This fully updated text provides the concepts, procedures, data, and analysis techniques needed to design and integrate machine elements into mechanical devices and systems. Focused on practical, safe, and efficient design, "MACHINE ELEMENTS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN, 5/e" emphasizes proven approaches and the use of readily available materials. Readers learn an integrated approach that considers the entire system while designing each element. The first six chapters guide students through the transition to design and expand on their understanding of designing for different loads. Next, the text thoroughly covers machine elements involved in power transmission equipment, from drives to rolling contact bearings. Finally, it covers many additional machine elements, including springs, electric motors, clutches, brakes, linear motion devices, and fasteers, plus issues associated with structural design, connections, and welding. Wherever practical, design equations, data, and procedures are specified. Problems offer realistic practice opportunities; throughout, the authors demonstrate the use of spreadsheets and included software to simplify complex procedures. Updated web links and references promote further exploration.
Mott grew up in Nyack, NY, served in the Marines during WWII, and graduated from Columbia University. He played drums with Benny Goodman for a period before getting a job at CBS doing sound effects for radio. He stuck around for television and worked on The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laugh In, and won two Emmys for his work on Days of Our Lives.
Elements in Mechanical Design" by Robert L. Mott is an exceptional resource for anyone studying mechanical engineering. Mott's clear writing style and comprehensive approach make even the most complex concepts easy to understand. The book is full of helpful examples and practical applications, making it an invaluable reference for design engineers. Overall, "Machine Elements in Mechanical Design" is a must-have book for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in mechanical design principles.
Incredibly useful book. Probably one of the best books on machine design. It’s very comprehensive but could use summaries at the end of chapters to point the user towards the essential equations rather than having to flip through the pages. 4/5