ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING is a subject which provides an overview of the disciplines included in Mechanical Engineering. A variety of topics are encompassed in this subject. This textbook covers all relevant topics from syllabi of prominent universities and also includes modern developments in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Care has been taken to make this book student friendly as far as possible, along with an exam-oriented approach. Key Features — Provides a broad coverage of theory and derivations — Advanced topics have been discussed in greater detail for the benefit of the students — Plenty of solved problems have been included in the book for the students to practice and for better understanding of the theoretical concepts DR. S. S. THIPSE completed his masters in Thermal Sciences from Bradley University, USA and doctorate from New Jersey Institute of Technology in the field of Alternative Fuels Combustion. He has research experience of over 15 years in the development of alternative fuel vehicles and is currently working on the development of CNG, LPG, Ethanol, Bio-diesel and HCNG engines at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in the Power Training Engineering Department. He is also a faculty of ARAI post-graduate academy. He serves as a member in the expert committees on alternative fuels of Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Dr. Thipse has written 13 books, and published papers in several international and national journals and conferences. He has three patents to his credit.