Mechanical Engineering Systems

by Gentle; Edwards; Bolton

• ISBN13: 9780750652131
• ISBN10: 0750652136
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-05
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

The authors of Mechanical Engineering Systems have taken a highly practical approach within this book, bringing the subject to life through a lively text supported by numerous activities and case studies. Little prior knowledge of mathematics is assumed and so key numerical and statistical techniques are introduced through unique Maths in Action features. The IIE Textbook Series from Butterworth-Heinemann *Student-focused textbooks with numerous examples, activities, problems and knowledge-check questions *Designed for a wide range of undergraduate courses *Real-world engineering examples at the heart of each book *Contextual introduction of key mathematical methods through Maths in Action features *Core texts suitable for students with no previous background studying engineering "I am very proud to be able to introduce this series as the fruition of a joint publishing venture between Butterworth-Heinemann and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers. Mechanical Engineering Systems is one of the first three titles in a series of core texts designed to cover the essential modules of a broad cross-section of undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology. These books are designed with today's students firmly in mind, and real-world engineering contexts to the fore - students who are increasingly opting for the growing number of courses that provide the foundation for Incorporated Engineer registration." Peter F Wason BSc(Eng) CEng FIEE FIIE FIMechE FIMgt. Secretary and Chief Executive,IIE this essential text is part of the IIE accredited textbook series from Newnes - textbooks to form the strong practical, business and academic foundations for the professional development of tomorrow's incorporated engineers. Forthcoming lecturer support materials and the IIE textbook series website will provide additional material for handouts and assessment, plus the latest web links to support, and update case studies in the book.

Table of Contents

Series Preface	vii
Introduction: the basis of engineering	1	(6)
Real engineering	1	(2)
Units	3	(2)
Units used in this book	5	(2)
Thermodynamics	7	(105)
Heat energy	7	(6)
Perfect gases, gas laws, gas processes	13	(11)
Work done and heat energy supplied	24	(9)
Internal combustion engines	33	(21)
The steady flow energy equation	54	(12)
Steam	66	(23)
Refrigeration	89	(12)
Heat transfer	101	(11)
Fluid mechanics	112	(57)
Hydrostatics -- fluids at rest	113	(22)
Hydrodynamics -- fluids in motion	135	(34)
Dynamics	169	(35)
Introduction to kinematics	170	(13)
Dynamics -- analysis of motion due to forces	183	(21)
Statics	204	(91)
Equilibrium	205	(17)
Structures	222	(13)
Stress and strain	235	(14)
Beams	249	(26)
Cables	275	(7)
Friction	282	(5)
Virtual work	287	(5)
Case study: bridging gaps	292	(3)
Solutions to problems	295	(12)
Index	307