ASE262 DYNAMICS

Course Code:3840262
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:4.5
Department:Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To employ different coordinate systems for dynamic analysis of particles, system of particles  and rigid bodies.

To analyze kinematics and kinetics of particles and system of particles.

To analyze plane kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.

To apply Newton’s law of motion, work-energy methods and impulse-momentum methods for dynamic analysis of particles, system of particles and rigid bodies.


Course Content

A vectorial approach to dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics of particles, kinetics of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies and kinetics of rigid bodies. Newtons second law and the laws of linear and angular momentum. Conservation Laws. The principle of impulse and momentum. Impact of particles and rigid bodies. Potential and kinetic energy, conservation laws and energy methods. Relative motion. The emphasis on dynamics of particles, system of particles and plane motion of rigid bodies. Introduction to three dimensional motion of rigid bodies.


Course Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:

Employ rectangular coordinates, cylindrical coordinates, and normal and tangential coordinates for dynamic analysis of particles, system of particles and rigid bodies.

Identify and analyze kinematics of particles in rectilinear and curvilinear motion.

Identify and analyze absolute dependent motion and relative motion of particles.

Apply Newton’s laws of motion and analyze kinetics of particles using equation of motion.

Apply principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum as well as conservation of energy and conservation of momentum for dynamic analysis of particles and system of particles.

Identify and analyze kinematics of rigid bodies in planar motion.

Identify and analyze absolute dependent motion and relative motion of rigid bodies.

Apply Newton’s laws of motion and analyze kinetics of rigid bodies using equation of motion.

Apply principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum as well as conservation of energy and conservation of momentum to dynamic analysis of rigid bodies.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1ability to apply basic knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering in solving aerospace engineering problems
2ability to analyze and design aerospace systems and subsystems
3ability to reach knowledge required to solve given problems and utilize that knowledge in solving them
4ability to follow advancements in their fields and improve themselves professionally
5ability to communicate and participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution