Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Name: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms
ISBN: 9787301154250

王跃进Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 69 words
Chapters: 11
ISBN: 9787301154250

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Summary

1. The content follows the latest Basic Requirements for the Principles of Machinery course issued by the Ministry of Education's curriculum steering committee (draft for comments). 2. The organizational structure differs considerably from current textbooks and is innovative in places, e.g., the characteristics of planar linkage mechanisms and the meshing transmission of involute standard spur gears. 3. The content is concise and practical, matching the hours and content requirements of this course at institutions training applied talents, with excessive theoretical analysis and content being phased out reduced. 4. The 40–60 class-hour range is broad, allowing considerable choice.

Editor's review

This book is written in accordance with the latest basic teaching requirements for the "Theory of Machines and Mechanisms" course issued by the Ministry of Education's course steering committee. The structure has been substantially adjusted; for example, the characteristics of planar linkage mechanisms and the meshing transmission of involute standard spur gears have been reorganized to help readers build clear analytical thinking. The writing approach is concise and practical, cutting excessive theoretical derivations and content being phased out, and is better suited to the course orientation of cultivating applied talents. It is designed for courses of 40 to 60 class hours, and teachers can flexibly select chapters according to disciplinary needs, allowing considerable choice. For classrooms that need to complete the core content of theory of machines and mechanisms within one semester, the length and depth of this book are a good match; it is suitable as a course textbook for mechanical engineering majors at applied undergraduate institutions and also facilitates students' after-class review and exercise practice based on chapter key points.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students majoring in mechanical engineering at applied undergraduate institutions, for use with 40 to 60 class-hour courses
Teachers of theory of machines and mechanisms who need a textbook with a clear structure that is easy to select from
Readers preparing to review core content such as planar linkage mechanisms and gear meshing
Engineering students who wish to reduce complex theoretical derivations and focus on engineering applications

Not a good fit for

Research-oriented readers who need in-depth theoretical derivations and extensive mathematical proofs
Students preparing for graduate entrance examinations who seek training in high-difficulty comprehensive problems
Professionals engaged in specialized research on theory of machines and mechanisms who need frontier reviews

Reading tips

Read the table of contents first, identify key chapters according to course hours, and skim non-key content
When reading the chapters on planar linkage mechanisms and gear transmission, sketch mechanism diagrams to aid understanding
After each chapter, restate the analytical approach in your own words using the key points before moving on
Use the end-of-chapter exercises to check mastery, and reread the corresponding sections for incorrect answers

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

How many class hours is this book suitable for?

According to the writing notes, the book is designed for courses of 40 to 60 class hours. Teachers can flexibly select chapters according to the professional training program; classes with fewer hours may omit some extension content, while those with more hours may add exercises and discussions.

What are the characteristics of the book's structural arrangement?

The book's structure differs considerably from current textbook writing methods and is innovative in places; for example, the characteristics of planar linkage mechanisms and the meshing transmission of involute standard spur gears have been reorganized. The content is concise and practical, reducing excessive theoretical analysis and content being phased out.

Can students from non-mechanical majors read it?

The book is written for theory of machines and mechanisms courses at institutions cultivating applied talents, and its content is based on the teaching requirements for mechanical engineering majors. Students from non-mechanical majors whose courses have fewer hours or different requirements are advised to read selected chapters under their teacher's guidance.

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王跃进 Author

Public information about Wang Yuejin is limited, and details such as his educational background, institutional affiliation, and research focus cannot be confirmed at present. Judging from the two works held in the collection, Mechanical Principles and Mechanical Principles (2nd Edition), his writing centers on basic courses in mechanical engineering, appearing in the form of textbooks or exam-preparation materials. Such works typically focus on the fundamental concepts of mechanical principles, mechanism analysis, and kinematic calculations, emphasizing a well-organized knowledge system and the practical value of worked examples, with concise language intended to help students review and prepare for examinations. The revised second edition also suggests that the content has been tested and adjusted through teaching practice. Although the available materials are insufficient to sketch a complete academic profile of the author, his works can offer some reference value for studying mechanical principles and preparing for examinations.