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MEC405 Advanced Dynamics and Control

Course Coordinator:Tongfei Tian (ttian@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering

2025Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to unisc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

Mechanical engineering systems have moving parts that impact on each other. The interconnection of components and the existence of fluctuating forces cause vibrations that must be damped out. The relationships between motions, forces, moments and energy are all expressible as mathematical equations that can be developed from first principles. In this course, you will learn how to employ differential equations, vectors, operators, matrices and tensors to represent the motions in mechanical systems. These skills are built up as understandable solutions to practical engineering problems.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Students are required to watch a pre-recorded learning materials in Canvas 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Students are asked to solve the tutorial questions based on the theories and methods in the learning materials 2hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

• Mathematical tools for analysis of dynamic systems
• Rigid body Kinematics
• 3D Kinematics of rigid body
• Theory of vibration
• Free, Forced and Damped vibration
• Harmonic vibration
• Vibration control
• Feedback loop control

What level is this course?

400 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... Professional Standard Mapping * Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards
1 Analyse the kinematics and kinetics of 3D rigid bodies in mechanical engineering systems Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker 
1.1, 1.2
2 Interpret and apply equations to model the dynamic behaviours of engineering systems Empowered
Engaged 
2.1, 2.2
3 Construct and employ mathematical models of engineering systems to determine their dynamic characteristics Knowledgeable
Engaged 
2.2, 2.3
4 Identify, explain and apply the principles of vibration theory, vibration measurements and control to mechanical systems Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker 
1.1, 2.1

* Competencies by Professional Body

CODE COMPETENCY
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards
1.1 Knowledge and Skill Base: Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2 Knowledge and Skill Base: Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
2.1 Engineering Application Ability: Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Engineering Application Ability: Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Engineering Application Ability: Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

(MTH202 or MTH104) and (ENG205 or MEC205 or MEC2401) and enrolled in Program SC410, SC411, SC425, SC404 or SC405

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

ENG405 or MEC3403

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

Microcredential Information

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

In weeks 1-4, some questions from previous years' assessments will be peer-reviewed in the tutorial.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Quiz/zes Individual 30% 
1000 Words
 Refer to Format Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 2 Written Piece Individual 30% 
1500 Words
 Week 9 Online Submission
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 40% 
2 hours
 Exam Period Exam Venue
All - Assessment Task 1:Online Tutorial Exercises
Goal: 
The goal is to explain the concepts of dynamics and apply this knowledge to solve problems in dynamic systems.
Product: Quiz/zes
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
Submit in Weeks 4, 7, and 10. This task is to ensure that you are building on the analytical skills required in solving Dynamics problems.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Explanation of analytical problems in moving bodies
 1 2 3 4
2 
Application of concepts in dynamics to real engineering problems
 1 3
3 
Ability to represent motion and forces by mathematical equations
 2 4
Generic Skills: 
Problem solving, Applying technologies
All - Assessment Task 2:Assignment
Goal: 
The goal is to apply knowledge methods of representing and analysing relationships between forces, displacements, energy and momentum in mechanical systems
Product: Written Piece
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
A number of engineering problems involving movements of parts and applications of forces will be given. You will respond by analysing the problem and providing a solution by applying mathematical methods.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Application of equations to model the dynamic behaviours of engineering systems
 1 2
2 
Ability to construct and employ mathematical models to dynamic systems
 1
3 
Identify, explain and apply theory to real mechanical systems.
 1 2
4 
Written communication
 1 2
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Applying technologies
All - Assessment Task 3:Final Exam
Goal: 
This exam will cover the entire course and will allow you to demonstrate you have developed skills in analysing dynamics in engineering systems and be able to recommend solutions for problems encountered in dynamics
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
You will respond to a set of questions representing problems from mechanical systems
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Accuracy of the explanations of constructing mathematical models of dynamics concepts
 1 2
2 
Accuracy of the application of analytical approach in solving vibrations
 3 4
3 
Application of the concepts of control methods in vibration
 1 2 3 4
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Applying technologies

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

Schedule

Period and Topic Activities 
1
 
Revising Newton’s laws
 
2
 
Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
 
3
 
3D Kinematics I
 
4
 
3D Kinematics II
 
5
 
3D Kinematics III
 
6
 
3D Kinematics IV
 
7
 
Theory of Vibration I
 
8
 
Theory of Vibration II
 
9
 
Theory of Vibrations III
 
10
 
Theory of Vibrations IV and Review
 
11
 
Vibration and Control
 
12
 
Vibration Absorber and Vibration Measurement
 
13
 
Review

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required R. C. Hibbeler 2016 Engineering Mechanics 14th edn Pearson
Required Singiresu S. Rao 2017 Mechanical Vibrations in SI Units n/a Pearson

Specific requirements

N/A

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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  • Student Conduct
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