MECHENG 7751
Transcript Abbreviation:
Adv Kin&Mec
Course Description:
Kinematic design and analysis of mechanisms. The focus is on kinematic representations of rigid transformations in space, derivation and solution of the kinematic constraint equations. Computer projects involve Solidworks and Matlab/Mathematica.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
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)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3671 (563) or Engr 1183, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 751.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be able to apply fundamental concepts to mobility analysis of planar, spherical and spatial linkages
Be able to derive planar, spherical, spatial displacements through the use of transformation matrices, screw axes and quaternions
Be able to perform kinematic analysis and synthesis of planar linkages
Be able to utilize computer algebra software for deriving kinematic constraint equations and obtain solutions to kinematics problems
Be able to analyze complex mechanisms using both graphical and analytical techniques
Be able to analyze spatial mechanisms and linkages using matrix techniques
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism review, Matlab, and Solidworks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design for finitely separated positions of a rigid body | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design for infinitesimally separated positions of a rigid body | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Instantaneous invariants in kinematics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis of planar mechanisms | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to analysis of spatial mechanisms | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Recitation
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Homework | 25% |
| Projects | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery | Waldron and Kinzel |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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