COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
S.No
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CLO
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Domain
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Taxonomy level
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PLO
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1.
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UNDERSTAND the
concepts of mechanics for the design of machine elements.
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Cognitive
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2
|
1
|
2.
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CALCULATE the
kinematic characteristics of mechanisms such as linkages, cams, gears, governors and unbalance masses.
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Cognitive
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3
|
2
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3.
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RELATE analytical
and/or graphical solutions to complex engineering
problems in various machines and mechanisms.
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Cognitive
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4
|
3
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Course outline:
1.
Introduction to Mechanisms
Machine & Mechanisms, Mechanism Terminology, Kinematic Diagram, Kinematic Inversion, Four Bar Mechanism, Slider Crank Mechanism, Techniques of Mechanism Analysis
2.
Vector, Position
and Displacement Analysis
Motion, Vectors, Analytical Vector Methods Applied to the Displacement Analysis of Planar Linkages,
Graphical Analysis, Complex-Number Methods Applied to the Displacement Analysis of Linkages, Spatial (Three-Dimensional) Linkages, Computer- Implemented Numerical Methods of Position Analysis
3.
Velocity Analysis of Mechanisms
Average Speed in Mechanize Mechanism, Velocity of a Point in Mechanize Mechanism, Angular Velocity in Mechanize Mechanism, Motion of a Rigid Body about a Fixed Axis (Without Translation), Moving Coordinate Systems and Relative Velocity, Application of Analytical Vector and Matrix Methods to Linkages, Four-Bar Linkage, Complex-Number Methods Applied to Velocity Analysis
4.
Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
Planar Motion, Spatial Motion, Relative Acceleration, Analysis of a Four-Bar Linkage by Analytical Vector Methods, Acceleration Analysis, Position Analysis, The Acceleration Polygon, Graphical Analysis of the Four-Bar Linkage, An Analytical Solution Based on the Acceleration Polygon, Graphical Analysis of Sliding Contact Linkages, Trial Solution Method Applied to Linkage Acceleration Analysis, Spatial Linkages, Acceleration Analysis of an RSSR
5.
Design &
Development
Mechanism Design
Time Ratio, Timing Charts, Design of Slider Crank Mechanism, Design of Crank Shaper Mechanism, Mechanism to Move a Link Between Two Positions
Cams
Types of Cams & Followers, Follower Motion Schemes, Graphical Disk Cam Profile Design, Pressure Angle, Design Limitations
Governors
Types of Governors, Centrifugal
Governors,
Porter
Governors, Parallel Governors, Spring Loaded Governors
Gears
Toothed Gearing, Gear Trains
Teaching Methodology
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Lecturing
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Tutorial sessions
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Discussions
Assessment
Quizzes, Mid Term/One hour tests (OHTs), Term Project, Final Exam
Text and Reference books:
1.
David H. Myszka, Machines and Mechanisms.
2.
Thomas Bevan, The Theory of Machines.
3.
John J. Uicker, Gordon R. Pennock, Joseph E. Shigley, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms.
4.
Robert Ferrier McKay, The Theory of Machines
5.
J. A.
Collins, Mechanical Design of Machine
Elements and Machines, J. Wiley
6.
W. B. Green, Theory of Machine
7.
R. L. Norton, Design of Machinery
8.
R. S Khurmi, J.K Gupta, Theory of Machine.
