This book presents a study of computer-aided machine design and explains the fundamental concepts of kinematics and machine element design in lay terms. It is useful for those concerned with developing new programs in computer-aided design, in both industry and education.
Preface
Introduction
Introduction to Computer-Aided Machine Design
Computer Display of Machine Elements
Computer Analysis of Machine Elements
Summary
Appendix A—A Brief History of Computer-Aided Machine Design
Bibliography
Computer Display of Machine Motion
Animation of Machine Parts
Simulation of Machine Part Motion
Documentation of Machine Motion as Computer Output
Summary
Appendix-TSO Commands
Bibliography
Computer-Aided Velocity Analysis for CRT Displays
Velocities in Computer-Aided Machine Design
Centros in Computer-Aided Analysis of Machine Elements
Summary
Bibliography
Interactive Acceleration Analysis
Acceleration in Machine Design
Summary
Appendix—Graphical Interactive Programming (GRIP)
Bibliography
Computer-Aided Linkage Design
Four-Bar Linkage Displays
Four-Bar Linkage Situations
Linkage and Sliding Members
Summary
Bibliography
Computer Generation of Transmission Paths
Transmission of Motion by Computer Modeling
Plotting the Conjugate to a Given Path
Display of a Curve in Rolling Contact
Machine Elements in Rolling Contact
Summary
Bibliography
Gears and Cams
Types of Gear Displays
Gear Elements and Display Techniques
Gear Studies and Computer Analysis
Types of Cam Displays
Design Programs
Summary
Bibliography
Computer-Aided Design of Flexible Connectors
Computer Solution of Pitch Surfaces
Computer Display of Drivers and Machine Elements
Inventory and Selection by Computer Program
Summary
Bibliography
Computer-Matched Machine Elements
Computer-Selected Trains
Display of Example Trains
Design of Gear Trains
Summary
Bibliography
Computer-Aided Combination of Machine Elements in the Design of Working Machinery
Aggregate Computer-Aided Combinations
Chapter and Book Summary
Tests
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
Computer Display of Machine Motion
Computer-Aided Velocity Analysis for CRT Displays
Interactive Acceleration Analysis
Computer-Aided Linkage Design
Computer-Generated Transmission Paths
Gears and Cams
Computer-Aided Design of Flexible Connectors
Computer-Matched Machine Elements
Computer-Aided Combination of Machine Elements in the Design of Working Machinery
Index
Biography
Daniel L. Ryan
