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Mechanics of machines

Course Description: This course is implemented according to continuous improvement procedures and includes the following content: Topological properties of planar mechanisms, degrees of freedom, position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of linkages using graphical and analytical methods. It also includes static and dynamic force analysis of machines using graphical and analytical methods, study of flywheels (balance wheels), cam mechanisms, gear law, and simple and planetary gear trains. Study of basic concepts and solution methods for balancing operations (specific to rotating masses and reciprocating masses).

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: CSC 209

Objectives of the course :

The main objectives of the course are as follows:

1- Introduce students to commonly used mechanisms in mechanical engineering applications.

2- Teaching position, velocity, and acceleration analysis techniques for mechanisms.

3- Teaching kinematic (motion) design of mechanical elements such as gears, cams, flywheels, governors, and others.

Teaching basic concepts and methods for solving equilibrium processes (specifically for rotating and reciprocating masses).

Course outputs :

The learning outcomes of this course are divided into three main areas:

First: Knowledge and Understanding
The ability to recognize common planar mechanisms such as the four-bar linkage, crank-slider mechanism, and quick-return mechanism, and their uses in machinery.
2- Understand how common machine elements such as gears, gear trains, cams, governors, and flywheels work.
3. Ability to understand the kinematics (abstract study of motion) of gyroscopes.

Second: Skills
1- The ability to perform position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of the links.
2- The ability to perform a complete analysis (kinematic design) of any mechanism.
3. The ability to use rotating and reciprocating mass balancing techniques.

Third: Values
1- Actively participate in scientific discussions with colleagues and the course instructor.

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Last updated: 2026-05-05