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MECH 343

Theory of Machines 1
Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering
Fall 2024
Course Instructor:
Dr. Javad Dargahi
[email protected]
EV 4-165 Lecture: Tu,Th,1:15-2:30 PM, in MG 3:210
Office Hours:
We 12:30-2:30PM
Tutorials: Please see your class schedule for details
Section Day Time Location Tutor Email
TA Fr 2:45 – 3:25 PM H 520 SGW Aiden Mazidi [email protected]
TB Fr 1:00 – 1:40 PM H 565 SGW Navid Masoumi [email protected]
Labs: Please see your class schedule for details
Course Calendar Description:
Introduction to mechanisms; position and displacement; velocity; acceleration; synthesis of
linkage; robotics; static force analysis; dynamic force analysis; forward kinematics and inverse
kinematics; introduction to gear analysis and gear box design; kinematic analysis of spatial
mechanisms.

Prerequisites: ENGR 213, 233, 243.


Co-requisites: NA

Specific Knowledge and Skills Needed for this Course:


Students taking this course are expected to have sufficient knowledge of the following topics.
Should you have difficulties in any of these topics, you are strongly encouraged to review them
before the DNE deadline.
• Engineering Drawing
o Drawing to scale and making calculations
• Engineering Statics
o Frame Analysis
o Forces and Moments
• Engineering Dynamics
o Linear and Angular Velocities
o Linear and Angular Accelerations
• Vector Analysi

Course materials
Required Textbook: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines, G. H. Martin, Waveland Press Inc.,
Second Edition, 2002.
Theory of Machine (Mech343), J. Dargahi, Concordia University course pack, fourth
Edition, 2024.
Instructor’s lecture notes: will be posted in Moodle course management site.
Suggested References:
• J. J. Uicker, Jr., G. R. Pennock and J. E. Shigley, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Third
Edition, Oxford University Press, 2003
• H. H. Mabie and C. F. Reinholtz, Mechanics and Dynamics of Machinery, Fourth Edition, John
Wiley, 1987
• K. J. Waldron and G. L. Kinzel, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery, John Wiley, 1999
• R. L. Norton, Design of Machinery, Third Edition, McGraw Hill, 2004
• A. G. Erdman, G. N. Sandor and S. Kota, Mechanism Design; Analysis and Synthesis, Vol 1, Fourth
Edition, Prentice Hall, 2001
Note: the first reference, which is very useful, is available at our Library on a 3-hour loan.

Grading Scheme
Evaluation Tool Weight
Midterm 20
Final * 45
Lab report 15
Assignments (6 of them) 10
Quiz (5 of them given in a specific time) 10
Total 100
Passing Criteria:
• If your total score before the final exam is less than 40% and you decide to defer the final exam, you will
receive an R grade, which prevents you to defer the final exam.
• In order to pass the class, both your cumulative score and the final examination must be above 50%

Tentative Course Schedule


Week Date Chapter Topic
Introduction, Classification of Mechanisms, Pairing elements, Classification of
1 1
motions, Mobility criterion, Grashof’s Law
Position, Velocity and Acceleration of a Point; Linear and Angular Velocities
2 2, 3 and Accelerations; Line of Transmission; Angular-Velocity Ratio; Sliding and
Rolling Contacts; Different types of Linkages
3 Velocities and Accelerations in Mechanisms by Methods of Relative Velocities;
4 Velocity and Acceleration image; Coriollis Acceleration; Instant Centers of
5 4, 5, 6, 7 Velocities; Kennedy’s Theorem; Velocities by Instant Centers; Velocities by
Components; Kinematic Analysis by Complex Numbers; Centroids; Equivalent
6 Linkages
7 Spur Gear; Fundamental Law of Gearing; Gear Nomenclature; Contact Ratio;
Interference and Undercutting; Involute Rack; Methods of Gear Manufacture;
12, 13 Involute, Parallel and Cross Helical Gears; Worm Gears; Bevel Gears; Gear
8
Trains; Planetary Gear Train
Synthesis of Mechanisms; Design for Coupler Position; Block’s Method of
9 14 Synthesis; Freudenstein’s Method; Function Generators
10 Static Force Analysis; Dynamic Force Analysis; Inertia and External Force
11 Analysis by D’Alembert’s Principle; Linkage Force Analysis by the Method of
16, 17
12 Virtual Work; Linkage Force Analysis by Matrix Method; Spur, Helical, Bevel,
and Worm Gear Force Analysis, REVIEW

Lab Details
The schedule for the lab and the Manual, is available in the course laboratory section in Moodle.
Engineering Tools
Students will be required to use SOLIDWORKS as part of the Lab

Details on assessment tools:


Assignments – Due dates for submission will be updated regularly on the course website.
Quizzes – will be held online or in person, and information will be provided a week earlier

Other information
Midterm Exam:
• On the week of Lecture 8 during Lecture Hour (October 22nd ) you will write the midterm exam
• "In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond the University's control, the content and/or
evaluation scheme in this course is subject to change".
Students with disabilities
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the instructor as early as possible to efficiently
accommodate their needs. Centre for students with disabilities:
supportservices.concordia.ca/disabilities
Student responsibilities
• As the material is cumulative, keep up with the content covered in the weekly lectures.
• If you are uncertain of certain concepts, seek help right away; make use of your instructor’s and
tutors’ office hours.
• Take the time to solve the assignments yourself.

Graduate Attributes:
The following is the list of graduate attributes (skills) that students use, learn and/or apply
throughout the term.
Assessment
Graduate Attribute Indicators Knowledge Level
Results Reported
Design Detailed Design Intermediate Yes
Validation and Implementation Introductory Yes
Problem Analysis Modeling Advanced Yes
Problem solving Advanced Yes
Conducting Experiments and
Investigation Advanced Yes
collection of data
Analysis and interpretation of Data Advanced Yes

Course Learning Outcomes:


By the end of this semester, students are expected to master the following engineering concepts.
Course Learning Outcome Relationship to Graduate Attributes
Transcribe any mechanism into a kinematic • Problem analysis/modelling
diagram
Perform kinematic analysis of a machine using • Problem analysis/problem solving.
either a graphical or an algebraic approach • Investigation/analysis and interpretation of data
Perform experimental analysis of kinematics, • Investigation / Conducting experiments and
statics and dynamics of various systems and collection of data / Analysis and interpretation
machines, including gears, linkages and cams of Data
Health and Safety Guidelines
All health and safety rules specific to this course can be found in the lab manual. General health
and safety instructions and available health and safety trainings can be found at:
Safety Programs - Concordia University (https://www.concordia.ca/campus-life/safety/general-
safety.html)

On Campus Resources
Please visit Student services at Concordia University for the services available Gina Cody School
students.

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