Machine Analysis with Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineers

The aim of this book is to motivate students into learning Machine Analysis by reinforcing theory and applications throughout the text. The author uses an enthusiastic ‘hands-on’ approach by including photos of actual mechanisms in place of abstract line illustrations, and directs students towards developing their own software for mechanism analysis using Excel & Matlab.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introductory Concepts
Chapter 2: Essential Kinematics Concepts
Chapter 3: Linkage Position Analysis
Chapter 4: Linkage Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
Chapter 5: Linkage Synthesis
Chapter 6: Computational Methods for Linkage Mechanism Kinematics
Chapter 7: Gear Analysis
Chapter 8: Gear Trains
Chapter 9: Cams
Chapter 10: Vibration Theory
Chapter 11: Dynamic Force Analysis
Chapter 12: Balancing of Machinery
Chapter 13: Applications of Machine Dynamics
Appendix A: Center of Mass
Appendix B: Moments of Inertia
Appendix C: Fourier Series