An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Enhanced, SI Edition

✍ Scribed by Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis

• Publisher: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 434
• Edition: 4
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Discover today's fascinating, challenging, and constantly changing field of mechanical engineering with Wickert/Lewis' ENHANCED EDITION OF AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, SI, 4th Edition. This engaging book helps you master technical problem-solving skills as you gain a balanced understanding of the latest design, engineering analysis, and advancements in engineering-related technology. The authors use their expertise to present engineering as a visual and graphical activity. Nearly 300 photographs and illustrations give you an exciting glimpse into what you will study in later courses and practice in your career. Meaningful content, interspersed with numerous real-world applications and interesting examples, helps you develop the solid foundation in mechanical engineering that you need for future success.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Contents
Preface to the SI Edition
Student's Preface
Instructor's Preface
Digital Resources
About the Authors
Chapter 1: The Mechanical Engineering Profession
1.1 Overview
1.2 What Is Engineering?
1.3 Who Are Mechanical Engineers?
1.4 Career Paths
1.5 Typical Program of Study
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 2: Mechanical Design
2.1 Overview
2.2 The Design Process
2.3 Manufacturing Processes
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 3: Technical Problem-Solving and Communication Skills
3.1 Overview
3.2 General Technical Problem-Solving Approach
3.3 Unit Systems and Conversions
3.4 Significant Digits
3.5 Dimensional Consistency
3.6 Estimation in Engineering
3.7 Communication Skills in Engineering
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 4: Forces in Structures and Machines
4.1 Overview
4.2 Forces in Rectangular and Polar Forms
4.3 Resultant of Several Forces
4.4 Moment of a Force
4.5 Equilibrium of Forces and Moments
4.6 Design Application: Rolling-Element Bearings
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 5: Materials and Stresses
5.1 Overview
5.2 Tension and Compression
5.3 Material Response
5.4 Shear
5.5 Engineering Materials
5.6 Factor of Safety
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 6: Fluids Engineering
6.1 Overview
6.2 Properties of Fluids
6.3 Pressure and Buoyancy Force
6.4 Laminar and Turbulent Fluid Flows
6.5 Fluid Flow in Pipes
6.6 Drag Force
6.7 Lift Force
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 7: Thermal and Energy Systems
7.1 Overview
7.2 Mechanical Energy, Work, and Power
7.3 Heat as Energy in Transit
7.4 Energy Conservation and Conversion
7.5 Heat Engines and Efficiency
7.6 Internal-Combustion Engines
7.7 Electrical Power Generation
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Chapter 8: Motion and Power Transmission
8.1 Overview
8.2 Rotational Motion
8.3 Design Application: Gears
8.4 Speed, Torque, and Power in Gearsets
8.5 Simple and Compound Geartrains
8.6 Design Application: Belt and Chain Drives
8.7 Planetary Geartrains
Summary
Self-Study and Review
Problems
References
Appendix A: Greek Alphabet
Appendix B: Trigonometry Review
Index