Introduction with the basic concepts and issues of analysis and synthesis of mechanisms and machines.

Ability of using basic mechanisms in complex mechanical systems and machines, ability to apply basic methods for kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms and machines.

Structural analysis of mechanisms. Degree of freedom. Graphical method for kinematic analysis of lever mechanisms. Analytical method for kinematic analysis of lever mechanisms. Inertial forces in mechanisms. Kinostatic forces. Graphical method for kinetostatic analysis of mechanisms. Analytical method for kinetostatic analysis of mechanisms. Planetary-differential gear trains. Cam mechanisms. Geneva mechanisms. Cardano-Hook joint. Fundamentals of lever mechanisms synthesis .

Teaching methods are: lectures, graphic and computer practice, consultations.