MAE 342: Dynamics of Machines

Fall 2015

Course Syllabus

 

Exams

Exam 1 practice questions and solutions.

Exam 2 practice questions and solutions.

Final Exam practice questions and solutions.

 

Lectures

08/17 Introduction to dynamics of machines (printable)

08/19 Gear trains (printable)

Video: Mind-boggling gears that actually work

08/24 Spur gears (printable)

In-class example problems

Videos: Animation showing line of action

Milling spur gear teeth

Hobbing spur gear teeth

09/07 Helical, Bevel and Worm Gears (printable)

In-class helical gear example problem

In-class bevel gear example problem

09/16 Cam Systems (printable)

In-class helical gear example problems

Video: Ducati desmodromic (conjugate) cams

09/25 Classification of Mechanisms (printable)

10/05 Using Dynamics Simulation Software - meet in ELAB 231 (download files)

10/07 Solving Vector Problems (printable)

Homework problems

10/09 Mechanism Position Analysis (printable)

In-class example problems

10/31 Mechanism Velocity Analysis (printable)

In-class example problems

11/13 Double A-Arm Suspension Simulation (zipped files)

11/19 Mechanism Acceleration Analysis (printable)

In-class example problems