Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Name: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms
ISBN: 9787301114889

常治斌Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 69 words
Chapters: 11
ISBN: 9787301114889

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Summary

This book was written in accordance with the Basic Requirements for the Mechanical Principles Course in Higher Industrial Schools issued by the former State Education Commission. It was compiled by frontline teachers of mechanical principles who drew on years of classroom teaching and exam-setting experience. The book has 10 chapters, covering the composition and structure of mechanisms, linkage mechanisms, kinematic analysis, cam mechanisms, gear mechanisms, gear trains, other commonly used mechanisms, dynamics of mechanism systems, balancing of machinery, and friction and efficiency in machinery. As a summary, the book focuses on the main content of the mechanical principles course, including basic concepts, basic principles, and basic formulas. It mainly presents analyses of key points and difficult points in the major chapters, guidance on solving typical example problems, and exercises with detailed solutions. The book ends with mock exam questions, recent master's entrance exam questions from the compiler's institution, and reference answers, helping students and exam candidates review systematically and apply knowledge flexibly. This book can be used as review material for the mechanical principles postgraduate entrance exam, as a reference book for mechanical engineering and related engineering students studying mechanical principles, and as a reference for relevant teachers and engineering technicians.

Editor's review

Written by frontline teachers with years of classroom teaching and exam-setting experience, this book is a practical tool for reviewing the mechanical principles course and preparing for postgraduate entrance exams. Its ten chapters cover the composition and structure of mechanisms, linkage mechanisms, kinematic analysis, cam and gear mechanisms, gear trains, other commonly used mechanisms, dynamics of mechanism systems, balancing of machinery, and friction and efficiency. The book reviews basic concepts, principles, and formulas, analyzes difficult points in key chapters, provides guidance on solving typical example problems, and includes exercises with detailed solutions. Mock exam questions, recent master's entrance exam questions from the compiler's institution, and reference answers are included at the end for self-testing and closing knowledge gaps. The organization is summary-oriented and exam-focused, making it suitable for systematic review after completing the course and as a supplementary reference for classroom study. For readers who need to quickly locate key exam points and understand problem-solving approaches, the example problems and exam questions are especially valuable; however, those seeking in-depth theoretical derivations or frontier research will need a more systematic textbook.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University students preparing for mechanical principles course exams who need to systematically review key points
Candidates preparing for mechanical engineering master's entrance exams who want to become familiar with question types and problem-solving approaches
Students in related engineering fields studying mechanical principles who need example problems and detailed exercise solutions to aid understanding
Teachers of mechanical principles who need reference typical example problems and exam materials

Not a good fit for

Beginners who want a complete theoretical derivation of mechanical principles rather than a review summary
Researchers in frontier mechanical research who need in-depth coverage of the latest theories and methods

Reading tips

First read through the basic concepts and formulas in each chapter, then closely study the difficult-point analyses and typical examples for weak chapters.
Before doing exercises, attempt them independently, then compare with the detailed solutions, focusing on recording problem-solving approaches rather than just memorizing answers.
In the later stage of review, use the mock exams and entrance exam questions at the end of the book for timed self-testing, and review the corresponding chapters based on incorrect answers.
Use this book alongside the main textbook: study the textbook during classroom learning and use this book to distill key exam points during review.

About the publisher

Peking University Press China · Founded in 1979

Peking University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas cover classical literature, popular science, social culture, world history, Western philosophy, and culture. Its catalogue contains 6,031 titles, with representative books including A Dream of Red Mansions, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (15th Edition) (with Einstein's classic papers on unified field theory and other topics), Elements, Conics, The Aristocratic Families of the Eastern Jin, The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume I), The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume II), and The Origin of Continents and Oceans. Representative authors include Cao Xueqin, Zhou Ruchang, Albert Einstein, Euclid, Apollonius, Tian Yuqing, Schelling, and Xian Gang. The press has developed distinctive strengths in classical Chinese literature and in the translation of Western philosophical classics, while also covering scientific classics and social and cultural studies. As public information is limited, this description is based only on the books in the catalogue and offers no further extrapolation.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as an introductory textbook for a mechanical principles course?

It is not very suitable as an introductory textbook for complete beginners. The book focuses on summarizing the main course content, analyzing key and difficult points, and guiding the solution of example problems, so it is better suited for review and exam preparation after studying the main textbook. Beginners who use it directly may find the theoretical development incomplete and are advised to first study the basic content with a systematic textbook.

Are the exam questions and reference answers at the end of the book helpful for postgraduate entrance exam review?

Yes. The book includes mock exam questions, recent master's entrance exam questions from the compiler's institution, and reference answers, which can be used to understand question types, check review effectiveness, and fill knowledge gaps. However, the sources of the questions are limited, so it is advisable to combine them with the examination scope of the target institution and other materials rather than relying entirely on the questions in this book.

What main content do the example problems and detailed exercise solutions cover?

According to the introduction, the book covers ten chapters: composition and structure of mechanisms, linkage mechanisms, kinematic analysis, cam mechanisms, gear mechanisms, gear trains, other commonly used mechanisms, dynamics of mechanism systems, balancing of machinery, and friction and efficiency. It provides difficult-point analyses and guidance on solving typical example problems for key chapters, and includes exercises with detailed solutions at the end.

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常治斌 Author

Chang Zhibin is an author about whom little public information is available. At present, only one work by this author is known, Mechanical Principles, which is classified under examination preparation. Judging from this work, the author's writing centers on mechanical principles, a foundational engineering course, and is aimed at the practical needs of exam preparation and course review. The content would accordingly focus on basic concepts, mechanism analysis, kinematics and dynamics, helping students organize the knowledge framework and practice exercises. Examination-oriented guides of this kind usually emphasize clear organization, highlighted key points and easy reference, with less theoretical elaboration and more attention to practicality. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, education and positions are not recorded, no further inferences about his life or academic background should be made. With only one known work, it is difficult to summarize a consistent style or overall influence; only a cautious description of the writing direction in textbook support can be offered.