Wiley Geometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers

About the Author Stephen P. Radzevich, Principal Gear Engineer, USA Product Description 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 engineeringCombines differential geometry and gearing theoryHighlights 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. From the Inside Flap Geometry 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. It is divided into three sections, covering Part Surfaces, Geometry of Contact of Part Surfaces and Mapping of the Contacting Part Surfaces. It focuses on the geometry of real part surfaces, and explores the difference between classical differential geometry of surfaces and engineering geometry of 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 in the field, this book also provides the reader with the tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering. Key features: Presents in-depth coverage of the analysis and synthesis of the geometry of part surfacesContains numerous practical examples of application of the theories proposedConsiders new developments in the elementary theory of enveloping surfacesProposes a novel approach for generating of conjugate part surfacesProvides a precise analytical description of the geometry of contact between two smooth regular part surfacesGeometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers is an invaluable reference for researchers and practitioners in mechanical, automotive and aerospace engineering industries, and will also be ideal source of information for CAD developers and graduate students. From the Back Cover Geometry 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. It is divided into three sections, covering Part Surfaces, Geometry of Contact of Part Surfaces and Mapping of the Contacting Part Surfaces. It focuses on the geometry of real part surfaces, and explores the difference between classical differential geometry of surfaces and engineering geometry of 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 in the field, this book also provides the reader with the tools for solving complex engineering problems in the field of mechanical engineering. Key features: Presents in-depth coverage of the analysis and synthesis of the geometry