Fundamentals of Mechanical Design (2nd Edition)

Author: Cheng Shigen, Huang Jingzhi
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is one of the planned teaching materials for vocational and technical colleges in Guangdong Province, focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering. It covers topics such as the motion design, structural design, working capacity design, introduction to innovative methods, and computer-aided design examples. The book primarily explains the working principles, motion characteristics, structural features, working capacity calculation methods, and usage and maintenance of common mechanisms, typical mechanical transmissions, and general components in general machinery. The book consists of fifteen chapters, including: Introduction, Motion Analysis of Planar Machinery, Planar Linkage Mechanisms and Cam Mechanisms, Intermitting Motion Mechanisms, Belt and Chain Drives, Gear Drives, Screw Drives and Thread Connections, Couplings and Clutches, Bearings, Shafts and Shaft-Hub Connections, Introduction to Springs, Speed Regulation and Balancing of Machinery, Mechanism Combination and Innovation, and Applications of Computers in Mechanism Design. The recommended number of study hours is 60–90 hours. It is suitable for students in various mechanical and electrical engineering programs in vocational and technical colleges, as well as for teaching use in related fields. It can also serve as a reference for engineering professionals.