Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook
by Peter Childs, Marc Masen
3rd Edition
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780443220777 |
| eText ISBN | 9780443220784 |
| Publisher | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
The Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition delivers structured technical reference coverage of mechanical engineering skills required in power generation, production, and transportation applications. Developed for mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, automotive engineers, aerospace engineers, and undergraduate engineering students, this handbook outlines core principles for analyzing and specifying mechanical systems.
Content spans foundational engineering properties and specialized mechanical disciplines. The dedicated tribology chapter covers surface roughness, contact mechanics, friction, lubrication, and wear mechanisms. Additional technical sections provide dedicated treatment of tolerancing and precision engineering, alongside comparative evaluations of materials including steel, aluminium, plastics, composites, ceramics, and natural materials.
Integrated design and selection flow charts guide readers through standard decision pathways for component specification. This handbook provides practical analytical frameworks for academic coursework and professional engineering practice across modern industrial environments.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Design
- • 1.1 Introduction
- • 1.2 The design process
- • 1.3 Design models
- • 1.3.1 Systematic design
- • 1.3.2 Double diamond
- • 1.3.4 Total and blended design
- • 1.4 Design optimisation
- • 1.5 Design reviews
- • 1.6 The technology base
- • 1.7 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 2: Mechanics of engineering materials
- • 2.1 Introduction
- • 2.2 Materials and mechanics basics
- • 2.3 Loading
- • 2.3.1 Static loading
- • 2.3.2 Dynamic loading
- • 2.4 Deformation and fracture
- • 2.4.1 Deflection
- • 2.4.2 Strain
- • 2.4.3 Stress
- • 2.4.4 Fatigue
- • 2.4.5 Buckling
- • 2.5 Engineering properties
- • 2.5.1 Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio
- • 2.5.2 Yield and Elastic limit
- • 2.5.3 Hardness
- • 2.5.4 Toughness
- • 2.6 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 3: Material selection for performance
- • 3.1 Design for stiffness
- • 3.2 Design for strength
- • 3.3 Design for light weight
- • 3.4 Design for endurance
- • 3.5 Design for corrosion resistance
- • 3.6 Design for recyclability
- • 3.7 Materials
- • 3.7.1 Steel
- • 3.7.2 Aluminium
- • 3.7.3 Plastics
- • 3.7.4 Composites
- • 3.7.5 Ceramics
- • 3.7.6 Natural materials
- • 3.8 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 4: Tribology
- • 4.1 Introduction
- • 4.2 Tribology basics
- • 4.2.1 Surface Roughness
- • 4.2.2 Contact mechanics
- • 4.2.2.1 Elastic contact
- • 4.2.2.2 Contact of rough surfaces
- • 4.2.3 Friction
- • 4.2.3.1 Adhesion
- • 4.2.3.2 Deformation
- • 4.2.4 Lubrication
- • 4.2.4.1 Oils
- • 4.2.4.2 Greases
- • 4.2.4.3 Solid lubricants
- • 4.2.5 Wear
- • 4.2.5 Abrasion
- • 4.2.5.1 Adhesion
- • 4.2.5.2 Surface fatigue
- • 4.2.5.3 Tribo-corrosion
- • 4.2.5.4 Fretting
- • 4.3 Design for efficiency
- • 4.3.1 Friction, lubrication and energy losses
- • 4.3.2 Improving efficiency in mechanical elements
- • 4.3.3 Design of efficient, smooth-running systems
- • 4.4 Design for durability
- • 4.4.1 Wear, surface failure and durability
- • 4.4.1.1 Deformation
- • 4.4.1.2 Wear
- • 4.4.1.3 Fatigue
- • 4.4.1.4 Corrosion
- • 4.4.2 Failure modes
- • 4.4.2.1 Causes of failure
- • 4.4.2.2 Identifying failure modes
- • 4.4.3 Design of durable systems
- • 4.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 5: Journal bearings
- • 5.1 Introduction
- • 5.2 Sliding bearings
- • 5.3 Design of boundary-lubricated bearings
- • 5.4 Design of full film hydrodynamic bearings
- • 5.4.1 Design charts for full-film hydrodynamic bearings
- • 5.4.2 Alternative method for the design of full film hydrodynamic bearings
- • 5.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 6: Rolling element bearings
- • 6.1 Introduction
- • 6.2 Bearing life and selection
- • 6.2.1 Simple Bearing life equation
- • 6.2.2 Modified life equation
- • 6.3 Bearing installation
- • 6.3.1 Radial location
- • 6.3.2 Preload
- • 6.4 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 7: Shafts
- • 7.1 Introduction to shaft design
- • 7.2 Shaft-hub connection
- • 7.3 Shaft-shaft connection—couplings
- • 7.4 Cams
- • 7.5 Critical speeds and shaft deflection
- • 7.5.1 Macaulay’s method for calculating the deflection of beams
- • 7.5.2 Castigliano’s theorem for calculating shaft deflections
- • 7.6 Analysis of transmission shafting
- • 7.7 Detailed design case study
- • 7.8 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 8: Gears
- • 8.1 Introduction
- • 8.2 Construction of gear tooth profiles
- • 8.3 Gear trains
- • 8.3.1 Manually shifted automotive transmissions
- • 8.3.2 Epicyclic gear trains
- • 8.3.3 Rack and pinion gears
- • 8.4 Tooth systems
- • 8.5 Force analysis
- • 8.5.1 Introduction to gear stresses
- • 8.5.2 Bending stresses
- • 8.6 Simple gear selection procedure
- • 8.7 Condition monitoring
- • 8.8 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 9: Spur and helical gear stressing
- • 9.1 Introduction
- • 9.2 Failure due to contact stresses
- • 9.3 AGMA equations for bending and contact stress
- • 9.4 Gear selection procedure
- • 9.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 10: Bevel gears
- • 10.1 Introduction
- • 10.2 Force analysis
- • 10.3 Stress analysis
- • 10.4 Calculation procedure summary
- • 10.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 11: Worm gears
- • 11.1 Introduction
- • 11.2 Force analysis
- • 11.3 AGMA equations
- • 11.4 Design procedure
- • 11.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 12: Belt and chain drives
- • 12.1 Introduction
- • 12.2 Belt drives
- • 12.2.1 Belt selection
- • 12.2.2 Wedge belt selection
- • 12.2.3 Synchronous belts
- • 12.2.4 Flat belt drives
- • 12.3 Chain drives
- • 12.3.1 Roller chain selection
- • 12.4 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 13: Clutches and brakes
- • 13.1 Introduction
- • 13.2 Clutches
- • 13.2.1 Design of disc clutches
- • 13.3 Brakes
- • 13.3.1 Disc brakes
- • 13.3.2 Drum brakes
- • 13.3.3 Short-shoe external drum brakes
- • 13.3.4 Long-shoe external drum brakes
- • 13.3.5 Long-shoe internal drum brakes
- • 13.3.6 Band brakes
- • 13.4 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 14: Seals
- • 14.1 Introduction to seals
- • 14.2 Static seals
- • 14.3 Dynamic seals
- • 14.4 Labyrinth seals
- • 14.5 Axial and bush seals
- • 14.6 Seals for reciprocating components
- • 14.7 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 15: Springs
- • 15.1 Introduction
- • 15.2 Helical compression springs
- • 15.3 Helical extension springs
- • 15.4 Helical torsion springs
- • 15.5 Leaf springs
- • 15.6 Belleville spring washers
- • 15.7 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 16: Fastening and power screws
- • 16.1 Introduction to permanent and non-permanent fastening
- • 16.2 Threaded fasteners
- • 16.3 Power screws
- • 16.4 Rivets
- • 16.5 Adhesives
- • 16.6 Welding
- • 16.7 Snap fasteners
- • 16.8 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 17: Wire rope
- • 17.1 Introduction
- • 17.2 Wire rope selection
- • 17.3 Wire rope terminations
- • 17.4 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 18: Pneumatics and hydraulics
- • 18.1 Introduction
- • 18.2 Pressure
- • 18.3 Hydraulic pumps
- • 18.4 Air compressors and receivers
- • 18.5 Filters
- • 18.6 Control valves
- • 18.7 Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
- • 18.8 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter 19: Tolerancing and precision engineering
- • 19.1 Introduction
- • 19.2 Component tolerances
- • 19.2.1 Standard fits for holes and shafts
- • 19.2.2 Interference fits
- • 19.2.3 Machine capability
- • 19.2.4 Geometric tolerancing
- • 19.3 Statistical tolerancing
- • 19.3.1 Sure-fit or extreme variability
- • 19.3.2 Linear functions or tolerance chains
- • 19.3.3 Several independent, uncorrelated random variables
- • 19.3.4 Statistical design techniques and quality assurance
- • 19.4 Precision engineering
- • 19.4.1 Axial compressor clearance case study
- • 19.4.2 Cordless and corded hand tools case study
- • 19.4.3 Robot transmission case study
- • 19.5 Conclusions
- • References
- • Nomenclature
Chapter Appendix: Tables of material properties
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