Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and Machines

Written primarily to support a Junior-Senior level sequence of courses in Mechanical Engineering Design, this text takes the viewpoint that <i>failure prevention</i> is the cornerstone concept underlying all mechanical design activity. The text is presented in two parts, <i>Part I–Engineering Principles</i>, containing 7 chapters, and <i>Part II–Design Applications</i>, containing 13 chapters. Due to its organization, the text can also be conveniently used as the basis for continuing education courses or short-courses directed toward graduate engineers, as well as a reference book for mechanical designers engaged in professional practice.