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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mechanics of Machines 1
Module Code	MM203
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Young Semester 2: Paul Young Autumn: Paul Young
Module Teacher	Alan Kennedy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to build on the elements of the kinematics and kinetics of particles learned in EM101 and EM102, and to introduce the students to the fundamentals of the kinematics and kinetics of systems of particles and rigid bodies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Solve kinematics and kinetics problems involving relative motion of particles and rigid bodies and analyse the velocities and accelerations of planar mechanisms
2. Use work-energy and impulse-momentum methods to solve kinetics problems involving particles and rigid bodies
3. Calculate the forces and moments arising from a specified motion and the forces and moments required to produce a specified motion
4. Calculate the accelerations associated with the motion of systems of particles
5. Determine the effects of forces & torques on planar systems, including the effects of rolling and sliding contact between bodies
6. Determine the power transmission and speed characteristics of simple & compound fixed centre and epicyclic gears
7. Report practical results in a coherent and logical manner

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Laboratory	24	Practical lab session & report
Independent learning time	24	Weekly practice solving tutorial questions
Assignment	6	Group projects
Independent learning time	35	Preparation for exam
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Kinematics.
Motion of particles and fixed points on rigid bodies - relative motion of particles - sparation of translation and rotation of rigid bodies - relative velocity and acceleration analysis of the motion of planar mechanisms - absolute motion analysis of planar mechanisms - kinematics of rolling and sliding contact - kinematics of spur and epicyclic gear trains.

Kinetics.
Relative kinetics of particles - work-energy and impulse-momentum methods for particles and rigid bodies - impact of particles - systems of particles - spur gears - general motion of rigid bodies - rolling.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	3 x Practical Sessions in SG22	15%	n/a
Assignment	Communication Assignment based on Practicals	5%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Merriam J.L, Kraige L.G.: 2007, Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 6th, Wiley,
Lee. S.: 2008, An Introduction to Mathematics for Engineers : Mechanics, Hodder,

Other Resources

1032, Website, 0, MM203 Website, http://webpages.dcu.ie/~kennedal/mm203.htm,

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