Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery

About the Book: Kinematics of Machinery and Dynamics of Machinery are two of the most important core subjects of Mechanical Engineering. This book is written by an author with more than 35 years of experience in teaching these subjects. The author has a special passion for teaching and all his experience and skills in explaining concepts can be seen in this book. The book is written in simple language and helps readers self-learn the subject. Throughout the book, there are a number of practical examples that make the subject very interesting, dynamic, and lively. A proper approach to problems, methods employed to explain various concepts, and physical reasoning and interpretation of the results, motivate the reader to pursue higher studies and research. This book gives a strong foundation to those who wish to pursue research in the fields of Machine Design, Machine Dynamics, Robotics, Vibrations, Rotor Dynamics, Condition Monitoring, and Vehicle Dynamics. About the Author: "Dr. Rapur Venkatachalam was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He did his schooling at St. Anthony’s High School, Visakhapatnam. Later, he pursued his BE in Mechanical Engineering from the Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. Further, he pursued his M. Tech and Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur where he researched in the areas of space dynamics and controls. He started his professional career at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal (erstwhile Regional Engineering College, Warangal) in the year 1981. He served the institute in various capacities till 2018. Dr. Rapur Janani Shruti was born in Warangal, Telangana. She did her schooling at St. Gabriel’s High School, Kazipet. Her father, Prof. R. Venkatachalam inspired her to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering. Following this, she did her B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering at the Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science (KITS), Warangal. She received TCS