5 ECTS credits
140 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1020426ANR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Industriële ingenieurswetenschappen
Educational team
Kristof Harri (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
32 contact hours Lecture
24 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

Lectures:

This course is about statics, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. The course consists of the following parts:

  • the reduction of system forces
  • static equilibrium equations: composing, discussing and applying
  • center of gravity, center of mass and centroid: theorem, applications
  • the phenomenon of friction
  • planar kinematics of a rigid body
  • planar dynamics of a rigid body: force and acceleration
  • planar dynamics of a rigid body: work and energy
  • planar dynamics of a rigid body: impulse and momentum
  • three-dimensional kinematics of a rigid body 
  • three-dimensiona dynamics of a rigid body 

Practical exercises: 
In the practical exercise sessions students solve problems under supervision. The selected problems are a direct application of knowledge and concepts gained in the lectures.

Course material
Handbook (Recommended) : Dynamica, R. C. Hibbeler, 13de, Pearson Education, 9789043032889, 2016
Handbook (Recommended) : Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, R. C. Hibbeler, 14de, Pearson Education, 9781292088723, 2016
Handbook (Recommended) : Statica, R.C. Hibbeler, 14de, Pearson Education, 9789043037280, 2020
Digital course material (Recommended) : Presentaties lessen, K. Harri, Canvas
Course text (Required) : Mechanica van het starre lichaam, K. Harri, VUB, 2220170009254, 2021
Additional info

Description tutoring: after class, by appointment or via e-mail. During weekly afternoon tutoring session (dates to be announced ad valvas at the beginning of the academic year).

Learning Outcomes

objectives

D1: has insight into the reduction of sets of forces to one resulting force and torque (BaLO 1, 9, 10)
D2: can compose, discuss en work out the static equilibrium equations (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
D3: has insight into the location and determination of the centre of mass (BaLO 1, 9, 10)
D4: has insight into the phenomenon of friction (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
D5: can analyse the equations of motion of a body in different coordinate systems (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D6: has insight into the relationship between the motion of a body and the causing forces and torques (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D7: has insight into the use of energy methods as well as linear and angular momentum (BaLO 1, 2, 6, 9)
D8: has insight into the use and determination of moments of inertia (BaLO 1, 9, 10)
D9: can apply the basic principles of mechanics in a clear, consistent and systematic manner  (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
D10: is able to analyze various mechanical problems (BaLO 1, 2, 9, 10)
 
AD1: reasons and acts in a structured and systematic manner (BaLO 9)
AD2: communicates in Dutch in a comprehensible and structured manner (BaLO 10, 11)
AD3: develops a professional attitude (BaLO 9, 10, 13)

 

Learning Outcomes

BaLO 1 To possess in-depth, application-oriented knowledge, understanding and practical skills related to mathematics and science, directed towards engineering applications.
BaLO 2 To possess application-oriented knowledge, understanding and skills about engineering sciences and engineering techniques.

BaLO 6 Based on acquired insight, to select the appropriate methods of research, design and solution and appropriately apply the results in a scientific and effective manner.
BaLO 9 To demonstrate an engineering attitude: attention to planning, to technical, economic and societal factors as well as managerial implications, assessment of the risks and feasibility of the proposed approach or solution, being result-driven and achieving effective solutions, innovative thinking.
BaLO 10 To correctly handle the scientific and discipline-specific terminology in language relevant to the programme.
BaLO 11 To present and communicate the results of technical and scientific work, in writing, orally and visually.  
BaLO 13 To act in an ethical and socially responsible manner with attention to technical, economic, human and sustainability aspects.
 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other Exam with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Exam time 1st session:
    Lecture: written exam: 60% (not transferred to 2nd session)
    Practical exercises: written exam exercises: 40% (not transferred to 2nd session)
    Exam time 2nd session:
    Lecture: written exam: 60%
    Practical exercises: written exam exercises: 40%

    When achieving a result of less than 8 out of 20 on one of the parts (theory or exercises), then the lowest number becomes
    the final result for this course.

Additional info regarding evaluation

An illegitimate absence of more than 25 % for the practical exercise sessions leads to a refusal to participate in the practical exercises exam. This leads to an absent quotation for the related exam. The sanctions taken in the first exam session are transferred to the second exam session.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Startplan (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electronics-ICT Engineering (only offered in Dutch)