Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines

This module presents the theory of machines and mechanisms such as cams and gears. It also introduces the student to free and forced vibrating single degree of freedom systems.

1. Recognise standard machine components, recall their associated nomenclature and explain their function.

2. Design cam, gear, and spring-mass damper systems.

3. Apply equations of motion to problems in undamped and damped single degree of freedom systems.

4. Calculate the gear speeds, power transmitted, and geometric characteristics of simple and compound gear trains.