Part one: Basics -- Introduction -- Stress -- Deflection and stiffness -- Statistical considerations -- Part two: Failure prevention -- Materials -- Steady loading -- Variable loading -- Part three: Design of mechanical elements -- The design of screws, fasteners, and connections -- Welded, brazed, and bonded joints -- Mechanical springs -- Rolling contect bearings -- Lubrication and journal bearings -- Gearing - general -- Spur and helical gears -- Bevel and worm gears -- Clutches, brakes, couplings, and flywheels -- Flexible mechanical elements -- Shafts, axles, and spindles.