MER 312: Dynamics and Kinematics

BY
Abraham Tchako, PhD
Fall 2008

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MER 312: Dynamics and Kinematics

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TODAYS AGENDA
Course organization
Course Objectives
Expectations
Resources
Introductory Material
Demonstrations

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Course Organization

Schedule:
MWF 11:45 am 12:50 pm
NWSE 205 (Lecture)
Th.
1:55 pm 4:45 pm
NWSE 205 (Lab)
Instructor: Abraham Tchako, Ph.D.
Room 235 Steinmetz Hall
Tel.: 388-6144
Email: tchakoa@union.edu
Office Hour: MW 10:30 am 11:30 am
Room 235 Steinmetz Hall
Or by appointment
Textbook: Cleghorn, W. L., Mechanics of Machines, 2005.
Oxford University Press
Web Page: http://antipasto.union.edu/~tchakoa/mer312/.

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The principal objectives of this course are:

To develop your understanding of the
fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics of
mechanisms and machine elements.
Gain experience using computer software to
facilitate the design and analysis of simple and
complex mechanisms.
Gain practical working knowledge, through
design project, of some basic machine
elements such as motors, gears, belts, cam,
and common linkages.
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What is expected of you in this course?

You are expected to:
- Attend all classes and design project
sections
- Check course web page periodically and
regularly.
- Do all homework on time - Do all
progress reports of the design project
on time

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What is expected of you in this course?

You are expected to:
- Do all hws, projects and present them
in the form prescribed if any.
- Be a good team member (design
project)
- Start the project when it is handed out.
- ALL your work must be your own or
your groups!
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Course Resources & Webpage

Resources

Textbook:
W. L. Cleghorn, Mechanics of Machines, Oxford University
Press, 2005 with CD-ROM.
Interactive 3D and 2D Virtual models.
Flux Player to view virtual models
Working Model
Cam Design computer program
Scaled diagrams of mechanisms for solving problems
SolidWorks/COSMOS Motion
Lecture Notes online
Course Web page
http://www.engineering.union.edu/~tchakoa/mer312/

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Course Evaluation

Your Graded will be based on:

- Assignments,
- 3 Exams (2 exams and 1 final),
- Lab/Projects and,
- Quizzes
Arrange yourselves in project groups of 3
to 4 by 9/25
If not in a group by that date You will be
assigned to one

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Introduction
Mechanical Engineering

KINEMATICS Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

THE STUDY OF MOTION

WITHOUT REGARD TO FORCES

Hydrodynamics

Aerodynamics

KINETICS Thermodynamics

THE STUDY OF FORCES

DUE TO MOTION

Statics

Dynamics

Stress Analysis

DESIGN THE CREATION OF SOMETHING

KINEMATICS
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KINETICS
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THAT DIDN'T EXIST BEFORE

Units are the Bane of an Engineers

Existence

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Definitions
Mechanism: a device which transforms
motion to some desirable pattern and typically
develops very low forces and transmits little
power.
Machine: typically contains mechanisms
which are designed to provide significant forces
and transmit significant power

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Demonstrations
Single-cylinder piston engine

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Definitions
Similarities: They are
both combinations of rigid
bodies (Links) the relative
motion among the rigid
bodies are definite.
Differences: Machines
transform energy to do
work, while mechanisms
do not necessarily perform
this function.
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Commonly Employed Mechanisms

Slider Crank Mechanisms:

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Commonly Employed Mechanisms

Four-Bar Mechanisms:

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Commonly Employed Mechanisms

Belt Drive and Gearing Mechanisms:

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Commonly Employed Mechanisms

Cam Mechanisms:

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Kinematic Chains and Kinematic pairs

Kinematic Chain: is an assemblage
of links and kinematic pairs capable
of relative motion. The base link is not
specified.
Mechanism: a kinematic chain in
which at least one link is fixed (the
base/ground link) with the purpose of
transforming motion.
Kinematic Pairs or Joints: connect
the links of the mechanism together.
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Links
Link is a rigid body that possesses at least
2 nodes.
Node is an attachment point to other links
via joints.

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Kinematic Pairs or Joints

Kinematic pair/ joint is a connection
between two or more links at their nodes. It
allows motion to occur between the links.

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Basic Types of Kinematic Pairs or Joints

Turning pair/Pivot is a joint that allows
relative turning/rotary motion between two links.
Slider or sliding pair is a joint that allows
relative sliding/linear motion between two links.
Rolling pair allows relative rolling motion
between two links.
A connection may allow more than one type of
relative motions between its links.
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Sample of Kinematics Pairs

Revolute

1 DOF
Joints
Screw

Prismatic
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Sample of Kinematics Pairs

Cylindrical

2 DOF
Joints

Half joint
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Pin-in-slot

Multi-link
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Sample of Kinematics Pairs

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Sample of Kinematics Pairs

Joints
restraint
and allow
motion
between
links

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Sample Problems for self study

Problem for self study

Identify
(1) Number Elements
(2) Number Joints
(3) Calculate mobility

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Demonstrations
Single-cylinder piston engine

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Demonstrations
Upload Mechanism

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