Download or read book Mechanical Engineer's Reference Book written by Edward H. Smith and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1998 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts from academia and industry have contributed sections on their areas of expertise to provide one of the most comprehensive sources of information for engineers. Among the many subjects covered are tribology, nuclear and offshore engineering, health and safety and the many applications of computers in engineering. The wide range of subjects covered, the concise but readable style, the large number of illustrations and the extensive reference lists make this book one of the most valuable volumes available on mechanical engineering.