Kinematics, Dynamics, and Design of Machinery

Offering a modern approach to the study of mechanisms and machines, Kenneth Waldron and Gary Kinzel's Second Edition of KINEMATICS, DYNAMICS, AND DESIGN OF MACHINERY presents comprehensive, authoritative coverage of a wide variety of topics, ranging from planar linkage design to spatial mechanisms and robotics. With this text, you'll be able to develop the solid theoretical background and practical knowledge you need to solve real-world problems.

A perfect refresher on the kinematics and dynamics of machinery. The book uses analytical techniques, without complex mathematics, in the design of mechanical devices. Included with the book is a set of programs, written in MATLAB, which can be run to illustrate kinematics principles. The source code is also provided so readers can modify and customize the programs.