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
What's New
Scripted Matlab simulations will be added to the book's Website, with direct tie-in to the text.
MEMS and compliant mechanism coverage is included in Chapter 2.
The practical section "Some Useful Mechanisms" added to chapter 3.
Revised and expanded chapter problem sets, with over 200 brand-new problems.
Condensed and modernized treatment of cams provided in chapter 8.
88 project assignments are included, giving an in-depth look at design and analysis procedures in a realistic setting.
Updated coverage of transmissions and engine dynamics.
Working Model 2D v5.6, the latest release, is provided to users on the book's CD ROM, along with a set of Working Model simulations.
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