Eastern Mediterranean University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
MENG233-Rigid Body Dynamics
Instructors:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mostafa Ranjbar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qasim Zeeshan
Office: ME121
Office: ME121
Office Hours: Please see the time table
Office Hours: Please see the time table
E-mail: mostafa.ranjbar@emu.edu.tr
E-mail: qasim.zeezhan@emu.edu.tr
Phone: 0392 630 1455
Phone: 0392 630 1160
Lecture Hours: Four hours per week
Lecture Hours: Four hours per week
Tutorials: One hour per week
Tutorials: One hour per week
Assistant: TBA
Assistant: TBA
Course Number: Credits:
Year/Semester:
Required Course: Prerequisite(S):
MENG231 or CIVL211
23743-MENG233 4 Credits 2015-2016 Fall
Yes
Course Description:
 Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Bodies.
 Energy Methods.
 Impulse and Momentum.
 Un-Damped Vibration of Single and Two-Degree of Freedom Systems.
Course Web Pages: http://me.emu.edu.tr/ranjbar/meng233.htm
http://me.emu.edu.tr/zeeshan/meng233.htm
Textbook:
- R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics, 10th. Edition.
- Ferdinand P. Beer E. Russel Johnston, Jr. and Phillip J. Cornwell, Vector Mechanics for
Engineers - Dynamics, 9th. Edition in SI units, Mc Graw Hill.
Topics:
Weeks 1-4
Kinematics of particles
Week 5
Kinetics of particles (Force and Acceleration)
Week 6
Kinetics of particles (Work and Energy)
Weeks 7
Kinetics of particles (Impulse and Momentum)
Weeks 8-9
Midterm Examination
Week 10
Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Week 11
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies (Force and Acceleration)
Week 12
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies (Work and Energy)
Week 13
Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies (Impulse and Momentum)
Week 14
Vibrations
Week 15
Final Examination
Contribution of course to meeting the professional component:
(4+1)hrs, Engineering Topics. In this course students continue to develop their skills in the
application of mathematics and basic sciences to engineering dynamics problems. The course
assignments provide the opportunity for the students to develop the analytical skills needed to
systematically formulate, solve and analyze a wide range of dynamics problems but does not
provide design experience.
Relationship of course to criteria 3 outcomes (“N/A” {Not Applicable}, “minor” or
“Major” contributions):
Criteria 3 Outcomes
Contribution
Discussion: Student must
a. Math, science, engineering Major
Apply principles of math, science and
engineering in solving dynamic problems.
minor
b. Design, conduct
Design, build, and conduct an experiment
experiments
c. Design project
d. Multi-disciplinary teams
minor
minor
A design problem will be assigned
Demonstrate ability to function in design
teams
e. Engineering problems
Construct and solve equations relating the
Major
applied forces to the resulting motion of a
body modeled as a particle. Identify,
formulate and solve dynamics problems
using impulse-momentum and work-energy
concepts.
minor
f. Professional, ethics
Identify ethical issues associated with
engineering solutions to design related
problems.
minor
g. Communicate
Demonstrate effective solution procedures
to communicate solutions to engineering
problems.
minor
h. Impact of engineering
Identify ways in which knowledge of
dynamics aids in the design of a vehicle.
i. Life-long learning
Demonstrate effective use of the internet to
Major
find more information on collusion.
minor
j. Contemporary issues
Write an essay (2 pages) on the applications
of dynamics in everyday life
minor
k. Skills, techniques, and
Apply software to solution of dynamics
modern tools
problems (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
Laboratory Schedule: Please consult with course assistant.
Assessment:
HWs: 5%
Labs: 5%
Essay: 5%
Project: 5%
Quizzes: 5%
Midterm Exam: 30%
Final Examination: 45%