MACHINE DESIGN: Fundamentals and Applications

This book on machine design focuses on all aspects of design of machine elements and discusses the concepts, procedures, data, tools and analytical methodologies to perform design calculations for the most frequently encountered mechanical elements. It explains the use of various engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, AutoCAD and FEM to optimizing the design. The book features an abundance of worked-out examples, case studies, summaries and review questions and multiple-choice questions to probe a student’s grasp of the concepts. This book is designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering, and production and industrial engineering.