Machines transmit mechanical work, whereas structures transmit forces

In machines, relative motion exists between its members, whereas same does hot exist in case of structures

Machines modify movement and work, whereas structures modify forces

Efficiency of machines as well as structures is below 100%

D1/D2

D2/D1

D1-D2

D1

machine

structure

mechanism

inversion

point or line contact between the two elements when in motion

surface contact between the two elements when in motion

elements of pairs not -held together mechanically

two elements that permit relative motion

straight line

circle

parabola

ellipse