Course Code MEC3002 Course Title Theory of Machines TPC 3 2 4

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Objectives:
Expected Outcome:
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Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics
The objectives of this course is to familiarize students with basic
types of mechanisms, joints and degrees of freedom to perform
position, velocity and acceleration analysis using graphical and
analytical methods and to provide students an understanding of
different types of mechanisms.
The student should be able to:

1. Deal with kinematics of simple mechanisms and motion

generation
2. Apply basic principles of statics and dynamics for
designing of machine elements.
3. Analyze machine elements like linkages, cams and gears.
4. Analyze compound and epicyclic gear trains.
5. Formulate and solve a mechanism design problem
6. Learn systematic approach to problem solving.

Module No. 1 Basics of Mechanisms Number of instructional hours

(8)
Basic concepts of Kinematics – Basic Kinematic concepts and definitions, Degrees of freedom,
Elementary Mechanism, Inversion of mechanism, Grashof criteria, Four bar linkage and their
inversions, Single slider crank mechanism, Double slider crank mechanism and their inversion.
Transmission angle and toggle position, Mechanical advantage.

Module No. 2 Kinematic Analysis of Simple Number of instructional hours

Mechanisms (8)
Kinematic Analysis - Graphical analysis of position, Vector polygon method for velocity &
acceleration, Analytical solutions of velocity and acceleration, velocity and acceleration of four bar and
Slider crank mechanisms. Instantaneous centre method, Aronhold-Kennedy Theorem, Rubbing
velocity at a Pin-joint, Coriolis component of acceleration.
Module No. 3 Synthesis of Mechanisms Number of instructional hours
(8)
Synthesis of Mechanisms - Graphical methods of synthesis, Chebychev spacing for precision
positions, Freudenstein’s equation applicable to four bar linkages.

Cams and Gear – Cam and follower systems, Gear Terminology and definitions, Analysis of
mechanism Trains: Simple Train, Compound train, Reverted train, Epicyclic train and their
applications.

Module No. 4 Friction Effects Number of instructional hours

 (7)
Friction Effects – Friction in screw and nut – Screw jack, friction between Pivot and collars, Thrust
bearing, anti-friction bearing, film friction, friction circle, friction axis, Plate and disc clutches, Belt
and rope drives, Ratio of tensions, Effect of centrifugal and initial tension, Condition for maximum
power transmission, Open and crossed belt drive.

Module No. 5 Dynamic Force Analysis Number of instructional hours

(6)
Dynamic Force Analysis – Mechanics: Static Force Analysis, Frames of Reference, Mass Moment of
Inertia, Principle of Virtual Work , D’Alemberts Principle, Graphical Method , Vector Method, Principle
of Superposition , Introduction, Gas Forces, Dynamic Analysis , Equivalent Masses, Inertia Forces, Crank
Shaft Torque Analysis.
Module No. 6 Balancing of Machines Number of instructional hours
(8)
Balancing of Machines – Introduction, Static and Dynamic balancing of rotating masses, Single Plane
Balancing, Multi-plane Balancing, Reciprocating Mass Balancing, Multi-Cylinder Balancing, Balancing of
Linkages, Balancing of rotors, Balancing of machines, Partial balancing of reciprocating masses.

Governors and Gyroscopes – Classification of governors, Centrifugal and inertia governors, mechanical
control system, Gyroscopic couple and applications.

Text Book(s)
1. John Joseph Uicker, Joseph Edward Shigley, Gordon R. Pennok, (2003), Theory of Machines and
Machines, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press.

References
1. R L Norton (2010), Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, Tata MacGraw Hill.
2. S. S. Rattan (2009), Theory of machines, Tata Mc.Graw Hill Publishing Co.
3. Beven Thomas (2005), The theory of Machines, Third Edition, CBS Publishers and
distributors, New Delhi.
Mode of Evaluation Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, CATs, Assignments, Projects,
etc.).
Recommended by the Board of 16-06-2018
Studies on
Date of Approval by the Xxth Academic Council held on xx-xx-xxxx
Academic Council
Lab

1. Governor apparatus
2. Motorized gyroscope apparatus to determine gyroscopic couple
3. Static and dynamic balancing of rotating masses.
4. Balancing of reciprocating masses
5. Determination of whirling/ critical speed of shafts
6. Determining the coriolis component of accelaration
7. Determine the CAM displacement, velocity & accelaration profiles
8. Study & generation of involute tooth profile
9. Study of Basic 4 bar inversions
10. Study of higher and lower order kinematic pair models
11. Determination of free, forced & damped vibration properties.

Mode of Evaluation Continuous Assessment (Practical, Lab Record and Viva, etc.).
Recommended by the Board of 16-06-2018
Studies on
Date of Approval by the Xxth Academic Council held on xx-xx-xxxx
Academic Council