Dynamics and its applications (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student will know how to determine the position, velocity and acceleration of a rigid body in plane motion.
The student will understand the relation between forces and accelerations, and know how to use equations of motion for solving forces and accelerations.
The student will be able to apply dynamics to practical problems of his /her field of study.

Content

1. Differential and integral calculus
2. Kinematics of rigid bodies in two dimensions: translation, rotation and general plane motion
3. Kinetics of rigid bodies in two dimensions
4. Applications of dynamics

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 1
Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 2
Statics

Teaching methods

Vehicle dynamics: Online lectures
Dynamics: Classroom teaching

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture materials

Exam dates and retake possibilities

End of first period, re-exams follow up accordingly

Assessment methods and criteria

Vehicle dynamics (50%): Theorie exam and passed / accepted tractive force graph with related calculations
Dynamics: Theorie exam ja homework assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can solve basic problems in dynamics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can combine kinematics with the equations of motion of rigid bodies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply dynamics to practical problems of his or her field of study.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can solve basic problems in dynamics.