ForceAnalysis

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11.1 Newtonian Solution Method

Newton’s Second Law

• Assumes all kinematic data are calculated
• Sums forces and torques

• Break forces into components

11.2 Single Link in Pure Rotation

Single Link in Pure Rotation

In dynamic force analysis problems, the following must be known:

• Kinematics
• Accelerations (linear and angular) of all CGs
• Masses
• Moment of Inertias around member CG
 Single Link in Pure Rotation
y

In dynamic force analysis problems, we must set up non-rotating

local coordinate system on each moving member , located at the
CG .
• (x, y)
Single Link in Pure Rotation
 Single Link in Pure Rotation

OR, when
broken into
components
Matrix Solution may be Needed
Example 1
11.3 Force Analysis of a Threebar Crank-Slide Linkage

Threebar Crank-Slide Linkage

• A single link in pure rotation is one thing

• But, the simplest practical mechanism has

three links!

• The same process used for one link can be

extended to any number of connected links.
Threebar Crank-Slide Linkage
Step1: Place the Forces
Step2: Write the Equations

6 Equations, 7 Unknowns
Is T12 Unknown?
However,
6 Equations, 6 Unknowns
Fourbar Linkage Forces
Fourbar Linkage Forces
 Fourbar Linkage Forces

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Fourbar Linkage Forces
11.4 Force Analysis of a Fourbar Linkage

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The Populated Matrix Equation

Solve this with any of:

• Program Matrix
• Mathcad
• MATLAB