Applied Dynamics

Topic 1 - Kinematics of a Particle Introduction Mechanics is a branch of the physical sciences that is concerned with the state of rest or motion of bodies subjected to the action of forces. Engineering mechanics is divided into two areas of study, namely, statics (which is concerned with the equilibrium of a body that is either at rest or moves with constant velocity) and dynamics (which deals with the accelerated motion of a body). The subject of dynamics will be presented in two parts: kinematics, which treats only the geometric aspects of the motion, and kinetics, which is the analysis of the forces causing the motion.

Rectilinear Kinematics: Continuous Motion Relation Position Note

Displacement

Average Velocity

Instantaneous Velocity

or

is considered as stated as .

unless it is

Average Speed

is a vector quantity while scalar quantity.

is a

Average Acceleration

Instantaneous Acceleration

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--- 1

--- 2

--- 3 When the acceleration is constant, formulas that relate , , and . From 2 --- A Velocity as a function of time From 1 and A , each of the three kinematic equations can be integrated to obtain

--- B Position as a function of time From 3

--- C Velocity as a function of position

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General Curvilinear Motion Curvilinear motion occurs when a particle moves along a curved path. Relation Position Displacement

Note

Average Velocity

Velocity is always tangent to the path

Instantaneous Velocity

or

Speed

or

Average Acceleration

Acceleration is always tangent to the hodograph

Instantaneous Acceleration

Curvilinear Motion: Rectangular Components Relation Position Direction of position is specified by unit vector:

Note

Velocity

Acceleration

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Absolute Dependent Motion Analysis of Two Particles

1 Scenario 1 --> -->

2 Scenario 2 --> -->

3 Scenario 3 --> -->

Relative-Motion of Two Particles Using Translating Axes