Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMekanik 2
- CodeMMS216
- 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 47133
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0125 Project 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0225 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Håkan Johansson- Professor, Dynamics, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
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
Complex numbers
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 planar 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 planar 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 planar motion of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies through analytic and/or numerical solutions.
solve and analyze dynamical systems subject to free or forced vibrations
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 planar 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 planar motion of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies through analytic and/or numerical solutions.
solve and analyze dynamical systems subject to free or forced vibrations
Content
Rigid body dynamics in two dimensions and formulation of equations of motion. Fundamental laws and derived laws (mechanical energy, linear and angular momentum). Free and forced vibration (incl modal analysis) of linear mechanical systems with one or several degrees of freedom.Organisation
The teaching is organized in lectures, problem solving sessions, and consultation sessions for the assignment.Literature
Mekanik, by Enelund, Grahn, Jansson. ISBN: 9789144116594. Fourth edition. Studentlitteratur 2018. Formelsamling i mekanik, M.M. Japp. 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 onecalculation 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 about disability study support.