Course code: UME-304 T Course name: Dynamics of Machines

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

L T P C Hrs/Week Theory Total
Continuous evaluation Mid Semester End Semester Marks
3 1 -- 4 4 100
25 25 50

Prerequisites (if any): --------------

Learning objectives:

1. To understand the effect of forces (static and dynamic) on the behavior of a body/system.
2. To understand the function, working, motions and force distribution in elements like Gears,
Governors, Gyroscopes etc.
3. To develop an ability to analyze the motions in various types of gear trains.
4. To determine the unbalance in a system and subsequently balance it.
5. To understand fundamentals of vibrations and analyze the behavior of systems undergoing
different kind of vibrations.

Code/ Table/ Charts if any:-----------

UNIT I (14)
Static Force Analysis:
Static equilibrium, equilibrium for two force and three force members, torque, Force convention, Free body
diagrams, Superposition, Virtual work, Friction in mechanisms.

Dynamic Force Analysis:

D’Alembert’s Principle, Dynamic analysis of four link, slider crank, Velocity and acceleration of automobile
components, Turning moment, Dynamically equivalent system, determination of Inertia forces in connecting
rods, engines. Turning Moment Diagrams, Fluctuation of energy, Flywheels.

UNIT II
(16)
Gears: Laws of gearing, gears terminology, tooth form, standard interchangeable tooth profile, minimum
number of teeth on pinion in contact with a gear, interference and under cutting, bevel, helical and spiral
gears.

Gear Trains: Simple, compound, reverted and epicyclic gear trains, analytical and tabular methods, torques
in epicyclic train, differential gear box, gear boxes-sliding and constant mesh gear box for automobiles.

Gyroscope: Angular velocity, angular acceleration, gyroscopic torque, gyroscopic effect on naval
ships and aeroplanes, stability of an automobile, two-wheel vehicle, rigid disc at an angle fixed to a rotating
shaft.

UNIT III (14)

Brakes and Dynamometers: Introduction, General description and study of operation principle.

Balancing: Balancing of rotating masses Single and multiple single and different planes.

Balancing of Reciprocating Masses:

Primary and secondary balancing of reciprocating masses. Analytical and graphical methods. Unbalanced
forces and couples examination of “V”, multi cylinder in line and radial engines for primary and secondary
balancing.

UNIT IV (14)

Vibration:
Basic terminology, types of vibration, displacement, velocity and acceleration calculation, Free vibration
without damping and with damping, logarithmic decrement, types of damping, forced vibration, forced
damped vibration, resonance, Vibration isolation and transmissibility, Whirling of shaft, Torsional system,
Time domain and Frequency domain signal interpretation and applications.

Self-study: The self- study contents will be declared at the commencement of semester.

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Approximate Total : 60 Hrs

Textbook(s):

1. S. S. Ratan Theory of Machines , Tata Mc Graw-Hill publications, New Delhi

2. Ghosh Amitabha, Thory of Mechanisms and Machines , East West Press
3. Rao J.S. and Dukkipati R.V, Mechanisms and Machines Theory , Wiley Eastern Ltd.

Reference book(s):

1. Shigley J.E and Uicker J.J, Theory of Mechanisms and Machines, Oxford University Press

Program Outcomes (PO)

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in solving/analyzing

problems in industries, research and development institutions, public sector units, higher education and
in academia.

(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data in mechanical
engineering theory and practice at various industrial work-places.

(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

(d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

(f) An ability to communicate effectively.

(g) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of mechanical engineering solutions in a
local, global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

(h) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

(i) A knowledge of contemporary issues.

(j) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern mechanical engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

(k) An ability to design sub-systems, systems, components and processes in the thermal and mechanics
stems of the mechanical engineering curriculum.

Outcomes (a - k) Contribution (Major/ Discussion/ Remarks

Minor)

a Major Identification, Formulation and Practical

applications

b Major Solve engineering problems associated

with design of mechanisms.

c Major Practical applications

d Major Inter-Disciplinary work exposure

e Major Useful for problem solution

f Minor

g Minor Identify ethical issues associated with

engineering solutions design of machines

h Minor

i Major

j Major Apply simulation software to the

solution of design problems

k Major Demonstrate effective use of the

internet to expand information on
machine elements