A machine receives energy in some available form and uses it to do some particular kind of work

Mechanics of Machinery or Theory of Machines – comprises the study of the relative motion between the parts of a machine and the study of the forces which act on those parts◦ The study of relative motion between the parts is known

as kinematics◦ The study of the forces which act on the parts is known

as dynamics Statics deals with the forces which act on various parts when

those parts are assumed to be without mass

Kinetics deals with the inertia forces arising from the combined effect of the mass and the motion of the parts

In a reciprocating engine◦ the piston reciprocates inside the cylinder by pressure◦ reciprocating motion of the piston is converted into

rotary motion of the crankshaft It is afterwards necessary to examine the inertia

forces which act on each part, since the parts are subject to acceleration and retardation during the working of the engine

Mechanisms – velocity, acceleration, and inertia forces

Crank Effort Diagrams Balancing of Rotating and Reciprocating Masses Study of Cams Brakes and Clutches Belt, Rope, and Chain Drives Study of Governors Toothed Gearing

Epicyclic Gear Trains Study of Gyroscopes Free Vibrations Transverse Vibration of Beams Critical Speed of Shafts Torsional Vibrations Damped and Forced Vibrations Forced-Damped Vibrations

Hannah, J. and R. C. Stephens, Mechanics of Machines – Advanced Theory and Examples, 2nd edn., Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, London, 1972.

Hannah, J. and R. C. Stephens, Mechanics of Machines – Elementary Theory and Examples, Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, London.

Khurmi, R. S. and J. K. Gupta, Theory of Machines, 12th edn., Eurasia Publishing House (Pvt) Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.