MEC 262
Engineering Dynamics
Fall 2004, Spring 2005
Required Course

http://me.eng.sunysb.edu/~mec262

2004-05 Catalog Data:

MEC 262: Engineering Dynamics. Credit 3. Vectorial kinematics of particles in space, orthogonal coordinate systems. Relative and constrained motions of particles. Dynamics of particles and systems of particles, equations of motion, energy and momentum methods. Collisions. Two-and three-dimensional kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Moving frames and relative motion. Free, forced, and damped vibrations of particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisites: MEC 259 or 260.

Textbook: Beer & Johnson, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics & Dynamics,
Mc Graw Hill. 7th edition.

Course Objectives:

This course provides necessary background in engineering dynamics for mechanical engineering majors.

Topics:

1. General Principles: Newton’s Law, Units, Dimensions (1 lecture)
2. Kinematics of a Particle (5 lectures)
3. Dynamics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration (5 lectures)
4. Dynamics of a Particle: Work and Energy (4 lectures)
5. Dynamics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum (5 lectures)
6. Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body (5 lectures)
7. Planar Dynamics of a Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration (3 lectures)
8. Planar Dynamics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy (3 lectures)
9. Planar Dynamics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum (4 1/2 lectures)
10.Three-Dimensional Dynamics of a Rigid Body (1/2 lecture)
11.Vibrations (2 lectures)
12.Tests (4 one hour exams during the semester)
An optional class hour per week is made available to students for discussion of solutions to homework problems.

Schedule: Three 55-minute lectures and one 55-minute recitation per week

Computer Usage: Excel-based problem included.

Laboratory Projects: None

Professional Components:

(b) engineering science; 3 credits

Relationship to Program Outcomes:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to mechanical engineering problems; (a)

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (e)

Coordinators:  Chiang, Longtin and Kukta

Prepared by: John Metzger

Date: March 2005