Advanced Theory of Mechanisms and Machines

This book provides a new approach to the theory of mechanisms and machines. It is based on a lecture course for mechanical engineering students at the St. Petersburg State Technical University. The material differs from traditional textbooks on the theory of mechanisms and machines through the more profound elaboration of the methods of structural, geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis. These established and novel methods take into account the needs of modern machine design as well as the potential of computers. TOC:Structure of Machines and Mechanisms.- Geometric Analysis of Mechanisms.- Kinematic and Parametric Analysis of Mechanisms.- Determination of Forces Acting in Mechanisms.- Friction in Mechanisms.- Equations of Motion for a Mechanism with Rigid Links.- Dynamic Characteristics of Mechanisms with Rigid Links.- Dynamics of Cycle Machines with Rigid Links.- Dynamics of Mechanisms with Elastic Links - Vibration of Machines with Elastic Transmission.- Vibration of a Machine on an Elastic Base. Vibration Isolation of Machines.- Elements of Dynamics of Machines with Program Control.