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You are required to research several groups
of engineering mechanisms as well as
examples of each type:
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Gears
Cams
Pumps
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Springs
Cranks
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For each mechanism group you will be given a
set of examples that you will research. For each
of these you will include a:
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Description of the mechanism
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General history of mechanisms of this type
List of components
Include advantages/disadvantages
Differences from other mechanisms of this type
Detailed explanation of operation
Sketch of the mechanism
Sources of information
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Helical
Bevel
Worm
Spur
Rack and Pinion
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Tension
Compression
Torsion
Clock
Clip
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Cams
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Disk
Grooved
Cylindrical
Geneva
End
Followers
Knife-edge
 Roller
 Flat
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Displacement
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Impulse
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Gear
Progressing Cavity
Hydraulic Ram
Velocity
Centrifugal
 Axial Flow
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4 Stroke Engine
2 Stroke Engine
Diesel Engine
Steam Engine
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You must:
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Use engineering/graph paper
Write legibly
Cite your sources
You may not:
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use Wikipedia as a source
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