. Apply the concepts of energy and momentum, both linear and angular, to the motion of particles
4. Understand the flow of systems of particles

TEXT:    R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Pearson Prentice Hall, 10th Edition, 2004. This is the first semester this book is being used. I assume, earlier editions will have similar text, but the homework problems will very likely be different.

PROJECT:    In the latter half of the class, 2400 students will form teams of 2-3 and carry out a dynamics related project. These projects normally involve experimentation or numerical modeling. Everyone must be a member of a team. You can not do the project on your own.

INSTRUCTOR:    W. K. Van Moorhem, 2220 MEB, van@mech.utah.edu , 581-7687,office hours: MTHF 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, by appointment or if I am free.

TEACHING ASSISTANT:    Abhijit Argarde, 173 KENN, manuargade@yahoo.com, 581-8790, office hours: M 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM, TWHF 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM or by appointment.

HOMEWORK:    Homework assigned during any week will be due on Tuesday of the following week. Late homework will not be accepted unless you have discussed the matter with me and have my approval before the homework is due. Approval will not be given after the homework is due except in very special situations.

You may work with others on the homework, but the work you turn in should reflect your understanding of the problem. Copies of another person's solution to a problem are not acceptable.

GRADING:    The course grade in 2400 will be based on:
Homework 10%
Three exams, each 15%
Project 15%
Final exam 30%

The course grade in 2410 will be based on:
Homework 20%
Two exams, each 40%


The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in this class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor and to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD) to make arrangements for accommodations.

All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification.

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