Fundamentals of machine component design (hardback)

Chapter 1: Mechanical Engineering design in Broad Perspective

1.1 An Overview of the Subject

1.2 Safety Considerations

1.3 Ecological Considerations

1.4 Societal Considerations,

1.5 Overall Design Considerations

1.6 Systems of Units

1.7 Methodology for Solving Machine Component

Problems

1.8 Work and Energy

1.9 Power

1.10 Conservation of Energy

Chapter 2: Load Analysis

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Equilibrium Equations and Free-Body Diagrams

2.3 Beam Loading

2.4 Locating Critical Sections-Force Flow Concept

2.5 Load Division Between Redundant Supports

2.6 Force Flow Concept Applied to Redundant Ductile Structures

Chapter 3: Materials

3.1 Introduction

3.2 The Static Tensile Test-"Engineering" Stress-Strain Relationships

3.3 Implications of the "Engineering" Stress-Strain Curve

3.4 The Static Tensile Test-"True" Stress-Strain Relationships

3.5 Energy-Absorbing Capacity

3.6 Estimating Strength Properties from Penetration Hardness Tests

3.7 Use of "Handbook" Data for Material Strength Properties

3.8 Machinability

3.9 Cast Iron

3.10 Steel

3.11 Nonferrous Alloys

3.12 Plastics, and Composites

3.13 Material Selection Charts

3.14 Engineering Material Selection...