Theory of Machines-I

About the course

Theory of Machine deals with the study of the Elements of a Machine like Links, Pairs, Mechanisms etc and their Relative Motion. It also covers the Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms like Automobile Steering, Belt Drives, Cam-Followers, Flywheel, Governors, and Brakes etc.

What will you learn?

The complete online syllabus of this course comprises 8 Learning Modules | 134 Topics of Learning | 6.15 Hours of Learning | 33 Assessments

Module

• Basics of Kinematics
• Mechanisms of Lower Pairs and Higher Pairs
• Kinematics of Belts, Ropes, and Chains
• Basics of Cam and Follower
• Kinematics of Bearings and Clutches
• Kinematics of Brakes and Dynamometers
• Kinematics of Flywheels
• Kinematics of Governors

Topics of Learning

• Rigid and Resistant Body
• Links and its Types
• Joint and its Types
• Kinematic Pair and classification
• Degrees of Freedom
• Kinematic Chain
• Grashof’s Law
• Gruebler and Kutzbach Criteria
• Types of Kinematic chain
• Inversions of Mechanisms
• Inversions of Four Bar Chain
• Inversions of Slider Crank Chain
• Whitworth Quick Return and Crank and Slotted Lever Mechanism
• Inversions of Double Slider Crank Chain
• Why is Velocity Analysis required in a mechanism
• Absolute and Relative Motions
• Analysis of Vector Quantities
• Motion of a Link
• Mechanical Advantage and Transmission Angle
• Velocity Analysis in Four Link Mechanism
• Velocity of Rubbing
• Velocity Analysis in Slider Crank Mechanism
• Velocity Analysis in Crank and Slotted Lever
• Instantaneous Centre and its Properties
• Kennedy’s Theorem
• Location of I-Centre in Mechanism
• Angular Velocity Ratio Theorem
• Centrode
• Acceleration Diagram for a link
• Acceleration Diagram of a Point
• Acceleration Diagram for Four-Link Mechanism
• Acceleration Diagram for Slider Crank Mechanism
• Coriolis Component
• Acceleration Diagram for Crank & Slotted lever Mechanism
• Klein’s Construction
• Velocity and Acceleration from Displacement-Time Curve
• Lower Pair and its Types
• Hooke’s Joint/ Universal Joint
• Calculation of Maximum Torque
• Ackermann and Davis Steering Gear Mechanism
• Pantograph
• Straight Line Mechanisms
• Engine Indicators
• Belt and Types of Materials used
• Types of Flexible Drives (Belt,Rope & Chain Drives)
• Pulleys and its Types
• Length of Belt of Open & Cross Belt Drives
• Tension Ratio for Flat Belt Drives and Power Transmitted
• Tension Ratio for V Belt Drives
• Power Transmitted by a Belt (Creep & Slip)
• Centrifugal Tensions and its effect on HP transmitted
• What are CAM and Follower?
• Terminology
• Follower Motion with Uniform Velocity
• Follower Motion with Uniform Acceleration
• Follower Motion with Simple Harmonic Motion
• Follower Motion with Cycloidal Motion
• Cam profiles for SHM
• Cam profiles for uniform acceleration and retardation
• Cycloidal Cam Profile
• Introduction to friction
• Uniform Pressure and Uniform Wear Criteria
• Journal Bearing
• Pivot & Collar Bearing
• Flat Pivot Bearing
• Conical Pivot Bearing
• Truncated or Trapezoidal Conical Pivot Bearing
• Flat Collar Bearing
• Rolling Contract Bearings
• Friction Clutches and its Types
• Single and Multiple Plate Clutch
• Cone Clutch
• Centrifugal Clutch
• What is Brake?
• Types of Brakes
• Single Block Type
• Pivot Block Type
• Double Block type
• Simple Band Brakes
• Differential Band Brakes
• Band & Block Brakes
• Internally Expanding Shoe brakes
• Braking of front and rear tyres of a vehicle
• Problems on Braking Capacity
• What is Dynamometer?
• Absorption Dynamometers
• Transmission Dynamometers
• What is a Flywheel?
• Turning moment and crank effort diagrams for reciprocating machines
• Coefficient of fluctuation of speed and energy
• Determination of flywheel mass
• Dimensions for engines and Punching Machines
• what are Governors
• Types(Centrifugal and Inertia Governor)
• Watt Governor
• Porter Governor
• Proell governor
• Hartnell Governor
• Willson-Hartnell Governor
• Spring loaded governors/ Pickering Governor
• Sensitivity, stability, isochronisms and hunting of governors
• Governor effort and power
• What is Controlling Force
• Effect of sleeve friction

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