Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems : Implementation in MATLAB and Simscape Multibody, 3rd Edition

Updated throughout for the third edition, Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems: Implementation in MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ offers step-by-step instructions on the fundamentals of mechanism kinematics, synthesis, statics and dynamics, alongside demonstrating its real-world applications.

Following updates made by MATLAB, replacing Simmechanics with new system Simscape Multibody, this textbook provides updated instructions and example problems to fully enable the reader to use this new and improved system. New features discussed in the book include enhanced rendering, 3D geometry in animations of user-generated solutions for planar linkages, spatial linkages, and robotic systems. The textbook provides the perfect companion to aid students in analyzing and designing mechanical systems.

The book will be of interest to students and professional in the field of automotive engineering, mechatronics and robotics, with a special focus on kinematics, dynamics and machine design.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Kinematics
Chapter 2 : Mathematical Concepts in Kinematics
Chapter 3 : Fundamental Concepts in Kinematics
Chapter 4 : Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms
Chapter 5 : Dimensional Synthesis
Chapter 6 : Static Force Analysis of Planar Mechanisms
Chapter 7 : Dynamic Force Analysis of Planar Mechanisms
Chapter 8 : Design and Kinematic Analysis of Gears
Chapter 9 : Design and Kinematic Analysis of Disk Cams
Chapter 10 : Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms
Chapter 11 : Introduction to Robotic Manipulators

Appendix A : User Information and Instructions for MATLAB®
Appendix B : User Instructions for Chapter 4 MATLAB® Files
Appendix C : User Instructions for Chapter 6 MATLAB® Files
Appendix D : User Instructions for Chapter 7 MATLAB® Files
Appendix E : User Instructions for Chapter 9 MATLAB® Files
Appendix F : User Instructions for Chapter 10 MATLAB® Files
Appendix G : User Instructions for Chapter 11 MATLAB® Files
Appendix H : User Instructions for Chapter 4 MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ Files
Appendix I : User Instructions for Chapter 6 MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ Files
Appendix J : User Instructions for Chapter 7 MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ Files
Appendix K : User Instructions for Chapter 10 MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ Files
Appendix L : User Instructions for Chapter 11 MATLAB® and Simscape Multibody™ Files
Index