Kinematics Of Machines For VTU

The importance of Kinematics Of Machines is well known in various engineering fields. Overwhelming response to my books on various subjects inspired me to write this book. The book is structured to cover the key aspects of the subject Kinematics Of Machines.

The book uses plain, lucid language to explain fundamentals of this subject. The book provides logical method of explaining various complicated concepts and stepwise methods to explain the important topics. Each chapter is well supported with necessary illustrations, practical examples and solved problems. All the chapters in the book are arranged in a proper sequence that permits each topic to build upon earlier studies. All care has been taken to make students comfortable in understanding the basic concepts of the subject.

1. Introduction

2. Mechanisms

3. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms (Graphical Method)

4. Velocity Analysis by Instantaneous Centre Method

5. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis (Analytical Method)

6. Synthesis of Mechanism

7. Cam and Follower

8. Spur Gear

9. Gear Trains

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