Reverse Engineering: Mechanisms, Structures, Systems & Materials

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive look at reverse engineering as a legitimate learning, design, and troubleshooting tool This unique book examines the often underappreciated and occasionally maligned technique of reverse engineering. More than a shortcut for the lazy or unimaginative to reproduce an artless copy of an existing creation, reverse engineering is an essential brick – if not a keystone – in the pathway to a society’s technological advancement. Written by an engineer who began teaching after years in industry, Reverse Engineering reviews this meticulous analytical process with a breadth and depth as never before. Find out how to: Learn by “mechanical dissection” Deduce the role, purpose, and functionality of a designed entity Identify materials-of-construction and methods-of-manufacture by observation alone Assess the suitability of a design to purpose from form and fit The rich heritage of engineering breakthroughs enabled by reverse engineering is also discussed. This is not a dry textbook. It is the engaging and enlightening account of the journey of engineering from the astounding creations of ancient cultures to what, with the aid of reverse engineering, promises to be an even more astounding future! Coverage includes: Methods of product teardown Failure analysis and forensic engineering Deducing or inferring role, purpose, and functionality during reverse engineering The Antikythera mechanism Identifying materials-of-construction Inferring methods-of-manufacture or -construction Construction of Khufu’s pyramid Assessing design suitability Value and production engineering Reverse engineering of materials and substances Reverse engineering of broken, worn, or obsolete parts for remanufacture The law and the ethics of reverse engineering

Table of Contents:
Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Basic Concepts for the Technique Ch 3. History of Reverse Engineering Ch 4. The Teardown Process (or Mechanical Dissection) Ch 5. Methods of Product Teardown Ch 6. Failure Analysis and Forensic Engineering Ch 7. Deducing or Inferring Role, Purpose, and Functionality during Reverse Engineering Ch 8. The Antikythera Mechanism Ch 9. Identifying ConstructionMaterials Ch 10. Inferring Methods of Manufacture or Construction Ch 11. Construction of Khufu's Pyramids: Mankind's Greatest Engineering Creation Ch 12. Assessing Design Suitability Ch 13. Bringing It All Together with Illustrative Examples Ch 14. Value and Production Engineering Ch 15. Reverse Engineering of Materials and Substances Ch 16. Reverse Engineering Obsolete, Broken, or Worn Parts Ch 17. The Law and Ethics of Reverse Engineering Ch 18. The End of a Book, the Beginning of a New Story: Closing Thoughts

About the Author :
Robert W. Messler, Jr., Ph.D., FASM, FAWS, is Emeritus Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent 16 years in industry, 11 years at Grumman Aerospace and five years at Eutectic-Castolin, and then returned to Rensselaer where he earned his degrees to serve as Technical Director and Associate Director of the Center for Manufacturing Productivity. Dr. Messler later became tenured as Professor and was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. He is the author of six books, including Engineering Problem-Solving 101 (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2013). Dr. Messler has also authored more than 140 papers in diverse areas of materials processing, joining, design, manufacturing, and engineering education.