Mechanics of Machines

Course aim

To provide students with a broad knowledge and motivation necessary to understand function of machines/mechanisms as a necessity for Machine Design.

Course content

Motion analysis in machinery;  introduction to kinematics and kinetics of rigid body; kinematic and kinetic analysis of mechanisms; shaking forces and balancing; geared systems; crank effort diagram and flywheels.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MENG 2014	Engineering Dynamics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 2 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks
Workshop (Compulsory attendance at Mawson Lakes Campus)	N/A x 1 day

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment (Group Work), Examination, Practicals (Group Work), Quiz, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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