engineering can not be defined without mathematics( specially the core branches). well i don't think that should be the reason. new ideas and concepts make engineering perfect.
i am a mech engg and i can say u ill like mathematics once u get into engg. and if not u ill never like engineering.
The assembly should be kept in a cube of 300 mm side (excluding input). it should have to lift a platform up to 1.2 m. Weight doesn't matters for me as its a light weight.
I m making a hydraulic lift using syringes (piston and cylinder mechanism). can anyone suggest the combination of syringes for maximum displacement. will the scissor lift work properly?