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

Contribution
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1Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering.
2Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems.
3Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field.
4Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject.
5Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems.
6Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research.
7Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations.
8Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences.
9Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics.