Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Eng. Dept.

1st year

Theor
(Second Term)
y of
Machi
Prepared by:
ne (1)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sobhi

2023 – 2024
‫الناشر‪ :‬جهاز نشر وتوزيع الكتاب الجامعي‬
‫جامعة حلوان‬

‫حقوق التأليف محفوظة للمؤلف‬

‫‪2023 – 2024‬‬

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 CONTENTS

Chapter (1): Machines and Mechanisms

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of constrained motion
1.3 Types of Links
1.4 Kinematic Pairs
1.5 Types of Joints
1.6 Degrees of Freedom
1.7 Kinematic Chain
1.8 Kutzbach Criterion
1.9 Grubler‟s criterion
1.10 The Four-Bar chain
1.11 Grashof‟s law
1.12 Inversion of Mechanism:
1.13 Inversion of Four-Bar chain
1.14 The slider-crank chain
1.15 Whitworth Quick-Return Mechanism:
1.16 Rotary engine
1.17 Oscillating cylinder engine
1.18 Crank and slotted lever Mechanism
1.19 Examples based of D.O.F.

Chapter (2): Velocity and Acceleration Analysis

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Velocity of Two Bodies Moving in Straight Lines
2.3 Motion of A Link
2.4 Velocity of A Point on A Link by Relative Velocity Method
2.5 Velocities in Slider Crank Mechanism
2.6 Rubbing Velocity at A Pin Joint
2.7 Examples Based on Velocity
2.8 Velocity of A Point on A Link by Instantaneous Centre Method
2.9 Properties of Instantaneous Method
2.10 Number of Instantaneous Centre in A Mechanism
2.11 Types of Instantaneous Centers
2.12 Kennedy’s Theorem
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 2.13 Acceleration Diagram for a Link
2.14 Acceleration of a Point on a Link
2.15 Acceleration in Slider Crank Mechanism
2.16 Examples Based on Acceleration

Chapter (3): CAM

2.1. Introduction to CAM
2.2 Classification of Followers.
2.3. Classification of Cams.
2.4. Terms used in Radial cams.
2.5. Motion of the Follower.
2.6. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams when the Follower
Moves with Uniform Velocity.
2.7. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams when the Follower
Moves with Simple Harmonic Motion.
2.8. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams when the Follower
Moves with Uniform Acceleration and Retardation.
2.9. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams when the Follower
Moves with Cycloidal Motion.
2.10. Construction of Cam Profiles.
2.11. Cams with Specified Contours.
2.12. Tangent Cam with Reciprocating Roller Follower.
2.13. Circular Arc Cam with Flatfaced Follower.

Chapter (4): Belt, Rope and Chain Drives

1. Introduction.
4. Types of Belts.
5. Material used for Belts.
6. Types of Flat Belt Drives.
7. Velocity Ratio of Belt Drive.
11. Length of an Open Belt Drive.
13. Power Transmitted by a Belt.
14. Ratio of Driving Tensions for Flat Belt Drive.
16. Centrifugal Tension.
17. Maximum Tension in the Belt.
19. Initial Tension in the Belt.
20. V-belt Drive.
22. Ratio of Driving Tensions for V-belt.
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 23. Rope Drive.
24. Fibre Ropes.
26. Sheave for Fibre Ropes.
27. Wire Ropes.
28. Ratio of Driving Tensions for Rope Drive.
29. Chain Drives.
30. Advantages and Disadvantages of Chain Drive Over Belt or Rope Drive.
31. Terms Used in Chain Drive.
32. Relation Between Pitch and Pitch Circle Diameter.
33. Relation Between Chain Speed and Angular Velocity of Sprocket.
34. Kinematic of Chain Drive.
35. Classification of Chains.
36. Hoisting and Hauling Chains.
37. Conveyor Chains.
38. Power Transmitting Chains.
39. Length of Chains.12. Tangent Cam with Reciprocating Roller Follower.
13. Circular Arc Cam with Flatfaced Follower.

Chapter (5): Gear Trains

1. Introduction.
2. Types of Gear Trains.
3. Simple Gear Train.
4. Compound Gear Train.
5. Design of Spur Gears.
6. Reverted Gear Train.
7. Epicyclic Gear Train.
8. Velocity Ratio of Epicyclic Gear Train.
9. Compound Epicyclic Gear Train (Sun and Planet Wheel).
10. Epicyclic Gear Train With Bevel Gears.
11. Torques in Epicyclic Gear Trains.