Concept of engineering design book pdf

4 Mechanical Design 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Codes and standards 70 4.3 Design considerations 70 4.4 Factory of safety 76 4.5 Mechanical components 77 4.6 Fasteners/screwed joints 105 4.7 Fastener failure 111 4.8 Compression members 115 4.9 Summary 120 5 Mechanical Engineering Codes and Standards 123 Introduction to the Design Process . Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Definition of Design • Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. • It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the engineering sciences and mathematics are applied to convert