2023-2024 / MECA0003-2

Rational Mechanics

Duration

20h Th, 30h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering4 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Engineering (double degree programme with HEC)4 crédits 

Lecturer

Eric Delhez

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course provides an introduction to the basic concepts (kinematics, forces,...) and to the fundamental laws of Newtonian dynamics.
The concepts are illustrated by means of applications to the movement of the material point (electromagnetic field, open systems, central forces, guided movements) and rigid body (in the plane and three-dimensional movements).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand and use the fundamental concepts of Newtonian dynamics for the description of simple mechanical systems.

The students will be able to apply the tools of calculus to the mathematical modelling of mechanical systems and their analysis.

This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, III.1, III.2 of the BSc in engineering.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Calculus (functions of real variables, ODE, vector calculus) and geometry (coordinate systems, Frenet local coordinate system)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course includes both ex-cathedra lectures (20 h) and exercise sessions (30 h).
A the end of the two main parts of the course (dynamics of material points / rigid bodies), interactive exercice sessions are organized during which students solve an integrative problem by themselves. Instructors are present to answer the questions from the audience; the solution is commented by the professor as it is build by the group.  At the end of the session, students take a comprehension test.
A forum is open on e-Campus to ease the interaction between the students and the instructors.  Questions can be asked at any time about both the theoretical aspects and the applications. In particular, students are encouraged to share their problems, solutions and approaches of the applications that are suggested to them every week.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Additional information:

Face-to-face learning or distant learning using the podcasts available at http://www.mmm.uliege.be.
Integrated session are organized on campus only.

Recommended or required readings

Mécanique Rationnelle - Modèle mathématique de Newton, by Eric J.M. Delhez, 2019 (ISBN 978-2-8052-0494-4).

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

At the end of the two interactive sessions, students take a comprehension test on the application considered on that day. The average mark of the two tests counts for 5 % of the first session mark.  The marks of the tests are not taken into account for the second session.
Written tests in January and August/September (retake).

The exams will test the ability of the students to solve problems similar to those addressed during the exercice sessions and the knowledge of the basic concepts and results discussed in the lectures.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The course takes place during the first quadrimester at the rate of one half day per week.

Contacts

Prof. Eric J.M. DELHEZ Institut de Mathématique, B37 Tél. 04/366.94.19 E.Delhez@uliege.be
List of assistants and their contact details available at http://www.mmm.uliege.be/.

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