Mechanics of Machines, Fourth Edition: Elementary Theory and Examples

For the fourth edition the text has been revised throughout and outdated examples and problems have been replaced by a greater number of more recent ones. These revisions have been especially significant in the chapters on general dynamics and velocity and acceleration. In addition the inclusion of a new chapter on automatic control systems serves to introduce the student to this important topic For students in their first year of an engineering degree or diploma course Provided with a large number of examples and problems Covers the variations in syllabuses and standards of the various universities, colleges, polytechnics and professional bodiesR. Stephens is the author of 'Mechanics of Machines, Fourth Edition: Elementary Theory and Examples', published 1984 under ISBN 9780713134711 and ISBN 0713134712.