Theory of Machines

• Introduction • Kinematics of Motion • Kinetics of Motion • Simple Harmonic Motion • Simple Mechanisms • Velocity in Mechanisms (Instantaneous Centre Method) • Velocity in Mechanisms (Relative Velocity Method) • Acceleration in Mechanisms • Mechanisms with Lower Pairs • Friction • Belt, Rope and Chain Drives • Toothed Gearing • Gear Trains • Gyroscopic Couple and Processional Motion • Inertia Forces in Reciprocating Parts • Turning Moment Diagrams and Flywheel • Steam Engine Valves and Reversing Gears • Governors • Brakes and Dynamometers • Cams • Balancing of Rotating Masses • Balancing of Reciprocating Masses • Longitudinal and Transverse Vibrations • Torsional Vibrations • Computer Aided Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms • Automatic Control