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Higher Engineering Science aims to provide students with an understanding of the scientific principles that underpin the design and operation of modern engineering systems. It has been written specifically for the core unit in the new BTEC Higher National Engineering scheme from Edexcel, and builds a sound scientific foundation for further study of electronics, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The core unit is compulsory for all HNC / HND students, and this book develops a coherent programme of study for this important part of the Higher National.
The text is highly student-centred, providing numerous
7 worked examples with step-by-step guidance and hints
7 highlighted key facts and points of interest
7 self-check questions scattered through the text
7 problem sections (with answers supplied)
It has been written to suit courses with an intake from a range of educational backgrounds, and a minimum of prior knowledge is assumed.
A unified science course at this level is a completely new feature of the new Higher National programme. This means that it will be a challenge for colleges, and that existing books will not match the content of the unit. Therefore, Higher Engineering Science will be the text of choice for students and lecturers alike.
Higher Engineering Science will also be ideal for introductory science modules in degree courses. It follows on from Bill Bolton's highly successful Engineering Science.
The book lecturers have been waiting for - clear, coherent exposition of principles.
Follow on from the author's highly successful Engineering Science.
No comparable text at present.
| Preface | p. ix |
| Structural analysis | |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Axial loading | p. 1 |
| Axially loaded members | p. 4 |
| Poisson's ratio | p. 8 |
| Temperature stresses | p. 9 |
| Problems | p. 14 |
| Bending | |
| Introduction | p. 16 |
| Shear force and bending moment | p. 17 |
| Bending stresses | p. 24 |
| Problems | p. 33 |
| Torsion | |
| Introduction | p. 35 |
| Torsion of circular shafts | p. 37 |
| Transmission of power | p. 42 |
| Problems | p. 43 |
| Linear and angular motion | |
| Introduction | p. 46 |
| Linear motion | p. 46 |
| Two and three-dimensional linear motion | p. 52 |
| Angular motion | p. 56 |
| Force and linear motion | p. 62 |
| Torque and angular motion | p. 67 |
| Linear and angular kinetic energy | p. 75 |
| Problems | p. 78 |
| Mechanical oscillations | |
| Introduction | p. 84 |
| Simple harmonic motion | p. 85 |
| Undamped oscillations | p. 90 |
| Damped oscillations | p. 95 |
| Forced oscillations | p. 97 |
| Problems | p. 99 |
| Heat transfer | |
| Introduction | p. 102 |
| Conduction | p. 103 |
| Convection | p. 112 |
| Radiation | p. 115 |
| Problems | p. 118 |
| Fluid flow | |
| Introduction | p. 121 |
| Viscosity | p. 121 |
| Power loss with bearings | p. 124 |
| Laminar and turbulent flow | p. 127 |
| Energy loss with fluids flowing through pipes | p. 128 |
| Problems | p. 134 |
| Single phase a.c. theory | |
| Introduction | p. 136 |
| Reactance and susceptance | p. 139 |
| Phasor relationships for pure components | p. 139 |
| Impedance and admittance | p. 141 |
| Series a.c. circuits | p. 142 |
| Parallel circuits | p. 147 |
| Power | p. 152 |
| Circuit analysis using PSpice | p. 159 |
| Problems | p. 164 |
| Complex numbers | |
| Introduction | p. 167 |
| Complex numbers | p. 167 |
| Representing phasors by complex numbers | p. 176 |
| Impedance | p. 179 |
| Problems | p. 188 |
| Resonant circuits | |
| Introduction | p. 192 |
| Resonance with series circuits | p. 192 |
| Resonance with parallel circuits | p. 197 |
| Problems | p. 203 |
| Complex waveforms | |
| Introduction | p. 204 |
| The Fourier series | p. 204 |
| Circuit analysis with complex waveforms | p. 210 |
| Production of harmonics | p. 216 |
| Problems | p. 220 |
| Systems | |
| Introduction | p. 222 |
| Basic principles | p. 222 |
| Mathematical models | p. 223 |
| Information and signals | p. 224 |
| Signal processing | p. 226 |
| Examples of electronic systems | p. 238 |
| Problems | p. 242 |
| Control systems | |
| Introduction | p. 244 |
| Basic principles | p. 244 |
| Measurement systems | p. 250 |
| Electrical switching | p. 253 |
| Speed control of motors | p. 256 |
| Problems | p. 260 |
| Answers | p. 261 |
| Index | p. 273 |
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ISBN: 9780750642354
ISBN-10: 0750642351
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 275
Published: 8th November 1999
Dimensions (cm): 26.4 x 19.5
Weight (kg): 0.567
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