Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter One: Introduction to Mechanisms and Kinematics -- Chapter Two: Building Computer Models of Mechanisms Using Working Model® Software -- Chapter Three: Vectors -- Chapter Four: Position and Displacement Analysis -- Chapter Five: Mechanism Design -- Chapter Six: Velocity Analysis -- Chapter Seven: Acceleration Analysis -- Chapter Eight: Computer-Aided Mechanism Analysis -- Chapter Nine: Cams: Design and Kinematic Analysis -- Chapter Ten: Gears: Kinematic Analysis and Selection -- Chapter Eleven: Belt and Chain Drives -- Chapter Twelve: Screw Mechanisms -- Chapter Thirteen: Static Force Analysis -- Chapter Fourteen: Dynamic Force Analysis -- Answers to Selected Even-Numbered Problems -- References -- Index.

This up-to-date introduction to kinematic analysis ensures relevance by using actual machines and mechanisms throughout. Machines & Mechanisms, 4/e provides the techniques necessary to study the motion of machines while emphasizing the application of kinematic theories to real-world problems. State-of-the-art techniques and tools are utilized, and analytical techniques are presented without complex mathematics. Reflecting instructor and student feedback, this fourth edition’s extensive improvements include: a new section introducing special-purpose mechanisms; expanded descriptions of kinematic properties; clearer identification of vector quantities through standard boldface notation; new timing charts; analytical synthesis methods; and more. All end-of-chapter problems have been reviewed, and many new problems have been added. -- provided by publisher.