Theory of Machines and Mechanisms
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms by Joseph Edward Shigley and John Joseph Uicker Jr. is a comprehensive mechanical engineering textbook published by McGraw-Hill (5th printing, 1988, international edition). This 592-page reference covers the complete theory of mechanisms and machines, from kinematic analysis to dynamic forces and machine design. An essential reference for mechanical engineers, students, and anyone working with gear systems, cams, linkages, or mechanical transmissions.
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Chapter 1 The Geometry of Motion
- Chapter 2 Position and Displacement
- Chapter 3 Velocity
- Moving Coordinate System
- Apparent Angular Velocity
- Direct Contact and Rolling Contact
- Velocity Analysis Using Complex Algebra
- Velocity Analysis Using Vector Algebra
- Instantaneous Center of Velocity
- The Aronhold-Kennedy Theorem of Three Centers
- Locating Instant Centers of Velocity
- Velocity Analysis Using Instant Centers
- The Angular-Velocity-Ratio Theorem
- Freudenstein's Theorem
- Indexes of Merit; Mechanical Advantage
- Centrodes
- Definition of Acceleration
- Angular Acceleration of a Rigid Body
- Acceleration Difference between Points of a Rigid Body
- Graphical Acceleration Analysis; Acceleration Polygons
- The Apparent Acceleration of a Point in a Moving Coordinate System
- Apparent Angular Acceleration
- Analytical Methods of Acceleration Analysis
- The Instant Center of Acceleration
- The Euler-Savary Equation
- The Bobillier Constructions
- The Cubic of Stationary Curvature
- Introduction
- Programming for an Electronic Calculator
- Programming the Chace Equations
- A Computer Program for Planar Mechanisms
- Generalized Mechanism-Analysis Programs
- Classification of Cams and Followers
- Displacement Diagrams
- Graphical Layout of Cam Profiles
- Derivatives of the Follower Motion
- High-Speed Cams
- Standard Cam Motions
- Matching Derivatives of Displacement Diagrams
- Polynomial Cam Design
- Plate Cam with Reciprocating Flat-Face Follower
- Plate Cam with Reciprocating Roller Follower
- Terminology and Definitions
- Fundamental Law of Toothed Gearing
- Involute Properties
- Interchangeable Gears; AGMA Standards
- Fundamentals of Gear-Tooth Action
- The Forming of Gear Teeth
- Interference and Undercutting
- Contact Ratio
- Varying the Center
- Chapter 8 Helical, Worm, and Bevel Gears
- Chapter 9 Mechanism Trains
- Chapter 10 Synthesis of Linkages
- Chapter 11 Spatial Mechanisms
- Chapter 12 Static Forces
- # Chapter and Section Titles
- Chapter 12 (continued)
- Two- and Three-Force Members
- Four-Force Members
- Spur- and Helical-Gear Force Analysis
- Straight Bevel Gears
- Friction-Force Models
- Static Force Analysis with Friction
- Chapter 13 Dynamic Forces
- Rigid- and Elastic-Body Force Analysis
- Centroids and Center of Mass
- Moment of Inertia
- Inertia Forces and D'Alembert's Principle
- The Principle of Superposition
- An Example of Graphic Analysis
- Rotation about a Fixed Center
- Measurement of Moment of Inertia
- Analysis of a Four-Bar Mechanism
- Shaking Forces and Moments
- Computer Analysis
- Chapter 14 Dynamics of Reciprocating Engines
- Engine Types
- Indicator Diagrams
- Dynamic Analysis—General
- Gas Forces
- Equivalent Masses
- Inertia Forces
- Bearing Loads in the Single-Cylinder Engine
- Crankshaft Torque
- Engine Shaking Forces
- Machine-Computation Hints
- Chapter 15 Balancing
- Static Unbalance
- Equation of Motion
- Static Balancing Machines
- Dynamic Unbalance
- Analysis of Unbalance
- Dynamic Balancing
- Balancing Machines
- Field Balancing with the Programmable Calculator
- Balancing the Single-Cylinder Engine
- Balance of Multicylinder Engines
- Balancing Linkages
- Balancing of Machines
- Chapter 16 Cam Dynamics
- Rigid- and Elastic-Body Cam Systems
- Analysis of an Eccentric Cam
- Effect of Sliding Friction
- Analysis of a Disk Cam with Reciprocating Roller Follower
- Programming for Computer or Calculator Solution
- Analysis of Elastic Cam Systems
- Unbalance, Spring Surge, and Windup
- Chapter 17 Machine Dynamics
- Flywheels
- Gyroscopes
- Governors
- Measurement of Dynamic Response
- Machine Foundations
- Answers to Selected Problems
- # Chapter/Section Titles
- Mechanics
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Kinematics
- Kinetics
- Terminology, definitions, and assumptions
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- Category
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