The purpose of a mechanism is to transmit motion and force. This course introduces the students some basic mechanisms including linkages, cams and gears. Mechanisms are the building blocks of a machine. In a machine design problem, very often the first task is to determine the type and configurations of mechanisms to provide the desired motions. Once the kinematic issues are addressed, the dynamic analysis can then be performed. In this course, techniques for the kinematic and dynamic analyses of mechanisms will be covered. A course in the theory of mechanisms is essential for any mechanical engineers as the knowledge is fundamental in understanding the working of machines. Apart from analytical ability, it also provides students the opportunities to develop their design capability.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
| Grade Type | |
| Prerequisite | MA1001 |
| Exam | 1 December 2026, 9.00 am - 11.30 am |
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
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Available Indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1130 | COMMON LEC (LE) 1130-1220 Wed LT1 | ||||
| 1200 | |||||
| 1230 | |||||
| 1300 | |||||
| 1330 | 23088 TUT (MA1) 1330-1420 Mon TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23091 TUT (MA4) 1330-1420 Tue TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23096 TUT (MA9) 1330-1420 Thu TR+2 Wk2-13 | ||
| 1400 | |||||
| 1430 | 23089 TUT (MA2) 1430-1520 Mon TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23092 TUT (MA5) 1430-1520 Tue TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23094 TUT (MA7) 1430-1520 Wed TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23097 TUT (MA10) 1430-1520 Thu TR+2 Wk2-13 | |
| 1500 | |||||
| 1530 | 23090 TUT (MA3) 1530-1620 Mon TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23093 TUT (MA6) 1530-1620 Tue TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23095 TUT (MA8) 1530-1620 Wed TR+2 Wk2-13 | 23098 TUT (MA11) 1530-1620 Thu TR+2 Wk2-13 | |
| 1600 |