Book Description
The emphasis is on developing good design and problem-solving
skills. The new edition highlights its emphasis on design and
offers an increased opportunity to bring computer tools into the
course. There is new material on boundary lubrication and sliding
bearings. Many examples from industry and real engineering
situations are found in the book. A good selection of case studies
have been added to this edition. Overall, the book retains is
strength in areas of failure prevention, reliability, quality, and
design. It also provides a fresh new interior design and many new
homework problems and examples.
Synopsis
This text on the design of machine elements has been revised to
include modern design topics and case studies from the industry.
Each chapter opens with a case study or anecdote designed to show
students the practical relevance of what will be discussed in the
coming chapter.
From the Publisher
New! An all-new interior design makes the book more modern and
inviting. Figures are text are well-laid out, with many new visual
icons to highlight new features.
New! Each chapter opens with a case study or anectdote designed to
show students the practical relevance of what will be discussed in
the coming chapter.
Design has always been a central theme for this text, but in the
6th edition, discussions and examples of design are highlighted
using icons placed in the margin.
The opportunity to use a variety of computer tools is encouraged.
Each time there is an example that is computer-oriented, the item
is shaded to stand out from the rest of the text. Students and
instructors can use the computer tool or language of their own
choice.
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