Theory of Machines and Mechanisms (2nd Edition)

Name: Theory of Machines and Mechanisms (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 9787301265239

王跃进Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 70 words
Chapters: 7
ISBN: 9787301265239

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Summary

This book was compiled in accordance with the basic teaching requirements for the Mechanical Principles course in higher education institutions issued by the Ministry of Education, aiming to meet the needs of numerous application-oriented undergraduate institutions nationwide in cultivating mechanical talents. Its contents include the introduction, structural analysis of planar mechanisms, planar linkage mechanisms and their design, cam mechanisms and their design, gear mechanisms and their design, gear trains and their design, a brief introduction to other commonly used mechanisms, kinematic analysis of planar mechanisms, force analysis of planar mechanisms, balancing of machinery, operation of machinery and regulation of its speed fluctuations, and conceptual design of mechanical systems. A certain number of exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate student learning. This book can be used as a textbook for mechanical majors in higher education institutions and can also serve as a reference for relevant engineering and technical personnel.

Editor's review

Compiled in accordance with the basic teaching requirements for the Mechanical Principles course in higher education institutions and aimed at cultivating mechanical talents in application-oriented undergraduate programs, this book covers structural analysis of planar mechanisms, linkage mechanisms, cam mechanisms, gear mechanisms, gear trains, other commonly used mechanisms, as well as kinematic analysis, force analysis, balancing of machinery, regulation of operation and speed fluctuations, and conceptual design of mechanical systems. The structure is complete and clearly organized. Each chapter includes exercises to facilitate learning through practice, making the book suitable as a main course textbook. Its arrangement emphasizes the connection between basic concepts, analysis, and design methods, and is well suited to helping students at application-oriented institutions build a solid foundation in mechanism analysis and conceptual design. When reading, it is advisable to combine drawing, calculation, and exercise practice, actually working through mechanism diagrams, kinematic analysis, and design steps by hand; engineering and technical personnel can also use it to review design approaches for commonly used mechanisms. Overall, it leans toward classroom teaching and basic training rather than advanced topics or software operation manuals.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students majoring in mechanical fields at application-oriented undergraduate institutions, using it as the main textbook for the Mechanical Principles course
Working engineering and technical personnel who need a systematic review of the fundamentals of mechanism analysis and design
Readers preparing for graduate entrance examinations or course retakes who wish to organize the knowledge framework of mechanical principles
Instructors teaching Mechanical Principles courses, who may refer to its chapter arrangement and exercise design

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking advanced topics in mechanical dynamics or modern mechanism synthesis software
On-site personnel who only want to consult data from a particular mechanism design handbook and do not need systematic theory
Readers without a foundation in advanced mathematics and theoretical mechanics who intend to self-study from scratch

Reading tips

For each chapter, first read the concepts and worked examples, then independently complete the end-of-chapter exercises, focusing on drawing mechanism diagrams and on the steps of kinematic and force analysis.
Prepare a drawing notebook and hand-draw the design process for planar linkages, cams, gears, and gear trains once to strengthen understanding of spatial and motion relationships.
After studying mechanism analysis and force analysis, review and organize the applicable conditions of the methods in each chapter into a comparison table for review.
Use it in conjunction with course design or mechanical system conceptual design tasks, applying the design methods in the book to specific mechanism selection.

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

What prerequisite courses are needed for this book?

This book is compiled according to the basic requirements for the Mechanical Principles course in higher education institutions and generally requires foundations in advanced mathematics, theoretical mechanics, and mechanical drawing. The book involves kinematic analysis, force analysis, and design calculations of mechanisms. If the prerequisite knowledge is weak, it is advisable to first review the kinematics and statics portions of theoretical mechanics before proceeding to structural analysis of planar mechanisms and chapters on linkages and cams.

Are answers provided for the end-of-chapter exercises?

According to the available information, a certain number of exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate student learning, but the information does not state whether exercise answers or a solutions manual are included. It is recommended to rely mainly on classroom instruction and teacher feedback; when self-studying, students can check each other's drawing and calculation processes with classmates or refer to the problem-solving approaches in similar textbooks, but should not copy them directly.

Is it suitable for both application-oriented undergraduates and engineering and technical personnel?

One of the compilation goals of this book is to meet the needs of cultivating mechanical talents in application-oriented undergraduate institutions. Its content covers the core chapters of the Mechanical Principles course and includes exercises, making it suitable as a textbook. Engineering and technical personnel can also use it to review commonly used methods of mechanism analysis and design, but the book does not focus on advanced topics or software operation. If handbook-style data or modern design tools are needed, additional reference materials should be used.

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About the author

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.