Course content

• Introduction to mechanical systems and mechanisms
• Newton's laws of motionKinematics
  • Equations for position, velocity and acceleration in planar curved motion
  • KineticsForce, mass and acceleration/ Work and energy/Impulse and momentum
  • Generalized Newton's second law/Work and energy/Impulse and momentum/Conservation of energy and momentum/Constant mass flow/Variable mass.
  • Planar kinematics of rigid bodies. Rotation/Absolute motion/Relative velocity and acceleration.
  • Newton's Second Law of Translation and Rotation/Work and Energy/Impulse and Momentum.
• Hydraulic power transmission
  • Hydrostatic energy transfer
  • Hydrostatic components and systems
• Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems
  • Oscillating systems - time response analysis. Linear and nonlinear
  • Numerical methods used for simulation of dynamic systems.​

Learning outcome

Knowledge. After completing the course, the candidate has:

• knowledge of machine dynamics and mechanisms
• knowledge of hydraulic power transmission.
• basic knowledge of analytical and numerical solution methods for dynamic problems

Skills. After completing the course, the candidate can:

• design simple mechanical and hydraulic energy systems
• apply knowledge to theoretical and practical problems and know how to simplify.
• use both analytical, numerical and graphical solution methods, either manually or using digital tools.

General competence.

The candidate has developed skills in how to simplify a dynamic problem and can apply this to modeling and analysis of existing or new products. The candidate can discuss theories, problems and solutions in writing or orally, and can exchange views and experiences with other professionals within their own and across disciplines. The candidate knows English terminology and can carry out literature search.

Learning methods and activities

Classroom lectures with practical experiments. Problem solutions, weekly exercises. 2/3 of the compulsory assignments must be passed in order to take the exam in the subject

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Physics and Mechanics

Course materials

Learning materials will be available in Blackboard

Textbook: Meriam/Kraige/Bolton: "Engineering Mechanics Dynamics"