Mechanics of Machines
Mechanics of Machines
MECHANICS OF MACHINES
LTPC
3104
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the principles in the formation of mechanisms and their kinematics.
To understand the effect of friction in different machine elements.
To analyse the forces and toques acting on simple mechanical systems
To understand the importance of balancing and vibration.
UNIT I
KINEMATIC OF MECHANICS
10
Mechanisms Terminology and definitions kinematics inversions of 4 bar and slide crank chain
kinematics analysis in simple mechanisms velocity and acceleration polygons Analytical methods
computer approach cams classifications displacement diagrams -layout of plate cam profiles
derivatives of followers motion circular arc and tangent cams.
UNIT II
GEARS and GEAR TRAINS
9
Spur gear law of toothed gearing involute gearing Interchangeable gears Gear tooth action
interference and undercutting nonstandard teeth gear trains parallel axis gears trains epicyclic
gear trains automotive transmission gear trains.
UNIT III
FRICTION
8
Sliding and Rolling Friction angle friction in threads Friction Drives Friction clutches Belt and rope
drives brakes Tractive resistance.
UNIT IV
FORCE ANALYSIS
9
Applied and Constrained Forces Free body diagrams static Equilibrium conditions Two, Three and
four members Static Force analysis in simple machine members Dynamic Force Analysis Inertia
Forces and Inertia Torque DAlemberts principle superposition principle dynamic Force Analysis in
simple machine members.
UNIT V
BALANCING AND VIBRATION
9
Static and Dynamic balancing Balancing of revolving and reciprocating masses Balancing machines
free vibrations Equations of motion natural Frequency Damped Vibration bending critical speed
of simple shaft Torsional vibration Forced vibration harmonic Forcing Vibration isolation.
TOTAL (L:45+T:15): 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the students can able to apply mathematical knowledge to predict the
properties and characteristics of a fluid.
Can critically analyse the performance of pumps and turbines.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ambekar A.G., Mechanism and Machine Theory Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007
2. Shigley J.E., Pennock G.R and Uicker J.J., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Oxford University
Press, 2003
REFERENCES
1. Thomas Bevan, Theory of Machines, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 1984.
2. Ghosh.A, and A.K.Mallick, Theory and Machine, Affiliated East-West Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1988.
3. Rao.J.S. and Dukkipatti R.V. Mechanisms and Machines, Wiley-Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1992.
4. Ramamurthi. V, "Mechanisms of Machine", Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
5. Robert L. Norton, "Design of Machinery", McGraw-Hill, 2004.