KALASALINGAM UNIVERSITY

(Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education)

Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil 626 190.

COURSE PLAN
(EVEN SEMESTER 2014-2015)
SUBJECT/CODE

: KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY / MEC204

SEM./BRANCH

: IV SEM / MECHANICAL ENGG.

NAME OF THE STAFF

.

: MR.ARUN SELVA KUMAR .T

1. PRE-REQUISITE
Basic knowledge in engineering mechanics.
2. OBJECTIVES

To understand the layout of linkages in the assembly of a

system.
To analyze the motion resulting from a specified set of linkages
in a mechanism.
To study the principles of working machines and its motions.
3. TEXT BOOKS
T1: Rattan, S.S., Theory of Machines, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company
Ltd., New Delhi, 1998
4. REFERENCE BOOKS
R1.

Shigley, J.E., and Uicker, J.J., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms,

Mcgraw-Hill, NewDelhi, 1995.

R2.

Thomas bevan, Theory of Machines, CBS publishers and distributors, third

edition, London 1984.

R3.

Ghosh, A., and Mallick, A.K., Theory of Mechanisms and Machines,

Affiliated East-West Pvt Ltd., NewDelhi, 1988.

R4.

Rao, J.S., and Dukkipati, R.V., Mechanism and Machine Theory, WileyEastern Ltd., NewDelhi, 1992.

R5.

R.S.Khurmi, Theory of Machines, S Chand &co, New Delhi, 2004.

5. LESSON PLAN:
Topi

Topic
Name

c
no

Ref.
Books

UNIT I BASICS OF MECHANISMS

No
Of

Cumulati
ve

Period

Hour

1.

Introduction to kinematics

T1,R1,R5

2.

Terminology and Definitions -DOF

T1, R1,R5

3.

Kutzbatch criterionm- Grashofs law

T1,R1,R5

4.

Kinematic inversion

T1, R1,R5

of four bar

chain and slider crank

5.

Mechanical advantage

T1,R1,R5

6.

Single-double slider crank mechanism.

T1, R1,R5

7.

Transmission

T1, R1,R5
1

10

12

18

T1, R4,R5

19

T1, R4,R5

21

24

angle
quick return

and
mechanism,

Ratchet and escapements

8.

& Indexing
mechanism
Straight line
generator
& Design
Crank

of T1, R1,R5

Rocker mechanism.
Tutorials
UNIT II KINEMATICS
9.

Displacement, velocity and

acceleration analysis in simple

10. mechanisms.
Graphical method-Velocity and

T1, R4,R5
T1, R5

Acceleration and complex algebra

11.
12.

Instantaneous centre
Corriolis acceleration Quick
return mechanism
Tutorials

UNIT III CAM PROFILES

13. Layout of CAM and its classification
14.

Displacement Diagrams Uniform

T1, R4,R5
R2,R4,R5

motion & SHM

Uniform acceleration & deceleration

15. and

R3, R4,R5

26

28

29

Cycloidal motion
16. High speed cams

R4,R5

30

17. Pressure angle and undercutting

R4,R5

31

34

Tutorials

UNIT IV GEAR
18. Spur Gear terminology and definitions

T1, R1,R5

36

19. Law of gearing

T1, R1,R5

37

20. Interchangeable gears-gear tooth actions T1, R1,R5

38

39

40

42

21.

Gear tooth action

T1, R1,R5

Interference and undercutting

22. Types of gear - Helical, Worm

T1, R1,R5

23. Bevel and Rack & pinion

24. Gear trains-parallel axis gear train

T1, R1,R5

44

25. Epicyclic gear train

T1, R1,R5

46

26. Differentials

T1, R1,R5

47

UNIT V-FRICTION
27. Fundamental laws of Friction

T1, R1,R5

48

28. Sliding and rolling friction

T1, R1,R5

49

29. Friction in V thread, Belt and Rope Drives

T1, R1,R5

51

30. Friction -brakes

T1, R1,R5

53

31. Energy consideration-temperature rise

T1, R1,R5

54

32. Friction in vehicles

T1, R1,R5

55

5. WEB REFERENCES

a. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?courseId=1018
b. http://nptel .iitm.ac.in/courses/Webcoursecontents/IIT- Delhi/Kinematics%20of
%20Machi ne/index.htm
c. www.brockeng.com
d. http://www.me.iitb.ac.in/~kurien/kom/komindex2006.html
e.
http://digital.library.cornell.edu/k/kmoddl/toc_reule
aux2.html f.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~rapidproto/mechanisms/c
hpt6.html g. http://www.rushgears.com/
h. http://hyperphysi cs.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/frict2.html
i.
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~vawter/Physi csNet/Topics/Dynamics/Forces/
Frictional
Force.html
j.

http://www.ajdesigner.com/phpfriction/friction_equation_kinetic_force
.php
k. http://ffden2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/Ben_Townsend/StaticandKinet
icFriction.htm

6. SEMINAR TOPICS
a.

Basics of mechanism

b. Velocity diagrams

7. TUTORIALS
a.

Basics of Indexing

Mechanism b.

Cams and

Gear Tooth Action

8. ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment will be given at end of Each Unit.

Mapping of Required B.Tech., Courses to Applicable Student Outcomes

S.No
.

ills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Knowledge of contemporary issues

e need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

Project management and Finance

Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within

act of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

Ability to communicate effectively

nding of professional and ethical responsibility

entify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

lity to function on multidisciplinary teams

vironmental, social, political, ethical, health

o design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,

Program Outcomes

system transmission Design of

Prepared by

Verified By

(ARUN SELVAKUMAR T)

HOD / MECH