{"product_id":"science-and-mathematics-for-engineering-9780367204747","title":"Science and Mathematics for Engineering","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical introduction to the engineering science and mathematics required for engineering study and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScience and Mathematics for Engineering is an introductory textbook that assumes no prior background in engineering. This new edition covers the fundamental scientific knowledge that all trainee engineers must acquire in order to pass their examinations and has been brought fully in line with the compulsory science and mathematics units in the new engineering course specifications. A new chapter covers present and future ways of generating electricity, an important topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Bird focuses upon engineering examples, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic laws and principles. This book includes over 580 worked examples, 1300 further problems, 425 multiple choice questions (with answers), and contains sections covering the mathematics that students will require within their engineering studies, mechanical \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is one of my personal ‘go to’ books when seeking appropriate worked examples, diagrams, and solutions due to its capable style and composition and sheer coverage – the subject matter that is covered is considerable and thorough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Michael Lanigan, Waterford Institute of Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John Bird has always hit the mark in terms of being ‘helpful’ to students particularly in his most recent books as they provide full worked solutions... I think that new materials are important in order to refresh topics and I agree that the section on new energy sources is particularly important and relevant at this time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sandra Schia, Kingston College (Surrey)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is one of my personal ‘go to’ books when seeking appropriate worked examples, diagrams, and solutions due to its capable style and composition and sheer coverage – the subject matter that is covered is considerable and thorough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Michael Lanigan, Waterford Institute of Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John Bird has always hit the mark in terms of being ‘helpful’ to students particularly in his most recent books as they provide full worked solutions... I think that new materials are important in order to refresh topics and I agree that the section on new energy sources is particularly important and relevant at this time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sandra Schia, Kingston College (Surrey)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. \u003cstrong\u003eSECTION I APPLIED MATHEMATICS. \u003c\/strong\u003e1. Basic arithmetic. 2. Fractions, decimals and percentages. 3. Indices, units, prefixes and engineering notation. 4. Calculations and evaluation of formulae. 5. Basic algebra. 6. Solving simple equations. 7. Transposing formulae. 8. Solving simultaneous equations. 9. Straight line graphs. 10. Introduction to trigonometry. 11. Area of common shapes. 12. The circle. 13. Volumes of common solids. \u003cstrong\u003eSECTION II MECHANICAL APPLICATIONS. \u003c\/strong\u003e14. SI units and density. 15. Atomic structure of matter. 16. Speed and velocity. 17. Acceleration. 18. Force, mass and acceleration. 19. Forces acting at a point. 20. Work, energy and power. 21. Simply supported beams. 22. Linear and angular motion. 23. Friction. 24. Simple machines. 25. The effects of forces on materials. 26. Linear momentum and impulse. 27. Torque. 28. Pressure in fluids. 29. Heat energy and transfer. 30. Thermal expansion. 31. Ideal gas laws. 32. The measurement of temperature. Revision Test 12: Thermal expansion, ideal gas laws and temperature measurement. \u003cstrong\u003eSECTION III ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS. \u003c\/strong\u003e33. An introduction to electric circuits. 34. Resistance variation. 35. Batteries and alternative sources of energy. 36. Series and parallel networks. 37. Kirchhoff’s laws. 38. Magnetism and electromagnetism. 39. Electromagnetic induction. 40. Alternating voltages and currents. 41. Capacitors and inductors. 42. Electrical measuring instruments and measurements. 43. Ways of generating electricity – the present and the future. \u003cstrong\u003eSECTION IV ENGINEERING SYSTEMS. \u003c\/strong\u003e44. Introduction to engineering systems. List of formulae for science and engineering. Answers to Practice Exercises. Glossary of terms. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017847439703,"sku":"9780367204747","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367204747.jpg?v=1750774870","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/science-and-mathematics-for-engineering-9780367204747","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}