Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers

Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers by Pope, J. Edward. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780884157908.

Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems. Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers assembles hundreds of shortcuts, calculations, practical "how-to" methods, and concise background reviews into one convenient volume. Whether youre concerned with design, selection, or performance, youll find fast, accurate answers here - all without wading through pages of theory. Experts from all engineering disciplines have packed this books sixteen chapters with design criteria and practical tips. Youll find easy-to-read descriptions on fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, seals, pumps, and compressors, drivers, gears, and bearings, as well as piping and pressure vessels. Also covers tribology, vibrations, materials, stress and fatigue, instrumentation, and engineering economics.