Mechanics HI
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1FA518
- Code
- 1FA518
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1F, Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 21 April 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is that the student shall assimilate the description of motion given by Newtonian mechanics and learn to apply it to situations appearing in engineering.
After the course the student shall be able to
- analyse situations occurring in mechanical engineering.
- perform calculations of quantities of importance in mechanical engineering.
- plan and perform laboratory work in mechanics, and present the results orally and in writing.
Content
Dimensions and units in mechanics. The concepts of force, force moment, momentum, angular momentum and moment of inertia and their application in the Newtonian description of translational and rotational motion. The concepts of work, power, kinetic (translational and rotational) and potential energy and their application in the description of motion using the law of energy. Special application: Vibrations.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written examination (4 credits). Laboratory work (1 credit).