I'm an electrical engineer that has been placed in a position that
>needs some mechanical engineering. What is the best reference(s), ME
>handbook or something else, I can get for stuff like maximum flow
>through pipes, exhaust duct basics, sheave and belt sizing?
>
>Carl
Mechanical Engineers' Handbook (known as "Marks") is the benchmark.
Machinery's Handbook is practically oriented and very very thick.
Handbook of Chemistry & Physics (known as the "Rubber Book") can be handy.
AISC's handbook can be helpful on standard steel sections.
Brian Whatcott Altus OK