Overview
Mechanics of MachinesMechanisms and kinematicsPosition and displacement analysisMechanism designMotion analysis in machineryInstantaneous centre of rotation (graphical and analytical)Velocity and acceleration analyses of mechanismsCams: design and kinematic analysis, the Geneva mechanismGears: kinematic analysis and selectionBelt and chain drivesScrew mechanismsVibrationsIntroduction to Mechanical VibrationsUnderdamped Free VibrationsDamped Vibrations
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Aims
This topic aims to give students an understanding of machine kinematics, dynamics and vibration, and to introduce students to the machine/mechanism design process.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Analyse and design mechanisms as a part of the simple or complex mechanical machines
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Understand and perform motion analysis in machinery including identification of the instantaneous centres of rotation and calculations of velocity, acceleration, and forces within mechanisms
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Understand, analyse and design cam systems
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Understand analyse, and design gear, belt, and chain drives including screw mechanisms
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Understand and analyse single and multi-degree of freedom of vibrational systems including the vibration absorber design
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Understand and analyse Distributed Parameter Systems and demonstrate understanding of vibration testing and modelling
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