| Topic |
Sub-topic |
| Unit 1: Introduction to the topology of mechanisms. |
- Basic concepts: link, kinematic pair, kinematic chain, mechanism, machine.
- Types of mechanisms.
- Degrees of freedom.
- Four bar mechanisms. Theorem of Grashof. |
| Unit 2: Analysis of positions and displacements. |
- Graphic method.
- Grafic-analytical method.
- Analytical method: closed-loop equations. |
| Unit 3: Analysis of velocities. |
- Elementary movements: rotation and translation.
- Analysis of relative velocities.
- Calculation of instantaneous centres of rotation.
- Graphic method.
- Analytical method. |
| Unit 4: Analysis of accelerations. |
- Elementary movements: rotation and translation.
- General movement with relative velocity, acceleration of Coriolis.
- Relation between the acceleration of two points of the same element.
- Graphic method.
- Analytical method. |
| Unit 5: Analysis and synthesis of real mechanisms. |
- Schematization of mechanisms.
- Inversions.
- Mechanical advantage. |
| Unit 6: Statics. |
- Foundations.
- Reduction of systems of forces to a point. |
| Unit 7: Dynamics of planar motion. |
- Dynamically equivalent systems.
- Inertia forces in planar motion, D'Alembert's principle. |
| Unit 8: Dynamics of rotary motion. |
- Static balancing.
- Dynamic balancing.
- Balancing analysis. |
| Unit 9: Dynamic regulation of mechanisms: the flywheel. |
- Analysis of machines with cyclic operation.
- The flywheel as a control system of cyclic motion.
- The flywheel as an energy storage system. |
| Unit 10: Cams. |
- Cam and follower mechanism: types.
- Displacement diagram and bond curves.
- Kinematic analysis of the movement.
- Graphic design of cam profiles. |
| Unit 11: Gears. |
- Transmission mechanisms: generalities.
- Types of gears and applications.
- Main parameters of the spur gear geometry, normalisation.
- Fundamental law of gearing and gear ratio.
- Strengths and power transmission of the spur gears.
- Gear trains. |
| Laboratory practices (PL). |
PL1.- Analysis of machinery.
PL2.- Assembly and kinematic analysis of basic mechanisms.
PL3.- Kinematic analysis of real mechanisms by means of simulation software.
PL4.- Dynamic analysis of basic mechanisms by means of simulation software.
PL5.- Defence of the project on design of a mechanism.
PL6.- Kinematic analysis and design of cams.
PL7.- Assembly and analysis of gear trains. |
