NPTEL-NOC IITM Courses

Design of Mechanical Transmission Systems - Introduction and Gearbox Applications - Lecture 1

An opening lecture introduces mechanical transmission systems through gearbox applications in industries such as automobiles.

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• 28 minutes
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Machine Tool Gearbox Design: Center Distance and Teeth Calculation - Lecture 5

Calculate gear teeth and center distance for a machine tool gearbox using ray and kinematic diagrams.

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• 51 minutes
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Brake Force Distribution and Optimum Design of Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 21

Explores how weight transfer, road conditions, and vehicle stability shape optimal brake force distribution between front and rear axles.

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• 45 minutes
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Multiple Disc and Cone Clutches: Design and Problem Solving - Lecture 31

Calculates dimensions, clamping force, and disc count for multiple-disc and cone clutches under specified torque requirements.

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• 45 minutes
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Automobile Gearbox Module Calculation Concept - Part 2

Explains how face width and center distance shape module selection in automobile gearbox design.

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• 27 minutes
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Thermal Analysis and Braking Conditions in Mechanical Systems - Lecture 25

Brake heating can cause fading and squeal; this lecture examines thermal analysis and heat dissipation for reliable braking.

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• 41 minutes
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Braking Efficiency, Distance and Brake Factor in Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 23

Calculate braking efficiency, stopping distance, and brake factor to assess how speed, deceleration, and friction affect vehicle stopping performance.

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• 45 minutes
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Automobile Gearbox: Gear Failures and Material Selection - Lecture 11

Examine gear failure modes and material choices, then calculate the module to support durable automobile gearbox design.

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• 41 minutes
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Torque Requirements for Disc Brake Systems - Lecture 19

Calculate torque requirements for disc brakes and examine how brake-pad design affects braking performance.

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• 41 minutes
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Brake Force Distribution and Problem Solving in Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 22

Worked examples optimize brake-force distribution across braking scenarios and vehicle parameters.

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• 38 minutes
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Machine Tool Gearbox Kinematic Diagram Construction - Design of Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 4

Learn to translate gearbox ray diagrams into kinematic diagrams showing how gears and shafts are arranged to transmit power through a machine tool.

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• 30 minutes
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Automobile Gearbox: Basic Transmission Types and Kinematic Diagram - Lecture 10

Construct a kinematic diagram of a constant-mesh automobile gearbox by accounting for gear types and their arrangement for smooth power transmission.

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• 46 minutes
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Machine Tool Gearbox Problem Solving in Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 6

Work through a 14-speed non-standard machine tool gearbox using ray diagrams and design considerations beyond conventional structural formulas.

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• 32 minutes
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Drum Brake Problem Solving in Mechanical Transmission Systems - Lecture 18

Work through drum brake torque calculations using activation force, pressure distribution, and friction coefficient.

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• 36 minutes
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Brake Energy and Power: Heat Distribution in Brake Systems - Lecture 26

Calculate braking energy and power absorbed by brake linings and drums or discs, including how heat is distributed within the brake system.

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• 43 minutes
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