TY - BOOK AU - Rao, J. S. AU - Dukkipati, Rao V. TI - Mechanism and Machine Theory SN - 9766122404265 U1 - 621.01 PY - 1992/// CY - New Delhi PB - New Age International Publishers, KW - Mechanical engineering KW - Simple machines N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -