Mechanisms and Mechanics

  • Kinematic chain and mechanism, and Kinematic pairs.
  • Simple problems in kinematics – Gear drives, Cam mechanism, and Slider crank mechanism.
  • Linkages, and four-bar mechanism.

Velocity Diagrams

  • Angular velocity of two-dimensional body, Rotational motion, and Graphical methods.
  • Applications Quick return motion, and Crank and slotted lever mechanism.
  • Inversions of four bar mechanism, and Scotch Yoke mechanism.
  • Joints Universal Joints, and Double Hooks.
Acceleration Diagrams
  • Graphical methods of selected mechanisms
Principal of virtual work force in the mechanism
  • Introduction to energy methods, Work done by conservative force field,
  • Work functions, Work and Energy, and Practical applications.
Turning moment of moving parts
  • Effects of rotating, and reciprocating masses.
  • Side wall engine, and Correction for gravitational force in vertical engine.
  • Practical application Moment of inertia of fly wheel, and Design of flywheel.

Mechanisms and Mechanics

  • Kinematic chain and mechanism, and Kinematic pairs.
  • Simple problems in kinematics – Gear drives, Cam mechanism, and Slider crank mechanism.
  • Linkages, and four-bar mechanism.

Velocity Diagrams

  • Angular velocity of two-dimensional body, Rotational motion, and Graphical methods.
  • Applications Quick return motion, and Crank and slotted lever mechanism.
  • Inversions of four bar mechanism, and Scotch Yoke mechanism.
  • Joints Universal Joints, and Double Hooks.
Acceleration Diagrams
  • Graphical methods of selected mechanisms
Principal of virtual work force in the mechanism
  • Introduction to energy methods, Work done by conservative force field,
  • Work functions, Work and Energy, and Practical applications.
Turning moment of moving parts
  • Effects of rotating, and reciprocating masses.
  • Side wall engine, and Correction for gravitational force in vertical engine.
  • Practical application Moment of inertia of fly wheel, and Design of flywheel.