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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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| Module Aims | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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· To build on Applied Mechanics 2 and enable students to apply Kinetic and Kinematic principles to machine elements and systems· To introduce methods for synthesis of linkage for design applications in mechanisms and robotics
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On completion of this module, the student will be able to: • Analyse the velocity and accelerations of planar mechanisms using mathematical & graphical methods (PO1, PO2) • Determine the effects of forces & torques on 2-D systems, including the effects of rolling and sliding contact between bodies (PO1, PO2, PO3) • Determine the power transmission and speed characteristics of simple & compound fixed centre and epicyclic gears (PO1, PO2) • Explain the power transmission characteristics of friction based drive systems (belts & clutches) and apply the governing equations to determine the performance of such systems (PO1, PO3, PO6) • Explain the concepts of static & dynamic balance of rotating shafts and determine the forces, couples and balance elements which for such (PO1, PO6) • Explain and analyse rotating systems where gyroscopic couples are generated (PO1, PO2, PO6) • Report practical results in a coherent and logical manner (PO5, PO6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| · Plane Kinetics & Kinematics of rigid bodies· Forces in mechanisms, velocity and acceleration of rigid links and blocks, graphical method· Flywheel: fluctuations of speed and energy· Balancing of rotating masses: static balance, dynamic balance· Power transmission: simple gear trains (velocity ratios), clutches, bearings, belt drives, brakes· Gyroscopic motion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| · Ryder, G.H. and Bennett, M.D., Mechanics of Machines 2nd eds, Macmillian, 1990.· Merriam J.L, Kraige L.G., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 4th Ed, Wiley, 1998· Hannah, J. R.C. Stephens, Mechanics of Machines, 4th Ed., 1984, E. Arnold.· Grosjean J. Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms, McGraw-Hill, 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Programme or List of Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CAM | B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MEDM | B.Eng. in Medical Mechanical Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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