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The study of the kinematics and dynamics of machines lies at the very core of a mechanical engineering background. Although tremendous advances have been made in the computational and design tools now available, little has changed in the way the subject is presented, both in the classroom and in professional references.
Fundamentals of Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms brings the subject alive and current. The author's careful integration of Mathematica software gives readers a chance to perform symbolic analysis, to plot the results, and most importantly, to animate the motion. They get to "play" with the mechanism parameters and immediately see their effects. A CD-ROM packaged with the book contains Mathematica-based programs for suggested design projects.
As useful as Mathematica is, however, a tool should not interfere with but enhance one's grasp of the concepts and the development of analytical skills. The author ensures this with his emphasis on the understanding and application of basic theoretical principles, unified approach to the analysis of planar mechanisms, and introduction to vibrations and rotordynamics.
Fundamentals of Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms brings the subject alive and current. The author's careful integration of Mathematica software gives readers a chance to perform symbolic analysis, to plot the results, and most importantly, to animate the motion. They get to "play" with the mechanism parameters and immediately see their effects. A CD-ROM packaged with the book contains Mathematica-based programs for suggested design projects.
As useful as Mathematica is, however, a tool should not interfere with but enhance one's grasp of the concepts and the development of analytical skills. The author ensures this with his emphasis on the understanding and application of basic theoretical principles, unified approach to the analysis of planar mechanisms, and introduction to vibrations and rotordynamics.
Content:-
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms
Chapter 3: Force Analysis of Mechanisms
Chapter 4: Cams
Chapter 5: Gears
Chapter 6: Introduction to Linear Vibrations
Problems and Exercises
Bibliography
Appendix — Use of Mathematica as a Tool
Bibliography
Appendix — Use of Mathematica as a Tool
Index
Author Details
"Oleg Vinogradov", Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calgary, has been involved in the design and analysis of machines in industrial, research institute, and university settings for more then 35 years. He has B.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
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