Dynamics

Course Information

  • Course Title: Dynamics
  • Course Code: 2014054
  • Credits: 3
  • Class Schedule:
    • Days: Sunday, Thuesday
    • Time: 14:00-16:00
  • Class Location: Class 9, Class 32
  • Instructor: Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri

Course Overview

This course introduces the fundamental principles of dynamics, focusing on the theoretical aspects of particle and rigid body motion, force analysis, and energy methods, and their relevance to human movement and biomechanical systems. While the course primarily addresses traditional dynamics concepts, occasional examples related to human body mechanics will also be provided.


Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply the principles of kinematics and kinetics for particles and rigid bodies.
  2. Use work-energy and impulse-momentum methods for solving dynamic problems.
  3. Analyze three-dimensional motion and dynamics of rigid bodies.
  4. Relate classical mechanics principles to biomechanics applications such as human motion analysis.

Syllabus

  1. Kinematics of a Particle
  2. Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
  3. Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy
  4. Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum
  5. Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
  6. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration
  7. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy
  8. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum
  9. Three-Dimensional Kinematics and Kinetics of a Rigid Body
  10. Related Topics in Biomechanics

References

  1. [HIB] Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics [14th ed.] by Russell C. Hibbeler
  2. [MER] Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics [6th ed.] by J.L. Meriam and L. Kraige
  3. [PYT] Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics [3rd ed.] by Andrew Pytel and Jaan Kiusalaas
  4. [OZK] Fundamentals of Biomechanics [4th ed.] by Nihat Özkaya, David Goldsheyder, and Margareta Nordin
  5. [TOZ] Human Body Dynamics: Classical Mechanics and Human Movement by Aydin Tozeren

Evaluation Scheme

  1. Midterm Evaluation: 35 points

    • Covers Chapters 1-4.
  2. Final Evaluation: 50 points

    • Covers all remaining chapters.
  3. Continuous Evaluation: 15 points

    • Based on exercises, quizzes, and participation during lectures and discussions.
  4. Extracurricular Activities (optional): Up to 10 bonus points

    • Awarded for participation in activities such as group projects, presentations, or relevant research outside the classroom.

Session Outline

SessionDateOutlineAdditional Resources
121 BahmanLecture 1 (U)1-
223 BahmanLecture 1 + Lecture 2 (U)[HIB]:12.1-12.3 & [MER]: 2.1-2.2
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Additional Information

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of:

  • Calculus II
  • Statics

Policies

  1. Attendance is not mandatory but may influence your continuous evaluation score. Regular attendance is strongly recommended to stay on track with course material.
  2. Students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals may disrupt the class and could impact participation evaluation.
  3. Collaboration on assignments, exercises, and projects is encouraged. However, all submissions must reflect individual understanding and adhere to academic integrity policies. Plagiarism or copying will not be tolerated.

Announcements

This section will be updated throughout the semester with important information, including exam dates, assignment deadlines, schedule changes, and other updates. Please check regularly for the latest announcements.

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Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

My research interests include Numerical Methods in Biomechanics, Scientific Computation, and Computational Geometry.