Form, Structure and Mechanism
Form, Structure and Mechanism
Summary
Examines the concept and practice of the design of components. This book looks at the problems in designing structures whether it is stress as it effects materials or friction or sealing as it effects joint efficiency. The author also examines material and manufacturing methods.
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Form, Structure and Mechanism by Michael French
This book examines the concept and practice of the design of components. It book looks at the problems in designing structures whether it is stress as it effects materials or friction and sealing as it effects joint efficiency. The author also examines material and manufacturing methods as well as the freedom and constraints of bearings. "Form, Structure and Mechanism" also looks at hydraulic pumps and various other examples and ends by a review of principles and a text summary.Michael French is the author of twenty-four works, including adult and young adult novels, art criticism, biographies, adaptations, and gender studies. He received his bachelor's degree in English from Stanford University and his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He is a successful businessman, an active high-altitude mountain trekker, a world traveler to underdeveloped nations, an activist, and, with his wife, Patricia, a philanthropist raising money for initiatives that help teachers in Santa Fe, N.M., public schools, which are among the country's most challenged.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333518861 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333518861 |
| Title | Form, Structure and Mechanism |
| Author | Michael French |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 1992-03-10 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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