Mechanical Design Handbook, Second Edition Measurement, Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems

Optimize the efficiency and reliability of machines and mechanical systemsTotally 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

Harold Rothbart (Torrance, CA) is a noted consulting engineer and lecturer. He is author of numerous books including the Mechanical Design Handbook and Mechanical Design and Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition. He was formerly Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University Thomas H. Brown (Raleigh, NC) is the co-author of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition and the author of Mark’s Calculations for Machine Design. His area of specialty is Stress Analysis and Machine Design. In 1995, Dr. Brown was approached by a major corporation in North Carolina to deliver a comprehensive program for the FE Review and the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Nuclear Engineering PE Exams.

Harold A. Rothbart and Thomas H. Brown, Jr. Foreword Contributors Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Part 1 Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals 1 Classical Mechanics 2 Mechanics of Materials 3 Kinematics of Mechanisms 4 Static and Fatigue Design 5 Mechanical Vibrations 6 Properties of Engineering Materials 7 Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Part 2 System Analysis and Synthesis 8 System Dynamics 9 Continuous Time Control Systems 10 Digital Control Systems 11 Optical Systems 12 Machine Systems 13 Reliability Part 3 Power Transmission and Control Subsystems 14 Cam Mechanisms 15 Power Screws 16 Friction Clutches 17 Friction Brakes 18 Belts 19 Chains 20 Gearing Appendix A Analytical Methods for Engineers Appendix B Numerical Methods for Engineers Appendix C Standards for Mechanical Elements