Table of Contents
Abstract
Scope and Limitations
Thesis Structure
Chapter 1: Science of Kinetic Systems
Input – System – Output
1.1– Kinetic Energy and nature of its force
1.1.1 Force transferred between the objects – Motion &
Movements
1.1.2 Different types of Input systems – to create
movement/motion within the system
1.1.3 Force transformed, from one form to another form of
energy
1.2. Mechanism
1.2.1 Mechanical Systems – Driver & Driven Parts
1.2.2 System as an aggregate of Rigid & Moving Joints
1.2.3 Geometric relationship between the Parts
1.2.4 Simple Machines & their Application
1.3. Functional attributes of Kinetic system
1.3.1 To transformation the Form – Open/Close, Up/Down
1.3.2 To move the Form – here/there, onto-into
1.3.3 To Scale the Form – Big/Small
1.3.4 To Create the Form – Assemble/Disassemble
1.4 Contextual Attributes of Kinetic systems
1.4.1 Environmental Requirements
1.4.2 Psychological Requirements
1.4.3 Formal / Ambient requirements
1.4.4 Procedural requirements
Chapter 2 : Case Studies
Criteria for selection of case studies
Framework of Analysis
2.1 Centric Input
2.1.1 Umbrella
2.1.2 Madina umbrella
2.1.3 Al Bahar facade
2.1.4 Comparative study
2.2 Peripheral Input
2.2.1 Camera shutter
2.2.2 Mercedes roof
2.2.3 Capstan butterfly table
2.2.4 Comparative study
2.3 Linear Input
2.3.1 Mechanical car window
2.3.2 Steert Theater
2.3.3 Comparative study
Chapter 3: Conclusion
Action report
Bibliography