Classic, comprehensive survey of machine elements and analytical design methods. Gives the tools and techniques necessary to facilitate design calculations for the most frequently encountered mechanical elements.

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Now in its eighth edition, this newly revised version of a classic text from the field of machine design contains 15 self-contained chapters covering the fundamental principles for this important branch of mechanical engineering. The material is drawn from a variety of sources and makes extensive use of structured computational examples to illustrate actual design applications.

Among the key features of this new edition are:

A new chapter on the design with plastic materials.
A chapter devoted to form synthesis of machine parts to enable the reader to critique existing machine assemblages with a view toward creating improved designs.
A CD-ROM containing 54 Microsoft Excel spreadsheet modules to assist with the implementation of complex design tasks. Most of these modules now feature drop-down menus, as well as dual-unit capability.
A review of the fundamentals of the strength of materials appropriate for the study of machine design.

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