Machine Design: An Integrated Approach

by Robert L. Norton

This textbook presents an integrated approach to the design of machine elements by tying together the usual set of machine-element topics with a series of case studies that demonstrate the interrelationships between force, stress and failure analysis in real-world design. While emphasizing the design and synthesis aspects of the subject, the book nevertheless presents a thorough and complete treatment of the requisite engineering mechanics topics and provides a good balance between synthesis and analysis. The machine-design subject matter is presented in an up-to-date manner using computer-aided design techniques. Most of the 75 examples and 25 case-study analyses are solved with an equation solver and over 200 computer files (for both Macintosh and Windows/DOS computers) are provided on the attached CD-ROM.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Reference

1048 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1995

Reviews

[Pranjal Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a heavy book (probably too heavy than it should have been; hence the 4 stars). I only read about 20% of it. But it did help a lot in MEL311 Machine Element Design for which I bought it in fifth semester during undergrad in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi. If the book was half as thick (which I am sure could be done), it would have been worth the purchase. I would recommend renting or loaning from library.

[Dipson Rimal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its one of the most in-depth book in machine design. Good flow of contents. Explanation is somewhat difficult and may take much time to read even a few pages. Some topics are missing like different coupling types.

[Sk · Rating 1 out of 5]

Its not opening mam

[DeAnna · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a very good book for the approach of design of machines. Some is quite confusing but goes through with pictures and even website features.

[Haseeb Javed · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a very good book and very helpfull for us