Module Leader
Dr Ali Mohammed
ali.mohammed@imperial.ac.uk
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/ali.mohammed
This module is a progression from Solid Mechanics 1, and develops key foundational principles for later modules, such as Robotics and FEA. The module focuses on Kinematics, and Dynamics of rigid bodies, Vibrations and Stress Analysis is also included.
relative velocity (2D)
relative acceleration (2D)
spontaneous centres
moving reference systems
3D kinematics:
relative velocity (3D)
relative acceleration (3D)
Dynamics:
equations of motion
numerical solutions
parallel axis theorem
Vibrations:
simple harmonic motion
series and parallel springs
free vibrations
damped vibrations
Stress Analysis:
Stress states
2D stress transformation
tensor matrices
Principle stress
inplane shear stress
Strain Analysis:
2D strain transformation
principle strains
inplane shear strains
mode of failure
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be better able to:- Manipulate algebraic expressions of statics and dynamics problems.
- Apply methods of mathematical analysis.
- Apply a range of numerical and computational methods.
- Construct mathematical models that capture the key features of a mechanics problem.
- Interpret mathematical results and their implications in the mechanics context.
- Represent mechanics concepts in sketches and visual forms.
Description of Content
Planar Kinematics:relative velocity (2D)
relative acceleration (2D)
spontaneous centres
moving reference systems
3D kinematics:
relative velocity (3D)
relative acceleration (3D)
Dynamics:
equations of motion
numerical solutions
parallel axis theorem
Vibrations:
simple harmonic motion
series and parallel springs
free vibrations
damped vibrations
Stress Analysis:
Stress states
2D stress transformation
tensor matrices
Principle stress
inplane shear stress
Strain Analysis:
2D strain transformation
principle strains
inplane shear strains
mode of failure
Contact us
Dyson School of Design Engineering
Imperial College London
25 Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DB
design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8888