TY - BOOK AU - Childs, Peter R. N. TI - Mechanical design: theory and applications SN - 9780128211021 AV - TJ 145 .M43 2021 PY - 2021/// CY - Kidlington PB - Butterworth Heinemann KW - ENGINEERING DESIGN N1 - Includes index; 1. Design -- 2. Journal Bearings -- 3. Rolling Element Bearings -- 4. Shafts -- 5. Gears -- 6. Spur and Helical Gear Stressing -- 7. Belt and Chain Drives -- 8. Clutches and Brakes -- 9. Springs -- 10. Fastening and Power Screws -- 11. Tolerancing and Precision Engineering N2 - Mechanical Design: Theory and Applications, Third Edition introduces the design and selection of common mechanical engineering components and machine elements, hence providing the foundational "building blocks" engineers needs to practice their art. In this book, readers will learn how to develop detailed mechanical design skills in the areas of bearings, shafts, gears, seals, belt and chain drives, clutches and brakes, and springs and fasteners. Where standard components are available from manufacturers, the steps necessary for their specification and selection are thoroughly developed ER -