- Peter Childs, BSc.(Hons), D.Phil, C.Eng, F.I.Mech.E.,
Internationally-recognized industry researcher and professorial
lead in Engineering Design, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Imperial College London, UK This book introduces
the subject of total design, and introduces the design and
selection of various common mechanical engineering components
and machine elements. These provide "building blocks", with
which the engineer can practice his or her art.The approach
adopted for defining design follows that developed by the SEED
(Sharing Experience in Engineering Design) programme where
design is viewed as "the total activity necessary to provide a
product or process to meet a market need." Within this framework
the book concentrates on developing detailed mechanical design
skills in the areas of bearings, shafts, gears, seals, belt and
chain drives, clutches and brakes, springs and fasteners. Where
standard components are available from manufacturers, the steps
necessary for their specification and selec