Mechanical Engineering Principles

echanical Engineering Principles offers a student-friendly introduction to core engineering topics

This
book introduces mechanical principles and technology through examples
and applications rather than theory. John Bird and Carl Ross do not
assume any previous background in engineering studies, and 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 and their use in practice. These theoretical
concepts are supported by 320 fully worked problems, nearly 600 further
problems with answers, and 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 and can also be
used on undergraduate courses in mechanical, civil, structural,
aeronautical and 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 and some further worked
problems have also been added throughout the text.

• Colour layout helps navigation and highlights key points
• Student-friendly
  approach with numerous worked problems, multiple-choice and
  short-answer questions, exercises, revision tests and nearly 400
  diagrams
• Supported with free online material for students and 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 and marking scheme for the 8 revision tests.