Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Concept of Mechanisms and Machines 1.2 Study Content of This Course 1.3 Purpose of This Course 1.4 How to Study This Course Problems Project Chapter 2 Structural Analysis of Planar Mechanisms 2.1 Kinematic Pairs 2.2 Planar Mechanisms 2.3 The Kinematic Diagram of a Mechanism 2.4 The Degree of Freedom of a Mechanism 2.5 Conditions for a Mechanism to Have a Determined Motion Problems Projects Chapter 3 Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms 3.1 Purpose and Methods of Kinematic Analysis 3.2 Velocity Analysis by the Method of Instant Center 3.3 Relative Motion Graphical Method 3.4 Kinematic Analysis by Analytical Method Problems Projects Chapter 4 Planar Linkage Mechanisms : 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Types and Variations of Four-bar Linkages 4.3 Characteristics Analysis of Four-bar Linkages 4.4 Graphical Dimensional Synthesis of Four-bar Linkages 4.5 Analytical Dimensional Synthesis of Four-bar Linkages Problems Proiects Chapter 5 Cam Mechanisms 5.1 The Characteristics and Classification of Cam Mechanisms 5.2 Follower Motion Curves in Common Use 5.3 Graphical Synthesis of Cam Profile 5.4 Analytical Synthesis of Cam Profile 5.5 The Sizes and Physical Characteristics of Cam Mechanisms Problems Project Chapter 6 Gear Mechanisms 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Curve of Gear Profile 6.3 The Involute and Its Properties 6.4 Standard Involute Spur Gears 6.5 Gearing of Involute Spur Gears 6.6 Gear Manufacture 6.7 Modified Gears 6.8 Helical Gears on Parallel Shafts 6.9 Helical Gears on Crossed Shafts 6.10 Worm Gears 6.11 Bevel Gears
Problems Projects Chapter 7 Gear Trains 7.1 Types of Gear Trains 7.2 Velocity Ratios for Ordinary Gear Trains 7.3 Velocity Ratios for Epicyclic Gear Trains 7.4 Velocity Ratios for Combined Gear Trains 7.5 Design of Planetary Gear Trains 7.6 Applications of Gear Trains Problems Projects Chapter 8 Other Mechanisms in Common Use 8.1 Universal Joint Mechanism 8.2 Screw Mechanism 8.3 Ratchet Mechanism 8.4 Geneva Mechanism 8.5 Intermittent Gear Mechanism Problems Chapter 9 Dynamic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Friction in Kinematic Pairs 9.3 D'Alembert's Principle and Dynamic Analysis 9.4 Velocity Polygon Lever Method 9.5 Mechanical Efficiency and Self-locking Problems Projects Chapter 10 The Kinetic Theory of Mechanical System 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Kinetic Equation of a Mechanical System 10.3 Solution of the Kinetic Equation 10.4 Periodic Speed Fluctuation of Machinery and Flywheels Problems Project Chapter 11 Balancing of Machinery 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Static Balancing of Rigid Rotors 11.3 Dynamic Balancing of Rigid Rotors 11.4 Balancing of Planar Mechanisms Problems Project Glossary and Index References
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