Kinematic
Synthesis
Mechanical, Aerospace and
Nuclear Engineering
Description
Kinematic Synthesis focuses on the synthesis and design of mechanisms
with prescribed kinematics (i.e., position, velocity and acceleration).
This course is useful to engineers interested in designing mechanisms
capable of specific motions using a minimum number of actuators
for such applications as machine design, automation, robotics,
and product design. Graphical and analytical synthesis techniques
for both planar (e.g., 4-bar) and spatial (e.g., spherical) linkages
will be developed and applied to a variety of mechanical design
problems. In addition, practical design considerations related
to linkage design will be discussed. Other topics include: principles
of planar linkage synthesis and design; classical synthesis methods;
graphical and analytical synthesis methods for 3 prescribed positions;
graphical and analytical synthesis methods for 4+ prescribed positions;
and synthesis of spatial linkages.
Prerequisites
Engineering Dynamics, Linear Algebra, and Complex Number Analysis.
Textbook(s)
Ordering Information
Format and Grading
Format and Grading information will only be current for courses
being offered this semester.
Computing
Specific Computing requirements will only be current for courses
being offered this semester.
Technical Requirements
Specific Technical requirements will only be current for courses
being offered this semester.
Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:
Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MM - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MOT - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MSE - elective with advisor pre-approval
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - N/A
MEAE-ME - may be used as a core course
MGMT-MS - elective
QUAL - elective with advisor pre-approval
SERV - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval
This course is also open to non-matriculated
students who meet the prerequisites and may be used toward the
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
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