Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

This book is a systematic presentation of the concepts and principles essential for understanding Engineering Thermodynamics, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials. Textbook covers the complete syllabus of compulsory subject of Mechanical Engineering of Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow in particular and other Universities of the country in general for undergraduate students of engineering and technology. Basic Concepts and Laws of Thermodynamics have been clearly explained using a large number of solved problems. Entropy, properties of pure substances, thermodynamic cycles and I.C. engines are described in detail. Steam tables and Mollier diagram is included. Principles of Engineering Mechanics have been discussed in detail and supported by sufficient number of solved and unsolved problems. Simple and Compound Stresses are discussed at length. Bending stresses in beam and torsion have been covered in detail. Large number of solved and unsolved problems with answers are given at the end of each chapter. SI units are used throughout the book.