Abu Dhabi University

College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Program
MEC 411-Kinematic and Dynamics of Machinery
Homework no. 3 Due date: Thursday, May 13th, 2021
Dr. Mohammad Al Khedher

Problem 1) In mechanism shown below, the crank OA is 100 mm long and rotates in a clockwise
direction at a speed of 100 rpm. The straight rod BCD rocks on a fixed point at C. The links BC
and CD are each 200 mm long and the link AB is 300 mm long. The slider E, which is driven by
the rod DE is 250 mm long.

A) Find the velocity of slider E at shown instant:

1. Using vectors graphical method.
2. Using Instant center method.
3. Using Vector loop method
4. Use Ansys/solidworks/Inventor software
Hint: answer is 1.26 m/s

B) Find the acceleration of slider E at shown instant:

1. Using vectors graphical method.
2. Using Vector loop method
3. Use Ansys/solidworks/Inventor software

C) Simulate the motion using Ansys/solidworks/Inventor software for different values of

crank angle. Show the diagrams for velocity and acceleration.
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