References for Design Engineers (Must Haves)

Saladsamurai

Hello all,

I was wondering what kind of references design engineers like to have handy? So far, I have

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design

and

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain

What other references do you like to have on your bookshelf?

Thanks

Jupiter6

I use Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades and Hibbeler's Mechanics of Materials a lot.

Vadar2012

I use "Fundamentals of Machine Component Design" by Juvinall and Marshek every day. Love that textbook. The example problems could of been a lot better though.

Q_Goest

The Crane paper, TP410, is very commonly used.
http://www.flowoffluids.com/publicat...ne-tp-410.aspx

jehake12

Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 12th edition, Lindeburg.

Its not exceptional for any of the topics it covers; however, it has a few bits and pieces on a wide variety of subjects (enough to jog the memory in the right direction.)

Studiot

You might look at

Mechanical Engineer's Data Handbook

James Carvill

This is more affordable than most.

Also some metrology books such as

Mechanical Measurement

Beckwith and Marangoni

Saladsamurai

Good stuff. Thanks folks

Mech_Engineer

I use the Machinery's Handbook nearly every day, especially for calculations/specs regarding fasteners.

Also take a look at www.assistdocs.com, great website for mil-specs and all free!

lazypast

I like this book, mechanics of engineering materials.
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanics-Engi...enham+crawford

Can anyone recommend a comprehensive polymer book?

afreiden

http://www.utsv.net

I'm not a practicing engineer, but that site contains a lot of free resources on the topics that are covered in Hibbeler's Mechanics of Materials, for example. It's also a good resource for prestressed concrete design, and other random engineering topics.

Like a previous poster said, I also find myself referencing the "mechanics of materials" notes more than anything else..

What specifically were you looking for relating to polymers?

mr pizzle

Zeus Precision Data Charts and Reference Tables for Drawing Office, Toolroom & Workshop
Is a very handy little pocket book.

Materials for engineers and technicians by Raymond A Higgins ( good for material science)

Materials selection in mechanical design by Michael F Ashby

Mechanics of materials by James M. Gere and Barry J Goodno

And to help out with the maths Higher engineering mathmatics by John Bird.

I find most of john bird books very helpful and get on bestvwith the layout and how the information is presented.