ME519 KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF MECHANISMS
Course Code: | 5690519 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Level of Study: | Graduate |
Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERGİN TÖNÜK |
Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To learn curvature theory, Euler-Savary equation and centrodes of a planar mechanism
To learn equivalent linkages of higher kinematic pairs formed of lower kinematic pairs
Course Content
Introduction to modern kinematic analysis. Analytical representation of motions. Euler-Savary equation. Curvature theory. Instantaneous invariants and higher accelerations. Cams. Three dimensional mechanisms. Intermittent mechanisms. Miscellaneous mechanisms. Computer aided kinematic design. Current applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the student will comprehend basic information covered in ME 301 and ME 431 to appreciate this course.
By the end of the course the student will comprehend canonical representation of plane motion using complex numbers.
By the end of the course the student will comprehend curvature theory and infinitesimal plane motion for path tangent, path curvature and rate of change of path curvature.
By the end of the course the student will comprehend cubic of stationary curvature.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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# | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ |