Theory of Machines

GATE Syllabus

Theory of Machine: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of planer mechanisms; Dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear trains; flywheels and governors; balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses; gyroscope
Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, the effect of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.

Chapters you Study in Theory of Machines Notes

Chapter – 1: Mechanisms
Chapter – 2 : Flywheel
Chapter – 3 : Governor
Chapter – 4 : CAM
Chapter – 5 : Balancing of Rigid Rotors and Field Balancing

Chapter – 6: Balancing of single and multi- cylinder engines
Chapter – 7: Linear Vibration Analysis of Mechanical Systems
Chapter – 8: Critical speeds or Whirling of Shafts
Chapter – 9: Gear Train
Chapter – 10: Miscellaneous