As the name implies, this is a series of common problems encountered in the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum. Solutions are worked out in Mathcad, with appropriate graphing, optimisation methods, and other useful techniques detailed for the student.
Useful as a source of exercises for the instructor, or as example worksheets for the student.
Table of Contents
Statics: Addition of Vectors
Moment of a Force about a Point
Moment of a Force about a Line
Equilibrium of a Particle in Space
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in 2D
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in 3D
Method of Joints
Method of Sections
Analysis of a Frame – 3 Members
Analysis of a Frame – 4 Members
A Belt Friction Problem
A Dry Friction Problem
Dynamics: Projectile Motion
Kinematic Analysis Quick-Return Device
Kinetostatic Analysis Quick-Return Device
Animation of Offset Slider-Crank
Coupler Curve of Offset Slider-Crank
Work and Energy: Braking Distance
Work-Energy: Projectile Velocity
Impulse and Momentum
Free Vibration Single Degrees of Freedom
Forced Vibration Single Degrees of Freedom
Free Vibration Two Degrees of Freedom
Nonlinear Vibration Single Degrees of Freedom
Simple Pendulum – Modeling Techniques
Machine Design: Stress at a Point
Machine Design: Stresses in Concentric Cylinders
Machine Design: Fatigue Failure
Machine Design: Static Failure
Machine Design: Long-shoe Internal Drum Brakes
Machine Design: Power Screws
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