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Course Catalog 01/02


Mechanical Engineering

MTF008 Mechanics 7.5 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Quarter III-IV

LANGUAGE:Swedish

EXAMINER
Anders Wåhlin Univ lekt


PREREQUISITES
Elementary vector calculations and integrals.


COURSE AIM
To impart basic knowledge of classical mechanics concerning equilibrium of bodies and motion of particles and rigid bodies in two dimensions. The student shall know how to apply the methods of the classical mechanics in the solution of problems.


CONTENTS
Statics: Equlibrium, trusses center of mass, friction.
Dynamics of particles: Kinematics, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, impact, vibrations.
Dynamics of rigid bodies: Kinematics, mass moments of inertia, fixed axis rotation,
general plane motion, work and energy, linear and angular momentum.


TEACHING
The education consists of lessons and compulsory laboratory experiments.


EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboration 0.00ECTS
Written exam 7.50ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Meriam J.L., Kraige L.G: Engineering Mechanics: "Statics and "Dynamics". Wiley.
FYSIKALIA, tabell- och formelsamling, LTU.

REMARKS
This course can not be combined with the courses MTF068, MTF302, MTF429.


Further information: International Office

Valid for the academic year 01/02.

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