Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

by John J. Uicker, Jr, Gordon R. Pennock, Joseph E. Shigley

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781009303675
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/03/2023
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	1000
Product dimensions:	8.15(w) x 10.28(h) x 2.05(d)

About the Author

The late John J. Uicker, Jr. was a Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. A pioneering researcher on matrix methods of linkage analysis, he was the first to derive the general dynamic equations of motion for rigid-body articulated mechanical systems. He served on several national committees of ASME and SAE. John was a founding member of the US Council for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the federation journal Mechanism and Machine Theory.

Gordon R. Pennock is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He is a member of the Commission on Standards and Terminology, the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms. He has also served as the Technical Committee Chairman of Mechanical Design, Internal Combustion Engine Division, and Chairman of the Mechanisms and Robotics Committee, ASME. Gordon is a Fellow of ASME, a Fellow of SAE, and a Fellow and Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, United Kingdom.

The late Joseph E. Shigley was a Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan and a Fellow of ASME. He received the Mechanisms Committee Award in 1974, the Worcester Reed Warner medal in 1977, and the Machine Design Award in 1985. He was author of eight books, including Mechanical Engineering Design (with Charles R. Mischke) and Applied Mechanics of Materials, and was co-editor-in-chief of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

‘In the sixth edition of this classic and comprehensive machine design text, the authors have produced an update that stays true to the strengths of the previous editions (e.g., kinematic coefficients) and incorporates state of the art advances to both content and presentation.’ Pierre Larochelle, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

‘The analytical approaches implemented in this book paired with the graphical methods facilitate learning for students. The order of sections in both kinematics and kinetics chapters are well thought out. The chapters on cams and gears are very inclusive. The example problems are very practical, ranging from easy to complicated.’ Ahmad Ghasemloonia, University of Calgary

‘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

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