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Mechanical design for the stage / Alan Hendrickson, Colin Buckhurst.
| Author/creator | Hendrickson, Alan |
| Other author | Buckhurst, Colin. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xv, 430 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. The physics of stage machinery -- Basic concepts & definitions -- The equations of constant acceleration -- The force to accelerate mass : F[subscript acceleration] -- The friction force, F[subscript friction] -- The lifting force, F[subscript lifting] -- Maximum power and force -- Basic concepts of rotational motion -- The torque to accelerate mass, T[subscript accel] -- The torque to overcome friction, T[subscript friction] -- The lifting torque, T[subscript lift] -- Maximum power and torque -- Combining multiple motions -- Part II. Stage machinery components -- Safety -- Actuators -- Speed reduction -- Shafting -- Bearings and wheels -- Wire rope and sheaves -- Cable drums -- Screw mechanisms -- Brakes -- Control components -- Frames and framing -- Part III. A mechanical design process -- Mechanical design in theatre -- Developing a design specification -- Concept design -- Detail design -- Design for manufacture -- Part IV. A compendium of stage machinery -- A compendium of stage machinery -- Winches -- Turntable drives -- Lifts -- Tracked scenery. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-426) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007031303 |
| ISBN | 9780240806310 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 024080631X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN2091.M3 H46 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |