Mechanical Engineer's Reference Book

Mechanical Engineer’s Reference Book, 12th Edition is a 19-chapter text that covers the basic principles of mechanical engineering. The first chapters discuss the principles of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, microprocessors, instrumentation, and control. The succeeding chapters deal with the applications of computers and computer-integrated engineering systems; the design standards; and materials’ properties and selection. Considerable chapters are devoted to other basic knowledge in mechanical engineering, including solid mechanics, tribology, power units and transmission, fuels and combustion, and alternative energy sources. The remaining chapters explore other engineering fields related to mechanical engineering, including nuclear, offshore, and plant engineering. These chapters also cover the topics of manufacturing methods, engineering mathematics, health and safety, and units of measurements. This book will be of great value to mechanical engineers.

Table of Contents:
Preface List of Contributors 1 Mechanical Engineering Principles Status of Rigid Bodies Strength of Materials Dynamics of Rigid Bodies Vibrations Mechanics of Fluids Principles of Thermodynamics Heat Transfer References 2 Electrical and Electronics Principles Basic Electrical Technology Electrical Machines Analogue and Digital Electronics Theory Electrical Safety References Further Reading 3 Microprocessors, Instrumentation and Control Summary of Number Systems Microprocessors Communication Standards Interfacing of Computers to Systems Instrumentation Classical Control Theory and Practice Microprocessor-Based Control Programmable Logic Controllers The z-Transform State Variable Techniques References Further Reading 4 Computers and their Application Introduction Types of Computer Generations of Digital Computers Digital Computer Systems Categories of Computer Systems Central Processor Unit Memory Peripherals Output Devices Terminals Direct Input Disk Storage Digital and Analogue Input/Output Data Communications Computer Networks Data Terminal Equipment Software Database Management Language Translators Languages 5 Computer-Integrated Engineering Systems CAD/CAM: Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Industrial Robotics and Automation Computer Graphics Systems References Further reading 6 Design standards Standardization in Design Drawing and Graphic Communications Fits, Tolerances and Limits Fasteners Ergonomic and Anthropometric Data Total Quality - A Company Culture References 7 Materials, Properties and Selection Engineering Properties of Materials The Principles Underlying Materials Selection Ferrous Metals Non-Ferrous Metals Composites Polymers Elastomers Engineering Ceramics and Glasses Corrosion Non-Destructive Testing References Further Reading 8 Mechanics of Solids Stress and Strain Experimental Techniques Fracture Mechanics Creep of Materials Fatigue References Further Reading 9 Tribology Basic Principles Lubricants (Oils and Greases) Bearing Selection Principles and Design of Hydrodynamic Bearings Lubrication of Industrial Gears Rolling Element Bearings Materials for Unlubricated Sliding Wear and Surface Treatment Fretting Surface Topography References Further Reading 10 Power Units and Transmission Power Units Power Transmission Further Reading 11 Fuels and Combustion Introduction General Fuel Types Major Property Overview Major Fuel Groupings Combustion Conclusions References 12 Alternative Energy Sources Introduction Solar Radiation Passive Solar Design in the UK Thermal Power and Other Thermal Applications Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Solar Chemistry Hydropower Wind Power Geothermal Energy Tidal Power Wave Power Biomass and Energy from Wastes Energy Crops References 13 Nuclear Engineering Introduction Nuclear Radiation and Energy Mechanical Engineering Aspects of Nuclear Power Stations and Associated Plant Other Applications of Nuclear Radiation Elements of Health Physics and Shielding Further Reading 14 Offshore Engineering Historical Review Types of Fixed and Floating Structures Future Development Hydrodynamic Loading Structural Strength and Fatigue Dynamics of Floating Systems Design Considerations and Certification References 15 Plant Engineering Compressors, Fans and Pumps Seals and Sealing Boilers and Waste-Heat Recovery Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Energy Management Condition Monitoring Vibration Isolation and Limits Acoustic Noise References 16 Manufacturing Methods Large-Chip Metal Removal Metal Forming Welding, Soldering and Brazing Adhesives Casting and Foundry Practice References Further Reading 17 Engineering Mathematics Trigonometric Functions and General Formulae Calculus Series and Transforms Matrices and Determinants Differential Equations Statistics Further Reading 18 Health and Safety Health and Safety in the European Community Health and Safety at Work - Law and Administration in the USA UK Legislation and Guidance The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 The Health and Safety Executive Local Authorities Enforcement Notices Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 Asbestos Control of Lead at Work The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 Safety of Machines Personal Protective Equipment Manual Handling Further Reading 19 Units, Symbols and Constants SI Units Conversion to Existing Imperial Terms Abbreviations Physical and Chemical Constants Further Reading Index