Mechanical Engineering

ME2143Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines3 ch (3C 2T*)

Fundamental concepts of linkages; displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis using graphical and analytical methods. Static and dynamic force analysis of linkages. Design of cams, gears and gear trains; including ordinary and planetary gear trains. Balancing rotating masses. Simple gyroscopic effects. 

Prerequisite: ME 2003 or APSC 1023. Recommended: CS 1003 or other introductory programming course.