Academic Unit: Padnos School of Engineering
Class Times: 2:40-3:55pm - Mon, Wed, Fri in 611EC
Description: The kinematics of machines are analyzed explicitly and approximately
using computer based mathematical techniques. Topics covered include
planar mechanisms, positions, velocities, accelerations, spatial
mechanisms, cams, gears, planar dynamics and spatial dynamics.
Prerequisites: EGR 312, MTH 302
office hours: 4-5pm - Mon, Wed, Fri
web: http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
Textbook: Erdman, A.G., Sandor, G.N., Mechanism Design; Analysis and Synthesis,
Vol. 1, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997.
Jack, H. EGR 352 Course Notes, GVSU.
Computer Access: The student is expected to be able to use the following software packages.
Suitable hardware and software are available in EC 616.
Objectives: a) To give students a clear understanding of the inner nature of
b) To stimulate students innovation and creativity in designing
mechanisms and mechanical systems.
c) To make use of modern computer based design tools
Instruction Methods: Lectures, projects and discussions.
01/11 1 Chapter 1 Course introduction, design and definitions
2 Basic mechanism types and diagrams
3 Grashofs equation and degrees of freedom
1/18 4 Chapter 2 Design and mechanisms
5 Chapter 3 Review of applicable mathematics
6 Position notations and equations
1/25 7 Position analysis of mechanisms
11 Chapter 8 Design of mechanisms
2/8 13 Two and three position design
02/15 14 Chapter 4 Introduction to acceleration
15 Calculation of accelerations
16 Chapter 5 Statics of mechanisms
19 Chapter 6 Cam types and applications
29 Supplement Matrix based analysis of spatial mechanisms
32 Supplement Kinematics and dynamics of internal combustion engines
Professional Participation 10%
Tests and assignments will be given at natural points during the term as new
material is covered. Students will be expected to participate on a professional
level during the course, and so individual work will be assigned at times, with
expectation that it will be presented to the students/peers during lecture times.
A final project, involving construction, will be assigned and tested later in the
term. Marks will be some combination of performance and report. A final
examination will be given to conclude the work, and test the students global