Volume

Contents

1

Fundamentals of machine kinematics. Friction in machines. The resistance of the medium. Fundamentals of machine dynamics. Mechanisms consisting of elementary pairs. Rolling bearings. Helical couple. Mechanics of vibration in machines.

2

Wheel primitives. Cylindrical toothed profiles. Friction work in gears with parallel axles. Gears for transmission between primitive competing axles and tapered clutch pairs. Helical gears for transmissions between skewed axles. Endless screwing pairs. Ordinary gearboxes. Epicyclic gearboxes.

3

Ropes. Chains. Funicular machines. Funicular transport. Tracked transmissions. Technical problems on transmissions.