Machine and Mechanism Design.

Author: Homer D. Eckhardt (USA)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book highlights the design of mechanisms, based on vector analysis, with a particular emphasis on the use of computers for design and analysis. The main contents include: fundamental concepts of kinematics design of machines and mechanisms, planar motion of rigid bodies, crank-slider mechanisms, four-bar linkages, velocity-matching mechanisms, quick-return mechanisms, generalized four-bar mechanisms, multi-loop and multi-bar mechanisms, qualitative methods for mechanism synthesis, dual-vector synthesis and computer-aided synthesis of mechanisms, gear mechanisms, gears and gear trains, forces, moments, and static balance of mechanisms, as well as forces, moments, and dynamic balance of mechanisms. This book is suitable for use in engineering colleges and universities and can also serve as a reference for mechanism engineering technicians.