Tyler G. Hicks, M.E., P.E. Editor

International Engineering Associates
Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
United States Naval Institute
American Merchant Marine Museum Foundation

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hicks, Tyler Gregory, date.
Handbook of mechanical engineering calculations/Tyler G. Hicks. 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-07-145886-7
1. Mechanical engineering Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Title.
TJ151.H327 2006
621 dc22
2005058393

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