Mechanisms
Definitions
Degrees of Freedom of Planar Mechanisms
Four-Revolute-Pairs Chains
Single-Slider Chain
Double-Slider Mechanisms
Mechanisms with Higher Pairs
Compound Mechanisms
Special Mechanisms
Analytical Position Analysis of Mechanisms
Velocities and Accelerations
Absolute Plane Motion of a Particle
Relative Motion
Applications to Common Links
Analysis of Mechanisms: Graphical Method
Method of Instantaneous Centers for Determining the Velocities
Analytical Analysis
Cams
Introduction
Types of Cams
Modes of Input/Output Motion
Follower Configurations
Classes of Cams
Spur Gears
Introduction
Gear Classification
Gear-Tooth Action
Terminology for Spur Gears
Engagement Action
Internal Gears
The Cycloidal System
Helical, Worm, and Bevel Gears
Introduction
Parallel Helical Gears
Crossed Helical Gears
Worm Gearing
Bevel Gears
Gear Trains
Introduction
Ordinary Gear Trains
Epicyclic or Planetary Gear Trains
Gear Train Design
Braking Torque
Force Analysis
Introduction
Static Force Analysis
Friction Force Analysis
Dynamic Force Analysis
Analytical Force Analysis
Torque Diagram and Flywheels
Force Analysis in Cams
Appendix
Balancing
Introduction
Balancing of Rotating Parts
Balancing of Reciprocating Parts
In-Place Balancing
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Dr. Mahmoud Mostafa is currently a professor in the mechanical engineering department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alexandria, Egypt. He received his Ph.D. from Oregon State University, USA. Dr. Mostafa was the head of the mechatronics department at Alexandria High Institute of Engineering and Technology and is still supervising the department. His area of research is in the fields of mechanical vibrations, kinematics of machinery, and synthesis of mechanisms. He was the consultant for several corporations in Egypt and has several inventions, which incorporate certain mechanisms.
