Introduces the techniques used in the design and analysis of mechanisms with application to machine design. Graphical and analytical methods are presented to study the motion characteristics (displacement, velocity and acceleration) of four-bar linkages, slider-cranks, cams, gears and other special mechanisms. The use of CAD and spreadsheets is emphasized.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed any of the following course(s): MECHTECH 10606106 - AutoCAD Applications, MECHTECH 10606130 - Autodesk Inventor 3D Cad, MECHTECH 10606134 - Solidworks 2] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): MECHTECH 10606111 - Applied Mechanics/Technicians]