This course offers a structured exploration of kinematics, dynamics, and machine design, combining theoretical principles with practical applications. Designed specifically for students in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics engineering, it addresses the unique needs and challenges of these fields. Students will begin with an introduction to fundamental concepts and progress through topics such as particle and rigid body dynamics, computational analysis of linkages, cam design, and the mechanics of various gear systems. The course also covers static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms, as well as static and dynamic balancing techniques. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems’ dynamic behavior and the tools to analyze and design effective mechanisms.
| # | Topic | Reading (Reference: Chapter) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Kinematics, Dynamics, and Machines | (Meriam et al., 2018): 1; (Waldron et al., 2016): 1 |
| 2 | Kinematics and Kinetics of Particle | (Meriam et al., 2018): 2, 3 |
| 3 | Kinetics of System of Particles | (Meriam et al., 2018): 4 |
| 4 | Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies | (Meriam et al., 2018): 5 |
| 5 | Plane Kinetics of Rigid Bodies | (Meriam et al., 2018): 6 |
| 6 | Three Dimensional Dynamics of Rigid Bodies | (Meriam et al., 2018): 7 |
| 7 | Computational Analysis of Linkage | (Waldron et al., 2016): 7 |
| 8 | Profile Cam Design | (Waldron et al., 2016): 10 |
| 9 | Spur Gears | (Waldron et al., 2016): 11 |
| 10 | Helical, Bevel, Bevel and Worm Gears | (Waldron et al., 2016): 12 |
| 11 | Static Force Analysis Mechanism | (Waldron et al., 2016): 14 |
| 12 | Dynamic Force Analysis Mechanism | (Waldron et al., 2016): 15 |
| 13 | Static and Dynamic Balancing | (Waldron et al., 2016): 16 |
| 14 | Review | All |