Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook

3rd Edition - September 25, 2024
Authors: Peter Childs, Marc Masen
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 0 7 7 - 7
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Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook, Third Edition discusses the mechanical engineering skills that are essential to power generation, production, and transportation. Machine elements such as bearings, shafts, gears, belts, chains, clutches and belts represent fundamental building blocks for a wide range of technology applications. The aim of this handbook is to present an overview of the design process and to introduce the technology and selection of specific machine elements that are fundamental to a wide range of mechanical engineering design applications.

This book includes detailed worked examples for the design and application of machine elements and over 600 images, with line drawings complemented by solid model illustrations to aid understanding of the machine elements and assemblies concerned. The context for engineering and mechanical design is introduced in the first chapter, which also presents a blended design process, incorporating principles from systematic and holistic design, as well as practical project management.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Design
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The design process
1.3 Design models
1.4 Design optimisation
1.5 Project management
1.6 Design reviews
1.7 The technology base
1.8 Conclusions
References
Standards
Web sites
Chapter 2 Engineering materials
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Steels
2.3 Aluminium alloys
2.4 Plastics
2.5 Composites
2.6 Ceramics
2.7 Natural materials
2.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3 Material selection for performance
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Design for stiffness
3.3 Design for strength and toughness
3.4 Design for lightweight
3.5 Design for endurance
3.6 Design for corrosion resistance
3.7 Design for environmental considerations
3.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4 Tribology
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Tribology basics
4.3 Design for efficiency
4.4 Design for durability
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Journal bearings
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sliding bearings
5.3 Design of boundary-lubricated bearings
5.4 Design of full-film hydrodynamic bearings
5.5 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 6 Rolling element bearings
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Bearing life and selection
6.3 Bearing installation
6.4 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 7 Shafts
Abstract
7.1 Introduction to shaft design
7.2 Shaft-hub connection
7.3 Shaft–shaft connection—Couplings
7.4 Critical speeds and shaft deflection
7.5 Analysis of transmission shafting
7.6 Detailed design case study
7.7 Cam and follower design
7.8 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 8 Gears
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Construction of gear tooth profiles
8.3 Gear trains
8.4 Tooth systems
8.5 Force analysis
8.6 Simple gear selection procedure
8.7 Condition monitoring
8.8 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 9 Spur and helical gear stressing
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Failure due to contact stresses
9.3 AGMA equations for bending and contact stress
9.4 Gear selection procedure
9.5 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 10 Bevel gears
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Force analysis
10.3 Stress analysis
10.4 Calculation procedure summary
10.5 Conclusions
References
Standards
Web sites
Chapter 11 Worm gears
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Force analysis
11.3 AGMA equations
11.4 Design procedure
11.5 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 12 Belt and chain drives
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Belt drives
12.3 Chain drives
12.4 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 13 Clutches and brakes
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Clutches
13.3 Brakes
13.4 Conclusions
References
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Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 14 Seals
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Static seals
14.3 Dynamic seals
14.4 Labyrinth seals
14.5 Brush seals
14.6 Axial and bush seals
14.7 Seals for reciprocating components
14.8 Conclusions
References
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Standards
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Chapter 15 Springs
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Helical compression springs
15.3 Helical extension springs
15.4 Helical torsion springs
15.5 Leaf springs
15.6 Belleville spring washers
15.7 Conclusions
References
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Standards
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Chapter 16 Fastening and power screws
Abstract
16.1 Introduction to permanent and non-permanent fastening
16.2 Threaded fasteners
16.3 Power screws
16.4 Rivets
16.5 Adhesives
16.6 Welding
16.7 Snap fasteners
16.8 Conclusions
References
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Standards
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Chapter 17 Wire rope
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Wire rope selection
17.3 Wire rope terminations
17.4 Conclusions
References
Standards
Web sites
Chapter 18 Pneumatics and hydraulics
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Pressure
18.3 Hydraulic pumps
18.4 Air compressors and receivers
18.5 Filters
18.6 Control valves
18.7 Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
18.8 Conclusions
References
Standards
Web sites
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Chapter 19 Tolerancing and precision engineering
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Component tolerances
19.3 Statistical tolerancing
19.4 Precision engineering
19.5 Conclusions
References
Books and papers
Standards
Index

Peter Childs

Peter Childs, FREng, is the Professorial Lead in Engineering Design and Innovation Design Engineering. He is Professor at Large, Co-Director of the Energy Futures Lab, and was Founding Head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London. His general interests include creativity, innovation, design, fluid flow and heat transfer, energy and robotics. Prior to his current post at Imperial, he was director of the Rolls-Royce supported University Technology Centre for Aero-Thermal Systems, director of InQbate and professor at the University of Sussex. He has contributed to over 200 refereed journal and conference papers, and several books including the Handbook on Mechanical Design Engineering (Elsevier, 2013, 2019) as well as temperature measurements and rotating flow. He has been principal or co-investigator on contracts totaling over £100 million. He is Editor of the Journal of Power and Energy, Professor of Excellence at MD-H, Berlin, and Chairperson at BladeBUG Ltd and Founder Director and Chairperson at QBot Ltd.

Affiliations and expertise

Professorial Lead in Engineering Design, Co-Director Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London, UK

Marc Masen

Dr Marc Masen is Reader in Tribology and Mechanical Engineering Design in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. He is the Academic Lead in Mechanical Engineering Design. His expertise includes the response of materials to mechanical contact and interaction, with a special focus on materials showing non linear and complex behaviour; such as polymers, elastomers, greases, and biological tissue. He designs, builds, and adapts advanced tribometers to gain new insights into the behaviour of these materials. Within the Tribology research group, he collaborates closely with a range of companies, including SMEs and multinationals such as L'Oréal, Shell and SKF. He is the co-editor of the journal Biotribology and sits on the editorial board of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J - Journal of Engineering Tribology. He teaches on a range of modules, including Mechanical Transmissions, focusing on machine elements such as shafts, gears, bearings and couplings.

Affiliations and expertise

Reader in Tribology and Mechanical Engineering Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK

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