Need Help Modifying a Trebuchet: How Do I Set an Equation for the Actuator?

[jenann]

Hi there, i am a 2nd year mechanical student and currently taking the subject called theory of machine.i am required to do a project for this course.The project requires us to modify a existing mechanism.So my proposal was to modify a trebuchet.i add a slider to control the link's motion. and an actuator is attached to the slider in order to control it's motion. but the problem is i do not know how to set an equation for the actuator in order to make my slider slider to the min and max position that i wanted.Can anyone help me on this??ur help would be much appreciated.

 

[Navin A S]

I'm not sure if you're looking for help with the equation itself or the overall design of the mechanism, but in either case I suggest consulting with an expert in mechanical engineering. A professor or mentor should be able to give you insight into the equations and designs needed to modify a trebuchet. Additionally, there are many online resources that you can use to research the mechanics of a trebuchet, such as tutorials and videos. Good luck!