DYNAMICS OF MECHANISMS

MECH-314
MIDTERM EXAM 2
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:05 11:25
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Problem 1: [25 + 25]

For the mechanism shown below in the scaled position diagram: R BA = 8.34 cm, RCA
=9.48 cm, RCD = 16.53 cm, and RBC = 2.36 cm. The angular velocity of link 2 is
2 5.274 rad/s cw, and the velocity of point D5 is VD5 = 30 cm/s.
(a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the angular velocity of link 4 assuming
general contact between links 2 and 3 (we do not assume rolling). Give the
detailed set of velocity difference and/or apparent velocity equations that are
necessary for the solution. Employ point OV and scale 1cm = 10 cm/s.
(b) Using the graphical representation developed for point (a), determine the
magnitude and direction of the angular velocity of link 3 for the case when rolling
contact is assumed between links 2 and 3. Give the detailed set of velocity
difference and/or apparent velocity equations that are necessary for the solution.

OV

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Problem 3: [30 + 20]

The scaled position diagram of a mechanism is shown in the figure: R EA = 6 cm, RBA = 3
cm, RBE = 4.4 cm, RCB = 3.5 cm, RDC = 3.2 cm. The angular velocity of link 2 is given as
2 5 rad/s ccw (constant). Based on this, the following can be determined:
3 0.924 rad/s cw, 5 1.195 rad/s ccw, and V B / 3 14.55 cm/s pointing in the
direction of the vector from point E to C.
Perform the complete acceleration analysis of the mechanism using graphical
representation of the vector equations. Give the sets of acceleration difference and/or
apparent acceleration equations necessary for this analysis. Employ origin O A, and scale 1
cm = 15 cm/s2. Based on this graphical representation (acceleration polygon),
(a) determine the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of point C5
(b) determine the magnitude and direction of the angular acceleration of link 5.
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