Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to formulate the equation(s) of motion of single and multi-degree of freedom planar mechanical systems.
- Ability to solve the equation(s) of motion of single and multi-degree of freedom systems by using a suitable numerical integration method, and to interpret the simulation results.
- Ability to carry out transient response of a single DOF conservative system by using energy-integral concept.
- Ability to carry out steady-state response of a single DOF conservative system by using energy-inertia diagram.
- Ability to model transient and steady-state AC electric motor characteristics in the form of a torque-speed relation, and to couple it to the machine characteristics.
- Ability to interpret the suitability of the electric motor chosen for particular machine characteristics by way of dynamic simulation.
- Ability to correlate reaction forces with stress distribution at prismatic joints.
- Ability to identify friction lock of mechanisms involving prismatic joints.
- Ability to calculate shaking forces and moments as harmonic excitations for mechanical vibrations.
- Competence on working principles of field and in-place balancing equipment and balance standards for rotating machinery.
- Ability to analyze the effects of number of cylinders and crank arrangement on the balance conditions of multi-cylinder engines.
- Ability to analyse jump phenemenon in cam-follower systems