Mechanics of machines

Vector approach extended to kinematic and torque analyses of epicyclic gears Efficiency of all types of gears and guidelines for the choice of transmissions Involute gear geometry and non standard gears Field balancing of rotors User friendly programs on kinematics and dynamics of linkages, cam profile determination and field balancing - added for design engineers Hints to solve all problems - included for students

Definitions Kinematics of rigid bodies Dynamics of rigid links Cam dynamics Theory of gears Power transmission Governors Turning moment diagrams and flywheel Balancing Reference Objective type questions Computer programs Hints to Solutions Index