Dynamics & Orbital Mechanics (MECH2210)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Prerequisite
ENGG1010
Assessment methods
Assignments, examinations
Course enquiries
Dr Paul Meehan (meehan@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Machinery dynamics; energy methods; Lagrange's equations; vibration of single degrees of freedom systems; vibration isolation; balancing of rotating & reciprocating masses. Orbital mechanics: conical sections, gravity & aeroassisted planetary flybys. Re-entry & 3-dimensionsal dynamics applied to rigid bodies; spacecraft attitude, motion & stability.