ME 551 (Mfg 560): Mechanisms Design
Basic concepts. Type synthesis -- creative design of mechanisms; graph theory. Precision-point Burmester theory for dimensional synthesis of linkages. Applications. Cam and follower system synthesis. Joint force analysis and dynamic analysis formulations. Analytical synthesis of programmable and compliant mechanisms. Use of software for synthesis and analysis. Design projects.
Semesters offered: Winter
(c) 2006 University of Michigan Design Lab