The thesis presents a new approach for the synthesis of a compliant links experi encing nonlinear deformations. The model is being proposed as an alternative to the pseudo-rigid-body model widely used in compliant mechanisms synthesis. The p roposed appro
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Thesis (M.E.)--American University of Beirut, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2006.;"Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Smaili, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering--Member of Committee: Dr. Ramsy Hamade, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering--Member of Com
