Kinetics of Systems of Particles - Engineering Mechanics (Undergraduate Advanced)

Analysis of kinetics of generalized systems of particles by Newton's second law, work-energy principle and impulse-and-momentum methods.

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9 hrs

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[University] Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
[University] Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
Master the principles governing the motion of engineering systems. This learning track provides a complete education in dynamics, systematically building from the kinematics of particles to the kinetics of rigid bodies and culminating in an introduction to dynamic systems and vibration. You will learn to analyse and predict how mechanical systems behave under the influence of forces. This programme is for undergraduate students in mechanical, aerospace, civil, or related engineering disciplines. It is also essential for practising engineers and applied scientists who require a rigorous, first-principles command of dynamic analysis for their professional work. A prerequisite knowledge of statics, calculus, and vector algebra is assumed. Upon completion, you will possess the analytical tools to solve complex dynamics problems for particles and rigid bodies using force, energy, and momentum methods. This provides the essential foundation for advanced study in mechanical design, control systems, and structural analysis, and prepares you for demanding technical roles in the engineering sector.

Master the principles governing the motion of engineering systems. This learning track provides a complete education in dynamics, systematically building from the kinematics of particles to the kinetics of rigid bodies and culminating in an introduction to dynamic systems and vibration. You will learn to analyse and predict how mechanical systems behave under the influence of forces. This programme is for undergraduate students in mechanical, aerospace, civil, or related engineering disciplines. It is also essential for practising engineers and applied scientists who require a rigorous, first-principles command of dynamic analysis for their professional work. A prerequisite knowledge of statics, calculus, and vector algebra is assumed. Upon completion, you will possess the analytical tools to solve complex dynamics problems for particles and rigid bodies using force, energy, and momentum methods. This provides the essential foundation for advanced study in mechanical design, control systems, and structural analysis, and prepares you for demanding technical roles in the engineering sector.

Course Chapters

1. Introduction
2

Introduction to and motivation for a dedicated study of the kinetics of systems of particles.

Chapter lessons

1-1. Welcome
16:27

Welcome to the course and outline of course.

1-2. Centre of mass
22:52

Meaning and location of the centre of mass of systems of particles.

2. Newton's Second Law
1
2

Generalized Newton's second law application to kinetics of systems of particles.

Chapter lessons

2-1. Equation of motion
18:36

Newton's second law equation for a system of particles.

3. Energy and Momentum Methods
1

Work-Energy principle and conservation of energy, impulse-momentum principle and conservation of momentum, for a system of particles.

Chapter lessons

3-1. Work and energy
19:53

Work-Energy principle and conservation of mechanical energy for systems of particles.

4. Steady Streams of Particles
5
3

Analysis of motion in a system of particles involving steady mass flow into or out of it.

Chapter lessons

4-1. Mass flow
18:33

Definitions and equations of mass and volumetric flow rates.

4-2. Impulsive forces
20:56

Identifying impulsive forces in the analysis of systems (control volumes) subjected to mass flow.

4-3. General equation
31:15

General analysis of systems (control volumes) subjected to mass flow.

4-4. Steady flow
15:51

Meaning of steady flow and analysis of control volumes under steady flow.

4-5. Procedure
11:04

General analysis procedure for systems of particles under steady flow.

5. Systems Gaining or Losing Mass
2
1

Analysis of motion in a system of particles gaining or losing mass.

Chapter lessons

5-1. Equation of motion
23:22

General analysis of systems of particles gaining or losing mass.

5-2. Thrust implications
17:15

Resultant thrust due to particles being absorbed or ejected by systems of particles gaining or losing mass.