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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides students with the engineering skills to analyse the dynamic behaviour of various mechanical components, mechanisms and machines. Both planar and three-dimensional dynamics are considered, including gyroscopic behaviour.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Automation and Robotics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) analyse the mobility and kinematics of planar and spatial mechanisms; (2) analyse the dynamic behaviour of rotating machinery including gyroscops; (3) apply momentum and energy methods to dynamical systems; (4) design mechanisms that meet specific performance criteria; (5) work effectively in a team and take responsibility for team outcomes; and (6) communicate findings effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual forms.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exam; (2) group reports; and (3) preparation for workshops. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the exam component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Peter Whittaker
Unit rules
Prerequisites
CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python
or CITX1401 Computational Thinking with Python
or CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation (ID 343)
and MECH2004 Engineering Mechanics 2 (ID 8062)
and Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
Incompatibility
ENSC3001 Mechanisms and Machines (ID 436)
Contact hours
lectures: 3 hours per week
workshops: 2 hours per week
laboratories: 15 hours per semester
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.