"Roark's Equations of Stress and Strain" should cover a number of complicated load applications. For general knowledge you will have to read or reread a Mechanics of Materials engineering textbook. You can take courses at the universty or community college level to refresh or introduce...
Parker makes excellent hydraulic components. I would suggest however, since this is your first time to get the local sales guy to come in. Parker will distribute to its customers manuals on how these calculations as well as the subsequent equipment selection is made. I now have a few hard cover...
I am searching for information regarding the design of Cams in mechanical equipment. Specifically, the transfer of forces, torsion requirements ect. The cam I am to design is rotary style similar to what is used for the crank shaft of an automobile. As the cam rotates inside the lobe it will...
I have had success in the past by using a combination of software packages to meet similar needs. Ansys FEA software, I believe, has a solution packages that combines structural necessities with internal flows. The 3D modeling aspect is best left to parametric software.