Mechanisms and Machines: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Synthesis （SI）

A large number of automotive-based examples are included in the text -- these examples are a highly engaging feature for students. This is the only text that consistently uses the Vector Loop method throughout the text. Subject matter presented entirely in terms of kinematic coefficients, including geartrains, mechanical advantage, limit positions and dead positions. Final two chapters deal with mechanism synthesis and stand apart from the first seven chapters which focus entirely on analysis. 1.Introduction. 2.Kinematic Analysis PART I: VECTOR LOOP METHOD. 3.Kinematic Analysis PART II: ROLLING CONTACTS. 4.Kinematic Analysis PART III: KINEMATIC COEFFICIENTS. 5.Machine Dynamics PART I: THE INVERSE DYNAMICS PROBLEM. 6.Machine Dynamics PART II: JOINT FRICTION. 7.Machine Dynamics PART III: THE POWER EQUATION. 8.Mechanism Synthesis PART I: FREUDENSTEIN'S EQUATION. 9.Mechanism Synthesis PART II: RIGID BODY GUIDANCE.