Machine Elements - Klebanov, Boris M. a Barlam, David M. a Nystrom, Frederic E.

Focusing on how a machine 'feels' and behaves while operating, this book intends to impart both intellectual and emotional comprehension regarding the 'life' of a machine. It presents a description of how machines elements function, seeking to form a sympathetic attitude toward the machine and to ensure its wellbeing through more careful design.