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SMTEC/CSE/CP/2017-18/REV 0

St.MOTHER THERESA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

VAGAIKULAM, THOOTHUKUDI – 628 102
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Date: 14.12.2017

Name of the Staff : S.RAMASWAMY

Programme :B.E.
Course Code &Title : ME6401 – KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY
Year / Semester :II/IV

COURSE PLAN
1. Vision& Mission of the department
VISION:-
The Mechanical Engineering Department strives to be recognize globally for outstanding
education and research leading to well qualified engineers, who prove to be more innovative
entrepreneurial and successful in advanced fields of engineering and research.
MISSION:-
To provide valued based education in engineering, technology and management.
To inculcate dedication, hard work, sincerity, integrity and ethics to build up overall
professional personality in our student and faculty.
To breed inquisitive and creative research culture to help in the development of new
knowledge and upgradation of existing knowledge using information and management
technologies.
To empower the students with current knowledge and ethics to meet the requirements of the
nation in an evolving knowledge based competitive world with an endless evolving
knowledge.
2. Program outcomes
Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.

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2.Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and

design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research

methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.

6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or

leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

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12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes:-

 PSO I: Ability to apply the acquired Mechanical Engineering knowledge for the
advancement of society and self.
 PSO II: Ability to implement the learned principles of Mechanical Engineering to analyze,
evaluate and create more advanced mechanical systems or processes.

3. Pre-requisite
To have a knowledge about basics of Engineering Mechanics and Engineering Graphics.

4. Objectives
On completion of this course the student will understand

 To understand the basic components and layout of linkages in the assembly of a system /
machine.
 To understand the principles in analyzing the assembly with respect to the displacement,
velocity, and acceleration at any point in a link of a mechanism.
 To understand the motion resulting from a specified set of linkages, design few linkage
mechanisms and cam mechanisms for specified output motions.
 To understand the basic concepts of toothed gearing and kinematics of gear trains and the
effects of friction in motion transmission and in machine components.
5. Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the students can able to
 Understand the principles of kinematic pairs, chains and their classification, DOF, inversions,
equivalent chains and planar mechanisms.
 Analyze the planar mechanisms for position, velocity and acceleration.
 Synthesize planar four bar and slider crank mechanisms for specified kinematic conditions.
 Evaluate gear tooth geometry and select appropriate gears for the required
 applications.
 Design cams and followers for specified motion profiles.

6. Mapping of PO’s & CO’s

Course Program Outcomes (POs)

Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PO2
CO 1 H L L L L L L L L L L L H M

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 CO 2 M H M H L L L L L L L L H M
CO 3 M L H H H L L L L L L M M H
CO 4 M L H L L L L L L L L M M L
CO 5 L M L L H L L L L L L L L L
* H - High M – Medium L - Low

7. Curriculum gaps

 Velocity and Acceleration Kennedy’s theorem method

8.List of Text Books by AU:

1. Uicker, J.J., Pennock G.R and Shigley, J.E., “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms”, 3rd Edition, Oxford
University Press, 2009.
2. Rattan, S.S, “Theory of Machines”, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Reference Books by AU:
1. Thomas Bevan, "Theory of Machines", 3rd Edition, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2005.
2. Cleghorn. W. L, “Mechanisms of Machines”, Oxford University Press, 2005
3. Robert L. Norton, "Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery", Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
4. Allen S. Hall Jr., “Kinematics and Linkage Design”, Prentice Hall, 1961
5. Ghosh. A and Mallick, A.K., “Theory of Mechanisms and Machines", Affiliated East-West Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 1988.
6. Rao.J.S. and Dukkipati.R.V. "Mechanisms and Machine Theory", Wiley-Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1992.
7. John Hannah and Stephens R.C., "Mechanics of Machines", Viva Low-Prices Student Edition, 1999.
8. Ramamurthi. V, "Mechanics of Machines", Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
9. Khurmi, R.S., ”Theory of Machines”,14th Edition, S Chand Publications, 2005
10. Sadhu Sigh : Theory of Machines, "Kinematics of Machine", Third Edition, Pearson Education,
2012

Other Related books Available in our library:

O1.DrV.P.Singh “Theory of Machines”, Sixth Edison, Dhanpat Rai & Co

9. Lesson plan
Text /
Lecture Page No. of Cummulative
Topic(s) to be covered Ref. Teaching Aid Learning Mode
No. No. Hours Hours
Book
Unit – 1 BASICS OF MECHANISMS
Classification of mechanisms –
94-
1 Basic kinematic concepts and RB - 9 PPT Interactive 1 1
definitions
100
Degree of freedom,Mobility – 102-
2 Kutzbach criterion, Gruebler’s RB - 9 PPT Interactive 1 2
criterion 103
3 Grashof’s Law RB - 9 103 PPT Interactive 1 3

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 Kinematic inversions of four-bar 106-
4 RB - 9 PPT Video 1 4
chain and slider crank chains 115
Limit positions – Mechanical 146-
5 RB - 9 PPT Interactive 1 5
advantage 152
6 Transmission Angle RB - 9 114 PPT Interactive 1 6
Description of some common 108-
7 RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive 1 7
mechanisms 110
8 Quick return mechanisms RB - 9 110 PPT Video 1 8
Straight line generators, 242-
9 Universal Joint – rocker RB - 9 PPT Video 1 9
mechanisms 246
10 Revision Worksheet Quiz 1 10
Unit – II KINEMATICS OF LINKAGE MECHANISMS
1 Displacement, velocity and 119 1 11
acceleration analysis of simple RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
mechanisms
2 Graphical method 123- 2 13
RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
140
3 Velocity and acceleration polygons 174- 1 14
RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
220
4 Velocity analysis using 123- 1 15
instantaneous centres RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
140
5 kinematic analysis of simple 123- 1 16
mechanisms RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
140
6 Coincident points 123- 1 17
RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
140
7 Coriolis component of Acceleration 174- 1 18
RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
220
8 Introduction to linkage synthesis 148- 1 19
problem. RB - 9 Blackboard Interactive
174
9 Revision Worksheet Quiz 1 20
Unit – III KINEMATICS OF CAM MECHANISMS
1 Classification of cams and T-2 222- 1 21
followers PPT Interactive
28
2 Terminology and definitions – T-2 228- 1 22
Displacement diagrams Blackboard Interactive
230
3 Uniform velocity, parabolic, simple T-2 232- Blackboard Interactive 1 23
harmonic and cycloidal motions

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 240
4 Derivatives of follower motions T-2 230- 1 24
Blackboard Interactive
231
5 Layout of plate cam profiles T-2 240- 1 25
Blackboard Interactive
253
6 Specified contour cams RB – 9 808- 1 26
Blackboard Interactive
816
7 Circular arc and tangent cams T-2 253- 1 27
Blackboard Interactive
258
8 Pressure angle and T-2 232 1 28
undercutting Blackboard Interactive
9 sizing of cams T–2 240 Blackboard Interactive 1 29
10 Revision Worksheet Quiz 1 30
Unit – IV GEARS AND GEAR TRAINS
1 Law of toothed gearing T-2 381- 1 31
Blackboard Interactive
383
2 Involutes and cycloidal tooth T-2 384- 1 32
profiles Blackboard Interactive
389
3 Spur Gear terminology and RB - 9 405- 1 33
definitions Blackboard Interactive
406
4 Gear tooth action – contact ratio RB - 9 407 Blackboard Interactive 1 34
5 Interference and undercutting T-2 400- 1 35
Blackboard Interactive
405
6 Helical, Bevel, Worm, Rack and RB - 9 394- 1 36
Pinion gears [Basics only] Blackboard Interactive
404
7 Gear trains – Speed ratio, train T-2 425- 1 37
value Blackboard Interactive
434
8 Parallel axis gear trains RB - 9 435- 1 38
Blackboard Interactive
474
9 Epicyclic Gear Trains T-2 444- 1 39
Blackboard Interactive
447
10 Revision Worksheet Quiz 1 40
Unit – V FRICTION IN MACHINE ELEMENTS
1 Surface contacts T-2 276 Blackboard Interactive 1 41
2 Sliding and Rolling friction T-2 276- 1 42
Blackboard Interactive
277
3 Friction drives T-2 277 Blackboard Interactive 1 43

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 4 Friction in screw threads T-2 283- 1 44
Blackboard Interactive
290
5 Bearings and lubrication RB - 9 285- 1 45
Blackboard Interactive
291
6 Friction clutches T-2 300- 1 46
Blackboard Interactive
313
7 Belt and rope drives RB - 9 297- 1 47
Blackboard Interactive
320
8 Friction in brakes - Band and Block RB - 9 325- 2 49
brakes Blackboard Interactive
369
9 Revision Worksheet Quiz 1 50

10. Web Resources

Unit
Topic Web Link
I Kinematic Links & http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104121/
Inverse Mechanism
II Velocity and Acceleration www.springer.com%2Fcda%2Fcontent%2Fdocument%2Fcda_do
wnloaddocument%2F9783319319681-c2.pdf%3FSGWID%3D0-0-
45-1567080-p179916485&usg=AOvVaw0HBQ42usssjN-ldflWDiPo
III Cam analyis http://eng.sut.ac.th/me/meold/1_2552/425306/week7_425306/
cam.pdf
IV Epicyclic gear train https://www.svce.ac.in/departments/auto/Lesson%20plan/III
%20YEAR%20CLASS%20NOTES/AT2301/UNIT%20IV.pdf
V Friction Clutches http://nptel.ac.in/courses/116102012/104

Video Resources
S.No Video Link
V1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = MJeRFzs4oRU
V2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = fMLLoY7jxM0
V3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = ciul3trgbal
V4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = jzNik6PEKG8
V5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = eoJxvp0GQ8o
11. Other Related activities

S.No Name of the activity No. of activities Details

planned
1. Assignment 2 1. Displacement, velocity

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 and acceleration analysis
of simple mechanisms
2. Uniform velocity,
parabolic, simple
harmonic and cycloidal
motions of CAM
1. Epicyclic Gear Trains
2. Seminar 2
2. Friction clutches

3. Guest Lectures

4. Industrial Visit

12. Content Beyond syllabus

1. Six link mechanism to be used as a rail less garage.

2. Degree of freedom in Epicyclic Gear Train

13.Journals
i. An International Journal of “Mechanism and Machine Theory,” Science Direct.

14. Internal Test portions

IAT I -1.5 Units (Unit 1 and First half of Unit 2)

IAT II - 1.5 Units (Second half of Unit 2 and Unit 3)

IAT III – 2 Units (Unit 4 & 5)

MODEL EXAM –5 Units (Unit 1 – Unit5)

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