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]

Learning of basics of analysis and synthesis of mechanisms.

Learning of kinematics of complex mechanisms.

Learning of different methods of synthesis.

Error analysis of mechanisms.

CO1: Knowledge will be gained on the basics of Kinematic synthesis of mechanisms.
CO2: Learning of different methods of kinematic synthesis of mechanisms.
CO3: Learning of Error Analysis in mechanisms
CO4: Able to apply the theory to practical problems.
CO5: Knowledge will be enhanced to implement the concept for product development.

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J S Rao, RV Dukkipati, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Newage publishers , Edition 2020