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Best Books for Machine Design
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Updated on: September 25th, 2023

Machine design is the next subject in the designing section after the subject of Strength of Materials in Champion Study Plan which begins with Failure Theories and includes topics of Brakes, clutches, and gears. Marks weightage varies for Machine design and it is important to have good concepts of the subjects in order to score more in the subject.
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Machine design is the next subject in designing section after the subject of Strength of Materials in Champion Study Plan which begins with Failure Theories and includes topics of Brakes, clutches, and gears. Marks weightage varies for Machine design and it is important to have good concepts of the subjects in order to score more in the subject.
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Here we are providing the list of the Best books for Machine Design for gate exam which will help you to grasp the concepts and score more in GATEexam
Design of Machine Elements by V B Bhandari
- Design Of Machine Elements covers the prescribed machine design syllabus for various universities and examination such as GATE and ESE across India.
- It also focuses on Indian products when examining the process of selecting a particular component from a manufacturer’s catalog.
- The book tackles example problems in a detailed, step-by-step style. This helps the readers understand the problem-solving methods used. Each chapter ends with short answer questions and a section with problems for practice.
Design of Machine Elements by K Ganesh Babu, K Srithar
- Topical coverage on Springs, Power Screws and Special Joints like Pipe, Cotter and Knuckle Joints.
- Includes brief introduction on Computer-Aided Design, Fracture Mechanics.
- The formulae and the problems are solved with respect to Standard data books for easy understanding.
Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design by Richard G Budynas; J Keith Nisbett
- This book provides a practical approach to the subject through a wide range of real-world applications and problems.
- Authoritative coverage of the design considerations for major machine elements like gears, brakes, and clutches.
- New Chapter on Geometrical Design & Tolerancing to enable students to better read and understand design specifications. Part 1 Basics.
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