10ME54 Dynamics of Machines syllabus for ME


Part A
Unit-1 Static Force Analysis 6 hours

Introduction: Static equilibrium. Equilibrium of two and three force members. Members with two forces and torque. Free body diagrams. Principle of virtual work. Static force analysis of four bar mechanism and slider-crank mechanism with and without friction.

Unit-2 Dynamic Force Analysis 8 hours

D'Alembert's principle, Inertia force, inertia torque. Dynamic force analysis of four-bar mechanism and slider crank mechanism. Dynamically equivalent systems. Turning moment diagrams and flywheels. Fluctuation of Energy. Determination of size of flywheels.

Unit-3 Friction and Belt Drives 6 hours

Definitions: Types of friction: laws of friction,Friction in pivot and collar bearings. Belt drives: Flat belt drives. ratio of belt tensions, centrifugal tension, power transmitted.

Unit-4 Balancing of Rotating Masses 6 hours

Static and dynamic balancing. Balancing of single rotating mass by balancing masses in same plane and in different planes. Balancing of several rotating masses by balancing masses in same plane and in different planes.

Part B
Unit-5 Balancing of Reciprocating Masses 8 hours

Inertia effect of crank and connecting rod, single cylinder engine, balancing in multi cylinder-inline engine (primary & secondary forces), V-type engine; Radial engine – Direct and reverse crank method.

Unit-6 Governors 6 hours

Types of governors; force analysis of Porter and Hartnell governors. Controlling force. stability, sensitiveness. Isochronism, effort and power.

Unit-7 Gyroscope 6 hours

Vectorial representation of angular motion. Gyroscopic couple. Effect of gyroscopic couple on ship, plane disc, aeroplane, stability of two wheelers and four wheelers.

Unit-8 Analysis of Cams 6 hours

Analysis of Tangent cam with roller follower and Circular arc cam operating flat faced and roller followers. Undercutting in Cams

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