Publisher's Synopsis
""How To Draw A Straight Line: A Lecture On Linkages"" is a book written by Alfred Bray Kempe in 1877. The book is a detailed lecture on the concept of linkages, which are mechanisms made up of interconnected rods and joints that are used to convert motion in one direction to motion in another direction. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of linkages and their applications in various fields, including engineering, mechanics, and mathematics.The author begins by introducing the basics of linkages and their historical development. He then goes on to explain the different types of linkages, including the four-bar linkage, the slider-crank linkage, and the Watt's linkage. The book also covers the mathematical principles behind linkages, including the theory of inversions and the graphical methods of analysis.The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both beginners and experts in the field. It is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to clarify the concepts discussed in the text. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of linkages and their applications in various fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
