Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 7/e (AE-Paperback)

Description
Fundamentals of Machine Component Design presents a thorough introduction to the concepts and methods essential to mechanical engineering design, analysis, and application. In-depth coverage of major topics, including free body diagrams, force flow concepts, failure theories, and fatigue design, are coupled with specific applications to bearings, springs, brakes, clutches, fasteners, and more for a real-world functional body of knowledge. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are strengthened through a graphical procedural framework, enabling the effective identification of problems and clear presentation of solutions.

Solidly focused on practical applications of fundamental theory, this text helps students develop the ability to conceptualize designs, interpret test results, and facilitate improvement. Clear presentation reinforces central ideas with multiple case studies, in-class exercises, homework problems, computer software data sets, and access to supplemental internet resources, while appendices provide extensive reference material on processing methods, joinability, failure modes, and material properties to aid student comprehension and encourage self-study.

FEATURES
Details the basic concepts of fracture mechanics, including fatigue coverage, crack growth under alternating loads, and stress intensity factors
Addresses contemporary safety issues based on real-world case studies
Discusses the material selection process, including composite materials and other modern technologies
Outlines wear theory and the use of wear models in the analysis of machine parts
Examines the fundamental concepts of mechanics, material strength, and material properties
Applies key concepts to specific machine components

NEW TO THIS EDITION
Enhanced ePub format features show/hide solution functionality for select Practice Problems
Student problem sets have been re-numbered for greater clarity, with over 100 new problems added