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Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-471-24417-2

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680 pages

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Vector approach to analysis speeds acquisition of new information since the book uses an approach consistent with previous coursework in classical dynamics. Students are familiar with this approach and instructors do not need to teach new techniques to familiarize students with kinematics concepts.
Tables of equations provide a summary tool so students can check their analyses with the results from the equations presented in the text.
MATLAB programs enable students to experiment with different design parameters and perform a range of experiments that are too complex to do by hand.
Coverage of spatial mechanisms using both vectors and matrices introduces this important topic from two vantage points encouraging important skills development for students. Vector approach requires significant visualization capabilities while the matrix approach requires an elementary knowledge of linear algebra.