Course:                   Intermediate Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery (3374)

Instructor:             Dr. Jau-Liang Chen (P404)

Class Hour:           Wensday 2, (9:10~10:00); Thursday 3, 4 (10:10~12:00)

Classroom:            P103

Objective

The objective of this course is extension from last semester kinematics of machinery. It is intended to teach the students about the dynamics of machines. It will provide the foundation for the study of dynamics, balancing, engine dynamics, cam dynamics, and cam- and servo-driven mechanism.

Course Outline

1. Dynamics Fundamentals
2. Dynamic Force Analysis
3. Balancing
4. Engine Dynamics
5. Multicylinder Engines
6. Cam Dynamics
7. Cam- and Servo-Driven Mechanism

Grading

• Mid-term Test:                               40%
• Final test:                                        40%
• Homework & in class test:             20%