Description
This text provides information on the design of machinery. It presents vector mathematical and matrix solution methods for analysis of both kinetic and dynamic analysis topics, and emphasizes the use of computer-aided engineering as an approach to the design and analysis of engineering problems. The author aims to convey the art of the design process in order to prepare students to successfully tackle genuine engineering problems encountered in practice. The book also emphasizes the synthesis and design aspects of the subject with analytical synthesis of linkages covered and cam design is given a thorough and practical treatment.Table of Contents: Part 1 Kinematics of mechanisms: introduction; kinematics fundamentals; graphical linkage synthesis; position analysis; analytical linkage synthesis; velocity analysis; acceleration analysis; Cam design; gear trains. Part 2 Dynamics of machinery: dynamics fundamentals; dynamic force analysis; balancing; engine dynamics; multicylinder engines; Cam dynamics; engineering design.
