Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Mechanisms & Systems - Coggle Diagram
Mechanisms & Systems
Definition
Mechanisms
Parts that transmit motion
Transform force or movement
Systems
Groups of components
Work together to perform a function
Types of Mechanisms
Levers
First-class levers
Second-class levers
Third-class levers
Gears
Spur gears
Bevel gears
Worm gears
Pulleys
Fixed pulleys
Movable pulleys
Compound pulleys
Linkages
Four-bar linkage
Slider-crank mechanism
Cams and Followers
Mechanical Systems
Transport Systems
Roads
Railways
Bridges
Energy Systems
Power generation
Electricity transmission
Water Systems
Drainage systems
Flood defence systems
Communication Systems
Inputs, Processes & Outputs
Inputs
Energy
Force
Information
Processes
Movement
Energy conversion
Control and regulation
Outputs
Motion
Work done
Services delivered
Control & Safety
Sensors
Feedback loops
Emergency shut-off systems
Maintenance and monitoring
Impact of Harsh Weather
Increased stress on mechanisms
System failures
Flooding and storm damage
Need for resilient design
Protection of infrastructure