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MALAYSIAN
POLYTECHNICS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MODULE J3010
MECHANICS OF MACHINES 1

Zainol Hashim (POLIMAS)

Harisa Mohamad Saad (POLIMAS)

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BIODATA OF MODULE WRITERS

J3010 Mechanics Machines

Name : Zainol Bin Hashim

Address : Mechanical Engineering Department
Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim
Mua’dzam Shah, Bandar Darulaman
06000 Jitra
Kedah Darulaman
Telephone No. : 04-9174701 ext.407
Qualifications : B Sc Mech. Eng.(UTM)
Diploma Mech. Eng (UTM)
Cert.Education
Position : Polytechnic Lecturer

Name : Harisa Bt Mohamad Saad

Address : Mechanical Engineering Department
Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim
Muadzam Shah, Bandar Darulaman
06000 Jitra
Kedah Darulaman
Telephone No. : 04-9174701 ext.822
Qualifications : B Eng. Agricultural (Food and Process)
(UPM)
Masters in Education (ITTHO)
Position : Polytechnic Lecturer
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CURRICULUM GRID

The curriculum grid of this module is based on the curriculum used by Malaysian
polytechnics.

No. TOPIC UNIT Total

Hours

1 General 1 9 Hours
Dynamics ( 9 H)

2 Moment 2 6 Hours
Inertia ( 6 H)

3 Hoisting 3 6 Hours
system (6H)

4 Friction 4 6 Hours
(6H)

5 Screw 5 6 Hours
(6 H )

6 Belting 6 9 Hours
(9H)
UNIT 1 GENERAL DYNAMICS

1.1 Velocity and Acceleration

1.2 Equation for linear, uniformly accelerated motion
1.3 Relationshipbetween linear speed and angular speed
1.4 Relationshipbetween linear acceleration and
angular acceleration
1.5 Work done by a constant force
1.6 Power
1.7 Energy and conservation of energy
1.8 Momentum and conservation of momentum

UNIT 2 MOMENT OF INERTIA

2.1 Moment of Inertia

2.2 Theorem of Parallel axes
2.3 Theorem of Perpendicular axes
2.4 Moment of Inertia in a few simple cases
2.5 Torque and Angular Acceleration
2.6 Angular Momentum
2.7 Angular impulse
2.8 Work done by a torque
2.9 Angular kinetic energy
2.10 Kinetic energy of a torque

UNIT 3 HOISTING SYSTEM

3.1 Inertia Couple

3.2 Accelerated Shaft
3.3 Shaft being brought to rest
3.4 Load raised and with accelerating upward
3.5 Load falling and accelerating downwards (No driving torque
acting)
3.6 Load falling and being brought to rest
3.7 Load rising: Coming to rest under friction only
3.8 Load balancing system
UNIT 4 FRICTION
4.1 Motion up the plane: pull P parallel to plane
4.2 Motion down the plane: Pull P parallel to plane
4.3 The angle of frictionand total reaction
4.4 Application of angle of frictionto motion on the inclined
plane

UNIT 5 SCREW

5.1 The square thread screw

5.2 The V- thread screw
5.3 Raising Load
5.4 Load being lowered
5.2 Overhauling of a screw

UNIT 6 BELTING

6.1 Length of an open belt drive

6.2 Length of cross belt drive
6.3 Power transmitted by a belt
6.4 Ratio of tensions
6.5 Centrifugal tension
MODULE GUIDELINES

To achieve maximum benefits in using this module, students must follow the
instructions carefully and complete all the activities.

1. This module is divid edinto 6 units.

2. Each page is numbered according to the subject code, unit and page number.

J3010 / UNIT 1 / 5

Subject Unit 1 Page Number 5

3. The general and specific objectives are given at the beginning of each unit.
4. The activities in each unit are arranged in a sequential order and the
following symbols are given:

OBJECTIVES
The general and specific objectives for each learning topic are stated in
this section.

INPUT
This section introduces the subject matter that you are going to learn.

ACTIVITIES
The activities in this section test your understanding of the subject
matter. You have to complete this section by following the
instructions carefully.
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FEEDBACK
Answers to the questions in the activity section are given here

SELF-ASSESSMENT
Self-assessment evaluates your understanding of each unit.

FEEDBACK ON SELF-ASSESSMENT
This section contains answers to the activities in the self-assessment.

5. You have to follow the units in sequence.

6. You may proceed to the next unit after successfully completing the unit and
you are confident of your achievement.
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GENERAL AIMS

This module is prepared for students in the third or fourth semester who are
undergoing the Certificate/Diploma programmes in Malaysian Polytechnics. It aims to
expose students to the mechanics of machines concept in each unit and to lead
them towards self-directed learning or with guidance from their lecturers.

PRE REQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The pre-requisite for this module is at least a pass in Mathematic at the SPM level
and the successful completion of the Engineering Science module in the first
semester.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. know principlesand fundamental concept of general dynamics.

2. know method and procedures to solve problem of mechanics machines.
3. understand facts and principles all of these topics.
4. solve problem in relation to hoisting and friction.
5. solve problem of raising and lowering load for square and Vee threaded screw.
6. find the values of Belting by using a calculator.

TEACHING AIDS AND RESOURCES NEEDED

1. Calculator
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REFERENCES

1. John Hannah and M.J. Hillier (1971). Applied Mechanics; New Zealand
Pitman: Publishing Limited.

2. W. Madill (1984). Applied Mechanics Level 3; Longman Inc., New

York: Longman Group Limited.

3. D Humphrey and J Topping (1971). A Shorter Intermediate Mechanics;

London: Longman Group Ltd.

4. George E. Drabble (1971). Applied Mechanics; London: W.H. Allen & Co.
Ltd.

5. R.S. Khurmi (1988). A Text Book Of Applied Mechanics;New Delhi:

S. Chand & Company (Pvt) Ltd.

6. R.K. Mullis (1983). Engineering Mechanics; Longman Cheshire Pty.

7. S.B.Mathur (1979). Applied mechanics; Delhi: Khanna Publishers.

8. L.Bostock and S.Chandler (1979). Applied Mathematics; Scotland: Thomson

Litho Ltd.