Mechanical Design Handbook, Second Edition

Overview

Optimize the efficiency and reliability of machines and mechanical systems

Totally redesigned to meet today's mechanical design challenges, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.

• New Chapters on continuous control systems, digital control systems, and optical systems
• Covers power transmission and control subsystems

Table of contents

Part 1: Mechanical Design Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Classical Mechanics
Chapter 2: Mechanics of Materials
Chapter 3: Kinematics of Mechanisms
Chapter 4: Mechanical Vibrations
Chapter 5: Static and Fatigue Design
Chapter 6: Properties of Engineering Materials
Chapter 7: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear
Part 2: Mechanical Systems Analysis
Chapter 8: System Dynamics
Chapter 9: Continuous Time Control Systems
Chapter 10: Digital Control Systems
Chapter 11: Optical Systems
Chapter 12: Machine Systems
Chapter 13: System Reliability
Part 3: Mechanical Subsystem Components
Chapter 14: Cam Mechanisms
Chapter 15: Rolling-Element Bearings
Chapter 16: Power Screws
Chapter 17: Friction Clutches
Chapter 18: Friction Brakes
Chapter 19: Belts
Chapter 20: Chains
Chapter 21: Gearing
Chapter 22: Springs
Appendix A: Analytical Methods for Engineers
Appendix B: Numerical Methods for Engineers
Index

Biographical note

Harold Rothbart is a noted consulting engineer and lecturer. He is author of numerous books including the Mechanical Design Handbook and Mechanical Design and Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition. He was formerly Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Thomas H. Brown is the co-author of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition and the author of Mark's Calculations for Machine Design. His area of specialty is Stress Analysis and Machine Design. In 1995, Dr. Brown was approached by a major corporation in North Carolina to deliver a comprehensive program for the FE Review and the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering PE Exams.

Back cover copy

Everything needed to build, measure, and analyze dynamic mechanical systems

Totally redesigned to meet the challenges of a new mechanical age, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.

This comprehensive reference includes: classical mechanics...kinematics of mechanisms...static and fatigue design...mechanical vibrations...friction, lubrication, and wear...system dynamics...machine systems...reliability...cam mechanisms...power screws...friction clutches and brakes...belts, chains, and gearing...and more.

Filled with over 600 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition has been updated to include:
Dynamic system analysis and synthesis
Continuous time control systems
Digital control systems
Optical systems
Power transmission and subsystems


CONTENTS OF THIS HANDS-ON ENGINEERING AND DESIGN RESOURCE INCLUDE:
Mechanical engineering fundamentals
System analysis and synthesis
Power transmission and control subsystems
Analytical methods for engineers
Numerical methods for engineers
Standards for mechanical elements