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Mechanics of Machines - ZEIT2700
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Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZEIT1500 and ZEIT1502
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course will combine concepts learned in Statics and Dynamics in the context of mechanisms analysis and design. The students will learn about the different types of links and joints making up mechanisms; kinematics and kinetics of mechanisms; design and analysis of cams, gears and drive trains; static and dynamic force analysis; synthesis of coupler curves; balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses.

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