Design Of Machine Elements 5ed

. Design of Machine Elements, 5th Edition by V.B. Bhandari is a popular textbook for undergraduate mechanical engineering students in India.1 It offers comprehensive coverage of the principles, design considerations, and practical applications of various machine components.2 The book is known for its detailed, step-by-step approach to solving problems and its use of Indian Standards (BIS) throughout.3
The book’s content progresses logically, starting with fundamental concepts and moving to specific machine elements.
Key Features and Content
• Fundamentals: The initial chapters cover the basic principles of machine design, including materials science, manufacturing considerations, and theories of failure under static and fluctuating loads.4
• Specific Elements: The bulk of the book is dedicated to the design of individual machine elements. This includes:
o Joints and Fasteners: Power screws, threaded joints, welded, and riveted joints.5
o Power Transmission: Shafts, keys, couplings, belts, chains, and gears (spur, helical, bevel, and worm).6
o Supports and Energy Storage: Rolling and sliding contact bearings, springs, and flywheels.7
o Other Components: Brakes, clutches, cylinders, and pressure vessels.8
• Pedagogical Aids: The book is designed for student learning with numerous solved examples, short-answer questions, and practice problems at the end of each chapter.9 The 5th edition also includes new topics and examples based on recent examination patterns like the GATE exam.10
• Practical Focus: The text emphasizes practical design, often referencing Indian products and manufacturers’ catalogs to help students understand how to select components in a real-world context.11
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You can find a full book review of Design of Machine Elements on YouTube. This video provides a detailed overview of the book’s contents, features, and overall usefulness for students.