MEC2401 Dynamics 1
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2401 Dynamics 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1011 or ENG1001 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 13 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2401
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC2401
4 units list MEC2401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces second-year mechanical engineering students to the concepts of time, space, coordinate systems, particles, rigid bodies, forces, work, energy and Newton's Laws of Motion. You will be taught the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies and systems of particles and to carry out dynamic analysis to balance systems with rotating and reciprocating masses. You will also be introduced to 3-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies. The fundamentals of mechanical vibration, analysis and synthesis of planar mechanisms and experimental modelling will complete the unit.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Lab reportThreshold hurdle10%
- Class work and quizzesThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Solve engineering problems involving: displacement, velocity and acceleration, simple vibrating systems of masses, springs and dampers, and analysis of simple engineering mechanisms.
- 2
Analyse forces, power and energy losses involved in practical engineering applications.
- 3
Describe engineering solutions in a realistic and logical format using the appropriate units, dimensions and accuracy.
- 4
Address the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
- 5
Quantify dynamically balanced systems with rotating and reciprocating masses.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Expert-led sessions provide an introduction to the concepts, theory and solution of the dynamic problems. This includes the discussions about the validity of different assumptions and simplifications during formulating a real-world engineering problem and the impact of such assumptions on the validity of the results. During interactive problem-solving classes, questions and problems on solutions of balancing and vibration problems will be dealt with. In order to answer the questions or to solve the problems, you need to review the materials and try to implement your understandings of the concepts and theories taught during the interactive sessions.
There are scheduled problem-solving classes on Zoom as per the unit schedule for each week. You must attend these sessions. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted unless evidence is shown that timetabling means that is the only session possible.
Learning resources
Required resources
In general, you must be able to complete the requirements of your course without the imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees. However, you may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain purchases to support your study.
Prescribed textbooks:
Abrahams, Ralph., “Dynamics” Monash University. Author: Associate Professor Ralph Abrahams Title: Dynamics Meriam, J.L., Kraige, L.G., “Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics”, Eighth Edition, Wiley, 2003.
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Recommended resources
Recommended textbooks:
Hibbeler, R.C., “Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics”, 12th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2010
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit):
Where it fits
MEC2401 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ralph Abrahams
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Darwin Gouwanda
- Professor Ralph Abrahams
Common questions
What can I take after MEC2401?
MEC2401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MAE3404, MAE4416, MEC3453 and MEC3457. Those lead on to 13 units in all.
When is MEC2401 offered?
In 2022, MEC2401 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC2401?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2401 have an exam?
No. MEC2401 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC2401?
MEC2401 is part of Mechanical engineering.