Description
Book SynopsisBlake''s Design of Mechanical Joints, Second Edition, is an updated revision of Alexander Blake's authoritative book on mechanical joint and fastener design. This revision brings Blake's 1985 volume up-to-date with modern developments in joint design, and recent technological advances in metallic and non-metallic materials, and in adhesive joining technologies. The book retains Blake's lucid, readable style and his balance of basic concepts with practical applications. Coverage of statistical methods, computational software usage, extensive examples, and a full glossary have been added to make the new edition a comprehensive, practical sourcebook for today''s mechanical design engineers.
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Basic Concepts of Fasteners 3. Concepts of Strength and Failure 4. Quality Measurement and Statistics 5. Riveted and Bolted Joints 6. Flanges and Stiffeners 7. Clamps and Pipe Joints 8. Joint Connections: Pins, Couplings, and Other Joint Fittings 9. Design of Welded Joints 10. Membrane Joints 11. Design for Adhesion
