R. Du, L.

Xie
The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks
Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Vol. 21

▶ Unique presentation on the historical view and mathematical model

of mechanical watch and clock
▶ Step-by-step illustration and computer animation for better
understanding
▶ Easy to read and yet have all important details

"The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks" presents historical views and
mathematical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although now over six hundred
years old, mechanical watches and clocks are still popular luxury items that fascinate
many people around the world. However few have examined the theory of how they work
as presented in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have
never been published before.
 
It will be of significant interest to researchers in mechanical engineering, watchmakers
2013, XI, 179 p. and clockmakers, as well as people who have an engineering background and are
interested in mechanical watches and clocks. It will also inspire people in other fields of
science and technology, such as mechanical engineering and electronics engineering, to
Printed book advance their designs.
Hardcover  
▶ 119,99 € | £109.99 | $149.99 Professor Ruxu Du works at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. Assistant
▶ *128,39 € (D) | 131,99 € (A) | CHF 141.50
Professor Longhan Xie works at the South China University of Technology, China.

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