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Calculus, Linear Algebra and Dynamics (BY-)
Code
BY-SCI2
Version
4.0
Offered by
Bygningsingeniør
ECTS
5
Prerequisites
Main purpose
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply basic terms within selected topics of mathematical analysis, linear algebra and vector calculations. The student must also obtain an understanding of the principles of plane dynamics of particles and must be capable of using mathematical methods for solving plane dynamics problems.
Knowledge
The student will get knowledge about:
- Application of integration
- Matrixes and matrix algebra
- Linear equation systems
- Polar coordinates
- Complex numbers
- Ordinary differential equations of the 1st and 2nd order
- Physical quantities and units
- Reference systems
- Kinematics of particles
- Kinetics of particles
- Vehicle dynamics
Skills
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify Area, Centroid and Moments of Inertia for a plane region in an x-y coordinate system.
- Identify and solve Linear equations systems.
- Identify Area, Centroid, Moments of Inertia for a plane region and length of a curve in a polar-coordinate system.
- Make simple calculations on complex numbers.
- Describe simple problems and solve Ordinary differential equations of the 1st and 2nd order
- Identify kinematic relations in the description of motion particles in different reference systems.
- Set up and perform serial calculations by using the Law´s of Newton.
- Analyze the motion of a vehicle treated a particle.
Competences
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify which parts of the acquired knowledge and skills that’s relevant to a given, simple mathematical or simple real-world particle dynamic problem.
- Model simple real-world problems especially particle dynamics problems.
- Use their acquired skills and knowledge to study more advanced Calculus, Algebra and Dynamics courses on the Engineering programme.
- Use a commercial mathematical software to solve and perform serial technical calculations.
Topics
Teaching methods and study activities
The expected total workload for the student is 137.5 hours.
The teaching will be lecturing and problem solving in class.
Students will prepare for class by reading sections of textbooks and solving problems initiated by the lecturer.
Homework assignments will be handed out.
Resources
- Thomas´ Calculus in SI Units; Maurice D. Weir, Christopher E. Heil& Joel R. Hass, 14. edition
- Downloads from the intra net.
- R. C. Hibbeler: Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics – SI Edition, Prentice Hall. Latest edition.
The teaching is based on the student having a PC with software able to perform operations corresponding to MathCad, and that the student independently acquaints themselves with the use of this.
The teaching is based on the use of MathCad.
Evaluation
Examination
Exam prerequisites:
None
Type of exam:
Individual oral exam, 20 minutes.
The exam is on the basis of course assignments found by lot and without preparation.
The course assignments are selected by the examiner and communicated to the students no later than the last day of teaching on VIA's intranet.
Course assignments must be uploaded in WISEflow approx. 1 week before the exam.
If the student does not upload the course assignments in WISEflow, the student is offered to solve the course assignments during the examination.
Internal assessment.
Allowed tools:
None
Re-exams:
Equal to the ordinary exam.
Grading criteria
Grading based on the Danish 7-point scale.
Additional information
Detailed explanation of the topics:
See Appendix 1 - CE SCI 2 ; BY SCI 2 ( uploaded on intranet )
Responsible
Morten Carter (mc)
Valid from
01-08-2023 00:00:00
Course type
Compulsory for Civil Engineering
2. semester
Keywords
Calculus and Linear algebra, Particle dynamics