ME211: Mechanics of Machines

To make the students understand the functions and mechanics of simple machine elements and for them to be able to analyze the motion and forces in mechanisms.

NO. OF CREDITS: 3
COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL: COMPULSORY
PREREQUISITES: NONE

MAIN TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

TOPICS

Kinetics of Particle Motion

Kinetic energy of a particle in Motion

Turning moment diagrams and Flywheels

Governors

Couplings

Belt drive systems, Gear drive systems, Chain drive systems

Student will be able to,

ILO1: Describe the dynamics of a particle in moving frames and write down the governing equations of a system that can be approximated as an interacting set of particles.

ILO2: Describe the energy fluctuation in mechanical systems and find the size of a flywheel to maintain the speed fluctuation within prescribed limit.

ILO3: Analyze the dynamics of mechanical governors and describe the performance of different types governors under different operating conditions.

ILO4: Describe the characteristics and analyze the dynamics of simple power transmission elements.

NO	RECOMMENDED TEXT
1	B. Tatum, Classical Mechanics
2	Hannah, J. and Stephens, R.C. Mechanics of Machines: elementary theory and examples
3	G.H.Ryder and M.D.Bennett, Mechanics of Machines

TIME ALLOCATION	HOURS
Lectures	37
Tutorials	4
Assignments	2
Laboratories	6

ASSESMENT	PERCENTAGE
Tutorials	-
Laboratory Work	20
MID Semester Evaluation	20
END Semester Exam	60