Chapter 1 General Introduction 1
1.1 Brief Introduction of Machine Design 1
1.2 Stresses and Strengths of Mechanical Elements 19
1.3 Friction,Wear and Lubrication 34
Guide of Reference Books 48
Problems and Exercises 49
Chapter 2 Fastenings 53
2.1 Screw Fastenings 53
2.2 Keys and Pins 96
2.3 Force Fit(Keyless)Joints 108
2.4 Riveted Joints 116
2.5 Welded Joints 121
2.6 Adhesive Bondings 135
Guide of Reference Books 142
Problems and Exercises 143
Chapter 3 Gear Transmission 150
3.1 General Introductions 150
3.2 Calculation of Strength of the Standard Cylindrical Spur Gears 162
3.3 Calculation of Strength of Helical Gears 186
3.4 Calculation of Strength of the Straight Bevel Gear 195
3.5 Calculation of Fatigue Strength under Variable Load and Static Strength under Overloading in a Short-Term 200
3.6 Calculations of Strength of the Worm Gear and Worms 202
Guide of Reference Books 216
Problems and Exercises 217
Chapter 4 Flexible Mechanical Elements 220
4.1 Belts 220
4.2 Chain Drives 252
4.3 Wire Ropes 270
4.4 Brief Introduction of Flexible Shafts 283
Guide of Reference Books 285
Problems and Exercises 285
Chapter 5 Shafts and Bearings 289
5.1 Shafts 289
5.2 Rolling Contact Bearings 323
5.3 Bearing with Sliding Contact 357
Guide of Reference Books 386
Problems and Exercises 386
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Elements and Parts 392
6.1 Clutches,Brakes and Couplings 392
6.2 Mechanical Springs 418
6.3 Speed Reducers(reductor)and Stepless Speed Changing Devices 438
Guide of Reference Books 459
Problems and Exercises 460
Appendix 1 Legal Metrological Unit and Its Exchanging Calculation in Common Use 463
Appendix 2 A Few Tables of Data of Design of Mechanical Elements in Common Use 465
Appendix 3 Table of Contrasting English to Chinese of Technical Terms of Volume 2 of Machine Design 473
References 485