Totally redesigned to meet today's mechanical design challenges, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.
New Chapters on continuous control systems, digital control systems, and optical systems
Covers power transmission and control subsystems
Totally redesigned to meet the challenges of a new mechanical age, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.
This comprehensive reference includes: classical mechanics...kinematics of mechanisms...static and fatigue design...mechanical vibrations...friction, lubrication, and wear...system dynamics...machine systems...reliability...cam mechanisms...power screws...friction clutches and brakes...belts, chains, and gearing...and more.
Filled with over 600 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition has been updated to include:
Dynamic system analysis and synthesis
Continuous time control systems
Digital control systems
Optical systems
Power transmission and subsystems
CONTENTS OF THIS HANDS-ON ENGINEERING AND DESIGN RESOURCE INCLUDE:
Mechanical engineering fundamentals
System analysis and synthesis
Power transmission and control subsystems
Analytical methods for engineers
Numerical methods for engineers
Standards for mechanical elements
is a noted consulting engineer and lecturer. He is author of numerous books including the
Mechanical Design Handbook
and
Mechanical Design and Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition.
He was formerly Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Thomas H. Brown is the co-author of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition and the author of Mark's Calculations for Machine Design. His area of specialty is Stress Analysis and Machine Design. In 1995, Dr. Brown was approached by a major corporation in North Carolina to deliver a comprehensive program for the FE Review and the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering PE Exams.