A planetary gear system also known as an Epicyclic gearing or planetary gearing consists of spur gears arranged in an epicyclic configuration. In this setup, a central gear, known as the sun gear, acts as the input and drives the system. Multiple “driven” gears, or planets, orbiting the sun gear within a gearbox. These planets mesh with…
In the realm of engineering and applied sciences, understanding and modeling dynamic systems are essential skills. When designing control systems, it is imperative to effectively model the dynamics of engineered systems. This model consists of a set of equations, typically differential equations, that depict the system’s dynamics based on the principles of physics. Through this…
Why are the dynamics of mechanical systems important? Dynamics of mechanical systems is the science/ study of motion, aiming to describe natural and technological movements in the simplest way possible. It encompasses all aspects of motion, including displacements, deformations, and static systems where motion appears frozen. In the realm of engineering, understanding the dynamics of…
Crashworthiness refers to a structure’s ability to reduce the number of fatal and serious injuries that occur in an impact/ accident. Most commonly assessed in aviation and automotive safety. Various criteria determine crash safety, depending on impact type and vehicle. Evaluation can be performed through finite element analysis which is a form of computer-aided engineering…
Have you ever wondered how an automotive suspension system is designed? From ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) to locomotives to modern passenger automobiles most types of vehicles that move people from one place to another rely on a suspension system to improve ride quality and comfort. There are a few common types of automotive suspension systems such…
1) The materials that were used to conduct this experiment included whole wheat bread, Balance brand butter, table, meter stick, toaster, sand paper, foam, and plastic, butter knife, and paper towel. 2) To evaluate the static coefficient of friction between the toast and the different platforms used, several trials were performed on each type of…