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1 Introduction 1 -- 2 Fundamental Concepts, Methods And Classification 4 -- 2.1 Introduction 4 -- 2.2 Kinematics Of Linkages 10 -- 2.3 Over Constrained Linkages 17 -- 2.4 Mechanisms And Structures 33 -- 3 Planar Double Chain Linkages 36 -- 3.1 Scissor-like Elements And Their Assemblies 36 -- 3.2 Closed Double Chain 40 -- 3.3 Supports For Double Chains 52 -- 3.4 Growth Of A Double Chain 56 -- 3.5 Conclusions 58 -- 4 Spatial Rings And Domes 62 -- 4.1 Introduction 62 -- 4.2 Rings 64 -- 4.3 Domes 70 -- 4.4 Other Design Considerations 75 -- 5 Spatial Motion Structures Based On The Bennett Linkage 77 -- 5.1 Introduction 77 -- 5.2 Single-layer Assembly Of Bennett Linkages 77 -- 5.3 Multi-layer Assemblies Of Bennett Linkages 88 -- 5.4 Alternative Form Of Bennett Linkage 94 -- 5.5 Physical Model Of Alternative Form Of Bennett Linkage 102 -- 5.6 Assemblies Of Alternative Form Linkages 111 -- 5.7 Applications 112 -- 6 Spatial Motion Structures Based On Bricard Linkages 117 -- 6.1 Threefold-symmetric Bricard Linkages And Its Assemblies 117 -- 6.2 Alternative Forms Of Threefold-symmetric Bricard Linkage 125 -- 6.3 Line And Plane Symmetric Bricard Linkage And Its Alternative Forms 129 -- 7 Layouts Of Spatial Motion Structures 136 -- 7.1 Tilings And Patterns 136 -- 7.2 Layouts For The Bennett Linkage 139 -- 7.3 Assemblies Of Myard Linkages 145 -- 7.4 Zhong You And Yan Chen. Includes Bibliographical References And Index..