Department of Engineering Science

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

University of Philippines Los Baños

ENGINEERING SCIENCE 12
Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
1st Sem 2019-2020
Instructor-in-Charge:
Asst. Prof. Ariel U. Glorioso

I. Catalog Course Description

A. Course Number ENSC 12

B. Descriptive Title Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
C. Course Description Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in rectilinear and plane motion;
force, mass and acceleration relationships; concepts of work, energy,
impulse, and momentum; mechanical vibrations.
D. Prerequisite ENSC 11
E. Credit 3 units

II. Rationale

The study of dynamics is always a part of every engineering curriculum since it exposes the
student to the fundamental principles required to prepare him for higher engineering courses. In
solving engineering problems, one always goes back to the basic theories of dynamics, which
form the framework of the solution. Thus, to cope with the challenges and problems that confront
an engineer, he must have a sound understanding of dynamics.

III. Objectives

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

A. Explain the basic principles involved in the motion of bodies
B. Apply the basic principles involved of dynamics to solve engineering problems; and,
C. Analyze any problem in dynamics in a clear, simple and logical way.

IV. Course Outline

A. Introduction to Dynamics b. Relative Motion

1. Overview of Mechanics C. Kinetics of Particles
2. Basic Concerns and Principles of 1. Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Dynamics a. System of Units
B. Kinematics of Particles b. Dynamic Equilibrium
1. Rectilinear Motion c. Rectilinear Motion
a. Motion of a Particle d. Curvilinear Motion
b. Uniform Rectilinear Motion 2. Work-Energy Method
c. Uniformly Accelerated a. Work of a Force
Rectilinear Motion b. Principles of Work and Energy
d. Graphical and Integration i. Potential Energy
Techniques ii. Kinetic Energy
2. Cuvilinear Motion c. Conservation of Energy
a. Position Vector, Velocity, and d. Power and Efficiency
Acceleration e. Application of the Principles of
b. Component Motion Work, Power, and Energy
c. Projectile Motion 3. Impulse and Momentum
d. Tangential and Normal a. Principles of Impulse and
Components Momentum
e. Radial and Transverse b. Impulsive Motion
Components c. Conservation of Momentum
3. Motion of System of Particles d. Impact
a. Dependent Motion

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e. Problems and Applications a. D’Alembert’s Principle

Involving Impulse and b. Constrained Motion
Momentum c. Solution to Problems Involving
D. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies in Plane Plane Motion
Motion 2. Work-Energy Method
1. Rectilinear and Curvilinear a. Work of a Couple
Translation b. Kinetics of Energy of a Rigid
2. Rotation Body
a. Linear and Angular Velocity c. System of Rigid Bodies
b. Linear and Angular d. Conservation of Energy
Acceleration e. Power and Efficiency
3. General Plane Motion 3. Impulse and Momentum
a. Pole Method of Velocity a. Momentum of a Rigid Body in
b. Instantaneous Center of Zero Plane Motion
Velocity b. Application of Impulse-
c. Pole Method of Acceleration Momentum Principles
E. Kinetics of Rigid Bodies in Plane c. System of Rigid Bodies
Motion d. Conservation of Momentum
1. Newton’s Second Law of Motion F. Mechanical Vibrations

V. References

Beer, F. P. and E. Johnston. 1996. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics . 6th ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill.

Hibbeler, R. C. 2010. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics . 12th ed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

McGill, D. J. and W.W. King. 1995. Engineering Mechanics . 3rd ed. Boston: PWS.

Meriam, J. L. and L. G. Kraige. 1986. Engineering Mechanics . Canada: Wiley and Sons.

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College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology
University of Philippines Los Baños

VI. Course Requirements and Policies

A. University rules on attendance shall be strictly followed.
B. Students must use ENSC Paper with the proper format for all examinations and
assignments, and must start each problem on a new page.
C. There shall be quizzes, assignments and problem sets to be given in class. Quizzes can
either be announced or unannounced. Students with incomplete problem sets would be
given a grade of “INC” if their standing is passing.
D. Long Examinations
1. There shall be at least four (4) departmental long examinations of equal weight. Not
one examination shall be considered void. There shall be no take-home exams.
2. A student who misses an exam should present a valid excuse slip to the faculty
concerned not later than the second class session following the student’s return in
order to take the departmental make-up exam. Failure to do so would mean a grade of
zero for the missed exam.
3. Questions regarding examination results will be entertained only within three (3)
working days after release of results.
E. University policy on cheating shall be strictly imposed. Cheating in any form shall be
penalized with a grade of 5.0 in the course and shall be subjected to disciplinary
action under the Student Rules and Regulations on Conduct and Discipline as
approved by the Board of Regents.
F. Grading System:
1. The passing mark for all examinations, quizzes, exercises and assignments is 60.00%.
2. Computation of grade is as follows:
Long Examinations 85 %
Quizzes / Assignments 15 %
Pre-Final Standing 100 %

Pre-Final Standing 70 %
Final Examination 30 %
Final Standing 100 %
3. A student with a pre-final standing of at least 78.00% with no exam below 60.00%
shall be exempted from taking the final examination and shall have his pre-final
standing as the final standing.
4. A student shall be required to take the departmental removal examination if the pre-
final standing is lower than 60.00% but at least 55.00%.
5. Questions and corrections regarding the pre-final and final standing will be
entertained only within three (3) working days after posting.
VII. Grading Scale
Range Grade
96.00 – 100.00 1.0
91.00 – 95.99 1.25
87.00 – 90.99 1.5
82.00 – 86.99 1.75
78.00 – 81.99 2.0
73.00 – 77.99 2.25
69.00 – 72.99 2.5
64.00 – 68.99 2.75
60.00 – 63.99 3.0
55.00 – 59.99 4.0
<55.00 5.0

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