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Q.07. What do you mean by constrained motion ? What are types of constrained motion.

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1) Incompletely constrained motion:

When the motion between a pair can take place in more than direction, it is said to be incompletely constrained motion. For example, a circular shaft revolving in a circular hole.

 

2) Completely constrained motion:

When the motion between a pair can take place in one and only one way , it is said to be completely constrained motion For example, a rectangular shaft revolving in a rectangular hole.

 

3) Partially (or successfully) constrained motions:

When the constrained motion between a pair is not completed by itself but by some other means, it is said to be partially constrained motion. The motion of shaft in a footstep bearing is successfully a constrained motion when compressive load is applied to the shaft.