ES 223 - Rigid Body Dynamics

Spring 2008

CAMP 177

Instructors:

David Morrison, Associate Professor of MAE (Section 1)

205 CAMP, 268-6585, dmorriso@clarkson.edu

Hojjat Nasr, Instructor of MAE (Section 2)

272 CAMP, 268-4400, nasrh@clarkson.edu

Office Hours:

D. Morrison:   Monday and Wednesday, 1:00-4:00 -  205 CAMP

                       Friday:  By appointment - 205 CAMP

H. Nasr:         Monday and Wednesday, 9:00-12:00 - 272 CAMP

                       Friday:  By appointment - 272 CAMP

(The morning and afternoon sessions are open to students from both sections.)

Textbook:

Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 6th Edition, Meriam and Kraige, 2007

Prerequisites:

ES 220 Statics and MA 232 Differential Equations or MA 231 Calculus III.

Class Schedule:

Section 1:  Tuesday, Thursday   1:00-2:15

Section 2:  Tuesday, Thursday   2:30-3:45

Course Web Site:

www.clarkson.edu/class/es223.   This site contains important course information such as homework assignments and announcements.  It also provides links to solutions, course policies, etc.  I expect you to be familiar with the information posted on this web site.

Objectives:

1.  To teach students the fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics to include kinematics and dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies.

2.   To enable students to apply the principles of Newtonian mechanics to practical problems and to develop logical methods to solve those problems.

Learning

Outcomes:

1.  Students will be able to apply the principles of particle and rigid body kinematics to solve problems involving rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion, relative motion, and constrained motion. 

2.   Students will be able to apply concepts of particle and rigid body kinetics to solve problems involving rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion, relative motion, constrained motion, and impacts.

3.   Students will be able to apply work, energy, impulse, and momentum concepts to the solution of dynamics problems.

Assessment:

Homework and

In-Class Quizzes:

Homework readings and problems will be assigned for nearly all class periods.  Students are expected to come to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings and problems and to ask questions on concepts that they do not understand.  In-class quizzes may also be accomplished.  More detailed information on homework and quiz policies can be found here. 

Exams:

All exams will be closed book/notes.  Equation sheets will be provided; however, there are some equations that I expect you to memorize.  These equations will be clearly identified. Exams must be taken at the scheduled times.  If you are absent on the evening an exam is given, a 25 percent penalty will be deducted from your make-up exam score unless you are excused (see the excuse policy below).  No collaboration will be allowed during exams.

Class Excusal:

An excuse will be awarded only in an extreme case such as a family emergency or illness.  An excuse will also be awarded if your participation is required at a Clarkson sponsored event.  You must obtain written (email works best) excuse approval from your instructor at least one day before the absence. You may be requested to supply documentation that corroborates the nature of your absence.  Students who are excused from an exam during the regularly scheduled time must make arrangements with the instructor to complete a make-up exam.  The make-up exam must be taken within three days of the originally scheduled date.

Attendance:

Regular attendance is essential if you are to learn the course material.   You should attend the section for which you are registered. 

Academic Integrity:

High standards of academic integrity will be maintained in this course.  Students are expected to be familiar with Chapter IV of the Clarkson Regulations.  A violation of academic integrity standards will result in a score of zero for that assignment or exam.

 Email:

I encourage you to use email to contact me.  Please use your Clarkson email account.  I expect your correspondence to reflect a reasonable degree of professionalism.  Include a clear and concise subject line that includes "ES 223" and use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.