Dynamics of Machinery (ME426) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Dynamics of Machinery ME426 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MECE303
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Behzat B Kentel
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To develop an ability • to perform motion analysis of single degree of freedom mechanisms, • to perform dynamic force analysis in mechanisms including the effect of friction • to perform balancing in rotating machinery and inertia variant machines
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • construct the equation of motion of single degree of freedom mechanisms using kinematic influence coefficients and apply numerical methods to solve for equation of motion
  • perform force analysis in mechanisms including the effects of friction at prismatic and revolute joints
  • perform force analysis in simple and planetary gear trains and construct power flow diagrams
  • perform balancing of rotating machinery, design counterweights to obtain completely-balanced in-line four-bar mechanisms and reduce shaking forces and moments of in-line multi-cylinder engines
Course Content Knematic influence coefficients, equation of motion of single degree of freedom systems, analytical and numerical solution methods, effects of dry and viscous friction, force analysis and power flow in simple and planetary gear trains, rotating mass balancing, balancing of inertia-variant machines, analysis of unbalance in multi-cylinder engines

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and review of mechanisms Review of MECE 303 topics
2 Kinematic influence coefficients
3 Kinematic influence coefficients; equation of motion for single degree of freedom mechanisms
4 Equation of motion for single degree of freedom mechanisms
5 Numerical solution of equation of motion Review of MATH 380 topics
6 General considerations on dynamics of single degree of freedom mechanisms; speed fluctuation and flywheels
7 Speed fluctuation and flywheels
8 Mode of contact at prismatic joints; effects of friction at prismatic joints
9 Effects of friction at prismatic joints
10 Effects of friction at revolute joints
11 Force analysis in simple and planetary gear trains
12 Rotating mass balancing
13 Balancing of inertia variant machines; balancing of a four bar mechanism
14 Reciprocating engines; analysis of unbalance for in-line reciprocating engines

Sources

Other Sources 1. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery; R.L. Norton, 1st Ed. In SI units, McGraw-Hill, 2009
2. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms; J.J. Uicker, G.R. Pennock, J.E. Shigley, 5th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2016
3. Notes on Dynamics of Machinery; E.Söylemez, T.Tümer, N. Özgüven, K. Özgören, METU Mechanical Engineering Department, 1984

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods.
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines.
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 120