MAK 324 - Theory of Machines

Course Objectives

1. To Introduce the approaches and mathematical models used in kinematic and dynamic analysis of machinery.
2. To give basic knowledge on kinematic and dynamic design of machinery.

Course Description

Mechanisms, kinematic diagrams, kinematic chains and mobility. Some basic mechanisms.
Kinematic analysis and synthesis of mechanisms. Review of some fundamental principles of
mechanics. Static balance of machinery. Machine equation of motion and its implementation. Speed
fluctuations and flywheel calculation. Force analysis in machinery. Shaking forces and mass
balance. Balancing of rigid rotors.