MEK453: Dynamics of Machinery

Assignment 1, Due date: 22-Nov-23, 5:00 PM.

CLO1: Describe basic concepts and fundamental principles in dynamics of rigid bodies. [PO1, PLO1, SS1] {C2}
CLO2: Analyze problems related to kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. [PO2, PLO2, SS1] {C4}

Instructions: 1. Answer all questions.

2. Must be handwritten.
3. Use proper mathematical notation and correct vector’s method.
4. Attach front page cover, follow the given report sample.
5. Start every new problem on a new page.
6. Upon submission, merge all files into 1 single file (i.e. Report cover, Q&solutions, Team
work form).

No Problem Figure
1 1.1 Does point P experience Coriolis acceleration?
E
Why? D

1.2 BD rotates at constant 𝜔𝐵𝐷 of 6 rad/s CCW. At

the same instant BP decreases constantly by 3.2 m/s. P
Given AP = 40.6 cm and ∡ 𝐴𝐵𝐷 = 45°, using vector
approach, determine at the instant shown:

a) the angular acceleration of rod AE,

b) the relative acceleration of pin P with respect to B A
rod AE.
Fig Q1
⃗⃗ (r⁄s
[Ans: 𝛼⃗𝐴𝐸 = −38.8𝑘 2)
, 𝑎⃗𝑃⁄𝐴𝐸 = 12𝑗⃗ (m⁄s 2 )]

2 2.1 With the aid of diagram, explain general plain

motion of rigid bodies. A
B
2.2 Crank OA as shown has a constant clockwise Piston O
angular velocity of 2000 rpm. Given OA = 30 mm,
AB = 80 mm, and ∡𝐵𝑂𝐴 = 40°. At the instant
shown, using vector approach, determine:
Fig Q2
a) the velocity of the piston and,
b) the acceleration of the piston.

[Ans: 𝑣⃗𝐵 = 5.2392𝑖⃗ (m/s) , 𝑎⃗𝐵 = 1115𝑖⃗ (m⁄s 2 )]

3 3.1 What is kinematics and kinetics in mechanics? x 

3.2 Motion of rod BD with slotted track depends on

the pin S that is attached to the gear. The gear rolls to S D
the right on a stationary lower rack with a constant
angular velocity of 20 rad/s. Given 𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑟 = 25.4 cm, O
B
x = 61 cm when 𝜃 = 0, and OS = 17.8 cm. Using
vector approach, determine when 𝜃 = 0:

a) the angular velocity of the bar,

b) the relative velocity of pin S with respect to the rod Fig Q3
BD.

r
[Ans: 𝜔 ⃗⃗ ( ) , 𝑣⃗ 𝑃 = 7.968𝑖⃗ +
⃗⃗𝐵𝑃 = −3.81𝑘
s 𝐵𝐷
m
2.324𝑗⃗ ( )
s
4 4.1 With the aid of diagram, derive velocity and 250 mm
acceleration formula for radial-transverse coordinate
system.
A B
4.2 Pin P is constrained to move in a slotted track of
60
rod AE and BD. Given 𝜔𝐴𝐸 and 𝜔𝐵𝐷 are 4 r/s and 5
r/s CW respectively, determine at the instant shown
the velocity of pin P using vector approach. / P
[Ans: 𝑣⃗𝑝 = −0.7217𝑖⃗ − 0.9167𝑗⃗ (m⁄s)]
E
Fig Q4 D

5 5.1 Refer Fig Q5. What is the ang. velocity and

acceleration of the disk when it rolls down the slope
A
freely?

5.2 Collar A slides downward along the vertical rod

at a constant speed of 10 m/s, causing disk B to roll
down the slope. Given 𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑘 = 25 cm, AB = 1.5 m,
and ∡𝑂𝐴𝐵 = 30°, determine using vector approach:: B O

a) the absolute velocity of the disk, 20

b) the absolute acceleration of the disk. Fig Q5

[Ans: 𝑣⃗disk = −10.628𝑖⃗ − 3.868𝑗⃗ (m⁄s) , 𝑎⃗disk =

123.065𝑖⃗ + 44.7887𝑗⃗ (m⁄s 2 )]