Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Thoroughly updated sixth edition of this uniquely comprehensive and precise introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of machines.

John J. Uicker, Jr (Author), Gordon R. Pennock (Author), Joseph E. Shigley (Author)

9781009303675, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 3 August 2023

1000 pages
26.1 x 20.7 x 5.2 cm, 2.58 kg

'This is the most comprehensive undergraduate textbook available on the theory of mechanisms and their kinematics. It covers linkages, cams, gears, engine dynamics, and more with rigorous mathematics, yet it is sufficiently thorough to serve as an introduction to the material for students seeing it for the first time.' Christopher Barrett, Mississippi State University

Uniquely comprehensive and precise, this thoroughly updated sixth edition of the well-established and respected textbook is ideal for the complete study of the kinematics and dynamics of machines. With a strong emphasis on intuitive graphical methods, and accessible approaches to vector analysis, students are given all the essential background, notation, and nomenclature needed to understand the various independent technical approaches that exist in the field of mechanisms, kinematics, and dynamics, which are presented with clarity and coherence. This revised edition features updated coverage, and new worked examples alongside over 840 figures, over 620 end-of-chapter problems, and a solutions manual for instructors.

Preface
About the authors
Part I. Kinematics and Mechanisms: 1. The world of mechanisms
2. Position, posture and displacement
3. Velocity
4. Acceleration
5. Multi-degree-of-freedom planar linkages
Part II. Design of Mechanisms: 6. Cam design
7. Spur gears
8. Helical gears, bevel gears, worms, and worm gears
9. Synthesis of linkages
10. Spatial mechanisms and robotics
Part III. Dynamics of Machines: 11. Static force analysis
12. Dynamic force analysis
13. Vibration analysis
14. Dynamics of reciprocating engines
15. Balancing
16. Flywheels, governors, and gyroscopes
Appendix A. Tables
Appendix B. Answers to selected problems
Index.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of solids [TGMD]