Maintaining the basic approaches in machine design, this work combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals with an emphasis on design and applications. It includes ARIS, which have algorithmic problems, and a case study on power transmission. It also presents a study that help illuminate the complexities of shafts and axles.

Previous edition: published as Mechanical engineering design by Joseph E. Shigley, Charles R. Mischke and Richard G. Budynas. 2004.

Introduction to mechanical engineering design -- Materials -- Load and stress analysis -- Deflection and stiffness -- Failures resulting from static loading -- Fatigue failure resulting from variable loading -- Shafts and shaft components -- Screws, fasteners, and the design of nonpermanent joints -- Welding, bonding, and the design of permanent joints -- Mechanical springs -- Rolling-contact bearings -- Lubrication and journal bearings -- Gears -- general -- Spur and helical gears -- Bevel and worm gears -- Clutches, brakes, couplings, and flywheels -- Flexible mechanical elements -- Power transmission case study -- Finite-element analysis -- Statistical considerations.