Author Description
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Fifth Edition, is an ideal text for the complete study of displacements, velocities, accelerations, and static and dynamic forces required for the proper design of mechanical linkages, cams, and geared systems. The authors present the background, notation, and nomenclature essential for students to understand the various independent technical approaches that exist in the field of mechanisms, kinematics, and dynamics. The fifth edition features streamlined coverage and substantially revised worked examples. This latest edition also includes a greater number of problems, suitable for in-class discussion or homework, at the end of each chapter.FEATURES* Offers balanced coverage of all topics by both graphic and analytic methods* Covers all major analytic approaches* Provides high-accuracy graphical solutions to exercises, by use of CAD software* Includes the method of kinematic coefficients and also integrates the coverage of linkages, cams, and geared systems* An Ancillary Resource Center (ARC) offers an Instructor's Solutions Manual, solutions to 100 of the problems from the text using MatLab, and PowerPoint lecture slides* A Companion Website includes more than 100 animations of key figures from the text
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles of kinematics and dynamics required to design and analyze mechanical linkages, cams, and geared systems. The authors, all established experts in mechanical engineering, provide a rigorous framework that balances classical graphical methods with modern analytical approaches. By establishing a standardized nomenclature and notation, the book prepares students to navigate the diverse technical methodologies currently utilized in the field of machine design.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of displacements, velocities, and accelerations in mechanical systems
- Integration of the method of kinematic coefficients for complex linkage analysis
- Application of CAD software for high-accuracy graphical solutions
- Extensive problem sets designed for classroom instruction and independent study
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on mechanical linkages and geared systems rather than advanced robotics or mechatronics control theory
- It assumes a foundational understanding of undergraduate-level physics and calculus
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for undergraduate mechanical engineering curricula due to its clear integration of both traditional and modern analytical techniques. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a reliable reference for students and practicing engineers alike.
Page Count:
976
Publication Date:
2016-12-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190264489
ISBN-13:
9780190264482
Kinematics
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Engineering
Mechanical engineering
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