Fundamentals of Machine Design

Written in a user-friendly manner the text provides detailed discussions on design principles of belts pulleys ropes chain drives and gear boxes. The text being a follow-up to the first volume discusses properties types advantages and selection aspects of belt drives flat belt pulleys grooved pulleys and rope drives. It then explains construction aspects classification properties and the design procedure of important bearings including hydrodynamic and rolling bearings. It goes on to discuss several types of I.C. engine parts including cylinder piston connecting rod crank shaft valve gears flywheels clutches and brakes. Advantages and applications of worm and worm wheel drives and pressure vessels are also included.