Outline

Overview

This unit of study will focus on the principles governing the state of motion or rest of bodies under the influence of applied force and torque, according to classical mechanics. The course aims to teach students the fundamental principles of the kinematics and kinetics of systems of particles, rigid bodies, planar mechanisms and three-dimensional mechanisms, covering topics including kinematics in various coordinate systems, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy principles, impulse and momentum (linear and angular), gyroscopic motion and vibration. Students will develop skills in analysing and modelling dynamical systems, using both analytical methods and computer-based solutions using MATLAB. Students will develop skills in approximating the dynamic behaviour of real systems in engineering applications and an appreciation and understanding of the effect of approximations in the development and design of systems in real-world engineering tasks.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	AMME9500
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	AMME5500
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	University level Maths and Physics, especially covering the area of Mechanics, and familiarity with the MATLAB programming environment
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Matthew Cleary, m.cleary@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Matthew Cleary, m.cleary@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Final Exam	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
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Small test	Quiz 1 problem solving, analysis, calculation	10%	Week 05 Due date: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:00	1 hr
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Small test	Quiz 2 problem solving, analysis, calculation	10%	Week 09 Due date: 24 Apr 2023 at 09:00	1 hr
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Assignment	Lab report Report on lab activities	10%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2023 at 23:59	Average student 8 hours
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Assignment	Major Assignment problem solving, analysis, calculation, computer-based analysis and report	10%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2023 at 23:59	Average student 8 hours
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Small continuous assessment	Weekly tutorial problems Problems worked on during the tutorial session. Submit online each week.	10%	Weekly	2 hrs per week
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Assessment summary

Tutorials: Tutorials will run weeks 1-13 inclusive and will require the submission of a tutorial worksheet to the tutors during the tutorial, which will be marked. You will only receive your mark if you attend your allocated tutorial session and submit your worksheet to the tutors within the allocated time.
Assignments: There will be three assignments during the course. Assignments 1 and 2 will involve a combination of problem solving, analysis and calculation, computer-based analysis and report writing, based on topics presented in the associated lectures. Assignment 3 will involve students performing research into a dynamic system in an engineering application of their choice (for example industrial machinery, automotive suspension, aircraft/spacecraft flight dynamics, athletic biomechanics etc.) performing analysis and computer-based modelling of the system.
Lab reports: The two laboratories are worth 5% each, and are assessed based on a written report that must be submitted (via Canvas) for each lab. Online materials are provided including a Canvas module to work through containing reading material, video demonstrations and lab datasets to download and analyse in the student’s submitted lab reports.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Exceptional standard of work completed in meeting course learning outcomes.
Distinction	75 - 84	Very good standard of work completed in meeting course learning outcomes.
Credit	65 - 74	Good standard of work completed in meeting course learning outcomes.
Pass	50 - 64	Acceptable standard of work completed in meeting course learning outcomes.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	An average student should spent a total of 65 hours of independent study over the semester, including work on assessment tasks.	Independent study (65 hr)
	Weeks 1 - 4. Module 1: Dynamics of point-mass systems	Lecture and tutorial (20 hr)
	Weeks 5 - 8. Module 2: Dynamics of planar rigid body systems	Lecture and tutorial (20 hr)
	Weeks 8 - 10. Module 3: System dynamics, vibration and variable mass	Lecture and tutorial (15 hr)
	Weeks 10 - 12: Module 4: Dynamics of general three-dimensional motion o frigid bodies	Lecture and tutorial (15 hr)
Week 13	Week 13. Course Review	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance at all lectures and designated tutorial and laboratory sessions in expected. Worked examples will be available only to those in attendance.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (6th or 7th Edition). Wiley, 2016. ISBN 9781118083451. Earlier or later editions are fine.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. use basic information literacy skills to seek out existing approaches to the modelling and design of dynamic components of real engineering systems
LO2. communicate results in the analysis and solution to engineering problems involving dynamics through the logical presentation of problems solving steps, computer code and written reports
LO3. model and approximate real engineering scenarios to basic first-order systems of dynamical equations that can be analysed by the methods developed in the course
LO4. outline a logical approach to solving complex problems involving bodies undergoing acceleration based on common scenarios encountered in engineering
LO5. analyse problems involving varying coordinate systems, relative motion involving both translating and rotating frames of reference and apply principles of kinematics and kinetics to these systems
LO6. apply the principle of work and energy to both systems of particles and rigid-body planar kinetics
LO7. apply the principles of impulse, linear and angular momentum to both systems of particles and rigid-body planar kinetics
LO8. generate equations of motions for multi-degree of freedom systems involving particles and rigid bodies using free body diagrams and principles of kinetics
LO9. determine the equations of motion of free and forced vibrating mechanical systems
LO10. use basic computational tools and numerical methods in MATLAB to model, simulate and solve dynamic behaviours of multi-body systems
LO11. appreciate and understand fundamental principles in differential and integral calculus, vector calculus and linear algebra and their application in the derivation of dynamical equations of motion
LO12. use mathematical tools to analytically derive dynamical equations of motion and calculate results using these tools.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback is an important part of the continual development and refinement of AMME2500/9500. This year we have made the following changes: 1. The course was a bit content heavy and lacked cohesion in the last few weeks. This year the course has been modularised to block content into conceptually manageable chunks. See Modules 1 - 4. 2. Additional computational and programming tools have been developed in Python. 3. Assignments 1 and 2 have been replaced by quizzes to allow each student to demonstrate individual competence and knowledge. 4. Assignment 3 is now called Major Assignment and is available for the entire semester.

Additional information

Please refer to the Canvas site for additional course information including teaching staff details, online resources etc.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Work, health and safety

This unit of study involves laboratory activities: please refer to the Canvas site and your lab demonstrator for safety requirements while working in the lab.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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Student links

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AMME9500: Engineering Dynamics

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect