Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages
In the study and design of planar mechanisms, graphical techniques for solving kinematic analysis/synthesis and kinetostatics problems have regained interest due to the availability of advanced drawing tools (e.g., CAD software). These techniques offer a deeper physical understanding of a mechanism’...
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| description | In the study and design of planar mechanisms, graphical techniques for solving kinematic analysis/synthesis and kinetostatics problems have regained interest due to the availability of advanced drawing tools (e.g., CAD software). These techniques offer a deeper physical understanding of a mechanism’s behavior, which can enhance a designer’s intuition and help students develop their skills. Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) is the term used to describe this modern approach to implementing these techniques. GeoGebra is an open-source platform designed for the interactive learning and teaching of mathematics and related STEM disciplines. It offers an object-oriented programming language and a wide range of geometric tools that can be leveraged to implement GCP. This work presents a systematic technique for studying and designing planar linkages, based on Assur’s groups and GeoGebra’s tools. Although some kinematic analyses and syntheses of planar linkages using GeoGebra have been previously introduced, the proposed systematic approach is novel and could serve as a guide for implementing similar problem-solving methods in other graphical environments. Several case studies will be presented to illustrate this novel approach in detail. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f70b72af7b3e43c695489d68e23bc7b22024-11-26T18:11:13ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022024-11-01121182510.3390/machines12110825Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar LinkagesRaffaele Di Gregorio0Tommaso Cinti1Laboratory of Mechatronics and Virtual Prototyping (LaMaViP), Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, ItalyLaboratory of Mechatronics and Virtual Prototyping (LaMaViP), Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, ItalyIn the study and design of planar mechanisms, graphical techniques for solving kinematic analysis/synthesis and kinetostatics problems have regained interest due to the availability of advanced drawing tools (e.g., CAD software). These techniques offer a deeper physical understanding of a mechanism’s behavior, which can enhance a designer’s intuition and help students develop their skills. Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) is the term used to describe this modern approach to implementing these techniques. GeoGebra is an open-source platform designed for the interactive learning and teaching of mathematics and related STEM disciplines. It offers an object-oriented programming language and a wide range of geometric tools that can be leveraged to implement GCP. This work presents a systematic technique for studying and designing planar linkages, based on Assur’s groups and GeoGebra’s tools. Although some kinematic analyses and syntheses of planar linkages using GeoGebra have been previously introduced, the proposed systematic approach is novel and could serve as a guide for implementing similar problem-solving methods in other graphical environments. Several case studies will be presented to illustrate this novel approach in detail.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/11/825planar linkagekinematicskinetostaticsparametric modelinggeometric constraint programmingAssur group |
| spellingShingle | Raffaele Di Gregorio Tommaso Cinti Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages Machines planar linkage kinematics kinetostatics parametric modeling geometric constraint programming Assur group |
| title | Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages |
| title_full | Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages |
| title_fullStr | Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages |
| title_short | Geometric Constraint Programming (GCP) Implemented Through GeoGebra to Study/Design Planar Linkages |
| title_sort | geometric constraint programming gcp implemented through geogebra to study design planar linkages |
| topic | planar linkage kinematics kinetostatics parametric modeling geometric constraint programming Assur group |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/11/825 |
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