Introduction to Engineering Analysis

by Hagen, Kirk D.

• ISBN13: 9780131453326
• ISBN10: 0131453327
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

http: //www.prenhall.com/esource FEATURES: Highlights the topics taught in the first two years of the traditional engineering curriculum. Introduces students to analysis methodology that they will utilize in the engineering disciplines they pursue. Mathematics is included, but kept at a level appropriate for the freshman engineering student.

Table of Contents

The Role of Analysis in Engineering
Introduction	1	(2)
Analysis and Engineering Design	3	(3)
Analysis and Engineering Failure	6	(7)
Key Terms	10	(1)
References	10	(1)
Problems	10	(3)
Dimensions and Units
Introduction	13	(1)
Dimensions	14	(4)
Units	18	(4)
SI Units	22	(6)
English Units	28	(2)
Mass and Weight	30	(7)
Unit Conversions	37	(9)
Key Terms	41	(1)
References	41	(1)
Problems	41	(5)
Analysis Methodology
Introduction	46	(1)
Numerical Calculations	47	(7)
Approximations	47	(2)
Significant Figures	49	(5)
General Analysis Procedure	54	(14)
The Computer as an Analysis Tool	68	(12)
Spreadsheets	69	(1)
Equation Solvers and Mathematics Software	69	(1)
Programming Languages	70	(2)
Specialty Software	72	(1)
Finite Element Software	72	(3)
Key Terms	75	(1)
References	75	(1)
Problems	75	(5)
Mechanics
Introduction	80	(2)
Scalars and Vectors	82	(9)
Vector Operations	85	(1)
Vector Components	86	(1)
Unit Vectors	87	(4)
Forces	91	(7)
Free-Body Diagrams	98	(4)
Equilibrium	102	(8)
Stress and Strain	110	(8)
Stress	110	(3)
Strain	113	(1)
Hooke's Law	114	(1)
Stress-Strain Diagram	114	(4)
Design Stress	118	(14)
Key Terms	121	(1)
References	122	(1)
Problems	122	(10)
Electrical Circuits
Introduction	132	(4)
Electric Charge and Current	136	(5)
Voltage	141	(3)
Resistance	144	(4)
Ohm's Law	148	(3)
Simple DC Circuits	151	(7)
Kirchhoff's Laws	158	(13)
Kirchhoff's Current Law	158	(1)
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law	159	(4)
Key Terms	163	(1)
References	163	(1)
Problems	163	(8)
Thermodynamics
Introduction	171	(3)
Pressure and Temperature	174	(5)
Pressure	174	(1)
Temperature	175	(4)
Forms of Energy	179	(5)
Potential Energy	180	(1)
Kinetic Energy	181	(1)
Internal Energy	181	(1)
Total Energy	182	(2)
Work and Heat	184	(9)
Mechanical Work	185	(4)
Heat	189	(4)
The First Law of Thermodynamics	193	(6)
Heat Engines	199	(3)
The Second Law of Thermodynamics	202	(11)
Key Terms	207	(1)
References	207	(1)
Problems	207	(6)
Fluid Mechanics
Introduction	213	(2)
Fluid Properties	215	(9)
Density, Specific Weight, and Specific Gravity	216	(3)
Bulk Modulus	219	(1)
Viscosity	220	(4)
Fluid Statics	224	(5)
Pressure Elevation Relationship	225	(2)
Forces on Submerged Surfaces	227	(2)
Flow Rates	229	(3)
Conservation of Mass	232	(11)
Key Terms	238	(1)
References	238	(1)
Problems	238	(5)
Data Analysis: Graphing
Introduction	243	(3)
Collecting and Recording Data	246	(7)
Data Identification and Association	246	(2)
Accuracy, Precision, and Error	248	(2)
Recording Data	250	(3)
General Graphing Procedure	253	(16)
Dependent and Independent Variables	255	(1)
Variable Ranges	256	(1)
Graph Paper	256	(1)
Location of Axes	256	(2)
Graduation and Calibration of Axes	258	(1)
Axis Labels	259	(3)
Data Point Plotting	262	(2)
Curves	264	(1)
Legends and Titles	264	(1)
Graphing with Computer Software	265	(4)
Curve Fitting	269	(13)
Common Mathematical Functions	270	(1)
Method of Selected Points	271	(6)
Least Squares Linear Regression	277	(5)
Interpolation and Extrapolation	282	(12)
Key Terms	285	(1)
References	285	(1)
Problems	286	(8)
Data Analysis: Statistics
Introduction	294	(2)
Data Classification and Frequency Distribution	296	(3)
Measures of Central Tendency	299	(4)
Mean	299	(2)
Median	301	(1)
Mode	301	(2)
Measures of Variation	303	(2)
Normal Distribution	305	(13)
Key Terms	313	(1)
References	313	(1)
Problems	313	(5)
A. Mathematical Formulas	318	(6)
B. Unit Conversions	324	(3)
C. Physical Properties of Materials	327	(2)
D. Areas Under the Standard Normal Curve from O to Z	329	(2)
E. Greek Alphabet	331	(1)
F. Answers to Selected Problems	332	(7)
Index	339