The present book is a self-contained data book for the graduate level students of Mechanical, Production and Industrial Engineering. The data and formulae in the book are presented in an easy-to-locate-and-use style

Contents
Basic Design Data
Stresses in Machine Elements
Stress Concentration and Fatigue
Shafts
Keys, Splines and Couplings
Cotter and Knuckle Joints
Riveted Joints
Welded Joints
Screws and Fasteners
Flat Belts and Pulleys
V-Belts and Pulleys
Chains
Ropes
Springs
Clutches
Brakes
Journal Bearings
Antifriction Bearings
Gears
Flywheel
Gaskets and Packings
Pressure Vessels and Pipes
I.C. Engine Parts
Curved Beams
Rotating Rings, Discs and Cylinders
Statistical Formulae and Data
Ergonomic Design Data
Levers
Appendices

Salient Features
Compact in size
Easy to refer and locate data
Follows the SI System of Units throughout
Uses standard symbols throughout
As per Indian Standards (IS)
Design formulae and the corresponding figures appear on the same page
Fully compatible with the textbook (by the same author and publisher)
Includes design data related to human factors
Includes design data for statistical and reliability
Enriched design data on journal bearings and antifriction bearings
Includes figures and proportions of various types of joints like sleeve and cotter, gib and cotter, foundation bolt etc.
New chapter on levers
Figures for applications for power screws like screw jack, machine vice, gate valve, turn-buckle etc