Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives To develop skills and understanding related to the design or selection of basic machine elements in engineering applications.
Synopsis General dynamics: linear and rotational motion and momentum. Friction: static and kinetic, inclined plane, screw application. Friction clutches and thrust bearings. Simple shoe brakes, expanding shoe and band brakes. Turning moment diagrams and flywheels. Belt drives: centrifugal and driving tension, grooved pulley, initial tension, belt creep. Gear trains: simple and compound, epicyclic, torque and tooth forces, acceleration of geared systems. Cams: follower types, motion, cam kinetics, development of cam profile, spring force, reaction force.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory work, a 1-hour test and tutorials: 30%