Mechanisms and Machine Science

This book presents the proceedings of the 11th IFToMM International Conference on Rotordynamics, held in Beijing, China on 18-21 September 2023. This conference is a premier global event that brings together specialists from the university and industry sectors worldwide in order to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information on the latest developments and applied technologies in the dynamics of rotating machinery. The coverage is wide ranging, including, for example, new ideas and trends in various aspects of bearing technologies, issues in the analysis of blade dynamic behavior, condition monitoring of different rotating machines, vibration control, electromechanical and fluid-structure interactions in rotating machinery, rotor dynamics of micro, nano and cryogenic machines, and applications of rotor dynamics in transportation engineering. Since its inception 32 years ago, this conference has become an irreplaceable point of reference for those workingin the field and this book reflects the high quality and diversity of content that the conference continues to guarantee.

This book presents the proceedings of the 11th IFToMM International Conference on Rotordynamics, held in Beijing, China on 18-21 September 2023. This conference is a premier global event that brings together specialists from the university and industry sectors worldwide in order to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information on the latest developments and applied technologies in the dynamics of rotating machinery. The coverage is wide ranging, including, for example, new ideas and trends in various aspects of bearing technologies, issues in the analysis of blade dynamic behavior, condition monitoring of different rotating machines, vibration control, electromechanical and fluid-structure interactions in rotating machinery, rotor dynamics of micro, nano and cryogenic machines, and applications of rotor dynamics in transportation engineering. Since its inception 32 years ago, this conference has become an irreplaceable point of reference for those workingin the field and this book reflects the high quality and diversity of content that the conference continues to guarantee.

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of multibody and mechatronic systems. Topics addressed include the analysis and synthesis of mechanisms; modelling and simulation of multibody systems; railway and vehicle dynamics; mechatronic systems and assistive technology and rehabilitation; robot design and optimization; and mechatronic design. It gathers the proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Multibody Systems and Mechatronics (MuSMe), held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 21-24, 2025, within the framework of IFToMM Technical Committees for Multibody Dynamics and for Robotics and Mechatronics. 

This book examines the main mechanical components of the automobile and equipment for experimentation and understanding. It begins by presenting the theory of braking in a motor vehicle, as well as devices for evaluating this system. The following chapters investigate the types of brakes, disc and drum, the design and calculation of braking systems, the suspension systems, including different vehicle models for calculation, the elastic elements of the suspension, the shock absorber, and the air suspension. Given the importance of the systems described, this book is instrumental in understanding the elements of a vehicle's braking and suspension. The volume serves as an up-to-date reference work for researchers, instructors, and students in the field of automotive engineering.