CAT I: EMG 2208 MECHANICS OF MACHINES- Nov, 2012

Instructions to Candidates: Answer any TWO Questions

Q1. a) Describe the criterion used to determine the degrees of freedom a mechanism and use it to determine the mobility of
the mechanisms shown in Figures (a) and (b) then classify them.

(a) (b) (5 marks)

b) In Fig. Q1, the angular velocity of the crank OA is 600 rpm. The dimensions of various links are: OA = 30 mm; AB = 45
mm; BC 50 mm; and BD = 45 mm. The centre distance between the centres of rotation O and C is 65 mm. The path of travel
of the slider is 10 mm below the fixed point C. The slider moves along a horizontal path and OC is vertical. With the
configuration shown determine: a) The linear velocity and acceleration of the slider D; and b) The angular velocity and
acceleration of the link BD.

Fig. Q1. [15 marks]

Q2. a) In a crank and slotted lever quick return motion mechanism, the distance between the fixed centres is 260 mm and the
length of the driving crank is 130 mm. Find the inclination of the slotted bar with the vertical in the extreme position and the
time ratio of cutting stroke to the return stroke. If the length of the slotted bar is 480 mm, find the length of the stroke if the
line of stroke passes through the extreme positions of the free end of the lever. (8 marks)
b) An open belt drive connects two pulleys 1200mm and 500mm diameter, on parallel shafts 3.6m apart. The belt has a mass
of 0.8 Kg/m length, and the maximum tension in it is not to exceed 2.5 KN. The 1200mm pulley, which is the driver, runs at
200 Rev/min. Due to the belt slip on one of the pulleys, the velocity of the driven shaft is only 450 Rev/min. T he coefficient
of friction between the belt and pulley is taken to be μ = 0.3. Determine the:
i) Torque on each of the two shafts,
ii) Power transmitted,
iii) Power lost due to belt slip, and
iv) Efficiency of the drive
[12 marks]
Q3. a) Derive an expression for the magnitude and direction of the Coriolis component of acceleration.(10 marks)
b) An epicyclic gear train for an electric motor is shown in Fig. Q3. The wheel S has 20 teeth and is fixed to the motor shaft
rotating at 1500 rpm. The planet P has 50 teeth, gears with fixed annulus A and rotates on a spindle carried by an arm which
is fixed to the output shaft. The planet P is also gearing with the sun wheel S. Find the speed of the output shaft. If the motor
is transmitting 1.5 kW, find the torque required to fix the annulus A.

Fig. Q3 [10 marks]

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