MEE2004 Mechanics of Machines

L T P J C
Pre-requisite : MEE1002 2 1 0 4 4

Module Topics L Hrs SLO

1 Basics of Mechanisms: Introduction- Terminologies, Degree of
3 1,2,4,6
Freedom – Study of planar mechanisms and their inversions.
2 Velocity and accelerations in planar mechanisms, Coriolis component of
4 1,2,4,6
acceleration.
3 Kinematics of Cams: Cams with different Follower Motion.
Kinematics of Gears and Gear trains: Gear terminologies- Law of 4 1,2,4,6
gearing- Interference and undercutting- Epicyclic gear train.
4 Synthesis of mechanisms: Two position and Three position synthesis
of planar mechanism – Graphical and analytical methods – Freudentein 4 1,2,4,6
equation.
5 Dynamic Force Analysis: D’Alembert’s Principle, Dynamic Analysis
of planar Mechanism. Turning Moment Diagrams – Flywheels – 4 1,2,4,6
Applications.
6 Balancing: Static and Dynamic Balancing of Rotating masses,
Balancing of Reciprocating masses.
4 1,2,4,6
Vibration: Introduction – Terminologies- Single degree of freedom-
damped and undamped free and forced vibration.
7 Mechanisms for Control: Governors- types and its characteristics.
Gyroscope – Gyroscopic Effects on the Movement of airplanes and 5 1,2,4,6
Ships – Gyroscope Stabilization.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2 2
Total Lecture Hours
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and 30
computer models to lecture, Industrial Visit, challenging assignments, minimum of 2
guest lectures by industry experts.
15 1,2,6,9
Tutorials
Tutorial class for Module 1 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 2 (3 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 3 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 4 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 5 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 6 (2 hours)
Tutorial class for Module 7 (2 hours)
# A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class.
Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home work.
# Mode: Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online Discussion
Forums, Assignments
Project
 Generally a team project [Maximum of 4 members only]
60 [Non 2, 6, 9,
 Concepts studied should have been used.
-Contact 11, 16,
 Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted. Hours] 17, 18
 Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be
submitted.
 Assessment on a continuous basis with a minimum of 3 reviews.
1. Radius of gyration effect in machine components:
 Connecting rod,
 Shaft with gears at two end,
 Automotive cam shaft.
2. Simulation software
 Velocity, acceleration and jerk analysis of different cams.
 Analysis of epicylic gear trains.
 Analysis of planar mechanism - windshield wiper mechanism.
 Ackerman steering mechanism.
 Automotive differential drive system.
 Analysis of planar mechanism – slider crank mechanism of an IC
engine, manual water pump etc.,
 Analysis of planar mechanism – Power window mechanism in an
automobile.
 Analysis of planar mechanism – Robot joints.
 Kinematic and dynamic analysis of construction machinery like
backhoe loader, bucket elevator etc.,
3. Real time analysis of quick return mechanism in a shaping machine, slotting
machine.
4. Development of punching press for book binding application.
5. Develop a mechanism to crush aluminium foil tin- Validation of real time
model with software.
6. Effect of balancing for vibration reduction in mechanical systems.
7. Modal analysis of composite beams and plates – Applications in aerospace
and automotive industry
 Natural fiber reinforced composite materials,
 CNT reinforced composite materials,
 Sandwich materials.
8. Modal analysis of an engine assembly and mechanical systems- Validation of
computer models with real time data.
9. Development of a base exciter table for testing small machine/electronic
components using cam mechanism.
10. Effect of damper in automatic door closure mechanism.
11. Effect of viscous damping on torsional vibration characteristics of an
automotive gear assembly.
12. Develop a mechanism for automatic page turner to assist a quadriplegic
patient.
13. Design and development of a mechanism for pick and place application in
automotive assembly line.
14. Design and development of a mechanism for bottle filling application in a
beverage industry.
15. Develop a mechanism for package industry for automatic accurate packing of
namkeens.
16. Develop a mechanism for balancing bicycle wheels.
17. Design and development of coin sorting mechanism.
18. Applications of governor
  Hydraulic fluid flow control
 Vehicle speed control
TextBook
1. S. S. Rattan (2012), Theory of Machines, Tata McGraw Hill.
Reference Books
1. A. Ghosh and A. K. Mallick (2006), Theory of Mechanisms and Machines, East-West Press Pvt. Ltd.
2. Kenneth J Waldron, Gary L Kinzel and Sunil Agarwal (2016), Kinematics, Dynamics and Design of
Machinery, John-Wiley and Sons.
3. A.G.Ambekar (2007), Mechanism and Machine Theory, Prentice Hall of India.
4. R.L.Norton (2003), Design of Machinery, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Thomas Bevan (2010), Theory of Machines, Pearson Education Publishers.
6. William T Thomson, Marie Dillon Dahleh and Chandramouli Padmanabhan (2008), “Theory of
Vibration with applications”, Fifth Edition, Pearson Education Publishers.
7. John J Uicker, Jr., Gordon R Pennock and Joseph E Shigly (2008), “Theory of Machines and
Mechanisms”, Oxford University Press.
Mode of Evaluation Digital Assignments /Seminars/ Surprise Test
/CAT/FAT
Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 03.03.2016
Compiled by Prof. Khalid Hussain Syed
Prof. K. Sridharan
Prof. Lenin Babu