Spatial Mechanisms: Analysis and Synthesis

by Rao V. Dukkipati

Evolved out of 30 years of teaching, research and development experience, this text covers basic principles of analysis and synthesis of mechanisms. It includes numerous unsolved problems for students' practice, to amplify and extend the theory. Numerous references have been provided and a number of illustrative worked examples included.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• Classification of Mechanisms
• Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms
• Existence Criteria and Gross-Motion Analysis of Mechanisms
• Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms
• Coupler Cognates and Coupler Curves
• Appendix Matrix Algebra
• Appendix Vector Algebra
• Bibliography
• Index.

377 pages, Hardcover

First published May 4, 2001