Valued as a standard in the course, Juvinall and Marshek's Fundamentals of Machine Component Design continues to focus on the fundamentals of component design -- free body diagrams, force flow concepts, failure theories, and fatigue design, with applications to fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, clutches, and brakes. Problem-solving skills are developed by the implementation of a proven methodology which provides a structure for accurately formulating problems and clearly presenting solutions. The sixth edition includes additional coverage of composites, the material selection process, and wear/wear theory, along with new and updated examples and homework problems.

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Kurt M. Marshek, Engineer and Professor, B.S., M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin--Madison; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus; Harry L. Kent Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin; Registered Professional Engineer in Texas. Dr. Marshek taught as an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, as an Associate Professor at the University of Houston and as the Harry L. Kent Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin where he specialized in mechanical design and analysis. He has authored more than 150 technical publications and has extensive industrial experience with numerous products and machines.

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