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  Course Description
Course Name : Kinematic Analysis for Design

Course Code : MK-540

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM DENİZ AKÇALI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows a review of kinematic problems in machinery .
Knows 3-D and 2-D mechanical arrangements.
Knows kinematic analysis processes for planar machinery .
Knows curvature theory.
Knows Analytical-Geometrical investigation for radius of curvature.
Knows Inflection circle .
Knows Euler-Savary equation .
Knows Straight-line mechanisms
Knows Stationary curvature
Knows Circling-point curves
Knows Graphical and analytical methods

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To acquire the skills to use methods and means of realizing advanced kinematic investigations for the purpose of design.

Course Contents : A review of kinematic problems in machinery; 3-D and 2-D problems; Centrodes versus Coupler Curves; Curvature Theory; Curvature of point paths; Pole tangent, pole velocity and acceleration; Kinematic and geometric analysis for radius of curvature; Inflection and cuspidial circles; Euler-Savary equation and applications; Straight-line mechanisms; Stationary curvature; Circling-point curve; Graphical and analytical construction.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Kinematic Problems in Machinery Relevant references Systematic Planning
2 Mechanical Arrangements in 3-D and 2-D Spaces. Relevant references Concept Explanations
3 Kinematic Analysis Processes for Planar Machinery Relevant references Theoretical Explanations
4 Coupler Curves and Centrodes Relevant references Description of Concepts
5 Curvature Theory Relevant references Theoretical Analysis
6 Kinematic and Geometrical Investigations for Radius of Curvature Relevant references Theoretical Investigations
7 Inflection Circles Relevant references Theoretical Analysis
8 Euler-Savary Equation Relevant references Mathematical Investigations
9 Illustrations Relevant references Problem Solving
10 Mid-Term exam
11 Straight-Line Mechanisms Relevant references Theoretical Explanations
12 Stationary Curvature Relevant references Mathematical Investigations
13 Circling-Point Curve Relevant references Theoretical Analysis
14 Graphical and Analytical Methods Relevant references Description of Methods
15 Design Applications Relevant references Problem Solving
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  A.S. Hall, Kinematics and Linkage Design, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J.(1961)
 J. Hirschhorn, Kinematics and Dynamics of Plane Mechanisms, McGraw-Hill, New York (1962)
 von H. Dresig and I.I. Vul´fson, Dynamik der Mechanismen, Verlag Harri Deutsch, Berlin (1989)
 J. Volmer, Getriebetechnik: Koppelgetriebe, Veb Verlag Technik, Berlin(1979)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 5
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 5
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 5
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 5
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 5
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 5
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6