Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 The Meaning of Design

1.2 Design of Mechanical Systems

1.3 Design as a Multi-Disciplinary Endeavor

1.4 Design of Machine Elements and Role of Failure Prevention Analysis

1.5 Fundamental Design Considerations

Chapter 2 Fundamentals for Strength Design

2.1 Design for Static Strength

2.1.1 Factor of Safety

2.1.2 Stress Concentration

2.2 Fatigue and Cyclic Stresses

2.2.1 Fatigue

2.2.2 Cyclic Stress

2.3 Design for Cyclic Loading

2.3.1 Design for Fatigue Stress

2.3.2 Design for Finite Life

2.4 Failure Criteria and Modes of Mechanical Failure

Chapter 3 Introduction to Tribology

3.1 Friction

3.2 Wear

3.2.1 Adhesive Wear

3.2.2 Abrasive Wear

3.2.3 Fatigue Wear

3.3 Lubrication

Chapter 4 Power Transmission Shafting，Couplings，Keys and Splines

4.1 Uses and Characteristics of Shafting

4.2 Potential Failure Modes

4.3 Shaft Materials

4.4 Design for Static Loads

4.5 Reversed Bending and Steady Torsion

4.6 Shaft Design Procedure

4.7 Couplings，Keys，and Splines

4.7.1 Couplings

4.7.2 Keys and Splines

Chapter 5 Sliding Bearings

5.1 Types of Bearings

5.2 Uses and Characteristics of Sliding Bearings

5.3 Potential Failure Modes

5.4 Sliding Bearing Materials

5.5 Boundary-Lubricated Bearing Design

5.6 Hydrodynamic Bearing Design

5.6.1 Lubricant Properties

5.6.2 Petroff’s Friction Analysis

5.6.3 Hydrodynamic Lubrication Theory—Reynolds Equation

5.6.4 Design Considerations in Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings

5.6.5 Bearing Performance—An Evaluation Example

5.6.6 Optimization Techniques

Chapter 6 Rolling Element Bearings

6.1 Characteristics of Rolling Element Bearings

6.2 Types of Rolling Element Bearings

6.3 Potential Failure Modes

6.4 Bearing Materials

6.5 Bearing Selection

6.5.1 Basic Load Ratings

6.5.2 Reliability Specifications

6.5.3 Suggested Selection Procedure for Steady Loads

6.6 Mounting and Enclosure

6.6.1 Mounting

6.6.2 Preloading

6.6.3 Alignment

6.6.4 Enclosures

Chapter 7 Power Screw Assemblies

7.1 Uses and Characteristics of Power Screws

7.2 Potential Failure Modes

7.3 Materials

7.4 The Mechanics of Power Screws

7.5 Suggested Power Screw Design Procedure

Chapter 8 Threaded Joints

8.1 Selection of Joint Type and Fastening Method

8.2 Threaded Fasteners

8.3 Screw Thread Standards and Terminology

8.4 Strength under Static Load

8.4.1 Joints Designed without Initial Stress

8.4.2 Joints Designed for Axially Loaded Threaded Parts

8.4.3 Joints Designed with Initial Stress

8.4.4 Joints Designed for Shear-Loaded Threaded Parts

8.5 Load Distribution between Threaded Parts in a Group Joint

8.6 Tightening and Locking

8.6.1 Tightening Torque

8.6.2 Locking Methods

Chapter 9 Springs

9.1 Types and Characteristics of Springs

9.2 Potential Failure Modes

9.3 Spring Materials

9.4 Axially Loaded Helical-Coil Springs;Stress

9.5 Deflection and Spring Rate

9.6 Buckling Analysis of Helical Compression Springs

9.7 Procedure and General Guidelines for Spring Design

Chapter 10 Gears

10.1 Types of Gears

10.2 Potential Failure Modes

10.3 Gear Materials and Heat Treatment

10.4 Force Analysis for Spur Gears

10.5 Stress Analysis and Design for Spur Gears

10.5.1 Calculation of Teeth Surface Strength for Spur Gears

10.5.2 Calculation of Teeth Bending Strength for Spur Gears

10.6 Designing of Helical Gears

10.6.1 Load Analysis for Helical Gears

10.6.2 Calculation of Teeth Surface Strength for Helical Gears

10.6.3 Calculation of Teeth Bending Strength for Helical Gears

10.7 Summary of Gear Design

10.7.1 Suggested Design Procedure

10.7.2 Some Consideration in the Design of Gears

10.8 Structural Design of Pinions and Gears

10.9 Lubrication

Chapter 11 Worm Gears

11.1 Worm Gears and Worms;Nomenclature，Materials

11.2 Main Parameters and Geometrical Calculations

11.3 Force Analysis

11.4 Stress Analysis and Design

11.5 Structural Design of Worm and Gears

11.6 Lubrication and Heat Dissipation

11.6.1 Efficiency of Wormset

11.6.2 Lubrication and Heat Dissipation

Chapter 12 Brakes and Clutches

12.1 Types of Brakes and Clutches

12.2 Potential Failure Modes and Materials Selection

12.3 Basic Concepts for Design of Brakes and Clutches

12.4 Band Brakes

12.5 Disk Brakes and Clutches

Chapter 13 Belt Drives

13.1 Characteristics of Belt Drives

13.2 Potential Failure and Belt Materials

13.3 Flat Belts

13.4 V-Belts

13.5 Synchronous Belts

Appendix

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