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Mechanical Engineering Principles

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Mechanical Engineering Principles offers a student-friendly introduction to fundamental mechanical engineering concepts. Through practical examples and applications, it helps readers grasp core engineering principles and their real-world uses. The book includes comprehensive problem sets, with 400 fully worked problems, 700 additional questions with answers, and 300 multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning.

New chapters on matrix algebra basics and the matrix displacement method enhance the material, including advice on relevant software accessible via SmartPhones, tablets, or laptops. The content aligns with the latest BTEC National specifications and is suitable for undergraduate courses in mechanical, civil, structural, aeronautical, marine engineering, and naval architecture.

A companion website supplements the learning experience with solutions, revision tests, practical videos, a glossary, and profiles of renowned engineers featured in the text.
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This book is ideal for students pursuing mechanical engineering and related disciplines at the undergraduate level or those studying for BTEC National qualifications. It is also suitable for learners in civil, structural, aeronautical, marine engineering, and naval architecture seeking a solid grounding in engineering principles through practical problem-solving.

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A student-friendly introduction to core mechanical engineering topics, focusing on examples and applications. This new edition contains two new chapters, covering the basic principles of matrix algebra and the matrix displacement method.

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A student-friendly introduction to core mechanical engineering topics.

Mechanical Engineering Principles introduces mechanical principles and technology through examples and applications, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of both engineering principles and their use in practice. These theoretical concepts are supported by 400 fully worked problems, 700 further problems with answers, and 300 multiple-choice questions, all of which offer the reader a firm grounding in each topic.

Two new chapters are included, covering the basic principles of matrix algebra and the matrix displacement method. The latter will also include guidance on software that can be used via smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The new edition is up-to-date with the latest BTEC National specifications and can also be used on undergraduate courses in mechanical, civil, structural, aeronautical and marine engineering, and naval architecture.

A companion website contains the fully worked solutions to the problems and revision tests, practical demonstration videos, as well as a glossary and information on the famous engineers mentioned in the text.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367253264

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 20 Tables, black and white; 420 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 378

About the Author

John Bird is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, UK. More recently, he has combined freelance lecturing at the University of Portsmouth with Examiner responsibilities for Advanced Mathematics with City and Guilds and examining for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. He is the author of over 135 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects with worldwide sales of over one million copies. He is a chartered engineer, a chartered mathematician, a chartered scientist and a Fellow of three professional institutions and is currently lecturing at the Defence School of Marine Engineering in the Defence College of Technical Training at H.M.S. Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, UK, one of the largest technical training establishments in Europe.

Carl Ross gained his first degree in Naval Architecture from King’s College, Durham University, his PhD in Structural Engineering from the Victoria University of Manchester, and was awarded his DSc in Ocean Engineering from the CNAA, London. His research in the field of engineering led to advances in the design of submarine pressure hulls. His publications and guest lectures to date exceed some 300 papers, books, etc., and he was Professor of Structural Dynamics at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

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