This popular engineering design text covers the many factors influencing the design process, including technical, social, and economic considerations. Covered in detail is the topic of "materials selection" (the author's forte). The new edition includes new material on computer aided design and new problems and exercises throughout. The text is aimed at the senior level course in design offered in both mechanical and materials science engineering departments.
Very good book for a newbie in Engineering, but not for grad students. It lacks the basic mathematical rigour and modelling required for grad students.