Theory of Machines

►Theory of Machines may be defined as that branch of Engineering-science, which deals with the study of relative motion between the various parts of a machine, and forces which act on them. The knowledge of this subject is very essential for an engineer in designing the various parts of a machine.✴

►Theory of Machines is an applied science of the relationships between geometry and relative motion of the parts of the machine, and concerns to the forces which act on those parts. It involves analysis as well as synthesis.✴

【Topics Covered in This App are Listed Below】

⇢ What Is Theory of Machines
⇢ Introduction to mechanisms, velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms
⇢ Kinematic link (or) element
⇢ Structure
⇢ Difference between structure & machine
⇢ Comparison of Mechanism, Machine and Structure
⇢ Kinematic pair
⇢ Mechanism
⇢ Inversion of Mechanism
⇢ Coupler Curves
⇢ Inversions of Single Slider Chain
⇢ Quick return motion mechanisms.
⇢ Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
⇢ Motion of a link
⇢ Rubbing Velocity at a Pin Joint
⇢ Acceleration in mechanisms
⇢ Selection of a Belt Drive
⇢ Selection of a Belt Drive
⇢ Types of Belt Drives
⇢ Types of Belts
⇢ Types of Flat Belt Drives
⇢ Velocity Ratio of Belt Drive
⇢ Velocity Ratio of a Compound Belt Drive
⇢ Slip of Belt
⇢ Length of an open Belt Drive
⇢ Length of a Cross Belt Drive
⇢ Power transmitted by a Belt
⇢ Ratio of Driving Tensions for Flat Belt Drive
⇢ Determination of Angle of Contact
⇢ Centrifugal Tension
⇢ Maximum Tension in the Belt
⇢ Condition for the Transmission of Maximum Power
⇢ Applications
⇢ Exercise Problems
⇢ CAM Introduction
⇢ Classification of Cams
⇢ Terms Used in Radial Cams
⇢ Motion of the Follower
⇢ Construction of Cam Profile for a Radial Cam
⇢ Gear Drive
⇢ Advantages and Disadvantages of Gear Drive
⇢ Classification of Toothed Wheels
⇢ Gears for connecting parallel shafts
⇢ Gears for connecting intersecting shafts:
⇢ Neither parallel nor intersecting shafts
⇢ Terms Used in Gears
⇢ Gear-Tooth Action
⇢ Constant Velocity Ratio
⇢ Conjugate Profiles
⇢ Forms of Teeth
⇢ Advantages of Cycloidal gear teeth
⇢ Systems of Gear Teeth
⇢ Length of Path of Contact
⇢ Length of Arc of Contact
⇢ Contact Ratio (or) Number of Pairs of Teeth in Contact
⇢ Interference in Involute Gears
⇢ Backlash
⇢ Governors
⇢ Types of Governors
⇢ Centrifugal Governors
⇢ Terms Used in Governors
⇢ Watt Governor
⇢ Porter Governor
⇢ Method of resolution of forces
⇢ Instantaneous centre method
⇢ Sensitiveness of Governors
⇢ Hunting
⇢ Isochronous Governors
⇢ Stability of Governors
⇢ Effort and Power of a Governor
⇢ Planar, Spherical, And Spatial Mechanisms
⇢ Mobility
⇢ Classification Of Mechanisms
⇢ Kinematic Inversion
⇢ The Loop-Closure Equation
⇢ Locating instant centres of velocity
⇢ Relationships between First-Order Kinematic Coefficients and instant centers
⇢ Freudensteins Theorem
⇢ Definition of Acceleration
⇢ The Bobillier Constructions
⇢ Classification of CAMS and Followers
⇢ Displacement Diagrams
⇢ Graphical Layout of CAM profiles
⇢ High-Speed CAMS
⇢ Plate CAM with Reciprocating Flat-Face Follower
⇢ Plate CAM with Reciprocating Roller Follower
⇢ Nonstandard Gear Teeth
⇢ Parallel-Axis Helical Gears
⇢ Worms and Worm Gears
⇢ Mechanism Trains
⇢ Epicyclic Gear Trains
⇢ Adders and Differentials
⇢ Synthesis of Linkages
⇢ Two-position Synthesis of Crank and Rocker Mechanisms
⇢ Three-Position Synthesis
⇢ Coupler-CURVE SYNTHESIS
⇢ Cognate Linkages; The Roberts-Chebychev Theorem
⇢ INTERMITTENT ROTARY MOTION
⇢ The Eulerian Angles
⇢ Matrix Velocity and Acceleration Analyses
⇢ Generalized Mechanism Analysis Computer Programs
⇢ Inverse Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
⇢ Static Force Analysis
⇢ Conditions For Equilibrium
⇢ Dynamic Force Analysis {Planar}
⇢ Inertia Forces and D’Alembert’s Principle
⇢ Planar Rotation About A Fixed Centre
⇢ Measuring Mass Moment Of Inertia
⇢ Vibration Analysis
⇢ Phase-Plane Analysis