At the end of this course, the students; 1) an ability to apply fundamental theories in the mechanism analysis 2) an ability to analyze the kinematics of mechanisms 3) an ability to analyze the kinetics of mechanisms 4) an ability to use and develope software for mechanism analysis 5) a knowledge of contemporary issues
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(MAK206)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Basic mechanism types and theories. Degrees of freedom. Kinematic chains. Position, velocity and acceleration analysis in connected systems. Dynamic force analysis of mechanisms. Virtual work method. Gear Trains.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Fundamentals of kinematics; DOF, Links, joints, kinematic chains
3rd Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Position Analysis
4th Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Position Analysis
5th Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Position Analysis
6th Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Velocity Analysis
7th Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Acceleration Analysis
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms : Acceleration Analysis
10th Week
Kinetic analysis: General considerations
11th Week
Kinetic analysis: Dynamic force analysis
12th Week
Kinetic analysis: Dynamic force analysis
13th Week
Kinetic analysis: Virtual Work method
14th Week
Gear Trains
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Design of Machinery, Robert L. Norton, 3. Edition, McGraw Hill Mechanisms, Eres Söylemez, ODTÜ, 1999 Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, J. J. Jr. Shigley Uicker, Mcgraw Hill, 1999
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
17
Quiz
1
5
Other
1
3
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
45
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
14
,5
7
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
2
28
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
1,5
10,5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
4
1
4
Project
1
20
20
Total Workload
157,5
Total Workload / 30
5,25
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)