Machine Dynamics
60 hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
To enhance the ability to synthesize and solve problems on linkage mechanisms, mechanics of machinery, engine dynamics and vibrations
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
02-March-2026
31-May-2026
31-May-2026
Last self-enrolment date
15-March-2026
Census date
31-March-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
21-April-2026
Results released date
07-July-2026
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
01-March-2027
30-May-2027
30-May-2027
Last self-enrolment date
14-March-2027
Census date
30-March-2027
Last withdraw without fail date
20-April-2027
Results released date
06-July-2027
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse 4 bar mechanisms and machine components and vibration system
- Apply relevant standards and codes of practice in the design of four bar mechanisms and machine components as well as vibration system mainly linear one
- Use linkage and dynacam packages to determine force and moments in the linkage, cam gear, machine, and the surface profile of Cam
- Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions as individual or part of a team
- Generate high quality reports
- Develop the expertise to handle a complex real life problem by completing an assignment
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.50 | 12 weeks | 18 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Laboratory | 1.00 | 6 weeks | 6 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,6 |
| Examination | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,6 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual/Group | 10 - 15% | 4,5 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,6 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Kinematics of Mechanisms
- Kinematics Fundamentals, Graphical Linkage Synthesis, Position Analysis, Analytical
- Linkage Synthesis, Velocity Analysis, Acceleration Analysis, Cam Design, Gear Design
- Dynamics Fundamentals, Dynamic Force Analysis, Balancing, Engine Dynamics, Cam Dynamics
- Free and Forced Vibration
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.