Design Rules for Actuators in Active Mechanical Systems

Part I. Introductory Remarks

1. Actuator Principles and Classification

2. Actuator Design Analysis

Part II. Conventional Actuators

3. Design Analysis of Solenoid Actuators

4. Design Analysis of Moving Coil Actuators

5. Design Analysis of Hydraulic Actuators

Part III. Solid-State Actuators

6. Design Principles for Linear, Axial Solid-State Actuators

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