methods of kinematic analysis

METHODS OF KINEMATIC ANALYSIS

• The velocity and acceleration of links in a mechanism can be determined by any one of the following two methods.

1. Graphical method

2. Analytical (also known as algebraic) method

• With the advent of calculators and computers, analytical methods are becoming more convenient and popular. However, the graphical methods are essential in developing a conceptual understanding about the subject. Thus in academics, the graphical methods are widely used.

• From the syllabus point of view, the following methods of kinematic analysis of mechanisms are presented in this chapter, one by one.

1. Relative velocity method (Graphical method)

2. Relative acceleration method (Graphical method)

3. Instantaneous centre method for velocity analysis (Graphical method) 4. Analytical method for velocity and acceleration of four-bar mechanism.

5. Analytical method for velocity and acceleration of slider-crank mechanism

• The velocity and acceleration of links in a mechanism can be determined by any one of the following two methods.

1. Graphical method

2. Analytical (also known as algebraic) method

• With the advent of calculators and computers, analytical methods are becoming more convenient and popular. However, the graphical methods are essential in developing a conceptual understanding about the subject. Thus in academics, the graphical methods are widely used.

• From the syllabus point of view, the following methods of kinematic analysis of mechanisms are presented in this chapter, one by one.

1. Relative velocity method (Graphical method)

2. Relative acceleration method (Graphical method)

3. Instantaneous centre method for velocity analysis (Graphical method) 4. Analytical method for velocity and acceleration of four-bar mechanism.

5. Analytical method for velocity and acceleration of slider-crank mechanism