Wickert, Jonathan A. (Jonathan Adam), author  <br/><br/>
An introduction to mechanical engineering /  
Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis. 
 - Fourth edition. 
 - Boston, MA :   Cengage Learning,   c2017 
 - xxi, 407 pages :  color illustrations ;   23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>Chapter1. The Mechanical Engineering Profession<br/>Chapter 2. Mechanical Design<br/>Chapter 3. Technical Problem-Solving and Communication Skills<br/>Chapter 4. Forces in Structures and Machines<br/>Chapter 5. Materials and Stresses<br/>Chapter 6. Fluids Engineering<br/>Chapter 7. Thermal and Energy Systems<br/>Chapter 8. Motion and Power Transmission<br/>Appendix A<br/>Appendix B<br/>Index 
<br/><br/> Gain insight into today's ever-emerging field of mechanical engineering as you develop an appreciation for how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 4E is an ideal resource during your first or second year of your mechanical engineering program. It's also a useful tool if you are pursuing a closely related field. The book balances timely treatments of technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology to provide the solid mechanical engineering foundation you need for future success. 
<br/><br/><br/>In English text. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781305635135  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mechanical engineering 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>CIR TJ 145  / W53 2017