SEMESTER 4

The aim is to develop the knowledge on fundamentals of machines, analysis of mechanisms using principles and simulation to understand operations.

After successful completion of the module, the learner should be able to 

LO1: analyse kinematics of 2D linkage mechanisms by applying analytical: instantaneous centre and relative velocity methods and graphical methods 

LO2: describe the motion and mechanical power transmission of gears, simple and compound gear trains, basic cams, fly wheel and mechanical governors, and their industrial applications 

LO3: apply theories of static and dynamics to analyse the balance 1D and 2D mechanical systems and study gyroscopic motion 

LO4: Use of computer packages to design and simulate motion mechanisms and machines