FUNDAMENTALS OF KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS

Description

Kinematics and Dynamics are essential subjects in mechanical engineering that help students understand machine motion and the forces causing that motion. Kinematics focuses on the geometry of motion, while dynamics studies the relationship between motion and forces. This book provides a simple and systematic introduction to these important concepts. It is designed to help students develop strong theoretical and practical understanding of machine mechanics. Topics such as linkages, gears, cams, governors, and balancing systems are explained with clear diagrams and examples. Numerical problems and real-life engineering applications are also included for better learning. The language has been kept simple and easy to understand for diploma and undergraduate engineering students. The book is also useful for learners preparing for technical examinations. Special emphasis has been given to conceptual clarity and practical applications in mechanical engineering. It is hoped that this book will serve as a valuable guide for both students and teachers in understanding kinematics and dynamics effectively.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR’S

ASHUTOSH KUMAR

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering from Gaya College of Engineering, Gaya in passout 2014, I earned an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur in 2018, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur in 2023. My research area is heat transfer, nanofluid, and computational fluid dynamics and mechanics. at present working as an At present, Assistant professor RVSCET JAMSHEDPUR, JUT, Jharkhand.

SUMAN KUMAR SAURABH

Dr. Suman Kumar Saurabh is a Mechanical Engineer and academician from Bihar, India. He completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Bhagalpur College of Engineering, Bhagalpur in 2012. He then obtained his M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Patna in 2014. He further pursued doctoral research and was awarded a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur in 2024. His research interests include Advanced Welding, Machining, and Thermal Engineering. Currently, he is working as an Instructor at the Industrial Training Institute, Manihari (Katihar), Government of Bihar, where he is involved in technical education and skill development of students in the engineering trades.