DESIGN OF MECHANISMS

Catalog description

Explores the study of mechanical linkages or mechanisms. Categorizes and systematically dissects existing mechanisms to understand the function and behavior of complete devices as well as function and behavior of individual links and joints in a mechanism. Builds upon the knowledge of kinematic analysis of position, velocity, acceleration, and jerk in the context of planar and non-planar mechanisms. Discusses the synthesis of such mechanisms as well as best practices in creating new mechanisms. Uses computation to fully understand and design intended mechanical movements.