About the Author xi – PART I KINEMATIC CHAINS – Introduction – Fundamentals – Position Analysis – Velocity and Acceleration Analysis – Contour Equations – Dynamic Force Analysis – Simulation of Kinematic Chains with Mathematical^ – Packages for Kinematic Chains – Simulation of Kinematic Chains with Working Model – PART II MACHINE COMPONENTS – Stress and Deflection – Fatigue – Screws – Rolling Bearings – n Lubrication and Sliding Bearings – Gears – Mechanical Springs – Disk Friction and Flexible Belts .