Standard Handbook of Fastening and Joining - Hardcover

Parmley, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070485895 ISBN 13: 9780070485891

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1996

Synopsis

This Third Edition, of the only comprehensive handbook on fastening and joining methods for any mechanical design operations, has five new sections added, and the seven of the original 20 sections have been significantly revised. There is approximately 325 additional pages of useful material on fastening and joining. Fastening and joining is a basic technology which is common to all engineering disciplines. The handbook attempts to be an all inclusive reference. The five sections added to the third edition are: Shafts and Coupling, Seals and Packings, Self-Clinching Fasteners, Robotic Assembly, and Innovative Connections. Additions have been made to the following sections: concrete fastening, lumber, timber and log connections, and locking components. The Handbook presents all current standards in tabular form for quick and easy reference, while showing components in clear illustrations for immediate understanding.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Today's Only All-inclusive Reference in the Field Now Completely Updated! The only handbook covering virtually all fastening and joining methods for mechanical devices, this best-selling volume is considered by engineers the definitive source for quick, accurate answers. Now an extensively revised and updated edition sets an even higher standard in practical professional reference works, offering the latest information and technological advances in an easy-to-use book that instantly guides you to the desired topic. Approximately 325 additional pages of new information highlight the Third Edition, including significantly expanded sections on concrete fastening; lumber, timber, and log connections; and locking components. five all-new sections are included on: Shafts and couplings; Self-clinching fasteners; Seals and packings; Robotic assembly; Innovative connections. a unique, new ``4-Step Problem-solving System'' makes it easier to find instructions and advice on fitting the proper fastening and joining system to the required application. You'll also find practical hints and tips on how to fit new parts into components not designed to accept them. This book also gives you: Quick-reference graphs, charts, and tables; Extensive cross-referencing of key concepts; ANSI standards in logically organized, tabular form for fast easy reference; simplified illustrations of components for immediate comprehension.

About the Author:

Robert O. Parmley (Ladysmith, WI) is President and Principal Consulting Engineer of Morgan & Parmley, Ltd., Professional Consulting Engineers. He is a member of the Natl Soc. of Professional Engineers, ASME, the Construction Specifications Institute, the American Design Drafting Assoc., ASHRAE, and SME. He holds a BSME and MSCE from Columbia Pacific University and is a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin, California and Canada. He is also a certified manufacturing engineer and certified wastewater treatment plant operator. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Standard Handbook of Fastening and Joining 3/e, Field Engineers Manual 2/e, HVAC Field Manual, the Hydraulics Field Manual, the HVAC Design Data Sourcebook, and the Mechanical Components Handbook, all published by McGraw-Hill.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0070485895
• ISBN 13: 9780070485891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1032