Area: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11964 (v.4) Engineering Dynamics 134 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Simple harmonic motion and moments of inertia of complex bodies. Power transfer systems including Hooke's joints, belt drives, friction clutches, simple and compound gear train analysis and epicyclic gears. Balancing of rotating masses - static and dynamic balance. Field balancing of rigid rotors. Engine balancing including multicylinder inline and V-engines. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have developed competence in determining mass moments of inertia of mechanical components using calculations and pendulum and filament suspension methods and in modeling typical mechanical power transfer systems. They will also be able to statically and dynamically balance single and multiplane rigid rotors and calculate the imbalance forces of multi-cylinder reciprocating engines. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Mabie, H.H., & Reinholtz, C.F., 1987, 'Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery.', 4th Edition, Wiley, New York. |
Unit Texts: | Norton, R.L., 1999, 'Design of Machinery', 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York. Hannah, J. & Stephens, R.C., 1984, 'Mechanics of Machines, Elementary Theory and Problems', Edward Arnold, New York. Hannah, J. & Stephens, R.C., 1987, 'Mechanics of Machines,Advanced Theory and Problems', Edward Arnold, New York. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | One two hour written exam 60%. Laboratory Programme 20%. Assignments 20%. |
Field of Education: | 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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