In Print: ‘Theory of Machines and Mechanisms’

Purdue faculty dedicate countless hours to exploring the frontiers of their respective fields, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of academia. To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series will highlight faculty expertise across a diversity of subjects and disciplines. Today’s feature focuses on Gordon Pennock, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and his book, “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms.” 

Publication title

Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Purdue author

Gordon Pennock

Authors

John Uicker, Jr.

Gordon Pennock

Joseph Shigley

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication date 

October 2023

About the book (from the publisher)

Uniquely comprehensive and precise, this thoroughly updated sixth edition of the well-established and respected textbook is ideal for the complete study of the kinematics and dynamics of machines. With a strong emphasis on intuitive graphical methods, and accessible approaches to vector analysis, students are given all the essential background, notation and nomenclature needed to understand the various independent technical approaches that exist in the field of mechanisms, kinematics and dynamics, which are presented with clarity and coherence. This revised edition features updated coverage and new worked examples alongside over 840 figures, over 620 end-of-chapter problems, and a solutions manual for instructors.

About the Purdue author 

Gordon Pennock is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue. His research interests include kinematic synthesis and analysis, robotics and multi-degree-of-freedom mechanisms.

Pennock’s awards and recognitions include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ A.T. Yang Memorial Award and Purdue’s Ruth and Joel Spira Award for outstanding contributions to the School of Mechanical Engineering and its students.