In this course you will be able to:
· Understand the importance of mechanisms design
· Understand the relationship between mechanism and machine
· Understand the Hierarchy of Mechanics (Dynamics, Static, Kinematics and Kinetics)
· Understand Types of Motion
· Understand the types of Links, Joints, and Kinematic Chains
· Understand common types of kinematic Joint such as the revolute, prismatic, sliding and others
· Understand the concept of freedom
· Calculate the degrees of freedom of mechanisms using Gruebler’s and Kutzbach’s Equations
· Apply Grashof conditions
· Understand and analyse the limiting conditions (toggle and stationary positions)
· Calculate the transmission angle
· Design the straight-line mechanisms
· Design mechanisms to achieve function, path, and motion generation
· Design Two and Three-Position Synthesis
· Perform positional analysis of mechanisms using the graphical method
· Perform positional analysis of mechanisms using the Analytical method
· Perform Velocity analysis of mechanisms using the graphical method
· Perform Velocity analysis of mechanisms using the Analytical method
· Perform acceleration analysis of mechanisms using the graphical method
· Perform acceleration analysis of mechanisms using the Analytical method
· Use Microsoft Excel to perform positional, Velocity, and acceleration analysis
· Use Linkage software to draw and animate mechanisms
· Use AutoCAD software to draw position, velocity and acceleration diagrams
· Use GIM software to draw and animate mechanisms
· Use Geogebra software to draw and animate mechanisms
· Perform Dynamic force analysis of mechanisms using the Analytical method
· ... Others