Quantification In Science : The VNR Dictionary of Engineering Units and Measures - Hardcover

Melarango, M.

9780442006419: Quantification In Science : The VNR Dictionary of Engineering Units and Measures

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ISBN 10: 0442006411 ISBN 13: 9780442006419

Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 1991

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This volume promotes order within the confusion of the many systems of units in existence. After establishing a clearer picture of science today, it examines the articulated language science by defining the units and their systems, and by offering a quick method to convert from one unit to another. Concise and to the point, it allows the reader to go from generalities to specifics-and vice versa-in a matter of minutes.

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One of the most important tools in engineering and science is a standardized system of measure or quantification. Through such a system, engineers can not only work out many of the problems that confront them, but also communicate with their colleagues around the world regardless of language barriers. Unfortunately, there has never been a single system of quantification used. What does exist are numerous systems based on discipline e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and culture (imperial system versus metric system). The author of this text has compiled all of the appropriate systems in one comprehensive cross referenced source. Included are not only the conversion units, but the definition of each system and its term as well as important, historical and biographical notes on the key contributors to these systems and units. This book should be of interest to engineers and technicians in all fields and disciplines; students in the sciences/ engineering and technology; and general scientific technical and corporate libraries.

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