Mechanics II

Code:

EM203

Acronym:

MEC2

Instance: 2003/2004 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~jchousal/mecanica2.htm
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEM	362	Plano de Estudos EM Oficial a partir de 2000	2	4	6	-
		Plano para Bachareis EM a partir 2000	1	4	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Characterization of the motions of solids. Velocity and acceleration fields for relative or absolute motions of mechanisms. Preparation for the subsequent determination of dynamic forces.

Program

Mechanics II (Mecânica II) Kinematics of mechanisms. Kinematics of particles. Kinematics of solids. Theory of relative motions. Motions of solids permanently in contact.

Main Bibliography

MECÂNICA II - Cinemática – Marcelo Moura e C. Magalhães Oliveira (2003).
Vector Mechanics for Engineers - Dynamics- F. P. Beer, E. R. Johnston Jr -McGraw-Hill.

Complementary Bibliography

Enginering Mechanics: Dynamics - R. C Hibbeler - Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc, NY.
Dinâmica - J. L. Meriam.

Teaching methods and learning activities

5 hours of theoretical/pratical lessons per week.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

As defined by General Frequency Rules.

Classification improvement

As defined by General Frequency Rules.