KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 5 · Program Core — Mechanical Engineering

Dynamics of Machinery (PCMET501) Syllabus

Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Dynamics of Machinery, Semester 5, Program Core — Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering).

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Course Code

PCMET501

Credits

Teaching Hours

3:1:0:0 (L:T:P:R)

CIE Marks

ESE Marks

Exam Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min

Prerequisites

PBMET404 (Mechanics of Machinery)

Semester

Semester 5

Course Objective

To understand the rigid-body dynamics of kinematically driven machine components and perform force analysis; to understand the gyroscopic effect on the stability of road vehicles, aeroplanes and ships, devise methods to control power/speed fluctuation of IC engines, and perform balancing of masses to reduce vibrations; and to understand the theory of vibrations and perform analysis of single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems.

Module-wise Syllabus

Module 1

11 contact hours

Static Force analysis: static equilibrium conditions, two and three force members, four bar and slider crank mechanisms (graphical and analytical), method of virtual work. Dynamic force analysis: force and moment equilibrium, inertial forces, D'Alembert's principle, dynamic analysis of four-bar and slider-crank mechanisms.

Module 2

11 contact hours

Gyroscope: effect of gyroscopic couple on bearings, stability of two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles, ships and aircrafts. Balancing of rotating masses: single mass, several masses in same and different planes; balancing of reciprocating masses, partial balancing of single cylinder and multi-cylinder inline engines.

Module 3

11 contact hours

Flywheels: turning moment diagrams for four stroke IC engines, coefficient of fluctuation of energy and speed, energy stored in a flywheel, design of flywheels, applications. Governor Mechanisms: types — gravity controlled (Watt, Porter, Proell), spring controlled (Hartnell); isochronism, sensitivity, stability and hunting.

Module 4

11 contact hours

Vibration Analysis: undamped free vibrations of SDOF systems — natural frequency of longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibrations by Newton's method and energy method; damped systems and critical damping, logarithmic decrement. Forced harmonic vibration: response of reciprocating and rotating unbalance, magnification factor, resonance; whirling of rotating shafts, vibration isolation and transmissibility, accelerometer.

Course Outcomes

CO1Perform the force analysis of four bar kinematic systems.
CO2Perform balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses in machines; understand the function and determine the gyroscopic effect on stability of automobiles, ships and aeroplanes.
CO3Understand the principle of governors/flywheel for the control of speed/energy fluctuation in engines or machines, and perform its analysis and design.
CO4Determine natural frequencies and perform analysis of free or harmonically excited vibration response of damped and undamped vibratory SDOF systems.

Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Attendance	5
Assignment / Microproject	15
Internal Examination 1 (Written)	10
Internal Examination 2 (Written)	10

End Semester Examination (ESE)

Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.

Textbooks & Reference Books

Textbooks

Theory of Machines — S. S. Rattan (Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 4th edition, 2017)
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms — Ballaney P. L. (Khanna Publishers, 21st edition, 2020)
Theory of Machines — Thomas Bevan (Pearson Education Ltd., 3rd edition, 2010)
Textbook of Mechanical Vibrations — Dukkipati R.V., J Srinivas (Prentice Hall India, 2nd edition, 2012)

Reference Books

Theory of Mechanisms and Machines — Amithabha Ghosh, Asok Kumar Malik (East West Press, 2011)
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery — Robert L Norton (McGraw-Hill Education, 1st edition in SI units)
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery — Charles E. Wilson, J. Peter Sadler (Pearson Education Ltd., 2009)
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms — John J. Uicker, Gordon R. Pennock, Joseph E. Shigley (Oxford University Press, 3rd edition, 2008)
Theory of Vibration with Applications — W. T Thomson (CBS Publishers, 5th edition, 2017)
Mechanical Vibrations and Industrial Noise Control — Lasithan L G (PHI Learning, 1st Indian edition, 1990)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits is KTU Dynamics of Machinery (PCMET501)?

4 credits, with 3:1:0:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.

How many modules are in the PCMET501 syllabus?

4 modules, 44 total contact hours.

What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?

CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.

What are the recommended textbooks for PCMET501?

Theory of Machines (S. S. Rattan); Theory of Machines and Mechanisms (Ballaney P. L.); Theory of Machines (Thomas Bevan); Textbook of Mechanical Vibrations (Dukkipati R.V., J Srinivas).

Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?

This Semester 5 course is listed under Program Core — Mechanical Engineering at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.

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