Course syllabus for Mechanics 2

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Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-08 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMekanik 2
  • CodeMMS215
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKAUT
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical 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 47114
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0121 Project 1.5 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c
0221 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		4.5 c
  • 26 Okt 2022 pm J
  • 03 Jan 2023 am J
  • 22 Aug 2023 pm J

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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

Linear algebra, in particular 
  • The vector concept 
  • Linear dependence and independence of vectors 
  • Scalar and vector product, projections and geometry 
Calculus, in particular 
  • Elementary functions
  • Inequalities 
  • Differential calculus 
  • Integral Calculus 
  • Differential Equations 
Mechanics,
  • MMS135 Mechanics 1 or similar
Programming,
  • Basic knowledge

Aim

The aim of the course is to deepen the understanding and knowledge of the dynamic modelling of mechanical systems, including analysis of the mechanics of extended bodies and to increase the ability to solve concrete mechanical problems by formulating mathematical models from basic laws, solving the corresponding mathematical problem, and assessing the plausibility of both model and solution.

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

  • basic kinematic relations of general rigid body motion,
  • the law of motion of the centre of mass and the law of angular momentum,
  • understanding and calculating mass moments of inertia of rigid bodies,
  • formulation of the equations of motion of a rigid body or a system of rigid bodies using kinematical relations and basic equations,
  • utilizing energy methods to analyze rigid body motion,
  • analysis of motion of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies, in two and three dimensions, through analytic and/or numerical solutions.

Content

Rigid body dynamics in two and three dimensions; in particular proficiency in using free body diagrams, making sub-system partitions, and formulation of equations of motion.

Organisation

The teaching is organised in lectures, problem solving sessions, and consultation sessions for the assignment.

Literature

  • Mekanik, by Ragnar Grahn and Per-Åke Jansson. ISBN: 9789144116594. Fourth edition. Studentlitteratur 2018.
  • Formelsamling i mekanik, M.M. Japp. Is available on the course website, and also available at the Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination consists of a written exam (4.5 credits) and one
calculation assignment (project, 1.5 credits). For a final grade on the course, an approved exam + approved calculation assignment is required

The final grade is the same as the grade obtained on the exam

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:
    • 2022-08-26: Examinator Examinator changed from Håkan Nilsson (hani) to Håkan Johansson (johho) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]
    • 2022-08-26: Examinator Examinator changed from Peter Olsson (peol) to Håkan Nilsson (hani) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]