Syllabus for ES 62

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

(Second Semester SY 2008-2009)

INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca

EMAIL: ralfabarca@yahoo.com
ralfabarca@gmail.com

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Section Day Time Room & Building

E MTH 1:30-3:00 211 E&TC
F MTH 3:00-4:30 211 E&TC
M TF 1:30-3:00 318 COE
N TF 3:00-4:30 316 COE

REQUIRED TEXT:
 Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics 8th ed., by
R.C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1999.

REFERENCES:
 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, by J.F. Shelly, McGraw-
Hill, Inc., 1980.
 Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics 3rd
ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1977.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Planar (two-dimensional) kinetics of rigid bodies: force and
acceleration, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Three-
dimensional kinematics of rigid bodies. Three-dimensional kinetics of
rigid bodies: force and acceleration. Introduction to vibrations. Design
of systems to produce different types of motion.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to
perform the following:
1. two dimensional rigid body kinetics using force and acceleration
2. two dimensional rigid body kinetics using work and energy
3. two dimensional rigid body kinetics using impulse and
momentum
4. three dimensional rigid body kinematics
5. three dimensional rigid body kinetics using force and acceleration

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 6. three dimensional rigid body kinetics using work and energy
7. three dimensional rigid body kinetics using impulse and
momentum
8. discrete element mechanical vibration analysis

CONTENTS:

Day Chapt Sectio Topics

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Particles
1 Introduction and General Principles
2 12 1-2 Rectilinear, Continuous Motion
3 12 3 Rectilinear, Erratic Motion
4 12 4-6 Curvilinear Motion: Rectangular Components,
Projectiles
5 12 7 Curvilinear Motion: Normal & Tangential
Components
6 12 8 Curvilinear Motion: Cylindrical Components
7 12 9-10 Dependent Motion, Relative Motion
8 13 1-4 Equations of Motion: Rectangular Components,
FBD’s
9 13 5 Equations of Motion: Normal & Tangential
Components
10 13 6 Equations of Motion: Cylindrical Components
11 14 1-3 Work & Energy
12 14 1-3, 4 Work & Energy, Power & Efficiency
13 14 5-6 Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy
14 15 1-2 Linear Impulse & Momentum
15 15 3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
16 15 4 Impact
Rigid Bodies
17 16 1-3 Translation, Rotation about a Fixed Axis
18 16 5 Relative Motion: Velocity
19 16 6 Instantaneous Centers
20 16 7 Relative Motion: Acceleration
21 16 8 Relative Motion: Rotating Axes
22 17 1 Mass Moments of Inertia
23 17 2-3 Equations of Motion: Translation
24 17 4 Equations of Motion: Fixed Axis Rotation
25 17 5 Equations of Motion: General Motion
26 17 5 Equations of Motion: General Motion
27 18 1-4 Work & Energy
28 18 1-4, 5 Work & Energy, Conservation of Energy
29 19 1-2 Linear & Angular Impulse and Momentum

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 (Optional)
30 19 3-4 Conservation of Momentum, Impact (Optional)
31 22 1, 3-5 Introduction to Vibrations

ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING

Achievement of course objectives will be assessed using preliminary,
midterm and final exams, quizzes (announced or unannounced), and
homework assignments. Exams problems will be developed from both
lecture and assigned reading materials. All exams will be closed book
administered in the regular classroom during regularly scheduled class
meeting.

GRADING POLICY:
1.00 95.53-100 2.50 68.89-73.32
1.25 91.09-95.52 2.75 64.45-68.88
1.50 86.65-91.08 3.00 60.00-64.44
1.75 82.21-86.64 Subject to Removal 40.00-59.99
Exam
2.00 77.77-82.20 Fail 0.00-39.99
2.25 73.33-77.76

The score will be developed using the following assessment instrument

weights:
Homework 10% Major Exams (3) 50%
Quizzes 30% Class Participation 10%

INSTRUCTOR POLICIES:
• Assignments are structured to give students opportunities to practice
and perfect course learning objectives. Working on assignments in
groups can be productive and is recommended so long as each
member of the group participates as both a learner and teacher
• Cellular phones and all other electronic communication devices
and/or games are not allowed in the classroom; if carried into the
classroom, all such devices must be turned off.
• Conduct yourselves as befits professionals in every sense of the
word. Be courteous to all, respectful of all, be actively engaged in the
class, work hard, be on time, and above all, conduct yourself above
reproach at all times. In other words, be a gentleman or lady.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are responsible for attending courses for which they are
enrolled. They are also responsible for making up any work they may
have missed by failing to attend class, even if the absence was

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approved by the university, necessitated by illness, or necessitated by
a personal emergency. In this sense, then, there are no “excused”
absences. The instructor is not responsible for providing materials or
make up instruction. If a student knows they will be missing class, they
should make arrangements to cover their absence ahead of time.
Emergencies will be evaluated and addressed on a case by case basis.

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading and

attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as
deemed appropriate by the instructor.