Design of Machinery: An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and Machines, 3/e
Robert L Norton,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
ISBN: 0072470461 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
Part I of the text is suitable for a one-semester or one-term course in kinematics; Part II is suitable for a one-semester or one-term course in dynamics of machinery.
Designed to be clear, informal, and easy to read for the student.
A more complete, modern, and thorough treatment of cam design than existing texts on this subject.
Emphasizes design of machines as well as the analysis of existing machines.
Detailed example problems are spelled out both verbally and graphically.
Provides up-to-date methods and techniques for analysis and synthesis. Presents vector mathematical and matrix solution methods for analysis of both kinematics and dynamics topics.
Emphasizes the use of computer-aided engineering as an approach to the design and analysis of engineering problems.
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