MECHENG 3751
Transcript Abbreviation:
KineMechDesign
Course Description:
This course is intended to help students develop an intuitive understanding of the design concepts for machinery and mechanisms. Topics covered are: kinematic joints, mobility analysis, kinematic synthesis of planar linkages, computer-aided design of mechanisms, kinematic analysis, Cam motion program synthesis, and cam profile design.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2030 and 2900, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 3670 (Au17 or before), 3553, or 553.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn how to recognize kinematic joints and calculate mobility of general mechanisms
Learn how to synthesize linkages for specified kinematic motions such as motion generation, rocker amplitude.
Learn how to use CAD software to design and analyze mechanisms
Learn how to perform analytical kinematic analysis of linkages.
Learn how to synthesize CAM motion program and design CAM profile
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to joints, mechanisms, mobility analysis | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Grashof criteria of 4-bar linkages | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kinematic synthesis of planar linkages | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design for motion limits, rocker motion and motion generation | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Computer-aided design of mechanisms | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analytical kinematic analysis | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cam motion program synthesis and cam profile design | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Recitation
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterms | 60% |
| Design Project | 15% |
| CAD quiz | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery, 3rd edition | Waldron, Kinzel and Agarwal |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
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