Applied Mechanics

Description

a clear, accessible presentation of the principles of statics and dynamics in relation to forces, thermodynamics, gas dynamics and fluid flow a simpler, clearer presentation of material on fluids at rest and in motion extended coverage of satellites, aircraft, rockets and helicopters an update of all worked examples and problems coverage of the basic principles of satellites, aircraft, rockets and helicopters with more descriptive work, diagrams and examples worked examples followed by list of problems for practice to support each topic coverage suitable for BTEC NIII Engineering Science unit. 1. Statics. 2. Frameworks. 3. Friction. 4. Velocity and Acceleration. 5. Inertia and Change of Motion. 6. Motion in a Circle. 7. Balancing. 8. Periodic Motion. 9. Dynamics of Rotation. 10. Work, Energy and Power. 11. Impulse and Momentum. 12. Aircraft and Rockets. 13. Direct Stress and Strain. 14. Mechanical Properties of Materials. 15. Shear and Torsion. 16. Shear Force and Bending Moment. 17. Bending of Beams. 18. Combined Bending and Direct Stress. 19. Fluid at Rest. 20. Fluid in Motion. 21. Experimental Errors and the Adjustment of Data.