Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911035167303321
• Autore: Childs Peter
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Diego : , : Elsevier Science & Technology, , 2024; ©2025
• ISBN: 0-443-22078-6
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (717 pages)
• Altri autori (Persone): MasenMarc
• Disciplina: 621.815
• Soggetti: Mechanical engineering; Machine design
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover -- Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Design -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. The design process -- 1.2.1. Case study -- 1.3. Design models -- 1.3.1. Systematic design -- 1.3.2. Double diamond -- 1.3.3. Conceive, design, implement, operate -- 1.3.4. Total and blended design -- 1.3.5. Design for six sigma -- 1.4. Design optimisation -- 1.5. Project management -- 1.5.1. The traditional approach -- 1.5.2. PRINCE and PRINCE2 -- 1.5.3. Waterfall -- 1.5.4. V model -- 1.5.5. Gateway-based project management -- 1.5.6. Agile -- 1.6. Design reviews -- 1.7. The technology base -- 1.8. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: Engineering materials
• Sommario/riassunto: The 'Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook' by Peter R.N. Childs and Marc A. Masen serves as a comprehensive guide for mechanical engineers and students, focusing on the principles and practices of mechanical design engineering. It covers a broad range of topics including the design process, materials selection, project management, tribology, bearings, shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, sealing technologies, and fastening methods. The handbook aims to equip engineers with practical knowledge and tools to enhance their design capabilities, emphasizing systematic design, material performance, and durability. The book is intended for professionals and academics in the ; field of mechanical engineering, providing insights into advanced design concepts and methodologies.