APT Book and Chapter Info.

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along with number of pages, dimensions, and author info and chapter contents.

     

Book Part Number:

B-52

Title:

Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook

Author:

Carroll Smith

Book Dimensions:

8.5"x10.5"

# Pages:

223

Cover:

Soft

Text/Pictures:

B/W

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Intro/Foreword

Me, you and Mr. Murphy - (p7-8)

Chapter 1:

Characteristics of metal - (p9-21)

Chapter 2:

Stress, strain, load and fatigue - (p22-32)
Chapter 3: Thread physics - (p33-52)
Chapter 4: Bolts and bolted joints - (p53-86)
Chapter 5: Bolt specifics - (p87-98)
Chapter 6: Female threads - (p99-115)
Chapter 7: Locking devices - (p116-129)
Chapter 8: Washers and miscellaneous fasteners - (p130-146)
Chapter 9: Rivets and riveting - (p147-175)
Chapter 10: High-performance plumbing - (p176-208)
Chapter 11: Future trends in fastening - (p209-217)
Author details: Carroll Smith has raced from LeMans to Sicily's Targa Florio to SCCA events across the United States, including work as manager of Shelby-American's Ford GT40 team. His other books include 'Prepare to Win', 'Engineer to Win' and 'Tune to Win'.
Publisher details: Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, 1990