1. Links & Mechanism :
Links : kinematics pairs, higher and lower pairs, constraints, Single slider mechanism, chains, double slider
crank mechanism, inversions. Exact straight line mechanism of peaucelliers, Heart and
Scott, Roussell approximate straight line mechanisms of grasshopper, watt and Roberts. Pantograph, steering gear mechanisms - condition for corrects
s tearing, Davis and
Ackerman's steering gears mechanism.
2. Motion :
Rectilinear and rotational motion in a plane, compound pendulum, equivalent dynamical system. Velocity and acceleration in machine parts, instantaneous center, centroode, its laws, velocity and acceleration
diagrams for simple kinematics mechanisms. (Vector and graphical approach).
3. Friction :
Inclined plane, condition for maximum efficiency, pivot & collar friction, uniform pressure & uniform wear, friction circle, friction axis. Belt & rope drive effect of centrifugal stress on power transmitted, slip & creep effect, use of Jockey pulleys.
4. Brakes and dynamometers :
Simple block brakes, internal expanding shoe brake, band brake, braking of a vehicle transmission types of
dynamometer.
5. Cams :
Types of cams & followers, displacement, velocity and acceleration of followers, Construction of cam profiles with knife-edge with roller and with flat footed for reciprocating and oscillating followers.
6. Gear trains :
Simple, compound and reverted wheel train, epicyclic gearing, analysis of Sun and Planet system, examples of multi speed epicyclic gear boxes, bevel gears epicyclic trains, differential gear box.-Sliding gear box.
Text Books :
1. Theory of Machines by R. S. Khurmi.
2. Theory of Machines by S. S. Ratan.
3. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms by P. L. Balleney.
