Mechanical Engineering Science - Softcover

Hannah, J.; Hillier, M. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582061571 ISBN 13: 9780582061576

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1991

Synopsis

This second edition provides a text for the student engineer. Symbols and nomenclature have been updated and additional material has been included on prime movers, simple navigational problems, and the basic mechanics of aircraft, rockets and satellite motion. Written throughout in SI units, it keeps formulae to a minimum and worked examples illustrate the application of basic principles. It is designed for students on BTEC National Certificate and Diploma courses in engineering, motor vehicle work and science. It should also be useful for those undertaking related City and Guilds courses.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Features: contains clear and easy to understand explanations of topics which move on to relevant worked examples contains many carefully chosen worked examples and problems keeps formulae to a minimum now includes more coverage of renewable energy sources and the problems of the emission of pollutants coverage of satellites increased This book is suitable for a range of engineering and science modules on BTEC (Edexcel) NC/D, GNVQ and Vocational A-level courses and will useful for HNC/D courses in mechanical and production engineering.

About the Author

J. Hannah was formerly Inspector for Further Education, Inner London Education Authority and Head of Engineering at Southgate College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582061571
• ISBN 13: 9780582061576
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 485