Engineering science / William Bolton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bolton, W. (William), 1933- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mechanical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (599 pages)

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.

Summary:

"Engineering Science is a comprehensive textbook suitable for all vocational and pre-degree courses, being fully in line with the latest vocational courses at Level 2 and leading into Level 3"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Basics

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Basic mathematical tools

1.3 SI Units

1.4 Basic engineering terms and their units

1.5 Measurements

1.6 Random errors

1.7 Significant figures

1.8 Graphs

1.9 Areas and volumes

1.10 Trigonometry

Problems

Chapter 2 Statics

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Forces in equilibrium

2.3 Resultant forces

2.4 Resolving forces

2.5 Moment of a force

2.6 Centre of gravity

2.7 Static equilibrium

2.8 Measurement of force

Activities

Chapter 3 Stress and strain

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Stress and strain

3.3 Stress-strain graphs

3.4 Poisson's ratio

3.5 Bridges and their materials

Chapter 4 Linear motion

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Straight-line motion

4.3 Vectors

4.4 Motion under gravity

4.5 Graphs of motion

Chapter 5 Angular motion

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Equations of motion

5.3 Relationship between linear and angular motion

5.4 Torque

Chapter 6 Dynamics

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Newton's laws

6.3 Free-body diagrams

6.4 Weight and weightlessness

Chapter 7 Energy

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Energy transformations

7.3 Work

7.4 Potential energy

7.5 Kinetic energy

7.6 Conservation of mechanical energy

7.7 Power

7.8 Torque and work done

Chapter 8 Heat

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Heat capacity

8.3 Expansion

8.4 Gas laws

8.5 Heat transfer processes

8.6 Conduction

Chapter 9 DC circuits

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Kirchhoff's laws

9.3 Resistance

9.4 Resistors in series

9.5 Resistors in parallel

9.6 Series-parallel circuits

9.7 Resistivity.

9.8 Basic measurements

Chapter 10 Magnetism

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Electromagnetic induction

10.3 Generators

10.4 Transformers

10.5 Force on a current-carrying conductor

Chapter 11 Circuit analysis

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Series and parallel resistors

11.3 Kirchhoff's laws

11.4 Internal resistance

Chapter 12 Semiconductors

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Current flow

12.3 Junction diodes

Chapter 13 Capacitance

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Capacitor

13.3 Capacitors in series and parallel

13.4 Parallel plate capacitor

13.5 Forms of capacitors

13.6 Capacitors in circuits

13.7 Energy stored in a charged capacitor

Chapter 14 Magnetic flux

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Electromagnetic induction

14.3 The magnetic circuit

14.4 Reluctance

14.5 Magnetisation curves

14.6 Hysteresis

14.7 Inductance

14.8 Mutual inductance

14.9 Force on a current-carrying conductor

Chapter 15 Alternating current

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Sinusoidal waveform

15.3 Average value

15.4 Root-mean-square values

15.5 Basic measurements

Chapter 16 Series AC circuits

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Sine waves and phasors

16.3 R, L, C in AC circuits

16.4 Components in series

16.5 Series resonance

16.6 Subtracting phasors

16.7 Power in AC circuits

16.8 Power factor

16.9 Rectification

Chapter 17 DC circuit analysis

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Thévenin's theorem

17.3 Norton's theorem

17.4 Maximum power transfer

Chapter 18 DC machines

18.1 Introduction

18.2 DC motors

18.3 DC Generators

Chapter 19 Transients

19.1 Introduction.

19.2 Purely resistive circuit

19.3 RC circuit: charging

19.4 RC circuit: discharging

19.5 Rectangular waveforms and RC circuits

19.6 RL circuit: current growth

19.7 RL circuit: current decay

19.8 Rectangular waveforms and RL circuits

Chapter 20 Structures

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Pin-jointed frameworks

20.3 Bow's notation

20.4 Method of joints

20.5 Method of sections

Chapter 21 Beams

21.1 Introduction

21.2 Shear force and bending moment

21.3 Bending moment and shear force diagrams

Chapter 22 Components

22.1 Introduction

22.2 Factor of safety

22.3 Composite members

22.4 Thermal strain

22.5 Shear stress

Chapter 23 Circular motion

23.1 Introduction

23.2 Centripetal acceleration

23.3 Cornering

23.4 Centrifugal clutch

Chapter 24 Mechanical power transmission

24.1 Introduction

24.2 Law of machines

24.3 Examples of machines

24.4 Gears

24.5 Belt drives

24.6 Linkage mechanisms

Chapter 25 Structural members

25.1 Introduction

25.2 Bending stress

25.3 Columns

25.4 The collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001

Chapter 26 Frictional resistance

26.1 Introduction

26.2 Laws of friction

26.3 Screw thread

Chapter 27 Angular dynamics

27.1 Introduction

27.2 Moment of inertia

27.3 Combined linear and angular motion

27.4 D'Alembert's principle

27.5 Angular kinetic energy

Chapter 28 Oscillations

28.1 Introduction

28.2 Simple harmonic motion

28.3 Mass on a spring

28.4 Simple pendulum

28.5 Energy of SHM

28.6 Resonance

Chapter 29 Fluid mechanics

29.1 Introduction

29.2 Pressure

29.3 Thrust on an immersed surface.

29.4 Centre of pressure

29.5 Archimedes' Principle

29.6 Fluid flow

Chapter 30 Introducing calculus

30.1 Introduction

30.2 Gradients and differentiation

30.3 Introducing integration

Answers

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-309359-0

1-003-09359-0

1-000-20594-0

1-000-20598-3

9781003093596

OCLC:

1176323048