Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6103 : Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Sukesh Chandra Mohanty
Syllabus
Module1-Basic concepts of kinematics and mechanisms-type, type, kinematic pairs, chains and inversions,[02 hrs]
Module2- Number and Dimension synthesis, Movability criteria, accuracy point, Chebyshev's polynomials Chebyshev accuracy points, [03 hrs]
Module3-Planer and spatial problems, graphical and analytical methods, finite displacements, analytical design of 4-bar mechanisms for coordinated motion. [06 hrs]
Module4-Synthesis of coordinated positions, synthesis of mechanism to trace a curve or path generation, synthesis for function generation, method of approach and optimization of a solution, Error analysis [12 hrs]
Module5- Equivalent and conjugate linkages, four bar chains, coupler curves, Robert's Law,[03 hrs]
Module6- Path curvature Euler -Savary equation, Polode curvature. [03 hrs]
Module7- Velocity and Acceleration analysis of different complex mechanism, gross motion in the 4-bar mechanisms,[05 hrs]
Course Objectives
- Teach basics of analysis and synthesis of mechanisms.
- learning kinematic of complex mechanisms.
- Learning methods of synthesis.
- Learning cam and gear dynamics.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Knowledge will be gained on the subject matter. <br />CO2: Able to apply the theory to practical problems. <br />CO3: Knowledge will be enhanced to implement the concept for product development.
Essential Reading
- A. Ghosh & A.K. Mallik,, Theory of Mechanism And Machines, Affiliated East-West Press
- L R Norton, Kinematic and Dynamics of Mechanery, Pearson
Supplementary Reading
- Uicker, Pennock and Shigley, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Oxford International
- J S Rao, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Newage publishers