Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to perform static and dynamic force analysis of mechanical systems
- Ability to formulate the equation of motion of any single (DOF) machine by using kinematic influence coefficients.
- Ability to solve the equation of motion of a single DOF machine by using a suitable numerical integration method, and to interpret the simulation results.
- Ability to carry out transient response of a single DOF conservative system by using energy-integral concept.
- Ability to carry out steady-state response of a single DOF conservative system by using energy-inertia diagram.
- Ability to model transient and steady-state AC electric motor characteristics in the form of a torque-speed relation, and to couple it to the machine characteristics.
- Ability to interpret the suitability of the electric motor chosen for particular machine characteristics by way of dynamic simulation.
- Ability to correlate reaction forces with stress distribution at prismatic joints.
- Ability to identify friction lock of mechanisms involving prismatic and revolute joints.
- Ability to calculate shaking forces and moments as harmonic excitations for mechanical vibrations.
- Ability to differentiate between shaking forces and moments in rotating and inertia-variant machines.
- Competence on working principles of field and in-place balancing equipment and balance standards for rotating machinery.
- Ability to readjust mass distribution of machine parts in view of eliminating or reducing shaking forces and moments in inertia variant machines.