Mechanical Engineer HW

1. In the report you must

include the following elements:

1. A statement describing the contribution of each team member.

2. A description of the problem you are solving, what solutions already exist (if there are any), and the general concept of what you will do and why it will be better that what already exists.

3. Type synthesis of the mechanism.

4. Performance specifications.

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1. Dimensional synthesis. You may use graphical or analytical methods. If your design is too complex to apply the synthesis methods that were taught, that is OK, but that must be explained in the report and you still need to come up with a design in some other way, of course.

2. A position analysis (and/or velocity/acceleration/torque/force analysis, if appropriate). The analysis should test the design for meeting the performance specifications. You may use graphical or analytical methods. Present results clearly, with graphs or tables.

3. Snapshots of the physical model or computer-generated graphics, in multiple positions.

4. Use f. and g. to convince the reader that your design performs according to specifications.

5. Appendices with detailed calculations or any computer code that was used.

See section 1.9 of textbook for advice on how to write and structure a proper engineering report.