Flex-Body Dynamic Analysis of Various Large Deflection Flexure-Based Hinges

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I take this opportunity to express a deep sense of gratitude and sincere thanks for the invaluable assistance that I have received during the report at the worthy hands of my honourable and learned guide Mr. Hemant Arora (Head, Mechatronics Engineering and Technology Section, Human Spaceflight Technology Div. (HSTD/HSTG), SAC, ISRO). He is the constant source of encouragement and momentum that any intricacy becomes simple. I gained a lot of invaluable guidance and prompt suggestions from him during my thesis work. I remain indebted to him forever and I take pride to work under him. I would like to thank my internal guide Mr. Dhaval Patel (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University) for his kind support and valuable guidance. I am thankful to Mr. B. A. Modi (Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University) for his sincere support. It is their help and support, due to which I became able to complete the design and technical report. Without their support, this report would not have been possible.