Machines & Mechanisms: Applied Kinematic Analysis / Edition 4

by David Myszka

Overview

This up-to-date introduction to kinematic analysis ensures relevance by using actual machines and mechanisms throughout. MACHINES & MECHANISMS, 4/e provides the techniques necessary to study the motion of machines while emphasizing the application of kinematic theories to real-world problems. State-of-the-art techniques and tools are utilized, and analytical techniques are presented without complex mathematics. Reflecting instructor and student feedback, this Fourth Edition’s extensive improvements include: a new section introducing special-purpose mechanisms; expanded descriptions of kinematic properties; clearer identification of vector quantities through standard boldface notation; new timing charts; analytical synthesis methods; and more. All end-of-chapter problems have been reviewed, and many new problems have been added.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780132157803
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	12/30/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction to Mechanisms and Kinematics
• 2. Building Computer Models of Mechanisms Using Working Model® Software
• 3. Vectors
• 4. Position and Displacement Analysis
• 5. Mechanism Design
• 6. Velocity Analysis
• 7. Acceleration Analysis
• 8. Computer-Aided Mechanism Analysis
• 9. Cams: Design and Kinematic Analysis
• 10. Gears: Kinematic Analysis and Selection
• 11. Belt and Chain Drives
• 12. Screw Mechanisms
• 13. Static Force Analysis
• 14. Dynamic Force Analysis
• Answers to Selected Even-Numbered Problems
• References
• Index