Mechanics of Machines

Course Description:
This course reviews the fundamental of the mechanics of machines and the related position, velocity, and acceleration analysis. The equations of motion of the mechanisms are reviewed and derived in this course, in addition to the sketching commands and skills required for this course.

Course Outline:
1. Skeleton diagrams of mechanisms 2. Mechanisms numbering and understanding 3. Common mechanisms review: crank-slider, crank-rocker, and four bar mechanisms. 4. Position analysis: analytical and graphical methods. 5. Velocity analysis: analytical and graphical methods. 6. Acceleration analysis: analytical and graphical methods. 7. Power transmission mechanisms: gears and belts 8. Gears train design 9. Planetary Gear Train design