Principles of Engineering Design

by Atila Ertas

Introducing engineering design as part of the product development process, Principles of Engineering Design uses a unique scientific approach that integrates the presentation of the modern systematic design process with design projects and components design. This textbook demonstrates how to think functionally about design, identify components that fulfill specific functions, relate these functions to the design characteristics of common engineering components, evaluate performance, and integrate the components into a reliable system. This comprehensive volume provides well-defined learning objectives for each chapter as well as suggested projects for students throughout the text.

800 pages, Hardcover

Published November 15, 2008