Sinopsis
Master the essentials of mechanical engineering with this clear, beginner-friendly guide.
This book aims to give a broad outline of common engineering topics while going into enough detail to handle real-life calculations. It introduces basic theory at the moment it helps practical work, so readers can apply what they learn in shops, drafting offices, and on the job.
- Learn how to perform simple calculations used by engineers and draughtsmen
- Explore topics from materials and boilers to steam engines and power transmission
- See practical, storehouse-friendly explanations that require only basic math
- Understand common problems and how beginners can approach them with confidence
Ideal for readers just starting in mechanical engineering, apprentices, or anyone seeking a solid, no-nonsense reference that connects theory to practice.
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The whole subject has been very methodically dealt with throughout. Standard reference. - Practical Engineer.
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Of books dealing with the various branches of Mechanical Engineering there is an immense choice. Reliable text-books can be found dealing with almost any subject upon which an engineer can desire information; but when asked by a beginner, say by a youth whose friends have just placed him as an apprentice or pupil with a firm of mechanical engineers, to recommend an inexpensive and up-to-date book on engineering, one finds some difficulty in making a selection.
To the author it appears that what a beginner really needs is a book which, while giving in broad outlines the information it is necessary to possess concerning the ordinary branches of mechanical engineering, yet shall go sufficiently into detail to enable him to make all the calculations likely to be required during the earlier stages of his career.
It has been the aim of the author in the following pages to state in clear language some of the elementary facts connected with mechanical engineering, and to show how the simple calculations which have to be made from time to time by every engineer and draughtsman can be performed.
Theory is introduced in places where its bearing on practice can be seen and understood. For instance, the theory of raising steam is dealt with after the reader has been introduced to the various types of boiler in use and has learnt something of the merits and demerits of each.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mechanical engineering for beginners, introducing the materials, tools, and essential calculations used in the field. The author, with their extensive knowledge in mechanical engineering, provides insights into the history, principles, and practical applications of mechanical engineering. The book offers a well-rounded understanding of the subject, covering topics such as stress, elasticity, impact tests, and the strength of different materials, including wrought iron, cast iron, steel, and alloys. The book's depth of knowledge and clear explanations make it an invaluable resource for aspiring engineers and those looking to expand their knowledge in mechanical engineering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330006603_0
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