Engineering Kinematics: Curvature Theory of Plane Motion

The book is intended for a wide readership. Students willing

to acquire a background in kinematics, researchers and

engineers involved in mechanism design will and principles,

step-by-step procedures and applications of the geometry

of motion explained in detail. The book's focus is the motion

control of mechanical devices through the use of kinematic

invariants. This unique reference book bridges classic

approaches with recent advances in planar kinematics. To

emphasize the important role of curvature control in

dynamics, the last two chapters are dedicated to the design

and analysis of modern types of centrifugal torsional

vibration absorbers.