An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 2 is the essential text for all second-year undergraduate students as well as those studying foundation degrees and HNDs. Written by an experienced team of lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham, the text provides thorough coverage of the following core engineering topics, fully updated for the second edition:
- Fluid dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Solid mechanics
- Control theory and techniques
- Mechanical power, loads and transmissions
- Structural vibration
All chapters include questions and answers, with Chapters 4 and 5 including enhanced, detailed solutions as a bonus feature. The text will be highly relevant to mechanical engineers as well as automotive, aeronautical/aerospace and general engineering students.
Introduction. Fluid Dynamics. Thermodynamics. Solid Mechanics. Electromechanical Drive Systems. Feedback and Control Systems. Structural Dynamics. Questions. Index.
Biography
Michael Clifford is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and has lectured at the University of Nottingham
since 1998. He has taught a wide range of subjects including professional studies, computational
and numerical techniques, fibre reinforced composites, design, and engineering management. He
has over one hundred academic publications, including teaching case studies on the use of sustain-
able appropriate technologies in further education.
