This text provides the student and professional mechanical engineer with a reference text of an essentially practical nature. It is uncluttered by text, and extensive use of illustrations and tables provide quick and clear access to information. It also<br>includes examples of detailed calculations on many of the applications of technology used by mechanical and production engineers, draughtsmen and engineering designers.<br><br><br>Although mainly intended for those studying and practising mechanical engineering, a glance at the contents will show that it is also useful to those in related branches of engineering such as production, marine, offshore, mining, mineral and in<br>particular that of design. This reference book provides engineers with a wealth of useful material in a very compact and quickly accessible form. <br><br><br>clear presentation and quick access to information <br>very practical material, readily applied <br>highly illustrated to aid understanding