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For one quarter/semester or two semester courses in Kinematics and Mechanism Design.

This book combines graphical and mathematical approaches to analysis and synthesis of both classical and modern mechanism problems. Each topic provides extensive problem solving exercises using trigonometry, algebra, physics, and drafting principles. The workbook, that is built right into the text itself, presents many intriguing contemporary mechanism problems designed to stimulate interest in the application of principles learned in the textbook.

• Workbook worksheets incorporated right into the text—Contains mechanism problems designed to challenge students and stimulate interest in the application of principles just presented in the textbook.

  • Allows graphical solution to take place immediately for students through a scaled space diagram of the mechanism used for each problem. Enables instructors to easily grade the graphical solutions required. Ex.___

• Extensive example problems—Emphasizes problem-solving methodology.

  • Discusses various techniques used in the example problems and enhances students' understanding with step-by-step procedures. Ex.___

• Numerous illustrated figures.

  • Shows students how to visualize important concepts. Ex.___

• A flexible design.

  • Encourages instructors to choose and select the number of problems they want to assign based on the background and occupational interest of the students. Enables students to complete the workbook problems at an independent pace. Ex.___

• Application of computer-aided engineering software—In motion simulation of mechanisms.

  • Introduces students to the new trend in this subject area and the generalized procedure required for motion simulation of mechanisms. Ex.___

 1. Definitions of Mechanisms.


 2. Vectors.


 3. Displacement and Position of Mechanisms.


 4. Velocity of Mechanisms.


 5. Acceleration of Mechanisms.


 6. Velocity and Acceleration Graphs and Graphical Differentiation.


 7. Synthesis of Mechanisms.


 8. Cam Design.


 9. Gear Trains.


10. Use of Computer-Aided Engineering Software.


Index.

Kinematics (Engineering Technology and Industrial Management)

Combining graphical and mathematical approaches to the analysis and synthesis of both classical and modern mechanism problems, this book is a combination text/workbook that provides a comprehensive learning module when used with a kinematics/mechanism design text.

Emphasizing application rather than theory, the text portion of Applied Kinematics Worktext provides important background information to increase students' problem-solving skills in kinematics. Using basic drafting principles, algebra, trigonometry, and physics, each topic provides a multitude of exercises.

The workbook portion of the text presents contemporary mechanism problems to stimulate student interest and apply and reinforce the principles introduced in the text.

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