Mechanical Design Handbook, Second Edition: Measurement, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems (McGraw Hill Handbooks) [Hardcover]

Harold Rothbart (Author), Thomas Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071466363 | ISBN-13: 978-0071466363 | Publication Date: April 1, 2006 | Edition: 2

Optimize the efficiency and reliability of machines and mechanical systems

Totally redesigned to meet today's mechanical design challenges, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.

• New Chapters on continuous control systems, digital control systems, and optical systems
• Covers power transmission and control subsystems

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From the Back Cover

Everything needed to build, measure, and analyze dynamic mechanical systems

Totally redesigned to meet the challenges of a new mechanical age, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the complex principles and data associated with the design and control of dynamic mechanical systems.

This comprehensive reference includes: classical mechanics...kinematics of mechanisms...static and fatigue design...mechanical vibrations...friction, lubrication, and wear...system dynamics...machine systems...reliability...cam mechanisms...power screws...friction clutches and brakes...belts, chains, and gearing...and more.

Filled with over 600 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition has been updated to include:

• Dynamic system analysis and synthesis
• Continuous time control systems
• Digital control systems
• Optical systems
• Power transmission and subsystems

CONTENTS OF THIS HANDS-ON ENGINEERING AND DESIGN RESOURCE INCLUDE:

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• System analysis and synthesis
• Power transmission and control subsystems
• Analytical methods for engineers
• Numerical methods for engineers
• Standards for mechanical elements

About the Author

Harold Rothbart is a noted consulting engineer and lecturer. He is author of numerous books including the Mechanical Design Handbook and Mechanical Design and Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition. He was formerly Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Thomas H. Brown is the co-author of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition and the author of Mark's Calculations for Machine Design. His area of specialty is Stress Analysis and Machine Design. In 1995, Dr. Brown was approached by a major corporation in North Carolina to deliver a comprehensive program for the FE Review and the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering PE Exams.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 900 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071466363
• ISBN-13: 978-0071466363
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful Resource, June 22, 2007

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This review is from: Mechanical Design Handbook, Second Edition: Measurement, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems (McGraw Hill Handbooks) (Hardcover)

This mechanical engineering reference book is the very best of its kind. I use it frequently within my own consulting practice, and find it to be vastly superior to the more popular Mark's and Eschbach's Handbooks. Rothbart's book covers a broad range of mechanical components, systems, and design methods - without sacrificing depth or clarity. To accomplish this, the editors wisely avoid more specialized subjects that are not generally useful across various industries. Each subject is thoughtfully and thoroughly presented. This is definitly an engineer's engineering reference book. It is an excellent resource for those practicing in the field and very much worth the price.