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.
- Graphical methods of selected mechanisms
- Introduction to energy methods, Work done by conservative force field,
- Work functions, Work and Energy, and Practical applications.
- 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.
- Teacher: S. Sivanujan
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.
- Graphical methods of selected mechanisms
- Introduction to energy methods, Work done by conservative force field,
- Work functions, Work and Energy, and Practical applications.
- 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.
- Teacher: Dr. KRB Herath
- Teacher: S. Sivanujan