ABOUT THE BOOK
Dynamics of Machines is a practical introduction to the analysis of mechanisms and machines in motion. The book connects kinematics, kinetics, balancing, flywheels, governors, gears, cams, gyroscopic effects, and mechanical vibration with the engineering decisions encountered in real machines.
The presentation is designed to move from basic definitions toward analysis methods. Wherever possible, equations are accompanied by interpretation so that a learner can understand what a quantity means physically rather than only memorizing a formula.
Each chapter contains concepts, engineering observations, key equations, worked-method guidance, and revision points. The material is suitable for diploma and undergraduate mechanical engineering learners and for engineers revising machine dynamics fundamentals.
A central theme of the book is that a machine should be understood as a system of moving links, forces, moments, energy exchanges, and constraints. Once those relationships are identified, many apparently difficult problems become systematic.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chetan Singh Chauhan is an engineering professional with experience in industrial maintenance and plant operations. His engineering interests include electrical and mechanical systems, maintenance practices, troubleshooting, energy management, equipment reliability, and practical engineering education.
The author approaches technical subjects from an application-oriented perspective: understand the principle, identify the machine behavior, apply the governing relation, check the result, and connect it to safe operation.
This book reflects that practical learning philosophy. It is written to help readers build a dependable foundation in Dynamics of Machines and to encourage them to verify theory through diagrams, laboratory work, simulation, and observation of actual equipment.
• Focus: engineering fundamentals and practical understanding
• Audience: diploma students, undergraduate students, technicians, and working engineers
• Method: concept → equation → interpretation → application → revision