An introduction to mechanical engineering / Jonathan Wickert Iowa State University, Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - Suny ; SI edition prepared by Shaligram Tiwari, Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

By: Wickert, Jonathan A. (Jonathan Adam) [author.]Contributor(s): Lewis, Kemper E [author] | Tiwari, Shaligram [editor.]Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Stamford : Cengage Learning, 2013 ©2013Edition: Third edition, SI editionDescription: xviii, 417 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781111576820 (paperback)Subject(s): Mechanical engineeringLOC classification: TJ145 .W53 2013
Contents:
1. The mechanical engineering profession -- 2. Mechanical design -- Design process -- Conceptual design -- Manufacturing process -- Case study in conceptual design : mousetrap-powered vehicles -- Case study in urban power infrastructures -- Case study : computer-aided design : noninvasive medical imaging -- 3. Technical problem-solving and communication skills -- Unit systems and conversion -- Significant digits -- Dimensional consistency -- Estimation in engineering -- Communication skills in engineering -- 4. Forces in structures and machines -- Forces in rectangular and polar forms -- Resultant of several forces -- Vector algebra method -- Vector polygon method -- Moment of force -- Equilibrium of forces and moments -- Design application : rolling-element bearings -- 5. Materials and stresses -- Tension and compression -- Material response -- Shear -- Engineering materials -- Metals and their alloys -- Ceramics -- Polymers -- Composite materials -- Factor of safety -- 6. Fluids engineering -- 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 -- Mechanical energy, work, and power -- Gravitational potential energy -- Elastic potential energy -- Kinetic energy -- Heat as energy in transit -- Energy conservation and conversion -- Heat engines and efficiency -- Internal-combustion engines -- Electrical power generation -- Jet engines -- 8. Motion and power transmission -- Rotational motion -- Angular velocity -- Rotational work and power -- Design application : gears -- Spur gears -- Rack and pinion -- Bevel gears -- Helical gears -- Worm gearsets -- Speed, torque, and power in gearsets -- Simple and compound geartrains -- Belt and chain drives -- Planetary geartrains -- Greek alphabet -- Trigonometry review -- Degrees and radians -- Right triangles -- Identities -- Oblique triangles.
Summary: AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING introduces students to the ever-emerging field of mechanical engineering, giving an appreciation for how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves societies all around the world. Intended for students in their first or second year of a typical college or university program in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, the text balances the treatments of technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The mechanical engineering profession -- 2. Mechanical design -- Design process -- Conceptual design -- Manufacturing process -- Case study in conceptual design : mousetrap-powered vehicles -- Case study in urban power infrastructures -- Case study : computer-aided design : noninvasive medical imaging -- 3. Technical problem-solving and communication skills -- Unit systems and conversion -- Significant digits -- Dimensional consistency -- Estimation in engineering -- Communication skills in engineering -- 4. Forces in structures and machines -- Forces in rectangular and polar forms -- Resultant of several forces -- Vector algebra method -- Vector polygon method -- Moment of force -- Equilibrium of forces and moments -- Design application : rolling-element bearings -- 5. Materials and stresses -- Tension and compression -- Material response -- Shear -- Engineering materials -- Metals and their alloys -- Ceramics -- Polymers -- Composite materials -- Factor of safety -- 6. Fluids engineering -- 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 -- Mechanical energy, work, and power -- Gravitational potential energy -- Elastic potential energy -- Kinetic energy -- Heat as energy in transit -- Energy conservation and conversion -- Heat engines and efficiency -- Internal-combustion engines -- Electrical power generation -- Jet engines -- 8. Motion and power transmission -- Rotational motion -- Angular velocity -- Rotational work and power -- Design application : gears -- Spur gears -- Rack and pinion -- Bevel gears -- Helical gears -- Worm gearsets -- Speed, torque, and power in gearsets -- Simple and compound geartrains -- Belt and chain drives -- Planetary geartrains -- Greek alphabet -- Trigonometry review -- Degrees and radians -- Right triangles -- Identities -- Oblique triangles.

AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING introduces students to the ever-emerging field of mechanical engineering, giving an appreciation for how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves societies all around the world. Intended for students in their first or second year of a typical college or university program in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, the text balances the treatments of technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology.

In English.