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Module Title	Mechanics of Machines 2
Module Code	MM306
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Paul Young	Office Number	S374
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To build on Mechanics of Machines 1 by adding Power transmission: gears, belts, clutches. Balancing of shafts Gyroscopic motion Dynamics (vibration) of mechanical systems in free, forced and damped modes Measurement of properties of dynamic systems

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and design power transmissions using gears, clutches and belts.
2. Balance shafts statically and dynamically using vector calculus
3. Calculate the natural frequency, damped frequency of single degree of freedom systems
4. Design a vibration isolation system and calculate the response to input forces
5. Undertake laboratory practicals and report scientifically on them in reports and poster form

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	12	In the lab
Tutorial	12	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	12	Reports
Assignment Completion	6	Poster
Independent Study	70	Tutorial questions & revision
Total Workload: 136

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Simple and Compound Gears
Direct power transmission, gear ratios, design, module, tooth profile.

Belt Drives
Analysis of interaction between belt and pulley to determine governing equation for slippage. Geometry of system, gear ration and maximum power transmission.

Clutches
Torque at slip analysis for uniform pressure and constant wear rate. Use of multi-plate clutches. Design for power transmission in a gear train.

Balancing of shafts
Vector analysis of static and dynamic balancing of rotating shafts

Gyroscopic motion
3-D kinetics, calculation the gyroscopic couple under precession of the spin axis.

Free Vibration of SDOF
Equations of motion, undamped, viscous damping, dry friction damping & hysteretic damping

Forced vibration of SDOF system
Sinusoidal Excitation on mass, excitation of base, harmonic excitation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

C.F. Beards: 1995, Beards CF., Engineering Vibration Analysis with Application to Control Systems, Arnold, 034063183X
GH Ryder, MD Bennett: 1990, Mechanics of Machines, 2, Industrial Press, Inc., 083113030X
Daniel J. Inman: 0, Engineering vibration, Pearson, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 0132281732
J. Hannah, R. C. Stephens: 1984, Mechanics of machines, Edward Arnold, London, 0713134712

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CAMA	Access-C.A. Mechanical & Manufact. Eng.
CAMAE	Access-CA Mech & Manufact Eng English
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
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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