Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Introduction to linkages, types and classification of joints, mechanisms, and machines, Calculations of degrees of freedom (mobility) for planar mechanisms, Gruebler and Kutzbach equations, Grashof and non-Grashof conditions, Paradoxes, Intermittent Motion, Toggle, transmission angle, Compliant mechanisms, Cognates, Function generation, Motion generation, Path generation, Kinematics fundamentals of four-bar linkage mechanisms and inversions, Graphical linkage synthesis including four-bar quick-return mechanism, Analytical position analysis of four bar, five-bar, Wad and Stephenson mechanisms, Euler’s mathematical notation, Analytical position synthesis of four bar mechanisms with and without fixed pivots, Velocity and acceleration analyses, Design and analyses of gear trains, simple, compound (ordinary and reverted), and planetary gear trains, Types of cams. Design of roller follower cams (SVAJ diagrams), Dynamic force analysis for four bar mechanisms and inversions.