Principles of mechanism : designed for the use of students in the universities, and for engineering students generally
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Principles of mechanism : designed for the use of students in the universities, and for engineering students generally
（Cambridge library collection）
Cambridge University Press, 2010
- : pbk
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"Digitally printed version"--T.p. verso
"This book reproduces the text of the original edition. The content and language reflect the beliefs, practices and terminology of their time, and have not been updated"--T.p. verso
Originally published by J.W. Parker and J. & J.J. Deighton in 1841
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Description
Robert Willis (1800-1875) was a scientist, inventor and architectural historian of international repute. As Jacksonian Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge, he demonstrated specially made mechanical devices to huge audiences. First published in 1841, Principles of Mechanism provided the theory behind the demonstrations. He defined mechanism as the means by which any relations of motion could be realised. The book was extremely influential, with all books in English, French, and German on the subject for the next generation adopting Willis' classification and nomenclature. He worked closely with William Whewell, whose Mechanics of Engineering was published in the same year. These two books established the science of mechanism, and provided study materials for the rapidly growing engineering profession. The work became a standard textbook for engineering and mathematics students, with a second edition issued in 1870.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Synoptical table
- General table of contents
- List of technical and new terms
- Introduction
- 1. On trains of mechanism in general
- 2. Elementary combinations
- 3. On mechanical notations
- 4. On aggregate combinations
- 5. On adjustments.
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