Chapter 1

Design Fundamentals

Design process

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Selection of materials

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Factor of safety

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Theories of failure

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Stress concentration

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Chapter 2

Joints & Fasteners

Threaded fasteners

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Riveted joints

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Welded joints

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Keys and Couplings

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Cotter and Knuckle joints

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Chapter 3

Shafts & Axles

Design for strength

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Design for rigidity

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Shafts under combined loads

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ASME code for shaft design

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Standard sizes

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Chapter 4

Power Screws & Springs

Efficiency of power screws

medium • 1 min read

Self-locking screws

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Spring materials

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Design of helical springs

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Surging in springs

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Chapter 5

Fatigue Design

Variable loading

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S-N curve

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Endurance limit

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Goodman and Soderberg lines

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Gerber criteria

medium • 5 min read