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MECH 314 — Dynamics of Mechanisms

First principles of analysis; motion; position; displacement; velocity; acceleration; force; inertia and its effects. Kinematic and dynamic analysis of rigid bodies in pure rotation and in pin-connected systems; dynamic balance. Rigid bodies in rolling contact; planetary gear-trains. Bodies in sliding contact; lower and higher sliding pairs.

  • Rating: 3.76 out of 5 from 931 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 2.33 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • Taught by: Jozsef Kovecses
  • Prerequisite: MECH 220.

Sections offered

  • Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed 1:05-2:25 pm — 21 seats open
  • Section 002 (Tut), Fri 4:35-5:25 pm — 21 seats open