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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 1.1 Motivations -- 1.2 A brief history -- 1.3 The book's organization -- References --

2. Fundamentals of kinematics -- 2.1 Degrees-of-freedom (DOF) -- 2.2 Types of motion -- 2.3 Links, joints, and kinematic chains -- 2.4 Determination of DOF -- 2.4.1 Remarks -- 2.4.2 Paradoxes -- 2.4.3 Examples -- 2.5 Exercises -- References --

3. Planar four-bar pin-jointed linkages -- 3.1 Existence condition -- 3.2 Grashof condition -- 3.3 Inversion -- 3.4 Transmission angles -- 3.4.1 Definition -- 3.4.2 Determination of [mu] -- 3.4.3 Reason for studying transmission angles -- 3.5 Toggle positions -- 3.5.1 Toggle positions -- 3.5.2 Reason for studying toggle positions -- 3.6 Circuits -- 3.7 Limits of rotation of input/output links -- 3.7.1 Grashof crank-rocker linkages -- 3.7.2 Grashof double-crank linkages -- 3.7.3 Grashof rocker-crank linkages -- 3.7.4 Grashof double-rocker linkages -- 3.7.5 Non-Grashof double-rocker linkages -- 3.8 Summary --

4. Analysis of planar mechanisms -- 4.1 Analysis of four-bar mechanisms -- 4.2 Analysis of six-bar mechanisms -- 4.3 Exercises --

5. Analytical approaches in motion studies -- 5.1 Method of complex number -- 5.1.1 Representations of a planar vector -- 5.1.2 Example -- 5.2 Summary of complex number approach -- 5.3 Method of unit vectors -- 5.3.1 Rate of change of a vector with respect to a fixed frame -- 5.3.2 Motion involved with Coriolis acceleration -- 5.3.3 General motion involved moving frame of reference -- 5.4 Questions and solutions -- 5.5 Exercises -- References --

6. Graphical approaches in motion studies -- 6.1 Instantaneous center method -- 6.1.1 Determination of instant centers (of rotation) -- 6.1.2 Application of instant centers -- 6.2 Image method for motion studies -- 6.3 Exercises --

7. Analysis and design of cams -- 7.1 Classification of cams -- 7.2 Classification of followers -- 7.2.1 Follower motions -- 7.2.2 Follower positions -- 7.2.3 Follower shapes -- 7.3 Follower motion design -- 7.3.1 Constant velocity motion scheme -- 7.3.2 Cycloidal motion schemes -- 7.3.3 Harmonic motion schemes -- 7.3.4 Remarks -- 7.4 Graphical design of cams -- 7.4.1 Disk cam with radial flat-faced follower -- 7.4.2 Disk cam with radial roller follower -- 7.4.3 Cam with offset roller follower -- 7.5 Analytical approaches to cam design -- 7.5.1 Disk cam with flat-faced follower -- 7.5.2 Disk cam with oscillating roller follower -- 7.6 Exercises -- References -- 7A. Appendix: cycloidal and harmonic motion schemes -- 7B. Appendix: proof of radius of curvature of pitch surface --

8. Analysis and design of gears -- 8.1 Common types of gears in practice -- 8.2 Spur gears and terminology -- 8.2.1 Terminology -- 8.2.2 Spur gears and design parameters -- 8.3 Gear trains -- 8.3.1 Gear trains with fixed gear centers and train value -- 8.3.2 Planetary gear trains -- 8.4 Application of gear trains in automotive transmission analysis -- 8.5 Exercises -- References -- 8A. Appendix: properties of involute --

9. Analysis of dynamic forces in machinery -- 9.1 D'Alembert's principle and inertia force -- 9.2 Analysis of mechanisms by virtual work method -- 9.3 Gyroscopic forces -- 9.4 Questions and solutions -- 9.5 Exercises -- References --

Author's biography -- Index.

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This is presented in lecture notes format and is suitable for a single-semester three credit hour course taken by juniors in an undergraduate degree program majoring in mechanical engineering. It is based on the lecture notes for a required course with a similar title given to junior (and occasionally senior) undergraduate students by the author in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calgary from 1981 and since 1996 at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. The emphasis is on fundamental concepts, theory, analysis, and design of mechanisms with applications. While it is aimed at junior undergraduates majoring in mechanical engineering, it is suitable for junior undergraduates in biological system engineering, aerospace engineering, construction management, and architectural engineering.

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