Handbook of Engineering Design

The Handbook of Engineering Design aims to give accurate information on design from past publications and past papers that are relevant to design. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with stages in design as well as the factors to consider such as economics, safety, and reliability; engineering materials, its factors of safety, and the choice of material; stress analysis; and the design aspects of production processes. Part 2 covers the expansion and contraction of design; the preparation of technical specification; the design audit; and the structure and organization of design offices. The text is recommended to engineers who are in need of a guide that is easy to understand and concise.

Table of Contents:
ContentsContributorsPart 1 1 Stages in Design 1.1 Disciplined Creativity 1.2 Economics 1.3 Safety 1.4 Method of Manufacture 1.5 Reliability 1.6 Aesthetics 1.7 Ergonomics Bibliography 2 Engineering Materials 2.1 Factors Of Safety 2.2 Choice Of Material 2.3 Ferrous Metals 2.4 Cast Iron 2.5 Aluminum and Its Alloys 2.6 Magnesium 2.7 Brass 2.8 Thermoplastics Glossary Of Metallurgy Bibliography And Addresses 3 Stress Analysis 3.1 Experimental Stress Analysis 3.2 Photoelastic Stress Analysis Bibliography 4 Bearings 4.1 Plain Bearings 4.2 Rolling Element Bearings 4.3 Magnetic Bearings 4.4 Bearing Life Bibliography 5 Fastenings 5.1 A Logical Approach to Secure Bolting 5.2 Selecting A Fastener 5.3 Bolts, Screws, Nuts and Washers 5.4 Special Fasteners, Including Blind Fasteners 5.5 Rivets, Including Blind Rivets Bibliography 6 Fluid Power 6.1 Understanding Basic Oil Hydraulics 6.2 Hydraulic Motors 6.3 Hydraulic Cylinders 6.4 Hydraulic Pumps 6.5 Compressed Air 7 Design Aspects Of Production Processes 7.1 Basic Forming Processes 7.2 Specialized Processes 7.3 General Shaping Processes 7.4 Joining and Surfacing Processes 7.5 Electrical Machining Methods Some Useful Addresses Bibliography 8 Jigs, Fixtures and Tools 8.1 The Function of Jigs and Fixtures 8.2 Designing for Production 8.3 Tooling for Producing Plane Surfaces 8.4 Abrading Processes 8.5 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Jigs and Fixtures Bibliography and Addresses 9 Spring Design Nomenclature 9.1 Simplified Material Selection 9.2 Compression Springs 9.3 Extension Springs 9.4 High-Temperature Springs 9.5 Torsion Springs 9.6 Power, Motor Or Clock Springs 9.7 Flat Springs 9.8 Spring Washers 9.10 Selection of Spring Materials 10 Heat Exchangers Nomenclature 10.1 Modes of Heat Transfer 10.2 Sizing Heat Exchangers 10.3 Types of Heat Exchanger 10.4 Materials of Construction Bibliography 11 Computer-Aided Design 11.1 Compass 11.2 Design Sequence 11.3 Benefits BibliographyPart 2 12 Design—to Expand or Contract Out? 12.1 To Expand Or Contract Out? 12.2 Considerations of In-House Expansion 12.3 Considerations of Contracting Out 12.4 Discussion 13 Preparing A Technical Specification 13.1 Data Sheets 13.2 Specification Text 13.3 Specification Pitfalls 13.4 Specification Presentation 14 The Design Audit 14.1 Why Do A Design Audit? 14.2 Design Audit Procedure 14.3 Examples of Design Audit in Action 14.4 Conclusion 15 Structure and Organization in Design Offices 15.1 Management and Organization 15.2 Human Factors in Organization 15.3 Environment and Design Office Work 15.4 Organization Structures 15.5 The Role of Checkers and Checking Facilities 15.6 The Use of Contract Designers and Outside Design Bureau 15.7 Education and Training of Designers Bibliography 16 Design Services 16.1 Engineering Manuals 16.2 Design and Design Services 16.3 SummaryDirectorDirectory AddressesIndex