Mechanics of Machines

"Mechanics of Machines, Third Edition" while emphasising the industrial relevance of the subject matter, dispenses with conventional inaccurate graphical methods used in "Mechanics of Machinery" and presents general vector approach for both plane and space dynamic problems. New to the third edition: length of vee belts and its selection; commercial balancing machines, merits and demerits; and dynamics of diesel electric locomotives and their merits over steam locomotives.