INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
BAYAMON CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
MECN 4110 – Mechanisms Design
Required
Catalog Description: Analysis of mobility and kinematics of mechanisms. Application of the graphical
and computerized techniques of position analysis, speed, and acceleration in mechanisms. Design of
levies and gears. Introduction to the synthesis of mechanisms.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGR 2220 – Computerized Engineering Graphics
MECN 3120 – Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics
Textbook:
Norton, Robert L., Design of Machinery: An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis
of Mechanisms and Machines, 3rd. Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Suggested References:
Myska, David H. Machines & Mechanisms: applied kinematic analysis, 2nd Ed., Prentice
Hall, 2002
Sandor, G. N., and Erdman A. G., Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis, 4th. Ed.,
Prentice Hall, 2001
Waldron, Kenneth J. and Kinzel, Gary L., Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of
Machinery, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2004.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify types of mechanism such as four-bar linkage, slider crank, crank follower, etc.
2. Develop the ability to analyze the kinematics and kinetics behavior of mechanism using graphical
and analytical methods.
3. Develop the ability to use computer tools in mechanism analysis.
4. Work in teams to solve mechanism problems.
Topics Covered
Lecture Topic*
1. Introduction to Mechanism and Kinematics
2. Building Computer Models of Mechanism
3. Position and Displacement Analysis
4. Mechanism Design
5. Velocity Analysis
6. Acceleration Analysis
7. Cams: Design and Kinematics Analysis
8. Gear: Kinematic Analysis and Selection
9. Screw Mechanism
10. Static Force Analysis
Laboratory Topic*
1. Introduction to Mechanism and Kinematics
2. Position and Displacement Analysis
3. Four Bar Mechanisms Analysis
4. Velocity Analysis
5. Acceleration Analysis
6. Cams Design
7. Gear Design
8. Screw Mechanism
*Schedule is subject to change
Class/Lab Schedule: Three credit hours. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab per term.
Grading Policy
Grades are reported according to the following standard grading system:
A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (0-59)
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component
Three credit hours of engineering science and two credit hours of engineering design.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes**
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Revised by: Prof. Amilcar A. Rincon Charris,
Date: 3/9/16
Supporting Services or Special Needs
Students requiring additional services or special assistance must request these at the beginning of the course or as
soon as they learn that they need them, through the appropriate register in the Coordination Office of Student
Services located on the Student Affair Office.
Honesty, Fraud and Plagiarism (General Student Regulations, Chapter V)
The lack of honesty, fraud, plagiarism and any other inadequate behavior in relation to academic work constitute
major infractions sanctioned by General Student Regulations. Major infractions, according to General Regulation
Students, may result in suspension from the University for a definite period of time greater than one year or the
permanent expulsion from the University, among others sanctions.