01379 - Rational Mechanics

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course of Rational Mechanics, the studen must acquire a good knowledgefor the solution of static and dynamic problems, with respect in particular to a system of material points and to a rigid body.

Course contents

1) Vectorial Calculus
2) Kinematics of Point
3) Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
4) Relative Kinematics
5) Kinematics of Constrained Systems
6) Centre of Mass and Inertial Momentum
7) Kinematics of Masses
8) Work
9) Principles of Mechanics
10) Statics
11) Dynamic of Point and harmonic oscillator
12) Dynamic of Rigid Body
13) Euler Equations
14) Elements of Analytical Mechanics

Readings/Bibliography

Theory
•P. Biscari, T. Ruggeri, G. Saccomandi, M. Vianello, Meccanica Razionale per l'Ingegneria, 3ª edizione, Springer-Verlag Italia 2016.

•A. Strumia, Meccanica Razionale, (2 voll.) Nautilus, Bologna.

•T. Ruggeri, Appunti di Meccanica Razionale: Richiami di Calcolo Vettoriale e Matriciale, Pitagora, Bologna.

Textbooks for further study:

 •G. Grioli, Lezioni di Meccanica Razionale, Cortina, Padova.

•M. Fabrizio, Elementi di Meccanica Classica, Zanichelli, Bologna
 
Exercises
·A. Muracchini, T. Ruggeri, L. Seccia, Esercizi e temi d'esame di Meccanica Razionale, Società Editrice Esculapio, Bologna, Quinta Edizione marzo 2019.

Teaching methods

Lessons with theory and exercises by means of blackboard and videoprojector, stimulating students' interest through examples of engineering applications.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of an oral test, during about an hour: in the first part (about 1/2 hour), the student must show the ability of solving the static and the dynamic part of a simplified mechanical system, as showed during the lessons and then have a discussion about some of the principal arguments of theory developed during the lessons, with particular attention to the methodological approach. During the exam the use of digital tools that exploit AI is in no way permitted. At the end of the exam a grade will be immediately assigned to the student. Students with temporary or permanent SLD or disabilities are invited to contact the responsible university office in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it).

Teaching tools

Video projector and network connection. Course notes for all the topics of the course available on Virtuale.

Office hours

See the website of Leonardo Seccia