Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses>Theory of Mechanisms

MECH335 - Theory of Mechanisms

Description

Types of mechanisms. Analysis of the kinematics of closed loop linkages using graphical, vector and complex number methods. Follower motion synthesis and design of cam profiles. Gear terminology and the analysis of gear trains. Analysis of static and dynamic loading of mechanisms; flywheel design. Introduction to linkage synthesis, spatial open loop mechanisms with applications to manipulators.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-1.5-1

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:

Course offered by

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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