Dimension, units and error estimates. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams The concept of work, energy and power Forces and torques applied to rigid bodies undergoing translation or rotation The relevance of these to some common engineering mechanisms. Free and damped vibration and engineering applications. Kinematics of gears and geared systems including compound epicyclic gears. Friction, and the kinetics of belts and belt drives. -- Course Website
Instructor: tba (Clayton); Dr Lau Ee Von (Sunway)
Prerequisites: VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1080 recommended.<br/>VCE Mathematical methods 3/4 (or equivalent) recommended.