Week

Topics

Reading

1

Introduction + Machines and Mechanisms.

Chapter 1

2

Linkage Analysis [Graphical and Analytical]

Chapters 2 & 3

3

Linkage Design [Planar and Special]

Chapters 4 & 5

4

Cam Design

Chapter 6

5

Robotics [Spatial Linkage]

Mid-term

Chapter 7

6

Gears [Spur, Helical, Worm etc]

Chapters 8 & 9

7

Gear Trains

Chapter 10

8

Static Force Analysis

Chapter 11

9

Lagrange Equations and Virtual Work

Notes

10

Final Exam