Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Prerequisites Dynamics, Mathematics

Topics Covered
1. Definition of Mechanisms and Machines
2. Degree of Freedom, Inversion, Grashof Criterion
3. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
4. Cam Design
5. Gear Theory
6. Static and Dynamic Forces in Mechanisms
7. Balancing
Textbooks
The suggested texts are
C. S. Sharma, Kamlesh Purohit, Theory of Mechanisms and Machines.

J. S. Rao, R. V. Dukkipati, Mechanism and Machine Theory.

Rattan, Theory of Machines.

Hamilton H. Mabie, Charles F. Reinholtz, Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery.

G. H. Martin, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines.

J. E. Shigley, J. J. Uicker, Theory of machines and mechanisms.

Homework Problems
Homework problems are indicated in the course outline for each topic. Detailed
solutions for some of the problems will be prepared by the Teaching Assistant. It
is necessary for all students to solve and turn in the homework problems.

Examinations
There will be two midterm exams during the term, announced well in advance.
There will be a three-hour final exam. Quizzes and the exam will permit a limited
number of pages of open notes (and a calculator and a book of mathematical
formulas and tables). No other books will be allowed. The quizzes and the exam
will not present you with routine problems, but will probe for mastery of the
underlying material and for skill in modeling problems in the simplest possible
realistic terms.

Grading (Not Fixed!)
Activities Percentages Activities Percentages
Mid Term 1 15 % Quiz, Homework,
Project
30 %
Mid Term 2 15 % Final Exam 40 %