The book is intended as an undergraduate text with part one on kinematics of machines and part two on dynamics of machines.
Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles and the application of theory through worked examples.
The author places great importance on problem work and as such there is a large problem set of varying difficulty and length.
For the chapters on linkages, cams, gears, gear trains, synthesis and flywheels there are design problems available.
This edition is in SI units where 80% of examples and problems are in SI units.
Table of Contents Part 1 Kinematics of Machines 1. Kinematics of Machines 2. Properties of Motion, Relative Motion, Methods of Motion Transmission 3. Linkages 4. Instant Centers 5. Velocities by Instant Centers and by Components 6. Velocities in Mechanisms by Method of Relative Velocities 7. Accelerations in Mechanisms 8. Velocity and Acceleration Graphs and Graphical Differentiation 9. Mathematical Analysis 10. Cams 11. Rolling Contact 12. Gears 13. Gear Trains, Translation Screws, Mechanical Advantage 14. Synthesis of Mechanisms 15. Analog Computing Mechanisms
Part 2 Dynamics of Machines 16. Static Forces in Machines 17. Inertia Forces in Machines 18. Flywheels 19. Balancing Rotating Masses 20. Balancing Reciprocating Masses 21. Gyroscopic Effects 22. Critical Whirling Speeds and Torsional Vibrations of Shafts