Planar Mechanism Kinematic analysis of mechanisms Kinematic synthesis of mechanisms Simple mechanisms and coupler curves Cams Spur gears Helical, spiral, worm and bevel gears Gear trains Hydrodynamic lubrication Static force analysis Inertia force analysis Combined static and inertia force analysis Turning moment diagram and flywheel Balancing of rotating components Balancing of linkages Gear forces Mechanism for control: Governors and Gyroscopes Vibration Characteristics of simple system Critical Speeds

The aim of this textbook is to provide mechanical engineering students with a sound background for solving practical design problems. Each chapter contains concise statements of the theory, principles and practice of mechanism and machine theory, followed by illustrated worked examples.