This book intends to provide the tools to “really design” or “synthesize” machine elements and assembly of prospective machine elements in systems or products. It employs knowledge base, computer-aided design (CAD), and optimization tools to directly define appropriate geometry and material selection of machine elements. The treatment is set in both US and international (SI) units.
For each machine element, there is a chart, a simple Excel sheet or a Tablet, a MATLAB program, or an interac- tive program to calculate the element geometry and to help in selecting suitable material.
The book is divided into three main parts:
1. IntroductionandDesignConsiderations.
2. Knowledge-Based Design: Introduction to the new machine element synthesis for a real design intent, which
includes bases for computer-aided techniques. Overviews are dedicated for CAD and optimization fields. Bases for stresses, deformations, and deflections in addition to materials static and dynamic strength are given as cornerstones to synthesis of machine elements. These knowledge-based tools are utilized in the initial syn- thesis of machine elements and system.
3. DetailedDesignofMachineElements:Rigoroustraditionaldetaileddesignrequirementsaregivenforbasicjoints and machine elements such as screws fasteners and permanent joins, springs, rolling bearings, and journal bearings. This part of the text also covers power transmission elements such as spur gears; helical, bevel, and worm gears; flexible elements; shafts; and clutches, breaks, and flywheel.