Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, SI Edition by Kemper Lewis and Jonathan Wickert (2016, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCourse Technology
ISBN-101305635752
ISBN-139781305635753
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Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
Publication NameIntroduction to Mechanical Engineering, Si Edition
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
SubjectMechanical
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering
AuthorKemper Lewis, Jonathan Wickert
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height9.1 in
Item Weight22.4 Oz
Item Length0.8 in
Item Width7.3 in
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Edition Number4
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
TitleLeadingAn
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal621
Table Of Content1. THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSION.Overview. What Is Engineering? Who Are Mechanical Engineers? Career Paths. Typical Program of Study.2. MECHANICAL DESIGN.Overview. The Design Process. Manufacturing Processes.3. TECHNICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Overview. General Technical Problem-Solving Approach. Unit Systems and Conversions. Significant Digits. Dimensional Consistency. Estimation in Engineering. Communication Skills in Engineering4. FORCES IN STRUCTURES AND MACHINES.Overview. Forces in Rectangular and Polar Forms. Resultant of Several Forces. Moment of a Force. Equilibrium of Forces and Moments. Design Application: Rolling-Element Bearings.5. MATERIALS AND STRESSES.Overview. Tension and Compression. Material Response. Shear. Engineering Materials. Factor of Safety.6. FLUIDS ENGINEERINGOverview. Properties of Fluids. Pressure and Buoyancy Force. Laminar and Turbulent Fluid Flows. Fluid Flow in Pipes. Drag Force. Lift Force.7. THERMAL AND ENERGY SYSTEMS.Overview. Mechanical Energy, Work, and Power. Heat as Energy in Transit. Energy Conservation and Conversion. Heat Engines and Efficiency. Case Study 1: Internal-Combustion Engines. Case Study 2: Electrical Power Generation.8. MOTION AND POWER TRANSMISSION.Overview. Rotational Motion. Design Application: Gears. Speed, Torque, and Power in Gearsets. Simple and Compound Geartrains. Design Application: Belt and Chain Drives. Planetary Geartrains.Appendix A: Greek Alphabet.Appendix B: Trigonometry Review.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisGain insight into today's ever-emerging field of mechanical engineering as you develop an appreciation for how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 4E is an ideal resource during your first or second year of your mechanical engineering program. It's also a useful tool if you are pursuing a closely related field. The book balances timely treatments of technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology to provide the solid mechanical engineering foundation you need for future success.