Section I Basics – Scope Of The Book – Mechanical Engineering Design – Abet Definition Of Design – Design Process – Phases Of Design – Identification Of Need – Definition Of The Problem – Synthesis – Analysis – Testing And Evaluation – Presentation – Design Considerations – Design Analysis – Engineering Modeling – Rational Design Procedure – Methods Of Analysis – Problem Formulation And Computation – Solving Mechanical Component Problems – Significant Digits – Computational Tools For Design Problems – Best Time To Solve Problems – Factor Of Safety And Design Codes – Definitions – Selection Of A Factor Of Safety – Design And Safety Codes – Units And Conversion – Loading Classes And Equilibrium – Conditions Of Equilibrium – Internal Load Resultants – Sign Convention – Freebody Diagrams And Load Analysis – Case Studies In Engineering – Work, Energy, And Power – Transmission Of Power By Rotating Shafts And Wheels – Stress Components – Sign Convention – Special Cases Of State Of Stress – Normal And Shear Strains – Problems – Materials .
