Assignment 2
Assignment 2
ASSIGNMENT - 2.
DYNAMICS FOR THE MANGONEL-WITH DRAG
ASSIGNMENT - 2.
DYNAMICS FOR THE MANGONEL-WITH DRAG
The following tasks have been based on the lecture on projectile dynamics for the
Mangonel -With Drag.Complete the following individually, copying will be dealt
with severely.
Notes:
1. Ensure the curves are visible and sufficient resolution is provided so that the
height and distance is determinable. Keep scale of x-axis and y-axis roughly the
same, e.g. 10m on x-axis and y-axis should be forming a square. The following
chart is an example for 80 degrees at 30m/s.
Enjoy the assignment and try to think around the subject as much as possible and
take from it any tips that you might use with your own Mangonel design.
Marking Scheme:
Tutorial 2 Total = 10 Marks
Evaluation at end of 2 Hours Tutorial 2: 5 Marks (Drag Vs No Drag. Velocity=30m/s,
Angle=80 degrees)
Evaluation of printout and hand written submission: 5 Marks
NOTE: Compulsory to Add Text box of Name and Roll No to every graph as
shown.
With drag
10
Without drag
Height (m)
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Distance (m)
15
Drag
10
Without Drag
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Distance (m)
1.5
Drag
Without Drag
1
0.5
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Distance (m)
Q2. Read, from the figures determined in Q1 or directly from the results calculated
using your spreadsheets, the predicted max. horizontal distances travelled (in the
x-direction when y = 0 approx.) for the “drag” and “no-drag” cases. Complete the
following table with hand written values. Round your results to nearest integer
(no decimal places).
Q3. Complete the following table by hand written values for the maximum distance
travelled in x. Use values rho=1.2 kg/m^3, mass=0.05kg, D=0.045m,
theta=45degrees in this question.
Q4. Complete the following table by hand written values for the maximum
distance travelled in x. Use values rho=1.2 kg/m^3, Cd=0.4, D=0.045m,
Theta=45degrees in this question.
Q5. For a 30m/s launch velocity, taking the values rho=1.2 kg/m^3, Cd=0.4, mass=0.05kg,
D=0.045 m find the maximum horizontal distance of travel for launch angle varying from 20
to 70 degrees and record hand written values in table below. Plot the graph and use it to find the
angle of launch which would give maximum horizontal distance of travel.
35 degrees
10
40 degrees
8
45 degrees
6 50 degrees
4 55 degrees
60 degrees
2
65 degrees
0 70 degrees
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Distance (m)
Q6. From the results of question 2, write one or two sentences to address each of the following:
a) Observations:
b) Explanations :
Q7. If we were to test the mangonel outside in windy conditions, what comments have you to add
based on the above analysis in question 6.
Q8. From the results of question 3, write one or two sentences to address each of the following;
a) Observations:
b) Explanations :
Q9. From the results of question 4, write one or two sentences to address each of the following;
a) Observations:
b) Explanations :
c) Recommendations with regards to the optimum use of the Mangonel. For this last point,
consider the effect of a change in mass when all other aerodynamic and physical
parameters remain fixed, e.g. the potential energy stored in the “spring”:
Q10. From question 5 angle of launch which would give maximum horizontal distance of travel
is: