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LoC No.: 62060909
Title: Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt
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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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ferguson, Eugene S., 1916-2004
EBook No.: 27106
Published: Oct 31, 2008
Downloads: 742
Language: English
Subject: Machinery, Kinematics of
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 62060909
Title: Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Viv, Joseph Cooper and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ferguson, Eugene S., 1916-2004
EBook No.: 27106
Published: Oct 31, 2008
Downloads: 742
Language: English
Subject: Machinery, Kinematics of
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.