Machine Design and Mechanisms

  1. Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms
    1. Position Analysis
      1. Graphical Methods
        1. Linkage Diagrams
          1. Position Synthesis
            1. Scale and Accuracy Considerations
            2. Analytical Methods
              1. Vector Loop Equations
                1. Complex Number Methods
                  1. Coordinate Systems
                    1. Closure Equations
                  2. Velocity Analysis
                    1. Relative Velocity Method
                      1. Velocity Diagrams
                        1. Application to Linkages
                          1. Velocity Polygons
                          2. Instantaneous Center of Rotation
                            1. Definition and Properties
                              1. Locating ICRs
                                1. Kennedy's Theorem
                                  1. Applications in Velocity Analysis
                                  2. Analytical Methods
                                    1. Differentiation of Position Equations
                                      1. Velocity Components
                                        1. Matrix Methods
                                      2. Acceleration Analysis
                                        1. Relative Acceleration Method
                                          1. Acceleration Diagrams
                                            1. Normal and Tangential Components
                                              1. Acceleration Polygons
                                              2. Coriolis Acceleration Component
                                                1. Occurrence and Calculation
                                                  1. Physical Interpretation
                                                  2. Analytical Methods
                                                    1. Differentiation of Velocity Equations
                                                      1. Acceleration Components
                                                        1. Matrix Differentiation

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                                                    4. Design and Analysis of Specific Mechanisms