Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferguson, Eugene S., 1916-2004

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt" by Eugene S. Ferguson is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the development of mechanisms, particularly focusing on the contributions of James Watt and the evolution of kinematics in engineering. It addresses both the analytical and synthetic aspects of mechanism design, highlighting a blend of historical context and technical evolution in the study of mechanisms. The opening of the book outlines the importance of kinematic analysis and synthesis in engineering, particularly as established by James Watt in the late 18th century. It describes how Watt's innovations transformed the steam engine and introduced new families of linkages. Ferguson emphasizes the value of historical understanding in modern kinematic design, suggesting that the intuitive grasp of past developments is just as crucial as contemporary mathematical and numerical approaches in creating successful mechanisms. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the connection between historical advancements and current practices in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Viv, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-10-31