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22-Mec-A2 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines: December 2018

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  1. Question 1 Number synthesis, mobility, mechanical advantage and kinematics
  2. Question 2 Velocity of link 6 by the graphical method
  3. Question 3 Cam–follower motion design
  4. Question 4 Two-stage planetary gear train
  5. Question 5 Shaking force and balancing of an inverted crank-slider
  6. Question 6 Plastic impact on a mass–spring–damper
  7. Question 7 Stiffening a beam–mass system with a spring

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Reference texts (subject). R. L. Norton, Design of Machinery, 6th ed. (number synthesis & mobility Ch. 2, position/velocity Ch. 4–6, cam design Ch. 8, epicyclic trains §9.6–9.9, balancing Ch. 13); J. J. Uicker, G. R. Pennock & J. E. Shigley, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 5th ed.; C. E. Wilson & J. P. Sadler, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, 3rd ed.; S. S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, 6th ed. (Part B: single-DOF transient Ch. 2–4, multi-DOF Ch. 5–6). Open-book exam; everyone answers Q1, then any three of Part A (Q2–Q5) and one of Part B (Q6–Q7). Every question is solved here.