ABSTRACT

In this book John Bird introduces engineering science through examples rather than theory - enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic scientific laws and principles. The book includes 575 worked examples, 1200 problems, 440 multiple choice questions (answers provided), and the maths that students will require is also provided in a separate section within the book.

The new edition of Science for Engineering presents the fundamentals of the subject, and has also been brought fully in line with the compulsory Science and Mathematics units in the new specifications for BTEC National and BTEC First courses. It also offers full coverage of the compulsory units of AVCE and Intermediate GNVQ (Science and Mathematics).

Throughout the book assessment papers are provided that are ideal for use as tests or homework. These are the only problems where answers are not provided in the book. Full worked solutions are available to lecturers only as a free download from the Newnes website: www.newnespress.com

chapter 1|4 pages

Basic arithmetic

chapter 2|5 pages

Fractions, decimals and percentages

chapter 3|6 pages

Indices and standard form

chapter 4|5 pages

Calculations and evaluation of formulae

chapter 5|5 pages

Algebra

chapter 6|6 pages

Simple equations

chapter 7|5 pages

Transposition of formulae

chapter 8|5 pages

Simultaneous equations

chapter 9|8 pages

Straight-line graphs

chapter 10|13 pages

Trigonometry

chapter 11|7 pages

Areas of plane figures

chapter 12|5 pages

The circle

chapter 13|8 pages

Volumes of common solids

chapter 14|4 pages

SI units and density

chapter 15|5 pages

Atomic structure of matter

chapter 16|6 pages

Speed and velocity

chapter 17|5 pages

Acceleration

chapter 18|6 pages

Force, mass and acceleration

chapter 19|13 pages

Forces acting at a point

chapter 20|12 pages

Work, energy and power

chapter 21|9 pages

Simply supported beams

chapter 22|8 pages

Linear and angular motion

chapter 23|4 pages

Friction

chapter 24|9 pages

Simple machines

chapter 25|8 pages

The effects of forces on materials

chapter 26|5 pages

Linear momentum and impulse

chapter 27|8 pages

Torque

chapter 28|11 pages

Pressure in fluids

chapter 29|9 pages

Heat energy and transfer

chapter 30|7 pages

Thermal expansion

chapter 31|8 pages

Ideal gas laws

chapter 32|10 pages

The measurement of temperature

chapter 33|9 pages

An introduction to electric circuits

chapter 34|5 pages

Resistance variation

chapter 35|8 pages

Chemical effects of electricity

chapter 36|13 pages

Series and parallel networks

chapter 37|6 pages

Kirchhoff’s laws

chapter 38|11 pages

Electromagnetism

chapter 39|9 pages

Electromagnetic induction

chapter 40|7 pages

Alternating voltages and currents

chapter 41|12 pages

Capacitors and inductors

chapter 43|9 pages

Introduction to engineering systems

chapter |4 pages

List of main formulae

chapter |18 pages

Answer to exercises