Synopses & Reviews
THOUSANDS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FORMULAS IN YOUR POCKET AND AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!This portable find-it-now reference contains thousands of indispensable formulas mechanical engineers need for day-to-day practice. Its all here in one compact resource -- everything from HVAC to stress and vibration equations -- measuring fatigue, bearings, gear design, simple mechanics, and more.
Compiled by a professional engineer with many years experience, the Pocket Guide includes common conversions, symbols, and vital calculations data. Youll find just what you need to solve your problems quickly, easily, and accurately.
About the Author
Tyler Hicks is a registered professional engineer associated with International Engineering Associates. He is an active member of ASME, the U.S. Naval Institute, and the American Merchant Marine Museum Foundation. Mr. Hicks is the author of McGraw-Hill's Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations and Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations, and resides in Rockville Center, New York.
Table of Contents
Preface Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Section 1: Conversion Factors for Mechanical Engineering Practice Section 2: Mechanics--Statics and Kinetics Formulas Section 3: Formulas for Stresses in Machine Members Section 4: Shaft and Shafting Formulas Section 5: Machine Component and Reliability Formulas Section 6: Metalworking Formulas Section 7: Formulas for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Section 8: Thermodynamics Formulas Section 9: Energy Engineering Formulas Section 10: Formulas for Fluids Engineering Index