DEPARTMENT

OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Module Outline

Module Name Mechanics of Machines I

Module Code ME2020 Version No. 2015-0

Year/Level 2 Semester 1
Credit Points 4
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Methods of Delivery Lectures (Face-to-face) 3 Hours/Week
Tutorials 1 Hour/Week
Laboratory work 2 Hours Fortnight
Course Web Site http://courseweb.sliit.lk
Date of Original
Approval
Date of Next Review July 2018

Course Description

This module develops the knowledge to motion of a particle or multibody system,

Introduction knowledge to analyse kinematics, kinetics and dynamic of planer mechanisms, gear
transmission systems and knowledge to analyse power transmission devices.
On successful completion of this unit student will be able to:
Learning
LO1. Determine mobility, and qualitatively describe motion of, mechanisms; understand certain
Outcomes
specialized mechanisms.
LO2. Identify kinematic loops in a mechanism; apply closed-form position analysis methods.
LO3. Differentiate loop closure equations to perform velocity and acceleration analysis.
LO4. Simulate mechanism motion using computer software.
LO5 Understand, motion limits, instantaneous centre of rotation and singularities.
LO6. Understand tooth gear transmission, compound, planetary gear trains and differentials.
LO7. Construct free body diagrams of mechanism links, and derive statics or inverse dynamics
equations in matrix-vector form.
LO8. Determine mechanism forces and torques using graphical methods.
LO9. Simulate mechanism static and/or dynamic forces and torques using computer software.
LO10. Use D’Alembert’s principle and perform dynamic analysis for planer mechanisms.
Assessment • Continuous assessments will carry 35% of the total marks. Continuous
assessments include laboratory practical sessions, assignments, quizzes and
midterm test. Number of practical sessions, assignments and quizzes required
will be decided by the lecturer in charge. Closed book mid semester test will
carry 15% to the final total marks. The mid semester exam can be conducted at
the completion of 7th week lecture.

• Final examination is for 65% marks and the final exam will be a closed book end
of semester exam.
• Continuous Assessment
Labs, Assignments, Quizzes 20% LO1 – LO5
• Midterm Examination 15% LO1 – LO3
• Final Examination 65% LO1 – LO5
Module "To pass this module students are required to obtain a pass mark for continuous
Requirement assessment and final examination respectively and overall mark that would qualify for a
“C” grade or above."
Learning Recommended Texts:
Resources • Waldron, K.J., and Kinzel, G.L., Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery, 3rd
Edition, Wiley
• W.L. Cleghorn. Mechanisms and Machines, second edition. Oxford University Press, 2015.
• John J. Uicker, Gordon R. Pennock and Joseph E. Shigley, Theory of Machines and
Mechanisms, Oxford University Press

Module Administration Procedure

Contact Information
Lecturer-in- Professor George Mann
charge
Telephone E-mail george.m@sliit.lk
Location 5th Floor, Engineering Building, SLIIT
Consultation Any time when I am available at my room. (or send an email to book an appointment)
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Content of the Unit

• Introduction: Kinematic analysis of 2D Link mechanisms, Kinematic pairs, degree of freedom of a kinematic
chain, mechanism mobility analysis using Grubler’s criterion, Commonly employed mechanisms: four-bar
mechanism and Grashof’s Criterion, Slider crank mechanism and inversions.
• Kinematic Analysis of planer mechanisms (Analytical approach using vector loop method)
• Gears and Gear Trains: Friction gearing, common types of toothed gears, involute gear teeth, speed-ratio, simple
gear train, compound gear trains, planetary gear trains, kinematic analysis of multiple stage planetary gear trains,
differentials.
• Static force analysis for planer mechanisms. Two force and Three force members, static force analysis using force
polygon method.
• Kinetic analysis of planer mechanisms, free body diagram, D’Alembert’s principle, dynamic equilibrium. Analysis
of virtual work.

End of Unit Outline