Title of the Course: Dynamics of Machines L T P Credit

Course Code: UMCH0503 3 - - 3

Course Pre-Requisite: Engineering Physics, Applied Mechanics, Kinematics of Machines.
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the dynamics and Vibrations of Lumped-Parameter models of
Mechanical Systems. Topics covered include Inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. Balancing of
multi-cylinder in-line engines. Balancing of radial and V- engines. Gyroscopic motion: simple theory
of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects in machinery, applications of gyroscopes. Fluctuation of
energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning moment diagrams in flywheels. Free and
forced vibrations of one-degree of freedom systems with and without viscous damping. Introduction
to torsional vibration. Vibration of single degree of freedom systems with and without damping.
Course Objectives:
1. Analyze the various types of gear trains used for transmission of motion and power.
2. Study the gyroscopic effects on vehicles, aero plane and ship and turning moment diagram.
3. Study and analyze the problems on balancing of rotary and reciprocating masses
4. Study force analysis of simple mechanisms and balancing
5. Study basic concepts of vibration analysis
Course Learning Outcomes:

CO After the completion of the course the student should be Bloom’s Cognitive
able to level Descriptor
CO1 Define various terminology related to gear train, flywheel, 3 Applying
gyroscope and vibration.
CO2 Indentify the various mechanism and its components. 3 Applying
CO3 Apply analytical formulae to simple mechanisms to calculate 3 Applying
design parameters.
CO4 Analyze dynamics of simple mechanisms. 4 Analyze
CO-PO Mapping:
CO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PS PS PS
1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O1 O2 O3
CO 3
1
CO 2 2 1
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CO 2 2 2 1 1
3
CO 3 2 1 2 2
4
Assessments :
Teacher Assessment:
Two components of In Semester Evaluation (ISE), One Mid Semester Examination (MSE) and one
End Semester Examination (ESE) having 20%, 30% and 50% weights respectively.
Assessment Marks
ISE 1 10
MSE 30
ISE 2 10
ESE 50
ISE 1 and ISE 2 are based on assignment/declared test/quiz/seminar/Group Discussions etc.
MSE: Assessment is based on 50% of course content (Normally first three modules)
ESE: Assessment is based on 100% course content with 60-70% weightage for course content
(normally last three modules) covered after MSE.

Course Contents:
Unit 1:---Gear Trains 06 Hrs.
Types of Gear trains- Simple, Compound, Reverted, Epicyclic gear train, Tabular method
for finding the speeds of elements in Epicyclic gear train, Differential gear box.
Equivalent mass and Moment of Inertia applied to gear trains.
Unit 2:---Gyroscope 07 Hrs.
Gyroscopic couple, Spinning and Precessional motion, Gyroscopic couple and its effect
on – i) Aero plane ii) Ship iii) Four-Wheeler iv) Two –Wheeler.
Unit 3:---Static and Dynamic force analysis 07 Hrs.
Velocity and acceleration of slider crank mechanism by analytical method, Inertia force
and torque, D’Alembert’s principle, Dynamically equivalent system, force analysis of
reciprocating engine mechanism.
Unit 4:--- Balancing and Flywheel 07 Hrs.
Static and Dynamic balancing of rotary and reciprocating masses. Primary and Secondary
forces and couples. Balancing of Single cylinder, Multi cylinder-Inline Engines. Function
of flywheel and Study of turning moment diagram.
Unit 5:---Free Vibrations (SDOF) 07 Hrs.
Basic concepts and definitions, vibration measuring parameters- Displacement, Velocity
and acceleration, Free and forced vibrations, Equivalent Springs. Types of damping. Free
vibrations with and without damping (Rectilinear, Torsional & Transverse), degree of
damping. Logarithmic decrement, equivalent viscous damping, Coulomb damping.
Unit 6:---Forced Vibrations (SDOF) 06 Hrs.
Forced vibrations with viscous damping, magnification factor, frequency response curves,
vibration isolation and transmissibility, forced vibrations due to support excitation.
Critical speed of shafts.
Textbooks:
1. Ratan S.S, “Theory of Machines”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2011.
2. Sadhu Singh,“Theory of Machines”, Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, 2009
3. H. G. Phakatkar,“Theory of Machines I”, Edition 2009.Nirali Publication,5th Edition 2009.
4. Mechanical Vibrations by Grover G.K., Nemchand Publications.
References:
1. Hamilton H Mabie and Charles F Reinholtz, (1987), “Mechanisms and Dynamics of
Machinery”, Fourth Edition, John-Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.
2. Ghosh A. and Mallick A.K., (1988), “Theory of Mechanisms and Machines”,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. William T Thomson, Marie Dillon Dahleh and Chandramouli Padmanabhan, (2004),
 “Theory of Vibration with applications”, Fifth Edition, Pearson Education Publishers.
4. Theory of Machines by Dr. V.P.Singh, Dhanpat Rai Publications.
5. Theory of Machines by Ballaney, Khanna Publications.
6. Mechanical Vibrations by S.S.Rao, Pearson Education Publications
7. Theory of vibrations with applications by W.T. Thomson (CBS Publications)
8. Kinematics, Dynamics and Design of Machinery by Walidron, Wiley India Publi.
9. Theory of Vibration with applications by W.T.Thomson M.D.Dahleh.C.Padmanabhan
Pearson Education
Unit wise Measurable students Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify types of Gear trains
2. Explain the concepts of gyroscope
3. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic force analysis
4. Apply Balancing principles to the Reciprocating and Rotary machines.
5. Understand the fundamental concepts of vibrations.
6. Apply analytical formulae to solve vibratory problems.