This course is an introduction to the study of mechanics. It deals with fundamental points from classical mechanics to engineering
mechanics. Physics is foundation in all fields of natural science, and industrial technology. Especially mechanics is very
important discipline. Basic process of all natural phenomena, machine and device, up to elemental particle from the universe,
biology and chemistry, operate by the laws of physics. You will learn a part of statics and dynamics, for example, dynamics
of particles, the balance of forces in the plane and three-dimensional and the stability of the object of the center of gravity
and the balance.
This course lectures (1)Basic mathematics in statics, (2)Particle mechanics, (3)Rigid-body dynamics, (4)Center of rigid-body.
- The students should be able to analyze the motion of different objects by means of solving the equations of motions and explain the results.
- The students should be able to understand essence of force in statics rather than decomposition and composition of force, couple of force and calculation of moment.
- The students should be able to analysis of dynamics using the mechanical energy, momentum, kinetic and angular momentum.
- The students should be able to calculate force acting on member by knowing balance of forces acting on contact point and fulcrum.
- The students should be able to calculate position of the center of gravity of the object by knowing the center of gravity of the shapes and revolution.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Elementary functions Fundamental concept of differentiation and integration |
Read appendix A of the textbook beforehand. | 190minutes |
| 2. | Description of motions; positions, velocities, and acceleration Basics of vector calculus; addition, subtraction, inner product, cross product, and differentiation of vectors |
Review of the previous lecture. Read sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 5.1, and 5.2 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 3. | Newton's laws of motion Equation of motion (Free-falling, Projectile motion) |
Review of the previous lecture. Read sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 5.1, and 5.2 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 4. | Equation of motion (Falling object with air resistance) | Review of the previous lecture. Read section 4.7 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 5. | Exercise | Review of lectures. | 190minutes |
| 6. | Equation of motion (Simple harmonic motion, Simple pendulum) 2D polar coordinate |
Review of the previous lecture. Read sections 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 5.3.3 and appendix C.1 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 7. | Mechanical energy | Review of the previous lecture. Read the chapter 7 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 8. | Kinetic and angular momentum | Review of the previous lecture. Read the chapter 6 and section 8.1 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 9. | Exercise | Review of lectures. | 190minutes |
| 10. | Statics of point mass | Review of the previous lecture and handout. Read chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 11. | Statics of rigid body | Review of the previous lecture. Read chapter 3 of the textbook beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 12. | Distributed force on rigid body Analysis of truss |
Review of the previous lecture. Read handouts beforehand. |
190minutes |
| 13. | Exercise | Review of lecture | 190minutes |
| 14. | Final examination and comments. | Review of lecture | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Assignments and reports | Final EXAM | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18% | 12% | 30% |
| 2. | 15% | 10% | 25% |
| 3. | 15% | 10% | 25% |
| 4. | 6% | 4% | 10% |
| 5. | 6% | 4% | 10% |
| Total. | 60% | 40% | - |
Course grades are based on coursework assignments and final examination. The pass mark is 60%.
Preparation before registration
It is preferable to review mathematics (especially a trig function, vector and precalculus) on a high school level and physics (momentum and moment).
I will contact you using e-mail.
Please check a official e-mail of student number.
Please prepare a scientific calculator.
It is preferable to review mathematics (especially a trig function, vector and precalculus) on a high school level and physics (momentum and moment).
I will contact you using e-mail.
Please check a official e-mail of student number.
Please prepare a scientific calculator.
- About 1 hour at the lecture room or office after the class. Or you can email your instructor. (Please confirm with your instructor.)
If you are taking the class online, you can email your instructor, and your instructor may answer your questions on Zoom.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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