Mechanical Fastening, Joining, and Assembly

List of contents

Fastener Functions and Assembly Testing. Fastener Types and Their Production. Fastening and Joining Mechanics. Economic Factors in Fastener/Assembly Decisions. Assemblies under Dynamic Loading. Assembly Sites and Systems. Fastener Materials. Environmental Factors and Corrosion. Assembly Analysis. References. Index.

About the author

James A. Speck, PE, worked as a regional manager of The Johnson Gage Company, Bloomfield, Connecticut, following a career in the fastener industry. He has trained and served as a technical expert in the Department of Commerce’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation program for fasteners and metals; presented numerous workshops and seminars on fastener fundamentals, fastener applications engineering, and screw thread technology; and authored numerous publications. He received his BS (1971) in business administration from Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an MS (1974) in management from the Hartford Graduate Center, Hartford, Connecticut, and he is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut.

Summary

This edition offers practical information for understanding how fasteners and fastening systems work as well as how these products and systems are manufactured. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to increase fastening system performance and reliability.

Product details

• Authors: James A. Speck, James A. (The Johnson Gage Company Speck, Speck James A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138748408
• ISBN: 978-1-138-74840-8
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Design / General, Mechanical Engineering, Technical design