Engineering

For courses in Machine Design.

Machine Design presents the subject matter in an up-to-date and thorough manner with a strong design emphasis.  This  textbook emphasizes both failure theory and analysis as well as emphasizing the synthesis and design aspects of machine elements. The book points out the commonality of the analytical approaches needed to design a wide variety of elements and emphasizes the use of computer-aided engineering as an approach to the design and analysis of these classes of problems. 

• NEW - Now independent of any particular software package-An instructor is free to use any equation solving program, spreadsheet, or programming language as desired  Files for the solution of all examples and case studies are now provided in several computer languages (Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel, and TKSolver) on the CD.
• NEW - Over 100 new problem sets have been added to those of the second edition-Also, some old ones have been updated.  There are now 690 problem sets available in the text, 522 of which are independent.  Because many problems have subparts, over 1300 assignable exercises are available in all.
• NEW - Chapter on Finite Element Analysis (Chapter 16)
• NEW - Reformatted to reduce page count and provide more space for marginal illustrations
• Example problems, case studies, and solutions techniques spelled out in detail and self-contained
• Emphasizes the synthesis and design aspects of the subject to a greater degree than most other texts on this subject
• Points out the commonality of the analytical approaches needed to design a wide variety of elements and emphasizes the use of computer-aided engineering as an approach to the design and analysis of these classes of problems

• NEW Now independent of any particular software package-An instructor is free to use any equation solving program, spreadsheet, or programming language as desired  Files for the solution of all examples and case studies are now provided in several computer languages (Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel, and TKSolver) on the CD.
• NEW Chapter on Finite Element Analysis (Chapter 16)
• NEW Over 100 new problem sets have been added to those of the second edition-Also, some old ones have been updated.  There are now 690 problem sets available in the text, 522 of which are independent.  Because many problems have subparts, over 1300 assignable exercises are available in all.
• NEW Reformatted to reduce page count and provide more space for marginal illustrations

1. Introduction to Design.


 2. Materials and Processes.


 3. Load Determination.


 4. Stress, Strain, and Deflection.


 5. Static Failure Theories.


 6. Fatigue Failure Theories.


 7. Surface Failure.


 8. Design Case Studies.


 9. Shafts, Keys, and Couplings.


10. Bearings and Lubrication.


11. Spur Gears.


12. Helical, Bevel, and Worm Gears.


13. Spring Design.


14. Screws and Fasteners.


15. Clutches and Brakes.

16. Finite Element Analysis.


Appendix A. Cross-Sectional Properties.


Appendix B. Mass Properties.


Appendix C. Material Properties.


Appendix D. Beam Tables.


Appendix E. Stress Concentration Factors.

Appendix F. Answers to Selected Problems.

Machine Design (Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering)
Machine Design (Engineering Technology and Industrial Management)

Robert Norton's approach to this course is based on over 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, both in industry and as a consultant.  He has taught mechanical engineering design at the university level for over 25 of those years as well.

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.