MAE 145: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Description:

This course studies the analysis and design of machines. The focus is on the position, velocity and acceleration properties of linkages, cams and gearing. The dynamic analysis of linkages is developed using both Newton's Laws and Lagranges equations.

Text:

K. J. Waldron and G. Kinzel, Kinematics, Dynamics and Design of Machinery. John Wiley, 1998

Outline of Course:

Week Topics Reading

1 Machines and Mechanical Advantage Ch. 1

2 Linkage Analysis Ch. 2, 3

3 Linkage Design Ch. 4, 5

4 Cam Design Ch. 6

5 Robotics Ch. 7

6 Mid-term exam

7 Gears Ch. 8, 9

8 Gear Trains Ch. 10

9 Static force analysis Ch. 11

10 Virtual work, Lagrange's equations Notes

11 Final Exam

Grading:

Each assignment is worth 30 points and each exam is 100 points for a total of 350 for the class. The final grade will be determined from the percentage of points, the distribution is approximately 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 60-69% D.



		Description:
		This course studies the analysis and design of machines. The focus is on the position, velocity and acceleration properties of linkages, cams and gearing. The dynamic analysis of linkages is developed using both Newton's Laws and Lagranges equations.

MAE 145: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Description: This course studies the analysis and design of machines. The focus is on the position, velocity and acceleration properties of linkages, cams and gearing. The dynamic analysis of linkages is developed using both Newton's Laws and Lagranges equations.

Description:

Text:

Outline of Course:

Grading:

Description:

This course studies the analysis and design of machines. The focus is on the position, velocity and acceleration properties of linkages, cams and gearing. The dynamic analysis of linkages is developed using both Newton's Laws and Lagranges equations.