1st Edition
by Michael J. Rider (Author)
A planar or two-dimensional (2D)
mechanism is the combination of two or more machine elements that are
designed to convey a force or motion across parallel planes. For any
mechanical engineer, young or old, an understanding of planar mechanism
design is fundamental. Mechanical components and complex machines, such
as engines or robots, are often designed and conceptualised in 2D before
being extended into 3D.
Designed to encourage a clear
understanding of the nature and design of planar mechanisms, this book
favours a frank and straightforward approach to teaching the basics of
planar mechanism design and the theory of machines with fully worked
examples throughout.
Key Features:
- Provides simple
instruction in the design and analysis of planar mechanisms, enabling
the student to easily navigate the text and find the desired material
- Covers
topics of fundamental importance to mechanical engineering, from planar
mechanism kinematics, 2D linkage analyses and 2D linkage design to the
fundamentals of spur gears and cam design
- Shows numerous
example solutions using EES (Engineering Equation Solver) and MATLAB
software, with appendices dedicated to explaining the use of both
computer tools
- Follows end-of-chapter problems with clearly detailed solutions
