Machine Elements in Mechanical Design

by Robert L. Mott

Using the most up-to-date information, this book provides a practical approach to designing machine elements in the context of complete mechanical design. Covering some of the primary machine elements such as belt drives, chain drives, gears, shafts, keys, couplings, seals, and rolling contact bearings. It also covers plain surface bearings, linear motion elements, fasteners, springs, machine frames, bolted connections, welded joints, electric motors, controls, clutches, and brakes. This book is for any individual design professional for which a practical approach to mechanical design, based on sound engineering principles, is desired.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks

944 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

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.

Reviews

[B]

This is an excellent book for Mechanical Designing

[Mohammed]

Designing elements

[Willam Ferreira · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Antony Monir · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Thiha Zaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see some figure.