Lesson 4: Work and Energy

Lesson contents:

• Lesson 4: Basic Concepts of Work and Energy Applied to Mechanisms
  • Introduction: The Energy Approach
  • Fundamental Concepts
  • Work-Energy Theorem
  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Application Example: Toggle Position (Crusher)
  • Passive Resistances
  • Efficiency (\(\eta\)) and Actuator Selection
  • Lesson Summary
• Lesson 4: Application Examples (Work, MA and Passive Resistances)
  • Example 4.1: Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) Analysis via PVW
  • Example 4.2: Friction in Prismatic Joints (Wedge)
  • Example 4.3: Friction in Revolute Joints (Friction Circle)
  • Example 4.4: Efficiency and Overall Power Analysis