Mechatronic Systems Design and Solid Materials : Methods and Practices

This volume elaborates on mechatronics as the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial products and processes. It considers the integration of mechanical systems (mechanical elements, components, machines), electronic systems (microelectronics, sensor and actuator technology), and information technology. The book's chapters present the principles of mechatronic systems design and solid materials in small elementary steps, provide an abundance of examples, and feature problems that are as practical as possible without becoming too involved with many extraneous details. "This volume, Mechatronic Systems Design and Solid Materials: Methods and Practices, looks at many important advanced applications in this field. It elaborates on mechatronics as the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial products and processes. It looks at the integration of mechanical systems (mechanical elements, components, machines), electronic systems (microelectronics, sensor and actuator technology), and information technology. The volume presents the principles of mechatronic systems design and solid materials in small elementary steps; keeps the mathematics at a reasonable level; provides an abundance of examples; and features problems that are as practical as possible without becoming too involved with many extraneous details. Key features: Covers some recent applications and impact areas of applied mechanics and mechatronics engineering, reviews fundamentals of mechatronics engineering, presents case studies and research methodology for practical mechanics and mechatronics engineering, provides studies of mathematical models and failure criteria Introduces a straightforward approach on derivation of mechanical/mathematical results with emphasis on issues of practical importance. The volume will be useful for practicing mechanical/mechatronic engineers and designers, researchers, and graduate and postgraduate students with a knowledge of mechanics focused directly on advanced applications."-- Provided by publisher Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page About the Editors Contents Contributors Abbreviations Preface 1. Parametric Study and Optimization of Parameters in Powder Mixed Wire-EDM Using Taguchi Analysis 2. Three and Four Precision Position Graphical and Analytical Synthesis Procedure Mechanism Design for Agricultural Tillage Operation 3. Mechanics of Metal Removal in Abrasive Jet Machining 4. Evaluating the Mass Sensing Characteristics of SWCNC 5. Mechanics and Material Removal Modeling and Design of Velocity Transformers in Ultrasonic Machining 6. Pre-Strain in VHB 4910 Dielectric Elastomer Towards Kinetics of Crystallization 7. End Life Cycle Recycling Policy Framework for Commercially Available Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Their Environmental Impacts 8. Simulation of Multilayer Atom Nanostructures for Spinmechatronics 9. Modeling of Deformation and Fracture Process of Layered Nanocomposites 10. Elastoplastic Modeling of an Orthotropic Boron-Aluminum Fiber-Reinforced Composite Thick-Walled Rotating Cylinder Subjected to a Temperature Gradient Index