Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis: Vol. 1

by Arthur G. Erdman, George N. Sandor

An introduction to mechanism design providing the theoretical background necessary to apply design and analysis skills in engineering practice. Topics include the fundamentals of modern design; computer-aided design techniques; displacement, velocity, and mechanical advantage analysis methods; acceleration and force analysis techniques; CAM design strategies; gear and gear train design; and kinematic synthesis. Comprises the first of a two-volume Volume Two is titled Advanced Mechanism Analysis and Synthesis . This edition (previous editions 1984, 1991) introduces a CD-ROM with some 90 video clips of real mechanisms and computer animation. Includes 22 color images. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Engineering

645 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984