An extremely lucid introduction to physics and reasoning methods containing a judicious selection and sequencing of material that enables students to learn without being overwhelmed and acquire important knowledge for future work. Provides detailed instruction of a problem-solving strategy for both quantitative and qualitative problems. Consists of two closely coordinated parts--the text is designed to present basic subject matter as well as facilitate reference and review; the workbook ensures that students have understood what they have read, can interpret it and apply the information to diverse situations.

An extremely lucid introduction to physics and reasoning methods containing a judicious selection and sequencing of material that enables students to learn without being overwhelmed and acquire important knowledge for future work. Provides detailed instruction of a problem-solving strategy for both quantitative and qualitative problems. Consists of two closely coordinated parts--the text is designed to present basic subject matter as well as facilitate reference and review; the workbook ensures that students have understood what they have read, can interpret it and apply the information to diverse situations.

This book gives a sufficient grounding in mechanics for engineers to tackle a significant range of problems encountered in the design and specification of simple structures and machines. It also provides an excellent background for students wishing to progress to more advanced studies in three-dimensional mechanics.

This series of three volumes aims to explain in a reader-friendly way, the essential principles of basic mechanics as used in engineering. It attempts to provide clarity, motivation and relevance, for any reader who wants to understand the principles of mechanics and be able to apply them to practical situations. BEME should be found useful by anyone studying, teaching or using the science of mechanics.Volume 1 Contents:What mechanics is about and why we study it,Concepts, quantities, principles and laws,Working with numbers in engineering,Forces, components, and resultants,Moments, equilibrium and free-body diagrams,Centres of gravity and centroids,Forces in structures: trusses and frames,Friction between dry solid surfaces,Buoyancy.

Basics of Mechanical Engineering systematically develops the concepts and principles essential for understanding engineering thermodynamics, mechanics and strength of materials. This book is meant for first year B. Tech students of various technical universities. It will also be helpful for candidates preparing for various competitive examinations.

This 2nd edition takes into account recent changes to A-level syllabuses, including the need for modelling. It has been reset to match the larger format of its companion, UNDERSTANDING PURE MATHEMATICS