R23
MECH · 2-2
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Theory of Machines
JNTUK R23 · MECH · semester 2-2 · syllabus
This JNTUK R23 professional core course is listed for Mechanical Engineering (MECH). It is listed in semester 2-2. It carries 3 credits. The published coverage runs across 5 units, from Simple Mechanisms through Vibrations & Turning Moment Diagrams.
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What you'll be able to do
Understand different mechanisms and their inversions. Analyze velocity and acceleration of different links in a mechanism. Apply the gear kinematics in various machines and Gyroscopic principles in various vehicles. Evaluate unbalance mass in rotating machines and draw various cam profiles. Analyze vibrations of single degree freedom systems and turning moment diagrams of various engines.
5 units, from Simple Mechanisms to Vibrations & Turning Moment Diagrams. Tick off units as you cover them — your progress stays on this device.
Unit-wise syllabus
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UNIT 01 — Simple Mechanisms
Classification of mechanisms; basic kinematic concepts; degree of freedom and mobility · Grashof's law; kinematic inversions of four-bar and slider-crank chains · Limit positions, mechanical advantage, transmission angle · Quick-return and straight-line mechanisms; universal joint; rocker mechanisms
UNIT 02 — Plane Motion Analysis
Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms · Graphical velocity analysis using instantaneous centers · Velocity and acceleration analysis using the relative velocity method · Coriolis component of acceleration
UNIT 03 — Gyroscope & Gear Profile
Principle of gyroscope; gyroscopic effect in aeroplane, ship, car and two-wheeler · Involute and cycloidal gear profiles; gear parameters; fundamental law of gearing and conjugate action · Spur gear contact ratio and interference/undercutting · Helical, bevel, worm, rack & pinion gears; epicyclic and regular gear train kinematics
UNIT 04 — Balancing of Rotating Masses & Cams
Need for balancing; balancing of single and several masses in different planes (analytical and graphical) · Cams and followers: classification, terminology and definitions · Displacement diagrams: uniform velocity, parabolic, simple harmonic and cycloidal motions · Derivatives of follower motions; specified contour cams; circular and tangent cams
UNIT 05 — Vibrations & Turning Moment Diagrams
Free natural vibrations; Newton and energy methods for single degree of freedom · Damped vibrations (under, critical and over damped); forced vibrations; vibration isolation and transmissibility · Turning moment diagrams for steam engine, IC engine and multi-cylinder engine · Crank effort; coefficients of fluctuation of energy and speed; flywheel and its design