ME 212

Dynamics

Spring 2025
 Instructor’s Profile Summary

HAMZA ABBAS
Lecturer
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
[email protected]

EDUCATION RESEARCH INTERESTS

2024 MS Mechanical Engineering • Paper Based Microfluidics

GIK Institute, Pakistan.
• Digital Microfluidics
2021 BS Mechanical Engineering
GIK Institute, Pakistan. • Waste Heat Recovery

• Fluid Dynamics

• Heat Transfer

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 Course Material
I. Textbook
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 14th Edition (SI Units), (2018),
By
R. C. Hibbeler (Professor at University of Louisiana, Lafayette, USA)

II. Reference Books

 J.L Meriam, L.G Kraige, “Engineering Mechanics: dynamics”, 7th ed.,
Wiley.
Weblink: https://www.amazon.com/Engineering-Mechanics-Dynamics-James-L-Meriam/dp/1118393635
 F. P. Beer, E .R .Johnston, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics”, 8th
ed., McGraw-Hill.
Weblink: https://www.amazon.com/Vector-Mechanics-Engineers-Ferdinand-Eisenberg/dp/B010WFPGQA

Lecture Handouts
PPT slides available at \\10.1.17.20\Hamza\ME212

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Course Contents (Pre-Mid, most probably)
Chapter 12: Kinematics of a Particle
Rectilinear kinematics (continuous, erratic, curvilinear motion), rectangular coordinates,
motion of a projectile, curvilinear motion with normal and tangential coordinates, curvilinear
motion with cylindrical coordinates, absolute dependent motion analysis of two particles,
relative-motion analysis of two particles using translating axis.

Chapter 13: Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration

Newton’s laws of motion, the equation of motion, equation of motion for a system of
particles, equations of motion with rectangular coordinates, equation of motion with normal
and tangential coordinates, equation of motion with cylindrical coordinates.

Chapter 14: Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy

The work of a force, principle of work and energy, principle of work and energy for a system
of particles, power and efficiency, conservative forces and potential energy, conservation of
energy.

Chapter 15: Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum

Principle of linear impulse and momentum, principle of linear impulse and momentum for a
system of particles, conservation of linear momentum, Impact, Angular momentum, relation
between moment of force and angular momentum, angular impulse and angular
momentum, angular impulse and momentum principles.

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Course Contents (Post-Mid, most probably)

Chapter 16: Planar Kinematics of a rigid body

Rigid body motion, Translation, rotation, absolute general planar motion, relative motion
analysis (velocity), instantaneous center of zero velocity, relative motion analysis
(acceleration), and relative motion analysis using rotating axes.

Chapter 17: Planar Kinetics of a rigid body: Force and Acceleration

Moment of inertia, planar kinetic equations of motion, equations of motion (translation),
equation of motion (rotation), equation of motion (general plane motion).

Chapter 18: Planar Kinetics of a rigid body: Work and Energy

Kinetic energy, the work of a force, the work of a couple, principle of work and energy,
conservation of energy.

Chapter 19: Planar Kinetics of a rigid body: Impulse and Momentum

Principle of linear impulse and momentum, principle of linear impulse and momentum for a
system of particles, conservation of linear momentum, Impact, Angular momentum, relation
between moment of force and angular momentum, angular impulse and angular
momentum, angular impulse and momentum principles.

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Course Learning Outcomes
Knowled
Sr. No Course Learning Outcomes PLOs Blooms Taxonomy ge Profile
Able to explain basic concepts of dynamics. WK3
CLO1 PLO1 C2 (Comprehension)
(Vector algebra, laws of motion, etc.)
Able to analyze the motion of bodies. WK3
CLO2 PLO2 C4 (Analysis)
(kinematics)
Able to apply appropriate physical WK3
CLO3 principles to engineering problems PLO1 C3 (Application)
concerning dynamics. (kinetics)
Able to solve the engineering dynamics WK2
CLO4 problems using computational tools PLO5 C3 ( Application )
(Python)
CLO: Course Learning Outcome, PLO: Program Learning Outcome
C: Cognitive Learning Level of Bloom’s Taxonomy

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 Grading Policy
Assessment Items Percentage Frequency
Quiz 10% 5
Assignment Sessions 10% 5
Complex Engineering Problem 10% 1
Midterm Exam 30% 1
Final Exam 40% 1

Course Policy
• 80% attendance is mandatory to appear in final exam.
• TAs are sovereign in the decision to mark attendance after 10
minutes or not!
• Institute leave policy will be followed.
• No re-take of quizzes/assignment sessions.
• 35% marks (overall) are required to pass the course. 7
Time-Table
Day Section A Section B

Monday 10:30 am – 11:20 am (LH1) 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm (LH1)

Tuesday 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm (LH3) 10:30 am – 11:20 am (LH3)

Wednesday 11:30 am – 12:20 pm (LH2) 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm (LH2)

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Chapter 12: Kinematics of a Particle

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12.1: Introduction

Mechanics

Statics Dynamics
Study of objects in equilibrium Study of objects in motion (accelerated)

Kinematics Kinetics

Mechanics: Study of objects in rest or in motion under forces

Kinematics: Study of the effects (geometric aspects) of forces [position, displacements,
Velocity, and acceleration]
Kinetics: Study of forces that causes motion [Force, Power, Work, impulse etc.]

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12.2 Rectilinear Kinematics: Continuous Motion

1. Position

2. Displacement

Let's think!!
1. Can a displacement be negative?
2. What is the difference between distance and displacement

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 Analyze this symbol

Let's think!!
1. What is the difference between velocity and speed

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Formulae Valid for only constant acceleration
Exercise Problem

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Example 12.3
12.3 Rectilinear Kinematics: Erratic Motion (Unpredictable)

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Exercise Problem

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The a–s graph for a rocket moving along a straight track has been
experimentally determined. If the rocket starts at s = 0 when v = 0,
determine its speed when it is at s = 75 ft, and 125 ft, respectively.
Evaluate v at s = 125 ft.

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12.4: Curvilinear Motion

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12.5: Curvilinear Motion: Rectangular Components

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12.6: Curvilinear Motion: Motion of a projectile

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1. Find out “y” when x = 20 2. Find “t” when ball reaches max height
3. Find “x” when ball reaches max height

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 Position Velocity Acceleration

Equations for acceleration

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Q1: Does the object have acceleration when it moves on a straight line?
(a) Constant speed
(b) Variable speed

Q2: Does the object have acceleration when it moves on a curved path
but with Constant speed?

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Moving with constant velocity Velocity?
Acceleration? Acceleration?

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Example 12.14

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12.8: Curvilinear Motion: Cylindrical Components

Magnitude and direction???

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12.8: Curvilinear Motion: Cylindrical Components

For derivation, you can refer to the notes

of section 12.8

Magnitude and direction??? 29

Reading Assignment (Ungraded)

1. Page 74: Read the section of Cylindrical Coordinates

2. Page 689-691: Read Appendix C, and revise the concepts of chain rule

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12.9: Absolute Dependent Motion Analysis of Two Particles

Steps for doing analysis

1. Locate a Fixed point and keep it as Datum
2. Locate the position of each object (+ve towards the object)
3. Start establishing the Kinematics relations by first finding the length of the
chord/Chords
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Example 12.22

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12.10: Relative Motion of Two Particle Using Translating Axes

Beware: Keep that object as A which is having pure translation motion 36

Example 12.27

Directions?

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Important Equations of this Chapter, 12.

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Chapter 12
12.1: Introduction
12.2 Rectilinear Kinematics: Continuous Motion
12.3 Rectilinear Kinematics: Erratic Motion (Unpredictable)
12.4: Curvilinear Motion
12.5: Curvilinear Motion: Rectangular Components
12.6: Curvilinear Motion: Motion of a projectile
12.7: Curvilinear Motion: Normal and Tangential Components
12.8: Curvilinear Motion: Cylindrical Components
12.9: Absolute Dependent Motion Analysis of Two Particles
12.10: Relative Motion of Two Particle Using Translating Axes

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 Quiz1/Assignment Session #1 (A&B)
Syllabus: Chap.12 Kinematics of a Particle

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