Mechanics and Machines

Course name: Mechanics and Machines
Course number: XYZ
Knowledge area: Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Administrative details

Faculty: Computer Science and Engineering
Year of instruction: 3rd year of BS
Semester of instruction: 2nd semester
No. of Credits: 4 ECTS
Total workload on average: 144 hours overall
Class lecture hours: 2 per week.
Class tutorial hours: 2 per week.
Lab hours: 2 per week.
Individual lab hours: 0.
Frequency: weekly throughout the semester.
Grading mode: letters: A, B, C, D.

Prerequisites

Physics I
Introduction to Robotics

Course outline

Introduction to mechanisms and machines, analytical and graphical synthesis of mechanism, displacement analysis, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis of linkages, dynamics of mechanism, cam design, gear and gear trains, and computer-aided mechanism design.

Expected learning outcomes

To introduce the kinematic design process
To apply theory to the design of a functional kinematic system
To manufacture mechanical devices
To provide group interaction experiences

Expected acquired core competences

Compare and contrast alternative methods for deriving the equation of motion of a dynamic system.
Derive the basic equation of hydrodynamic lubrication and apply methods of solution.
Apply standard mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in mechanical vibration and three-dimensional dynamics.
Analyse multi-degree of freedom discrete mass systems.
Distinguish between discrete mass and continuous systems.
Select methods of solution suitable for natural frequency and normal mode investigation appropriate to both discrete mass and continuous systems.
Construct mathematical models of mechanisms.
Structure of a computer system
CPU, ALU, CU
Assembly languages (with special reference to MIPS
Datapath
Control
Designing memory systems

Detailed topics covered in the course

1. Introduction and Basic Concepts

Degree of Freedom, Grübler’s Equation, Classification of Mechanisms, Kinematic Inversion, Enumeration

2. Position Analysis of Mechanisms

Joint variables, Loop Closure Equations, Solution Techniques for Loop Closure Equations

3. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms

Velocity Analysis and Singular Positions, Acceleration Analysis

4. Four Link Mechanisms

Four Bar Mechanism: Grashof’s Rule, Dead Center Positions, Transmission Angle, Mechanical Advantage, Body Guidance (Three Position Synthesis). Slider-Crank Mechanism.

5. Gear Trains

Simple Gear Trains, Planetary Gear Trains

6. Vectorial Force Analysis

Static force analysis, Dynamic force analysis

Textbook

R. L. Norton, Design of Machinery, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2012.

Required computer resources

None.

Evaluation

Weekly quizzes (20%)
Home assignments (30%)
Midterm Exam (20%)
Final Exam (30%)

BSc:MechanicsAndMachines old

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