Elements of Mechanical Engineering 8th Edition  (English, Paperback, Ravindra A.S.)

Elements of Mechanical Engineering has been developed to serve as a textbook for engineering students of Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU). This book completely conforms to the syllabus framed by VTU for the course on Elements of Mechanical Engineering. It has been written in an easy-to-understand and comprehensible manner as to enable students to gain maximum understanding of the subject.

The contents have been diligently structured to lead students through all relevant concepts necessary for the study of mechanical engineering. Each chapter incorporates useful pedagogical features such as solved examples (consisting of questions from previous years examinations), detailed 3-D illustrations, and review exercises, all of which contribute towards strengthening the students grasp on the concepts covered in the chapter. Model question papers have been included at the end of the book to help students gain adequate practice while preparing for examinations.

The important topics covered in the book include energy resources; steam boilers; steam, water, and gas turbines; internal combustion engines; concepts of refrigeration and air-conditioning; lathe; drilling, milling, and grinding machines; welding, soldering, and brazing; lubrication; bearings; and power transmission.

Salient Features

• Complete conformation to the syllabus outlined by VTU has been ensured
• A large number of solved examples have been included in each chapter
• Figures and tables have been incorporated throughout the text that add to its utility
• Review exercises have been provided at the end of each chapter to test students grasp of the concepts
• Model Question Papers have been included at the end of the book to help students gain practice for examinations