Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use vector diagrams to calculate the resultant and equilibrant of up to four coplanar forces
- Meaning of force as a vector, moment of a force, resultant and equilibrant are explained
- Forces using the triangle and polygon of forces are determined
- Moments and couples applied to beams and levers are explained
- Centroid of an area is calculated
- Centre of gravity of regular geometrical shapes is calculated
- Resultant and equilibrant of a system of concurrent coplanar-planer forces are calculated
- Solve problems involving friction
- Nature of friction and the laws of dry sliding friction are explained
- Influence of lubrication on bearings and plain surfaces is outlined
- Coefficient of friction is derived
- Laws of friction are applied to movement in a horizontal plane and the force to overcome friction on horizontal surfaces
- Effect of lubricating two surfaces in contact with each other is outlined
- Apply laws of motion
- Laws of motion are explained
- Velocity/time and acceleration/displacement graphs are sketched and adapted to derive the standard velocity formula for both linear and angular motion
- Formula and/or graphs are applied to solve problems of linear and angular velocity
- Linear motion is converted to angular motion and revolutions to radians
- Solve problems in dynamics related to marine machinery
- Relationship between torque, work, energy and power in marine engines and compressors is explained
- Conservation of energy theorem is used to calculate energy and power during linear and angular motion
- Meaning of momentum is explained
- Calculations are performed associated with the collision of rigid bodies
- Centrifugal force is distinguished from centripetal force
- Centrifugal and centripetal force in relation to marine machinery is calculated
- Determine efficiency of lifting and geared marine machinery
- Calculate stress and strain due to axial loads
- Determine shear stress and strain in coupling bolts and simple bolted connections
- Determine stresses in thin walled pressure vessels