MEC3453 Mechanical dynamics 2
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3453 Mechanical dynamics 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MMA2004 or MEC2401.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MEC3453
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC3453
No unit lists MEC3453 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
The fundamental concepts of rigid body and particle dynamics taught in the second level dynamics unit will be further reinforced. This unit then focusses on mechanical vibrations theory. The methodology for analysing the response of a vibratory system to given external stimuli is covered. Both single and multi-degrees of freedom and discrete and continuous vibratory systems will be analysed. The methods for developing the equations of motion of a vibratory system using Newton's 2nd law and the Lagrange equation and the manipulation of these equations to analyse the free and forced vibration responses of these systems will be introduced. The analysis of forced vibrations will include periodic and non-periodic forcing functions.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester test(s)Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Technical essayWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Compile the equations of motion to describe the dynamic response of mechanical systems using Newton's 2nd Law of motion and the Lagrange Equation.
- 2
Determine the kinematics and kinetic of particles and rigid bodies using vector algebra.
- 3
Analyse the dynamic response of a multiple degree of freedom vibrating mechanical systems using modal analysis techniques.
- 4
Describe the causes and effects of vibration on mechanical equipment based on the fundamentals of mechanical vibration covered in this unit.
- 5
Appraise the dynamic response of a mechanical system when subjected to arbitrary loading history using basis solutions from single frequency and transient excitation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities22 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- 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.
Students will work on various problems at the problem-solving classes
Students are expected to watch the recorded lectures before the online classes
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Textbook: Engineering vibrations by Daniel Inman
Where it fits
MEC3453 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Wing Chiu
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Wing Chiu
- Associate Professor Surya Nurzaman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3453?
You need MMA2004 or MEC2401 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MEC3453 offered?
In 2027, MEC3453 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3453?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3453 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC3453?
MEC3453 is part of Mechanical engineering.