Description
Book SynopsisThe Reference of Choice for Today''s Engineer.
Revised, expanded, updated -- and ready to use!
Every engineer should have a copy of the bestselling Wiley Engineer''s Desk Reference -- the ideal all-in-one resource for practical engineering applications and daily problem solving. Now fully updated to address the latest developments in theory and practice, this brand-new Second Edition balances authoritative coverage of classical engineering topics with new material on state-of-the-art subjects such as composites, lasers, automatic data collection, and more.
No other book on the market covers the broad spectrum of engineering in as concise a fashion. So whether you''re looking for a specific piece of data or general background knowledge, this conveniently sized ready reference puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Contents include:
* Mathematics
* Mechanics and materials
* Hydraulics
* Structures
Table of ContentsMathematics.
Mechanics/Materials.
Structures.
Fluid Mechanics.
Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer.
Electricity and Electronics.
Controls.
Economics/Statistics.
Energy Sources.
The Design Process.
Engineering Operations.
Tables.
Index.