The mechanical design process
Title:
The mechanical design process
ISBN:
9780071122818
9780072373387
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information New:
Boston, Mau. : McGraw-Hill, c2003.
Physical Description:
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series:
McGraw-Hill series in mechanical engineering
Series Title:
McGraw-Hill series in mechanical engineering
Contents:
Why study the design process? -- Describing mechanical design problems and process -- Designers and design teams -- The design process -- Project definition and planning -- Understanding the problem and the development of engineering specifications -- Concept generation -- Concept evaluation -- The product design phase -- Product generation -- Product evaluation for performance and the effects of variation -- Product evaluation for cost, manufacture, assembly, and other measures -- Launching and supporting the product -- Appendixes: Properties of materials most commonly used in mechanical design ; Normal probability ; The factor of safety as a design variable ; Human factors in design ; TRIZ ; Belief map masters.
Abstract:
Combines a practical overview of the design process with case material and real-life engineering insights. Conveys the flavor of design, addressing both traditional engineering topics as well as real-world issues like creative thinking, synthesis of ideas, visualization and teamwork.
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Language:
English