Design engineer's sourcebook / Keith L. Richards.

Includes index.

Mathematics -- Introduction to numerical methods -- Probability -- Statistics -- Properties of sections and figures -- Properties of engineering materials -- Statics -- Dynamics -- Mechanical vibrations -- Control systems -- Various -- Thermodynamic basics -- Fluid mechanics -- Introduction to analytical stress analysis and the use of the mohr circle -- Introduction to experimental stress analysis -- Introduction to fatigue and fracture -- Introduction to material selection -- Beams -- Torsion of solid sections -- Combined torsion and bending -- Shaft design basics -- Keys and spline calculations -- Columns and struts -- Eccentric loading -- Thick cylinders -- Compound cylinders -- Flat plates -- Methods of attachments -- The design and analysis of helical compression springs manufactured from round wire -- Design and analysis of lugs and shear pins -- Mechanical fasteners -- Limits and fits -- Flywheels -- Introduction to linkages -- Introduction to cams and followers -- Geared systems -- Power screws & contents -- Clutches -- Design of brakes -- Couplings -- Bearings -- Engineering seals -- Belt drives -- Roller chain drives -- Lubrication -- Introduction to stepper motors and their drives -- Introduction to squirrel cage motors -- Introduction to synchronous motors -- Introduction to reverse engineering.

Design Engineer's Sourcebook provides a practical resource for engineers, product designers, technical managers, students, and others needing a design-oriented reference. This volume covers the mathematics, mechanics, and materials properties needed for analysis and design, with numerous examples. A wide range of mechanical components and mechanisms are then covered, with case studies interspersed to show real engineering practice. Manufacturing is then surveyed, in the context of mechanical design. The book concludes with information on clutches, brakes, transmission and other topics important for vehicle engineering. Tables, figures and charts are included for reference. --Amazon.co.uk