Mechanical Engineering Principles

Product Description

Mechanical Engineering Principles offers a student-friendly introduction to core engineering topics This book introduces mechanical principles & technology through examples & applications rather than theory. John Bird & Carl Ross do not assume any previous background in engineering studies & as such this book can act as a core textbook for several engineering courses. This approach enables students to develop a sound understanding of engineering principles & their use in practice. These theoretical concepts are supported by 320 fully worked problems nearly 600 further problems with answers & 276 multiple-choice questions giving the reader a firm grounding on each topic. The new edition is up to date with the latest BTEC National specifications & can also be used on undergraduate courses in mechanical civil structural aeronautical & marine engineering together with naval architecture. A chapter has been added at the beginning on revisionary mathematics since progress in engineering studies is not possible without some basic mathematics knowledge. Minor modifications & some further worked problems have also been added throughout the text. Colour layout helps navigation & highlights key points Student-friendly approach with numerous worked problems multiple-choice & short-answer questions exercises revision tests & nearly 400 diagrams Supported with free online material for students & lecturers Readers will also be able to access the free companion website at: www.routledge/cw/bird where they will find videos of practical demonstrations by Carl Ross. Full worked solutions of all 600 of the further problems will be available for lecturers/instructors use as will the full solutions & marking scheme for the 8 revision tests.