Introduction to experimental methods /

Introduction to Experimental Methods succinctly explains fundamental engineering concepts in mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. From conceptualizing an engineering experiment to conducting a comprehensive lab, this book enables students to work through the entire experimental de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Armstrong, Terry W. (Author)
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2023.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Engineering > Laboratory manuals. Engineering > Study and teaching. Education > Experimental methods. Ingénierie > Manuels de laboratoire. Ingénierie > Étude et enseignement. Enseignement > Méthodes expérimentales. SCIENCE / Mechanics / General SCIENCE / Mechanics / Dynamics / Thermodynamics TECHNOLOGY / Engineering / Mechanical Education > Experimental methods Engineering Engineering > Study and teaching Electronic books. Laboratory manuals
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Table of Contents:

<EM>Preface; Author; About the Cover;</EM> 1. Approach to Experimentation. 2. The Team. 3. Deliverables. 4. Design of Experiments. 5. Sample Size. 6. Managing Experimental Errors. 7. System Modeling and First-Order Systems. 8. Discrete Vibrations and Second-Order Systems. 9. Continuous System Vibrations. 10. Waves. 11. Stress and Strain. 12. Photoelasticity. 13. Fractures. 14. Non-Destructive Inspection. 15. Instruments and Sensors. 16. Analyzing Data Sets. 17. Evaluating the Hypothesis. 18. Virtual Experiments. 19. Unexpected Results. 20. Reporting Numbers. 21. Active Writing. 22. Presentations. <EM>Lab Manuals. Appendices. Index.</EM>