Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2021
Publication Title
Technology and Engineering Teacher
Volume
81
Issue
1
First Page
21
Last Page
26
ISSN
2158-0502
Keywords
Machines, Mechanism, Mechanism Design, Mechanism Analysis, Kinematics, Kinetics
Abstract
The intention of this article is to provide Technology and Engineering Educators with foundational knowledge of mechanism design and analysis and the ability to develop middle and high school students' mechanism knowledge during practical hands-on learning activities in the STEM classroom. Technology and Engineering Educators' implementation of mechanism design and analysis could promote students' increased depth of mechanical knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge during engineering design challenges. In this article, the authors present an introduction to four-bar mechanism design and analysis using CAD software to produce graphical representations. After designing mechanisms graphical, students should be allowed to produce their mechanisms using tools like 3D printers.
Recommended Citation
Hughes, A. J., & Merrill, C. (2021). Mechanism design and analysis: Developing an understanding of mechanism motion through graphical modeling. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 81(1), 21-26.
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