Mechanical design for the stage /
Hendrickson, Alan.
Buckhurst, Colin.
Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier/Focal Press,
c2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-426) and index.
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.
Stage machinery.
Machine design.