This handbook serves as a comprehensive reference manual designed to provide mechanical engineers with immediate access to fundamental principles, industry standards, and practical methodologies. Edited by Eugene A. Avallone and Theodore Baumeister III, the text compiles contributions from various subject matter experts to synthesize complex engineering data into a single, accessible volume. It functions as a primary resource for professionals and students seeking verified technical information across the diverse sub-disciplines of mechanical engineering.

Experts and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for the field of mechanical engineering. Readers often note the high density of technical information and the utility of the included diagrams for solving practical design problems.