Machine Elements – Velocity Analysis (Resolution and Composition Method)

Velocity Analysis (Resolution and Composition Method)

Example Problem 1. The instantaneous angular velocity of the crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is 100 rpm counterclockwise. The
crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is 24 inches long and the other members are drawn as shown in the figure. Determine all the
velocity components.

𝐷𝐷
𝐵𝐵

𝐴𝐴

𝐶𝐶

𝑄𝑄2 𝑄𝑄4

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Example Problem 2. The linear velocity of 𝐴𝐴 is represented by the line 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴. Determine the all the velocity
components.

𝐷𝐷

𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎
𝐴𝐴

𝐵𝐵

𝑄𝑄2

𝐶𝐶

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Example Problem 3. Crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is rotating counter clockwise. The linear velocity of 𝐴𝐴 with respect to crank
𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is represented by the line 𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎 . Determine the velocities of all the components

𝐴𝐴

𝐶𝐶

𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎 𝑄𝑄2

𝑄𝑄3

𝐵𝐵

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Velocity Analysis (Instantaneous Axis Method)

Example Problem 1. The instantaneous angular velocity of the crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is 100 rpm counterclockwise. The
crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is 24 inches long and the other members are drawn as shown in the figure. Determine all the
velocity components.

𝐷𝐷
𝐵𝐵

𝐴𝐴

𝐶𝐶

𝑄𝑄2 𝑄𝑄4

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Example Problem 2. The linear velocity of 𝐴𝐴 is represented by the line 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴. Determine the all the velocity
components.

𝐷𝐷

𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎
𝐴𝐴

𝐵𝐵

𝑄𝑄2

𝐶𝐶

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Example Problem 3. The wheel whose center at C rolls along the horizontal plane without slipping. The
linear velocity of 𝐴𝐴 is represented by the line 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴. Determine the all the velocity components.

𝐷𝐷
𝐵𝐵
𝐴𝐴
𝐶𝐶
𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎

𝑄𝑄2 𝑄𝑄4

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Velocity Analysis (Centro Method)

Example Problem 1. Determine all the centros and linear velocity in the mechanism. Assumption that the
velocity of the rotating crank is given.

(3)

(4)
(2)

(1)

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Example Problem 2. Determine all the centros and linear velocity in the mechanism. Assumption that the
velocity of the rotating crank is given.

(2) (3)
(4)

(1)

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Example Problem 3. Determine all the centros and linear velocity in the mechanism. Assumption that the
velocity of the rotating crank is given.

(5)

(3) (2) (6)

(1)
(4)

Triangle 146 Triangle 456

Centro 46
Centro 14 Centro 16 Centro 45 Centro 56
Triangle 145 Triangle 156
Centro 15
Centro 14 Centro 45 Centro 16 Centro 56
Triangle 124 Triangle 234
Centro 24
Centro 12 Centro 14 Centro 23 Centro 34
Triangle 123 Triangle 134
Centro 13
Centro 12 Centro 23 Centro 14 Centro 34
Triangle 125 Triangle 245
Centro 25
Centro 12 Centro 15 Centro 24 Centro 45
Triangle 135 Triangle 345
Centro 35
Centro 13 Centro 15 Centro 34 Centro 45
Triangle 126 Triangle 256
Centro 26
Centro 12 Centro 16 Centro 25 Centro 56
Triangle 136 Triangle 236
Centro 36
Centro 13 Centro 16 Centro 23 Centro 26

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Relative Velocity
Example Problem 1. Determine the relative velocities of all the links. Assume that the velocity of A is given.

𝐷𝐷
𝐵𝐵

𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎
𝐴𝐴
𝑀𝑀

𝐶𝐶 𝐷𝐷

𝑄𝑄2 𝑄𝑄4

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Example Problem 2. The crank 𝑄𝑄2 𝐴𝐴 is 9 inches long and is rotating with a uniform angular velocity of 60
rpm counterclockwise. Determine the relative velocities in the link.

𝐷𝐷

𝐴𝐴

𝑃𝑃
𝑄𝑄4

𝑄𝑄2 𝐶𝐶

𝐵𝐵

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