| Gaia: | This classic text covers all the important machine elements encountered in the machine design course. The emphasis is on developing good design and problem-solving skills. The new edition highlights its emphasis on design and offers an increased opportunity to bring computer tools into the course. There is new material on boundary lubrication and sliding bearings. Many examples from industry and real engineering situations are found in the book. A good selection of case studies have been added to this edition. Overall, the book retains is strength in areas of failure prevention, reliability, quality, and design. It also provides a fresh new interior design and many new homework problems and examples.
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