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Assignment
2ME304 – Theory of Machines
Div-B
1. Figure 1. Shows an overhead lift device. If a 600-lb force is suspended from the top boom
while the mechanism is stationary, determine the force required in the cylinder. The top
boom weighs 80 lb and the weight of the cylinder is negligible. Use graphical method
and analytical method. Prepare solution using MS Excel so as to analyse for different
boon position (Note : Units are in FPS system where lb is for Pound ,1 lb = 0.453kg and
the length units are in feet)

Figure 1
2. Figure 2 shows a mechanism that raises pack ages in a transfer mechanism. If a 100-N
package sits on the horizontal link while the mechanism is stationary, determine the
torque required from the motor. The weights of the links are negligible. . Use graphical
method and analytical method. Prepare solution using MS Excel so as to analyse for
different crank position

Figure 2
3. Figure 3 shows a mechanism that is used to shear thin gauge sheet metal. If a 200-N
force is applied as shown, determine the force on the sheet metal. The weights of the
links are negligible. Obtain solution using analytical method and graphical method

Figure 3
4. Figure 4. shows an adjustable platform used to load and unload freight trucks. Currently
a 1200-1b crate is located as shown. Draw free-body diagram for each link. The platform
weighs 400 lb, and the weight of all other links is considered insignificant. Find the force
required by hydraulic cylinder using graphical method and analytical method. Also
prepare solution using MS Excel or equivalent method. (Note : Units are in FPS system
where lb is for Pound ,1 lb = 0.453kg and the length units are in inches)

Figure 4
5. A utility lift vehicle is shown in Figure 5 Determine the force required by the hydraulic
cylinder to maintain the position of the bucket. Use analytical method, Graphical method
and prepare solution using MS Excel or any programming language.

Figure 5
6. A 500-lb crate is supported on a lift table, as shown in Figure. Determine the force
required in the hydraulic cylinder to keep the platform in position shown. Use analytical
method, Graphical method and prepare solution using MS Excel or any programming
language. (Note : Units are in FPS system where lb is for Pound ,1 lb = 0.453kg and the
length units are in inches)

Figure 6
7. For the reciprocating saw shown in Figure 7 use the relative velocity method to
graphically determine the linear velocity of the blade as the crank wheel rotates counter
 clockwise at 1500 rpm. Use graphical method for solution. Also solve using analytical
method.

Figure 7
8. For the rear windshield wiper mechanism shown in figure 8, use the relative velocity method
to graphically determine the angular velocity of the wiper arm as the crank rotates counter
clockwise at 40 rpm. Use graphical method for solution. Also solve using analytical method.
(Note : length units are in inches)

Figure 8
9. For the hand operated shear shown in Figure 9. Use the relative velocity method to
graphically determine the angular velocity of the handle required to have the blade cut
through the metal at a rate of 3 mm/s. Also determine the linear velocity of point X.
 Figure 9
10. Solve Example no 9 using analytical method.
11. For the foot-operated air pump shown in Figure 11, use the relative velocity method to
graphically determine the angular velocity of the foot pedal required to contract the
cylinder at a rate of 5 in./s. Also determine the linear velocity of point X. (Note: Length
units are in in inches)

Figure 11

12. A package-moving device is shown in Figure 12 for the configuration illustrated, use the
relative velocity method to graphically determine the linear velocity of the platform as
the hydraulic cylinder extends at a rate of 16 fpm.
 Figure 12
13. The crank of the sloshing bath shown in Figure is driven dock wise at 65 rpm. Use a
spreadsheet to analytically create a curve for the angular displacement of the bath as a
function of the crank angle. Convert the crank angle axis to time. Then use analytical
method to obtain an angular velocity curve of the bath as a function of time. Use MS
Excel or other programming language.

Figure 13
14. The crank of the two-cylinder compressor mechanism shown in Figure 14 is driven
counter clockwise at 1500 rpm. Use a spreadsheet to analytically create a curve for the
linear displacement of both pistons as a function of the crank angle.
 Figure 14
15. The crank of the package-moving device shown in Figure 15 is driven counter clockwise
at 30 rpm. Use a spreadsheet to analytically create a curve for the linear displacement of
the ram as a function of the crank angle.

Figure 15
16. Crank 2 of the four-bar linkage illustrated in fig 16 is balanced. For the given angular
velocity of link 2, find the forces acting at each joint and the external torque that must
be applied to link 2 Figure RAO2 = 50 mm, RO4O2 =325 mm, RBA = 425 mm, RB04 = 200
mm, RG3A = 212.5 mm, RG4O4 = 100 mm, w3 =1.2 kg, w4 =3 kg, IG2 =0.0026 N m s2 , IG3
= 0.0066 N m s2, IG4 = 0.059 Nms2, ω2 = 200k rad/s, α2 = 0,α3= -6500k rad/s2, α4 =-240k
rad/s2, AG3= -948i + 78.6j m/s2, AG4= –240i - 633j m/s2. Use graphical method and
analytical method.

Figure 16

17. Analyse the dynamics of the offset slider-crank mechanism illustrated in Fig.17 using
the following data: a =0.06 m, RAO2= 0.1 m, RBA = 0.38 m, RCA = 0.4 m, θC= 32 ͦ, R G3A=
0.26 m, α = 22 ͦ, m2 = 2.5 kg. m3=7.4kg, m4= 2.5kg, IG2 = 0.005 N-m-s2, IG3 = 0.0136 N
ms2, θ2 = 120 ͦ, and ω2=18 rad/s cw with α2= 0, FB= -2000i N, FC= -1000i N. Assume a
balanced crank and no friction force. Use graphical method and analytical method.

Figure 17
18. Cranks 2 and 4 of the cross-linkage illustrated are balanced. The dimensions of the
linkage are RA02= 150 mm, RO4O2 = 450 mm, RBA = 450 mm, RBO4 = 150 mm, RCA= 600
mm, and RG3A= 300mm. Also, W3=1.8 kg. IG2=0.007 N m s2 and IG3 = 0,055 NmS2
Corresponding to the position shown, and with ω2= 10 rad/s ccw and α2=0, a kinematic
analysis gives results of ω3=1.43 rad/s CW, ω4= 11.43 rad/s cw, α3= α4= 84.8 rad/s2 ccw,
and AG3 = 15.28i+21.2j m/s2 Find the driving torque and the pin reactions with
FC= -133.5j N.

Figure 18
19. The linkage in figure 19 has link 2 at 58⁰ in the global XY coordinate system. Find VA,VB
and Vbox in the global coordinate system for the position shown if ω2=30 rad/s CW. Use
relative velocity method graphically

Figure 19
20. Use data given in Example no 19 and obtain solution using analytical method. Also
prepare solution using MS Excel for finding the solution at different crank angles
21. The linkage in figure 21 has local xy axis at -119⁰ and O2A at 29⁰ in the global XY
coordinate system. Find ω4,VA, and VB in the global coordinate system for the position
shown if ω2 =15 rad/s2 CW. Use relative velocity method for obtaining solution using
graphical method
 Figure 21
22. Using data for Example no 21, obtain the solution using Instantaneous centre method.
23. Using data for Example no 21, obtain solution using analytical method. MS Excel for
finding the solution at different crank angles
24. The 3 cylinder radial compressor in figure 24 has its cylinders equi-spaced at 120⁰. Find
the piston velocities V6,V7,V8 with crank at -53⁰ using a graphical method if ω = 215
rad/s in clockwise direction (CW).

Figure 24

25. Solve example 24 using analytical method and use MS Excel or other programming
language to find and plot the piston velocities V6,V7 and V8 for one revolution of crank
26. The linkage as shown in figure 26 has link 1 at -36⁰ and link 2 at 57⁰ in the global XY
coordinate system. Find ω4, VA and VB in the global coordinate system for the position
shown in figure if ω2 = 20 rad/s CCW. Use relative velocity method.
 Figure 26
27. Solve example 26 using Instantaneous centre method
28. Obtain analytical solution of problem 26 and prepare computer program or MS Excel
worksheet to find and plot ω4, VA and VB in the local coordinate system for the maximum
range of motion that this system allows.
29. Take data for Example no 11 and calculate linear/angular acceleration of all the links
using graphical method.
30. Take data from Example no 13 and obtain the solution of acceleration of all the linkages
using graphical method.
31. Solve example no 8 using Instantaneous centre method.
32. For the data from example 15, use relative velocity method to graphically determine the
linear velocity of the package as the crank rotates clockwise at 65 rpm. Also compare
this solution with the analytically obtained solution.