Reflecting rapid changes in the field over the past 10 years, this fully updated, one-of-a-kind reference treats all aspects of couplings and joints for a wide array of applications and industries. Couplings and Joints, Second Edition provides new material on coupling ratings general purpose couplings versus special purpose couplings retrofitting of lubricated couplings to nonlubricated couplings torsional damping couplings torquemeter couplings alignment guidelines heavy duty universal joints In addition, Couplings and Joints, Second Edition offers expanded data on how to compare, select, and analyze the various types of couplings updates information on the latest designs, materials, and processes (machining, heat treatment, etc.), including updates on ScV, one piece diaphragms, and carburized ground gearing for spindles includes a greater number of figures showing various types of couplings, applications, and failures gives updated information on coupling balance, including AGMA 9002, API 671, API 610, and ISO requirements supplies the definition of over 140 terms used in the design, selection, and application of couplings and much more Couplings and Joints, Second Edition will be prized by mechanical, design, turbine, pump, compressor, gear, maintenance, plant, and operation engineers; mechanical technicians, designers, drafters, plant superintendents, and procurement personnel; rotating equipment users in the utility, oil and petrochemical, steel, coal, marine, automotive, and tool equipment industries; power transmission representatives and distributors; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking design courses in mechanical engineering.