MEC 371

About Course:

Course Code: MEC 371

Course Name: MECHANICS OF MACHINERY

Credit Hour: 3

P. MEC 271. Graphical, analytical, and computer techniques for analyzing the kinematics and dynamics of machinery and mechanisms.

Mechanisms; displacement, velocity and acceleration; turning moment: inertia and kinetic energy of reciprocating and rotating parts. Static and dynamic balancing: reciprocating and rotating parts; multi-cylinder in-line and V-engines, radial engines, and opposed-piston engines. Balancing machines.

Undamped free vibrations with one and two degrees of freedom; longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibrations. Damped free and forced vibrations with single degree of freedom. Whirling of shafts and rotors; vibration of geared systems; vibration absorption, isolation and desolation. Vibration measuring instruments.

Study of cams and cam followers; power trans-mission by belts, ropes and chains; clutches and brakes; dynamometers.

Study of gears and gear trains, governors, gyroscopes: principles and applications.

Course Outcomes (COs):

1. Study the fundamentals of kinematics of link mechanism and analysis the problem relating to mechanical systems and components.

2. To conduct kinematic and dynamic analysis of various link mechanisms

3. Design, model and modify existing link mechanisms using related Design software

4. Communicate effectively through a written report

Targeted Program Outcomes (POs): PO1, PO2, PO10