The mechanical design process /
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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, Mau :
McGraw-Hill,
[2003]
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
| Series: | McGraw-Hill series in mechanical engineering.
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| Online Access: | Table of contents Publisher description |
Table of 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.