National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME)

ME-313: Mechanics of Machines

Course Code: ME-313 Semester: Spring 2020
Credit Hours: 2+1
Instructor: Dr. Rehan Zahid Class: ME-09 (Section B)
Office: Room No. 210-G Telephone: +92-51-9085-6045
Lecture Days: Tuesday E-mail: rehanzahid@smme.nust.edu.pk
1100 – 1300 rehanzahid.87@gmail.com
mom.me313.me07@gmail.com
Class Room: Cr. No. 408 Consulting Hours: Anytime

Course Description:
Sr.
Descriptor
No.
To analyze machines commonly used in mechanical engineering by calculating displacement,
1. velocity, acceleration, forces and torque associated with the performance of the machines by
graphical and analytical methods
To develop understanding to solve complex problems involved with machinery dynamics such as
2.
power transmission, balancing, noise, and lubrication systems.
3. To synthesize cam/follower motion, understand gear technology and analysis of gear trains

Course Learning Outcomes:

Sr. Taxonomy
CLO Domain PLO
No. Level
UNDERSTAND the concepts of mechanics for the design of
1 Cognitive 2 1
machine elements.
CALCULATE the kinematic characteristics of mechanisms such as
2 Cognitive 3 2
linkages, cams, gears, governors and unbalance masses.
RELATE analytical and/or graphical solutions to complex
3 Cognitive 4 3
engineering problems in various machines and mechanisms.

Books:
Design of Machinery: An introduction to Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and
Text Book:
Machines by R. Norton, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill
Reference
Theory of Machines by Khurmi, 14th Edition
Book:

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Main Topics to be Covered:

Sr. Topics
No.
1. Introduction
2. Mechanisms and linkages
3. Graphical position, velocity and acceleration analysis
4. Analytical position, velocity and acceleration analysis
5. Cam design
6. Belt, rope and chain drives
7. Gear design
8. Dynamic force analysis
9. Balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses
10. Multi-cylinder engines and engine dynamics

Teaching Plan:
Week. Delivery Contact
Topics Learning Outcomes Assessment
No. Method Hours
• Course Outline
• Definitions Class Activity 1
• Types of Motion Lecture and Class Activity 2
1. Introduction 2
• Links and Joints discussion Assignment 1
• Drawing kinematic diagrams Home Activity 1
• Degree of freedom or Mobility
• Mechanisms and Structures
• Number Synthesis
• Paradoxes
Mechanisms Class Activity 3
• Isomers Lecture and
2. and Linkages 2 Class Activity 4
• Linkage Transformation discussion
Part 1
• Intermittent Motion
• Inversion
• Grashof Condition
• Classification of the Four-bar
Linkage
• Linkages of more than four bars
• Springs as links
• Complaint Mechanisms
Mechanisms Class Activity 5
• Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Lecture and
3. and Linkages 2 Class Activity 6
(MEMs) discussion
Part 2
• Practical Considerations
• Motors and Drivers
• Graphical Linkage Synthesis
• Function Generation, Path
Generation and Motion Generation
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• Limiting Conditions
• Dimensional Synthesis
• Quick-Return Mechanism
• Coupler Curves
• Introduction of Position Analysis
• Graphical Position Analysis of
Linkages
• Algebraic Position Analysis of
Linkages
• Four-Bar Slider-Crank
Position Lecture and Class Activity 7
4. • An Inverted Slider-Crank 2
Analysis discussion Class Activity 8
• Linkages of More than Four-Bars
• Position of any point on a Linkage
• Transmission Angles
• Toggle Positions
• Circuits and Branches in Linkages
• Newton-Raphson Solution Method
• Introduction
• Definition of Velocity
• Graphical Velocity Analysis
• Instant Centres of Velocity
• Velocity Analysis with Instant
Centres
• Velocity Analysis with Instant Class Activity 9
Velocity Lecture and
5. Centres 2 Class Activity 10
Analysis discussion
• Centrodes
• Velocity of Slip
• Analytical Solutions for Velocity
Analysis
• Velocity Analysis of Geared-Five-
Bar Linkage
• Velocity of Any Point on a Linkage
• Introduction
• Definition of Acceleration
• Graphical Acceleration Analysis
• Analytical Solutions for
Acceleration Analysis
Class Activity 11
Acceleration • Acceleration Analysis of a Geared- Lecture and
6. 2 Class Activity 12
Analysis Five-Bar Linkage discussion
• Acceleration of any point on a
Linkage
• Human Tolerance of Acceleration
• Jerk
• Linkages of N Bars

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7. OHT-1
• Introduction
• Cam Terminologies Lecture and Class Activity 13
8. Cam Design 2
• Types of Motion Constraints discussion Class Activity 14
• SVAJ Diagrams
• Rolling Cylinders
Belt, rope and • Vee-Belts Lecture and Class Activity 15
9. 2
chain drives • Synchronous (Timing) Belt discussion Class Activity 16
• Chain Drives
• Introduction
• Fundamental Law of Gearing
• Gear Tooth Nomenclature
• Types of Gears Lecture and Class Activity 17
10. Gear Design 2
• Simple Gear Trains discussion Class Activity 18
• Compound Gear Trains
• Reverted Compound Trains
• Planetary Gear Trains
• Introduction
• Dynamic Models
• Center of Gravity and Mass
Dynamic
Moment of Inertia Lecture and Class Activity 19
11. Force Analysis 2
• Parallel Axis Theorem discussion Class Activity 20
Part 1
• Radius of Gyration
• Modeling Rotating Links
• Center of Percussion
• Newtonian Solution Method
• Force-Analysis of Linkages
• Shaking Force and Shaking
Dynamic Moments
Lecture and Class Activity 21
12. Force Analysis • Program Linkages 2
discussion Class Activity 22
Part 2 • Linkage Force Analysis by Energy
Methods
• Controlling Input Torque Flywheels
• Linkage Force Transmission Index
Balancing of
• Introduction
rotating and
• Static Balancing Lecture and Class Activity 23
13. reciprocating 2
• Dynamic Balancing discussion Class Activity 24
masses
• Balancing Linkages
Part 1
14. OHT-2
Balancing of • Effect of Balancing on Shaking and
rotating and Pin Forces Lecture and Class Activity 25
15. 2
reciprocating • Effect of Balancing on Input Torque discussion Class Activity 26
masses • Measuring and Correcting
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Part 2 Imbalance
• Introduction
Multi-cylinder
• Engine Design
engines and Class Activity 27
• Inertia and Shaking Force Lecture and
16. engine 2 Class Activity 28
• Inertia and Shaking Torque discussion
dynamics
• Flywheels
Part 1
• Design Trade-Offs and Ratios
• Multi-Cylinder Engine Design
Multi-cylinder • Crank Phase Diagram
engines and • Shaking Forces, Shaking Torque and Class Activity 29
Lecture and
17. engine Shaking Moment in inline Engines 2 Class Activity 30
discussion
dynamics • Even Firing
Part 2 • Vee Engine Configuration
• Balancing Multi-Cylinder Engine
18. ESE

Weightages:
Quizzes (Class Activities): 15%
Assignments (Home Activities): 5%
Project: 10%
OHT-1: 15%
OHT-2: 15%
End Semester Exam: 40%

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