Shaft-gear systems are integral parts of industry. To analyze these systems using an existing
classical method, one should first write the static equilibrium and compatibility equations and …

Planetary gear trains (PGTs) are most often coaxial gear trains (extremely rarely non-
coaxial), which are designed to have at least one gear, most often more, called planets …

This chapter demonstrates the capabilities of the torque method in the kinematic and
efficiency analysis of complex compound planetary gear trains, in particular change-gears …

The paper shows the ability to analyze an alternative method different from the classical
ones—analytical and graphical. This method uses no angular and peripheral velocities, as …

Clamshell cranes are hoisting machines (machines with cyclic action) designed for handling
bulk materials. The name of these cranes comes from the load gripping device–clamshell …