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Informationen zum Autor Stephen P. Radzevich , Principal Gear Engineer, USA Klappentext Presents an in-depth analysis of geometry of part surfaces and provides the tools for solving complex engineering problemsGeometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers is a comprehensive guide to applied geometry of surfaces with focus on practical applications in various areas of mechanical engineering. The book is divided into three parts on Part Surfaces, Geometry of Contact of Part Surfaces and Mapping of the Contacting Part Surfaces.Geometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers combines differential geometry and gearing theory and presents new developments in the elementary theory of enveloping surfaces. Written by a leading expert of the field, this book also provides the reader with the tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering.* Presents an in-depth analysis of geometry of part surfaces* Provides tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering* Combines differential geometry and gearing theory* Highlights new developments in the elementary theory of enveloping surfacesEssential reading for researchers and practitioners in mechanical, automotive and aerospace engineering industries; CAD developers; and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering. Zusammenfassung Presents an in-depth analysis of geometry of part surfaces and provides the tools for solving complex engineering problemsGeometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers is a comprehensive guide to applied geometry of surfaces with focus on practical applications in various areas of mechanical engineering. The book is divided into three parts on Part Surfaces, Geometry of Contact of Part Surfaces and Mapping of the Contacting Part Surfaces.Geometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers combines differential geometry and gearing theory and presents new developments in the elementary theory of enveloping surfaces. Written by a leading expert of the field, this book also provides the reader with the tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering.* Presents an in-depth analysis of geometry of part surfaces* Provides tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering* Combines differential geometry and gearing theory* Highlights new developments in the elementary theory of enveloping surfacesEssential reading for researchers and practitioners in mechanical, automotive and aerospace engineering industries; CAD developers; and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author xiii Preface xv Acknowledgments xvii Glossary xix Notation xxi Introduction xxv Part I PART SURFACES 1 1 Geometry of a Part Surface 3 1.1 On the Analytical Description of Ideal Surfaces 3 1.2 On the Difference between Classical Differential Geometry and Engineering Geometry of Surfaces 6 1.3 On the Analytical Description of Part Surfaces 7 1.4 Boundary Surfaces for an Actual Part Surface 9 1.5 Natural Representation of a Desired Part Surface 11 1.6 Elements of Local Geometry of a Desired Part Surface 19 2 On the Possibility of Classification of Part Surfaces 27 2.1 Sculptured Part Surfaces 27 2.2 Planar Characteristic Images 33 2.3 Circular Diagrams at a Surface Point 42 2.4 One More Useful Characteristic Curve 53 Part II GEOMETRY OF CONTACT OF PART SURFACES 55 3 Early Works in the Field of Contact Geometry 57 3.1 Order of Contact 57 3.2 Contact Geometry of Part Surfaces 59 3.3 Local Relative Orientation of the Contacting Part Surface...
