Simulations of Machines Using Matlab and Simulink 1st Edition  (English, Paperback, Gardner John F.)

Using the power of MATLAB 4.3and Simulink 2.0 this book is the ideal supplement for a kinematics course. The book gives the student a insight into the steps required for the assembling of the fully functional dynamic simulation system of a machine.

Key Features

• An ideal book for the students to understand the kinematics by combining the vector loop equations, numerical simulation and matrix algebra concepts
• The book gives a useful insight in designing of internal sizing bearings and members

Table Of Contents

• 1. Introduction and Overview
• 2. Vector loop and Vector chain Equations
• 3. Solutions of the position problems
• 4. Kinematic Simulations using Simulink
• 5. Introducing Dynamics
• 6. The Simultaneous Constraint Method
• 7. Two-Link Planar Robot
• 8. Simulating Mechanisms that Change
• 9. The Trebuchet
• Appendix
• Simulink Tutorial
• Index