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Author Bolt, Brian.

Title Mathematics meets technology / Brian Bolt
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1991

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 MELB  510.76 BOL-M  AVAILABLE
Description x, 199 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: 1. Around we go! -Transmitting rotary motion using belts, pulleys, sprockets and chains; 2. Gnashing teeth! -An analysis of gear trains; 3. Tipping, tilting and turning -The variable-based triangle; 4. Swings, lifts and balances -Applications of the parallelogram linkage; 5. From rocking horses to steam engines -Applications of the isosceles trapezium linkage; 6. Why is a cyclist like a pedal bin? -Applications and analysis of the general 4-bar linkage; 7. Hoist away! -Winding mechanisms; 8. Rolling along -Rollers and wheels; 9. Forward twist! -Combining rotary and linear motion; 10. A bumpy ride! -Cams and ratchets; 11. Win some, lose some! -Levers and hydraulic rams; 12. Mechanical manipulators -An analysis of robot designs; Solutions to exercises
Summary "This book has been written for teachers of mathematics and technology to help them to exploit the wealth of ideas in a study of mechanisms. A wide variety of mechanisms is discussed and illustrated by a range of applications, followed by a comprehensive set of exercises with their solutions." -- Introduction, p. v
Analysis Machinery
Mathematics
Notes For use with senior secondary and tertiary students
Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Kinematics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Kinematics.
Machine design -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Machine design.
Mathematics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Mathematics.
Mechanical drawing -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Mechanical drawing.
Technology.
Vocational education.
LC no. 89017458
ISBN 0521376920