Mechanical Engineering Science. Volume 1

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages v-vi
1 - Introduction, Pages 1-2
2 - The equations of motion, Pages 3-30
3 - Newton's laws of motion, Pages 31-43
4 - Mechanical energy, Pages 44-48
5 - Motion in a circular path, Pages 49-57
6 - Friction and the inclined plane, Pages 58-84
7 - Friction and the machine, Pages 85-127
8 - Equilibrium of forces and plane frameworks, Pages 128-154
9 - Mechanical properties of engineering materials, Pages 155-168
10 - Beams—shearing force and bending moment, Pages 169-194
11 - Centres of gravity and centroids, Pages 195-210
12 - The laws of a perfect gas, Pages 211-223
13 - Properties of water and steam, Pages 224-234
14 - Steam plant, Pages 235-243
15 - Internal combustion engines, Pages 244-246
16 - Engine efficiencies, Pages 247-255
17 - Combustion of fuels, Pages 256-265
18 - Liquids at rest, Pages 266-281
19 - Laboratory experiments, Pages 282-297
Index, Pages 298-301