Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
LABORATORY MANUAL
Laboratory Co-ordinator
Dr. Paul Young
Room: S374
Phone: 01 700-8216
E-mail: Paul.Young@dcu.ie
Technician
Chris Crouch
Experiments
1. Gears
2. Clutch
3. Planar Mechanisms
4. Gyroscope
5. Static & Dynamic Balance
Safety Notices
Introduction
There are five practicals available for this module, although each student will only
do four. As a result, at each session, all five will be available. Laboratory manuals
are only available online. It is the responsibility of the student to download the
laboratory sheet and bring it with them. Hardcopy is essential.
Students must purchase a hardback laboratory book with graph paper and each
report will be written within the 3 hour scheduled session. The books must be left
in the classroom at the end of the session and will be graded before the next
scheduled session.
Report Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines for reports were given in MM101 & MM102, and those
still apply here. The first page of each report should be a title page and should
include page numbers. Contents should be listed in the same manner as a text
book. Take all rough measurements on paper first and keep the book for the
report only.
As outlined in the lectures, laboratory reports should be kept relatively short, but
should include some essential components:
• Introduction - a brief description of the subject matter
• Aims/Goals - bullet point statements of what you intend to achieve
• Procedure - Just putting 'as per handout' is not quite enough. Describe the
procedure in minimalist terms and include any relevant diagrams,
particularly those which assist in understanding the measurements
recorded. It is important to clarify any methods which are not explicitly
stated in the instructions.
• Results - The information recorded and, if not in the procedure, any relevant
information about the manner in which ambiguous results were decided in a
consistent fashion reported. (i.e. enough information for others to repeat the
experiment and arrive at the same results)
• Calculations - Any subsequent calculations based on the results
• Discussion - A discussion of the contents of the results and calculations. If
there are three graphs, then some comment on each graph is necessary.
• Conclusions - These should relate directly to the goals/aims. Bullet point
format is fine.
There is enough information in the handouts to complete the experiments. Any
apparent lack of information may be overcome through consulting reference books
in the library, asking the demonstrators or discussion with the lecturer.
Brief Description
The numbers shown here relate to the experiment number in the timetable.
1. Gears
Using a simple configurable arrangement this laboratory seeks to provide an
understanding of simple and compound gear trains before gaining experience with
the calculation of gear ratios for epicyclic gear systems.
2. Clutch
Using a simple arrangement of axial load and applied torque the limits of friction
are determined for three different clutches. The readings are the used to validate
the theory.
3. Planar Mechanisms
This laboratory uses linkages attached to drawing boards to demonstrate the
kinematic properties of three mechanisms - Scotch Yoke, Elliptic Trammel and
Single/Double Toggle
4. Gyroscope
This experiment demonstrates the relationship between precession and the
gyroscopic couple. Using a series of balance readings the relationship between
the speeds of rotation/precession and the gyroscopic couple is investigated.
Aims
To gain an understanding of the speed ratios and directions of rotation of simple
and compound gear trains
Equipment
The apparatus consists of four spur gears, a frame, three axle pins and a vernier
callipers. In addition, several spacers and washers are included to allow alignment
of the gears and ensure tight meshing.
Procedure
Initial Inspection
The four gears should be inspected and the measurements of the pitch circle
diameter and the number of teeth taken for each gear. These can then be used to
determine the module of this gear system. The pitch circle is shown in the figure
below where it can be seen that the two pitch circles intersect at a single point.
The module is the Pitch Circle Diameter divided by the number of teeth. Record
your results in table G1 below:
Label Description
DG Pitch Circle Diameter Gear
DP Pitch Circle Diameter Pinion
DRG Root Circle Diameter Gear
DRP Root Circle Diameter Pinion
DOG Outside Circle Diameter Gear
DOP Outside Circle Diameter Pinion
hk Working Depth
ht Whole Depth
a Addendum
b Dedendum
c Clearance
p Circular Pitch (measured along
Pitch Circle)
t Tooth Thickness (measured
along Pitch Circle)
C Centre Distance
Figure G2: Diagram of Gear Train
Figure G3
Gear:Pinion
Tooth Ratio
Teeth Gear
Teeth Idler
Assembly
Anti-
1 Clock 1
Anti-
2 Clock 1
Note the effect of the insertion of the idler gear and the change in size of the idler
gear on the overall ratio.
Assembly 1 Assembly 2
As before, rotate the Input gear through one anticlockwise revolution noting the
direction and rotation of the other gears. Rearrange the meshing of the gears so
that the larger gear on the idler is uppermost as shown below. Rotate the input
gear again and repeat the observations. Determine the gear ratios between the
input and output gears from these observations.
Table G5: Compound Gear System Results
Compound:Pinion
Gear:Compound
Gear:Pinion
Tooth Ratio
Tooth Ratio
Rev Ratio
Assembly
1 Anti-Clock 1
2 Anti-Clock 1
Again note how the gear ratios are affected by the introduction of the compound
gear and the effect of changing the gear on the system. Find the relationship
between the tooth rations and the rev ratio.
Link
Sun Planet
The behaviour of the individual gears may be simulated using the same equipment
as before. The arm on which the gears are mounted can rotate simulating the link.
Any gear positioned at the centre of rotation will operate as a sun gear. A gear
meshing with the sun gear will behave like a planet gear. Simulation of the ring
gear is achieved by placing a third gear on the arm and holding it so that it cannot
rotate. The goal of this is to gain an understanding of the relationships between
the movement of the gears so that the relationship between the movement of the
sun and the link for the supplied example system may be calculated.
Fix the arm and rotate the sun gear. Note how the system behaves and the
relationship between rotation of the gears and their teeth.
1 Anti-Clockwise 0 none
The gear ratio between the ring and the link is +1 3 7 :+1
Count the number of teeth on the example system and calculate the ratio between
the sun and the link with the ring gear fixed.
Aim
The purpose of the experiment is to verify the application of the expression for
maximum torque
T = µWRmean
Where T = torque, µ = coefficient of friction, W = axial load & Rmean is
the mean radius
and in particular that
a) torque at slip is proportional to the normal force and
b) the torque at slip is proportional to radius of the friction ring
Apparatus
A wall bracket with a stationary horizontal plate supports three rings of brake
friction material concentrically to a central ball bearing that locates a rotating
upper plate of aluminium alloy. The rings are held by pairs of pegs that fit holes on
a diameter of each ring. They lift off the pegs, and are meant to be used one at a
time.
The periphery of the upper plate is grooved to guide two cords over a pair of
diametrically opposed pulleys and thence down to two equal load hangers. This
system, when loaded with equal weights, produces a pure torsional drive for the
plate that acts as a turntable on the friction rings. By loading the turntable a
normal force or pressure acts between the upper plate and the ring in use.
Table 1 - Weight Set for Clutch Experiment
2 20 2 5 2 1
Procedure
The apparatus must be kept free of oil or grease (the bearings are sealed), and the
turntable must NEVER be put in place without a friction ring in position to keep the
turntable off the ring location pegs.
1. Check the mass of the turntable using the weighing scales: MT kg.
3. Check the mass of the hangers using the weighing scales: MH kg.
A: Small
B: Medium
C: Large
7. Remove the two larger friction rings, leaving the smallest (A) in position, and
replace the turntable with the torque cords taken over their pulleys. Hook on
the load hangers. With only the self-weight of the turntable as its load add
equal value weights to the load hangers until, with a slight start, the turntable
very slowly revolves at a constant speed. Record the load per hanger in the
table on the following page. Repeat the procedure adding increments of 50N
onto the turntable up to 200N.
Rmean
Load on 1
Nominal Actual W: Load on 1 Torque Torque
Load on 1
Torque
Self Load + Pulley, L = Pulley, L = Pulley, L =
Load LxD LxD LxD
Added Load WH + WA WH + WA WH + WA
Self-Load
50 N
100 N
150 N
200 N
9. At the end of the experiment, position all three friction rings on the stationary
plate and replace the turntable.
On a single graph plot the Torque vs Load for each ring. Note the nature of the
graphs and comment on the relationship between the three sets of readings.
On a second graph plot Torque vs Rmean for a load of 150 Newtons on the friction
rings. Again comment on the form of the graph and its relation to the theory.
Final Challenge:
From your graphs calculate the coefficient of friction between the clutch material
and the underside of the turntable and suggest why using the second graph for this
calculation might improve the result.
Introduction
The motion of complex assemblies is determined by the configuration of links and
joints. Here we have reduced the complexity by limiting the movements to be
planar and controlling the scope of the links and the joints. Using the three
configurations supplied the operation of rotational and sliding joints may be
examined and explored. Care should be taken in the execution of the experiment
as the equipment is designed to disassemble easily, allowing for insertion of the
drawing paper. The information recorded during the experiment will be used as the
basis for for calculations later on, so errors in the 'operational' element of this
laboratory will affect the end results and possibly marks.
The design and use of machines demands a knowledge of the overall motion and
the relative motion of all parts of the machine. Another issue is the concept of how
specific motions can be generated. In some cases it is self evident, but in others
some ingenious mechanisms only careful analysis will show the precise nature of
movements.
Machines are made up from a number of parts connected together in various ways
to produce the required movements. Two parts of a machine with are in contact,
and which undergo relative motion are called a pair. The types of relative motion
commonly required are sliding, turning (rotation) or screwing. The pairs which
permit these motions are known as lower pairs. All other motions (partial turning,
partial sliding) are called higher pairs.
Introduction
The slotted frame A is fixed and also carries the fixed axis 0 of the revolving link
OP. The slotted link BC contains the slider pinned to the revolving link at P. As OP
revolves the element BC reciprocates in the slotted frame with a pure simple
harmonic motion whose amplitude is governed by the radius OP. Two positions for
P at 50 and 25 mm radii are provided. This mechanism is always used where it is
required to produce perfect simple harmonic motion in a line. One application is for
driving the paddle of a wave making machine in hydrological models. The link OP
is commonly part of a complete disc which then acts as a flywheel to even out
variations in the forces and driving torque.
Procedure
To plot the locus of Q it will be necessary to use a base line related to the angular
position of OP. To assist in this P is on a circular protractor with a centre 0. Place a
sheet of graph paper under the link ensuring, by eye, that the graoh paper is
aligned with the movement of the end of the link. The vertical lines are now
perpendicular to OQ. Choose a line outside the range of travel of the point Q and
set out points along this line, at a scale of 1 cm = 20°, providing points at 20°
intervals from 0 to 80° and then from 90° to 350° with a final point at 360°.
Reporting
Include the graph, or a copy, in your log book. Comment on your observations and
indicate how you would generate a sine wave from the equipment. Find the slope
of the line at 90° and comment on your finding. If the general equation for a cosine
function is y = x Cos(θ - φ), where φ is a constant and θ the angle of rotation,
describe how the equipment could be used to generate this graph.
Introduction
In the single toggle mechanism Figure PM3 the links AB and BC are pivoted at B to
the connecting rod BD which is operated by a crank OD. The link CB pivots about
the fixed point C, and A is attached to a sliding member constrained to move in a
straight line. Any force applied to BD by the crank OD is greatly magnified at A due
to the relatively slight movement produced at A compared with that of D. The force
at A attains maximum value when the links AB and BC are in line. The pivot B does
not travel beyond the line of action drawn between A and C. Consequently its use
is normally restricted to machines where only a single stroke is required to
complete the operation.
Objectives
• To determine the motion of point A on the mechanism as link OD rotates at
constant angular velocity.
• To understand space and velocity diagrams
• To compare mathematical, graphical and experimental answers
Procedure
The crank OD revolves on a removable peg which can be located in one of two
holes in the drawing board. For accuracy a 360o disk is provided to determine the
orientation of the crank, the 0o position is in line with the crank when the point A is
at the left end of its travel. Place the peg in the lower hole insert a sheet of A3
paper and position the crank on this centre using the shorter radius OD1 = 40 mm.
Mark the position of Point C and draw the loci of A, B and D1 for one revolution of
the crank. Divide the right hand locus of D1 into approximately 30° intervals and for
each position of D1 mark and number the corresponding positions of B and A. Then
find the position of the mechanism at the mid-travel of A.
Remove the A3 paper carefully and insert and orient a piece of graph paper such
that point A tracks along one of the short lines. Clamp the paper carefully in place.
Insert the disk marked in 10o angles under the crank and orient it carefully - the
zero degree line should be visible through the hole at point D. Mark the graph
Analysis
• If the crank is rotating anti-clockwise at 30 rpm.
• Mark the long axis of the graph of A vs θ with the appropriate time in
seconds.
• Determine from the graph the velocity of the point A at the 50o position.
• From the space diagram, using graph paper draw the velocity diagram
for the mechanism, with the crank at the 50o position
Reporting
Discuss the differences in the two mechanisms and the reasons for the difference.
Explain how the system magnifies the force available at point A.
The two strokes of the double toggle have different amplitudes. Determine those
amplitudes and suggest where the centre O should be positioned for equal strokes
of A? What further modification is needed to produce two equal strokes of A of the
same length as the single toggle did?
Include all graphs and diagrams in your report.
Gyroscope
Introduction
A gyroscope is made up of a rotor spinning about an axis. Any attempt to change
the axis of rotation requires work as it is an attempt to change the angular
momentum. As long as the system keeps spinning the orientation of the axis of
rotation will remain constant unless an outside force or couple is applied. The rotor
is often kept spinning by driving it with an electric motor. Mounting the spinning
rotor in gimbals which isolate it from any external couple results in a system
capable of providing a constant reference direction which is used for example as a
gyro-compass in moving vehicles. Alternatively, fixing the axis of rotation with
respect to the vehicle generates forces and couples at the mounting points when
the vehicle accelerates. These can form the inputs of an electronic system which
controls actuators on the vehicle to provide gyro-stabilizers
Goals
• Investigate the direction of the gyroscopic couple
• Determination of the Moment of Inertia of the Rotor
• Investigate the relationship between the gyroscopic couple, angular
velocity of the rotor and the precession of the axis of rotation
Background
Whenever the direction of the axis of rotation of a body is changed gyroscopic
action occurs. The angular momentum of the rotating body causes the axis of
rotation to remain in the same direction so long as no external couple acts on the
body. If a couple is applied about an axis normal to the axis of rotation, a torque
reaction is produced which results in the axis of rotation turning in the plane in
which lie the axis of rotation and the axis of the applied couple. This movement is
termed Precession. Conversely, if the axis is precessed a couple will result about
the orthogonal axis. This is the Gyroscopic Couple. It should be noted that, for the
same rate of precession, the Applied Couple (CA) and the Gyroscopic Couple (CR)
will have the same magnitude but the opposite sense.
The diagram below shows the directions involved. In this case the axis of rotation
is the Z axis, and the couple is applied about the X axis. The resultant motion of
the axis of rotation therefore lies in the X-Z plane, indicated on the diagram as a
rotation about the Y axis.
Important Comments:
CA : Applied Couple
ω : Angular Velocity
Ω : Rate of Precession
ω >> Ω
Figure GE1
When the axes are orthogonal as shown above, it should be noted that the
direction of the precession does not change over time. If this was not the case
then the movement of the axis of precession would also generate a gyroscopic
couple. The equipment used in this experiment has been designed to ensure that
there is no change in the axis of precession.
Procedure
Failure to observe this rule will result in zero marks being awarded to the
group for this laboratory, a penalty which will affect the final mark for this
module.
Figure GE2
5. Measure the length of the wires, l, and the distance between them, d.
6. Given that the mass of the armature is 1.09kg, calculate the moment of
inertia of the rotor using the equation below:
Couple
Mass
Rotor Actual Rotor Speed Rate of Precession
CR
1/ Ω
Speed ω Ω
ω
g Nm RPM RPM rad/s rev/s Rad/s s
3,000
2,500
2,000
100
1,500
1,000
250
3,000
2,500
2,000
150
1,500
1,000
700
3,000
2,500
250 2,000
1,500
1,000
3,000
2,500
350
2,000
1,500
Report
In your report compare the experimental findings with the theory.
From graph 1 estimate a value for I and compare this with the results from part 2.
Draw a Free Body Diagram of the armature in part 2. If possible show how the
restoring torque returning the armature to the equilibrium is a function of the angle
of rotation.
Explain any sources of errors and estimate their magnitude.
Introduction
Shafts which revolve at high speeds must be carefully balanced if they are not to
be a source of vibration. If the shaft is only just out of balance and revolves slowly
the vibration may merely be a nuisance but catastrophic failure can occur at high
speeds even if the imbalance is small.
For example if the front wheel of a car is slightly out of balance this may be felt as
a vibration of the steering wheel. However if the wheel is seriously out of balance,
control of the car may be difficult and the wheel bearings and suspension will wear
rapidly, especially if the frequency of vibration coincides with any of the natural
frequencies of the system. These problems can be avoided if a small mass is
placed at a carefully determined point on the wheel rim.
It is even more important to ensure that the shaft and rotors of gas turbine engines
are very accurately balanced, since they may rotate at speeds between 15,000 and
50,000 rev/min. At such speeds even slight imbalance can cause vibration and
rapid deterioration of the bearings leading to catastrophic failure of the engine.
It is not enough to place the balancing mass such that the shaft will remain in any
stationary position, i.e. static balance. When the shaft rotates, periodic centrifugal
forces may be developed which give rise to vibration. The shaft has to be
balanced both statically and dynamically.
Usually, shafts are balanced on a machine which tells the operator exactly where
he should either place a balancing mass or remove material. The apparatus
requires the student to balance a shaft by calculation or by using a graphical
technique, and then to assess the accuracy of his results by setting up and running
a motor driven shaft. The shaft is deliberately made out of balance by clamping
four blocks to it, the student being required to find the positions of the third and/or
fourth blocks necessary to statically and dynamically balance the shaft.
Aims
The goals of this experiment are:
• To gain an understanding of the meaning of the terms static and dynamic
balance.
• To demonstrate the dynamic balancing of an unbalanced shaft using two
added eccentric masses.
Theory
A shaft with masses mounted on it can be both statically and dynamically
balanced. If it is statically balanced, it will stay in any angular position without
rotating. If it is dynamically balanced, it can be rotated at any speed without
Static Balance
Figure SDB1 shows a simple situation where two masses are mounted on a shaft.
If the shaft is to be statically balanced, the moment due to weight of mass (1)
tending to rotate the shaft anti-clockwise must equal that of mass (2) trying to turn
the shaft in the opposite direction.
m1r1cosα1 = m2r2cosα2
The same principle holds if there are more than two masses mounted on the shaft,
as shown in figure SDB2.
1 m1.g.r1cosα1 Anticlockwise
2 m2.g.r2cosα2 Clockwise
3 m3.g.r3cosα3 Clockwise
In general the values of m, r and α have to be chosen such that the shaft is in
balance. However, for this experiment the product W.r can be measured directly
for each mass and only the angular positions have to be determined for static
balance.
If the angular positions of two of the masses are fixed, the position of the third can
be found either by trigonometry or by drawing. The latter technique uses the idea
that moments can be represented by vectors as shown in figure SDB3(a). The
moment vector has a length proportional to the product mr and is drawn parallel to
the direction of the mass from the centre of rotation.
Dynamic Balance
The masses are subjected to centrifugal forces when the shaft is rotating. Two
conditions must be satisfied if the shaft is not to vibrate as it rotates:
a) There must be no out of balance centrifugal force trying to deflect the shaft.
b) There must be no out of balance moment or couple trying to twist the axis of
the shaft.
m1r1ω2 = m2r2ω2
Since the angular velocity, ω, is common to both sides then for dynamic balance
m 1r 1 = m2r 2
This is the same result for the static balance of the shaft. Therefore if a shaft is
dynamically balanced it will also be statically balanced.
The second condition is satisfied by taking moments about some convenient datum
such as one of the bearings.
Thus,
a1F1 = a2F2
For this simple case where m1 and m2 are diametrically opposite and F1 = F2
(condition a) then dynamic balance can only be achieved by having a1 = a2 which
means that the two masses must be mounted at the same point on the shaft.
Unlike static balancing where the position of the masses along the shaft is not
important, the dynamic twisting moments on the shaft have to be eliminated by
placing the masses in carefully calculated positions. If the shaft is statically
balanced it does not follow that it is also dynamically balanced.
The method for balancing such shafts requires the addition of two extra eccentric
masses to the system at locations chosen by the engineer. These masses are
determined in many ways. One method will be outlined in the lectures, while this
experiment shows a method that uses preset out of balance forces and determines
the orientation and position of the masses relative to the eccentric masses already
on the shaft.
Equipment:
The Static and Dynamic Balance Equipment consists of a shaft mounted on a plate
isolated from the base by rubber bushes. A motor, also attached to the plate, may
be used to drive the shaft using a belt. Four identical eccentric mass blocks are
provided, together with four individual inserts which may be used to alter the
imbalance on each block. An extension shaft and pulley are stored on the base
and used in conjunction with the string/buckets and ball bearings to determine the
imbalance associated with each block. Two hexagonal keys (Allen keys) are
provided to clamp the blocks on the shaft and the inserts into the blocks. Two
guides, one on the pulley at the end of the shaft and one on the plate, are used to
measure the relative angle and position along the shaft of each block. At either
side of the plate two clamps allow the plate to be locked to the base. The plate
should be clamped for the static parts of the experiment. If the motor is in use then
the clamps should be released and secured away from the plate by tightening the
screws.
Experimental Procedure:
The experiment is divided into three parts:
1. Observation of the phenomenon
2. Calculation of a solution to a posed problem
3. Implementation of the solution
Reporting
Your report should give a detailed description of your observations and include all
rough work and calculations. The graphs should be clearly labelled and neat.