Course syllabus for Mechanics, advanced course

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Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMekanik, fortsättningskurs
  • CodeLMT211
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIMAL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 65134
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0102 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c
  • 12 Jan 2023 pm L
  • 05 Apr 2023 pm L
  • 14 Aug 2023 pm L

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

The courses LMA401 Calculus, MVE580 Linear algebra and differential equations, LMT202 Mechanics, TME255 Strength of materials and LMA017 Mathematical analysis in several variables, or corresponding knowledge.

Aim

The course in plane rigid body dynamics is aiming towards an understanding of the basic equations of motions for plane rigid bodies and to numerically analyze a complex system using Matlab.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Derive the equations of motions for a system in general plane motion, by using the general laws of motion.
  • Analyze the dynamics of rigid bodies i two dimensions (and system of bodies) theoretically, and also numerically by using the computer program MATLAB.

Content

The course contains vibrations of systems with one degree of freedom, dynamics of rigid bodies in two dimensions, systems of bodies and numerical solution of dynamical problems using MATLAB. A mandatory project is included in the course. If this project is approved before the ordinary exam, the student will get 10 bonus points to use in the three exams that belongs to the course.

Organisation

The course contains 60 h of theory and problem solving lectures (integrated) and 140h of home work including a project work.

Literature

Ragnar Grahn, Per-Åke Jansson, Mikael Enelund, Mekanik, Studentlitteratur, fourth edition.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam containing 5 excercises with grades: not passed, 3, 4, 5, and approved project work.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2023-04-04: Block Block changed from C+ to B+ by lina haglund
      [Course round 1]
    • 2022-09-26: Examinator Examinator changed from Peter Olsson (peol) to Robert Thomson (thomson) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]