Mechanical engineering Books

A self-contained textbook, Microhydrodynamics and Complex Fluids deals with the main phenomena that occur in slow, inertialess viscous flows often encountered in various industrial, biophysical, and natural processes. It examines a wide range of...

A comprehensive presentation of wicking models developed in academia and industry, Wicking in Porous Materials: Traditional and Modern Modeling Approaches contains some of the most important approaches and methods available, from the traditional...

Featuring contributions by leading researchers in the field, Nanoparticle Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow explores heat transfer and fluid flow processes in nanomaterials and nanofluids, which are becoming increasingly important across the engineering...

This book provides comprehensive information for various planetary gear trains, with practical applications and comprehensive references to technical articles. In the text's chapters, readers can find all the information needed for various types of gear...

Logan's Turbomachinery: Flowpath Design and Performance Fundamentals, Third Edition is the long-awaited revision of this classic textbook, thoroughly updated by Dr. Bijay Sultanian. While the basic concepts remain constant, turbomachinery design has...

Despite generations of change and recent, rapid developments in gas dynamics and hypersonic theory, relevant literature has yet to catch up, so those in the field are generally forced to rely on dated monographs to make educated decisions that reflect...

Student design engineers often require a "cookbook" approach to solving certain problems in mechanical engineering. With this focus on providing simplified information that is easy to retrieve, retired mechanical design engineer Keith L. Richards has...

Detailing the major developments of the last decade, the Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology, Second Edition updates the original and remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject. With all chapters either revised (in some...

Analysis of Synchronous Machines, Second Edition is a thoroughly modern treatment of an old subject. Courses generally teach about synchronous machines by introducing the steady-state per phase equivalent circuit without a clear, thorough presentation of...

Going beyond the traditional field of robotics to include other mobile vehicles, Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems describes important theoretical concepts, techniques, approaches, and applications that can be used to build truly mobile intelligent...

Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, Fourth Edition, provides up-to-date coverage of experimentation methods in science and engineering. This edition adds five new "concept chapters" to introduce major areas of experimentation...

Eco-driving has the potential to save fuel and reduce emissions without having to make any changes to vehicles or road infrastructure. This book provides an in-depth understanding of the contemporary issues in the human factors aspects of eco-driving...

Le livre ""Pi�����ces D�����tach�����es Relatives Au Clerg�����, Partie 3: S�����culier Et R�����gulier (1771)"" de Puysegur, Jacques Fran�����ois de Chastenet est un recueil d'�����crits et de documents historiques sur le clerg����� s�����culier et...

The Restoration of the Ancient Irrigation Works on the Tigris: Or the Re-Creation of Chaldea is a book written by William Willcocks in 1903. The book focuses on the restoration of the ancient irrigation system in the Tigris River, which was once the...

The Life of a Miner in Both Hemispheres is a memoir written by Alexander G. Simpson and published in 1903. The book details Simpson's experiences as a miner in various locations around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the...

Lighthouse Construction And Illumination is a book written by Thomas Stevenson in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the construction and illumination of lighthouses. It covers everything from the design and construction of lighthouses to...

This book refers to Discipline Number 5 based on the original book I wrote in 2009 on World Class Maintenance - The 12 Disciplines. Almost all industries have their Preventive Maintenance, but still, many problems emerged and the question is can we do...

Every industry has its own indices, metrics, measures, and KPIs they use on maintenance. The main reason why we measure these indices is to determine if our maintenance organization is moving forward in the right direction. However, some...

Every industry has its own indices, metrics, measures, and KPIs they use on maintenance. The main reason why we measure these indices is to determine if our maintenance organization is moving forward in the right direction. However, some indices may not...

This book is written to help new users learn the basic concepts of FreeCAD. FreeCAD is easy-to-use CAD software that includes tools that are available in premium CAD software. It is a good beginning for those new to FreeCAD to become familiar with the...

The rapid increase of cloud computing, high performance computing (HPC) and the vast growth in Internet and Social Media use have aroused the interest in energy consumption and the carbon footprint of Data Centres. Data Centres primarily contain...

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to ANSYS WorkbenchCHAPTER 2 Static Structural AnalysisCHAPTER 3 FEA with AssembliesCHAPTER 4 Steady-State Thermal AnalysisCHAPTER 5 Frequency and Vibration AnalysisCHAPTER 6 Concept Modeling: Line and Surface Bodies CHAPTER 7 FEA...

This book is the fourth edition of the eBook edition of the eleventh textbook in this series: Introduction to Engineering Design.  Jim Dally, working with College House Enterprises, LLC and faculty members in the Keystone Program within the Clark...

Every day, millions of people are unaware of the amazing processes that take place when using their phones, connecting to broadband internet, watching television, or even the most basic action of flipping on a light switch. Advances are being continually...

The SolidWorks CAM 2022 Black Book is the 3rd edition of our series on SolidWorks CAM. The book is written to help professionals as well as learners get familiar with functionality of the software. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this...

The Mastercam 2022 for SolidWorks Black Book is the 3rd edition of our series on Mastercam for SolidWorks. With lots of additions and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as learners in creating some of the most complex NC...

The SolidWorks CAM 2022 Black Book is the 3rd edition of our series on SolidWorks CAM. The book is written to help professionals as well as learners get familiar with functionality of the software. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this...

This book describes the fundamentals of fluid mechanics phenomena for engineers and others. This book is designed to replace all introductory textbook(s) or instructor's notes for the fluid mechanics in undergraduate classes for engineering/science...

This book presents a holistic approach to remediation that considers ancillary environmental impacts and aims to optimize net effects to the environment. It addresses a broad range of environmental, social, and economic impacts during all ...

High speed catamaran and multihull high speed marine vessel have become very popular in the last two decades. The catamaran has become the vessel of choice for the majority of high speed ferry operators worldwide. There have been significant advances in...

Telephone Law: The Organization And Operation Of Telephone Companies is a book written by Archibald Harold McMillian and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal framework governing the organization and operation of telephone...

Pamphlets On Naval Subjects (1854) is a collection of essays written by William Bowles. The book contains a series of pamphlets that explore various aspects of naval warfare during the mid-19th century. The essays cover topics such as naval strategy,...

Notes On The Compressive Resistance Of Freestone, Brick Piers, Hydraulic Cements, Mortars And Concretes (1888) is a technical book written by Quincy Adams Gillmore. The book focuses on the compressive strength of various building materials, including...

Laboratory Astronomy, written by Robert Wheeler Willson and published in 1905, is a comprehensive guide to the practical aspects of astronomical observation and experimentation. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the basics of...

""A Letter On The Oxford Water Supply: And The Effect Of The Proposed Thames Valley Drainage Works On The Hincksey Lake"" is a book written by Joseph Prestwich in 1884. The book primarily focuses on the water supply of Oxford and the potential impact of...

""A Comparison Of Rowland�������s Mercury Thermometers With A Calendar-Griffiths������� Platinum Thermometer"" is a scientific research paper written by Charles William Waidner Jr. in 1898. The paper compares the accuracy and reliability of two types of...

The Life of John Holland of Sheffield Park is a biographical book written by William Hudson in 1874. The book tells the story of John Holland, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in Sheffield, England during the 19th century. The author...

The FreeCAD 0.19 Basics Tutorial book is an essential guide for engineers and designers without any experience in computer-aided design. This book teaches you the basics you need to know to start using FreeCAD with easy to understand,...

Phase transformations of materials is a common phenomenon. We are familiar with the melting of ice to wate, and boiling of water to steam,  These transformations have been use to generate energy and propel machines.  Steam has been used to...

1 Introduction.- 2 Basic principles of metal forming.- 2.1 Methods of forming and cutting technology.- 2.1.1 Summary.- 2.1.2 Forming.- 2.1.3 Dividing.- 2.1.4 Combinations of processes in manufacturing.- 2.2 Basic terms.- 2.2.1 Flow condition and flow...

This second, corrected and enlarged edition teaches macroscopic modeling for the design, processing, testing, and control of mechanical components in engineering, and also includes the damage of interfaces and statistical...

            The book is organized into 10 chapters. The first chapter provides a fundamental coverage of finite element methods.  It stresses the mathematical and mechanical fundamentals, which...

Here is a comprehensive resource that compiles extensive descriptions of friction stir processing, fabrication of surface metal matrix composites, and friction surfacing into one volume. The book is separated into four sections, beginning with a...