
Mechanical Design Handbook: Measurement, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems 2nd Edition
Author(s): Harold A. Rothbart (Author), Thomas H. Brown (Author)
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: 16 Jun. 2006
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 900 pages
- ISBN-10: 0071466363
- ISBN-13: 9780071466363
Book Description
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
Thomas Hunter Brown, Jr., PhD, PE, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State Universtiy currently manages both the FE Review Program and the Civil Engineering PE Review Programs at ITRE, among other course development and teaching duties. Dr. Brown also teaches review classes for the Mechanical Engineering PE Review Program offered by the Industrial Extension Service of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. His area of specialty is Stress Analysis and Machine Design.
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