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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bolton, W. (William), 1933- (Author)
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, 2021.
Edition:	Seventh edition.
Subjects:	Engineering. Mechanical engineering. Electrical engineering. Engineering Ingénierie. Génie mécanique. Génie électrique. engineering. mechanical engineering. electrical engineering. TECHNOLOGY > Engineering > General. TECHNOLOGY > General. TECHNOLOGY > Electricity. Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Basics
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Basic mathematical tools
1.3 SI Units
1.4 Basic engineering terms and their units
1.5 Measurements
1.6 Random errors
1.7 Significant figures
1.8 Graphs
1.9 Areas and volumes
1.10 Trigonometry
Problems
Chapter 2 Statics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Forces in equilibrium
2.3 Resultant forces
2.4 Resolving forces
2.5 Moment of a force
2.6 Centre of gravity
2.7 Static equilibrium
2.8 Measurement of force
Activities
Problems
Chapter 3 Stress and strain
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Stress and strain
3.3 Stress-strain graphs
3.4 Poisson's ratio
3.5 Bridges and their materials
Activities
Problems
Chapter 4 Linear motion
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Straight-line motion
4.3 Vectors
4.4 Motion under gravity
4.5 Graphs of motion
Activities
Problems
Chapter 5 Angular motion
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Equations of motion
5.3 Relationship between linear and angular motion
5.4 Torque
Activities
Problems
Chapter 6 Dynamics
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Newton's laws
6.3 Free-body diagrams
6.4 Weight and weightlessness
Problems
Chapter 7 Energy
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Energy transformations
7.3 Work
7.4 Potential energy
7.5 Kinetic energy
7.6 Conservation of mechanical energy
7.7 Power
7.8 Torque and work done
Activities
Problems
Chapter 8 Heat
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Heat capacity
8.3 Expansion
8.4 Gas laws
8.5 Heat transfer processes
8.6 Conduction
Activities
Problems
Chapter 9 DC circuits
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Kirchhoff's laws
9.3 Resistance
9.4 Resistors in series
9.5 Resistors in parallel
9.6 Series-parallel circuits
9.7 Resistivity.
9.8 Basic measurements
Activities
Problems
Chapter 10 Magnetism
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Electromagnetic induction
10.3 Generators
10.4 Transformers
10.5 Force on a current-carrying conductor
Activities
Problems
Chapter 11 Circuit analysis
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Series and parallel resistors
11.3 Kirchhoff's laws
11.4 Internal resistance
Problems
Chapter 12 Semiconductors
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Current flow
12.3 Junction diodes
Activities
Problems
Chapter 13 Capacitance
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Capacitor
13.3 Capacitors in series and parallel
13.4 Parallel plate capacitor
13.5 Forms of capacitors
13.6 Capacitors in circuits
13.7 Energy stored in a charged capacitor
Activities
Problems
Chapter 14 Magnetic flux
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Electromagnetic induction
14.3 The magnetic circuit
14.4 Reluctance
14.5 Magnetisation curves
14.6 Hysteresis
14.7 Inductance
14.8 Mutual inductance
14.9 Force on a current-carrying conductor
Activities
Problems
Chapter 15 Alternating current
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Sinusoidal waveform
15.3 Average value
15.4 Root-mean-square values
15.5 Basic measurements
Activities
Problems
Chapter 16 Series AC circuits
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Sine waves and phasors
16.3 R, L, C in AC circuits
16.4 Components in series
16.5 Series resonance
16.6 Subtracting phasors
16.7 Power in AC circuits
16.8 Power factor
16.9 Rectification
Activities
Problems
Chapter 17 DC circuit analysis
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Thévenin's theorem
17.3 Norton's theorem
17.4 Maximum power transfer
Problems
Chapter 18 DC machines
18.1 Introduction
18.2 DC motors
18.3 DC Generators
Problems
Chapter 19 Transients
19.1 Introduction.
19.2 Purely resistive circuit
19.3 RC circuit: charging
19.4 RC circuit: discharging
19.5 Rectangular waveforms and RC circuits
19.6 RL circuit: current growth
19.7 RL circuit: current decay
19.8 Rectangular waveforms and RL circuits
Activities
Problems
Chapter 20 Structures
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Pin-jointed frameworks
20.3 Bow's notation
20.4 Method of joints
20.5 Method of sections
Problems
Chapter 21 Beams
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Shear force and bending moment
21.3 Bending moment and shear force diagrams
Problems
Chapter 22 Components
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Factor of safety
22.3 Composite members
22.4 Thermal strain
22.5 Shear stress
Problems
Chapter 23 Circular motion
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Centripetal acceleration
23.3 Cornering
23.4 Centrifugal clutch
Problems
Chapter 24 Mechanical power transmission
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Law of machines
24.3 Examples of machines
24.4 Gears
24.5 Belt drives
24.6 Linkage mechanisms
Activities
Problems
Chapter 25 Structural members
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Bending stress
25.3 Columns
25.4 The collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001
Activities
Problems
Chapter 26 Frictional resistance
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Laws of friction
26.3 Screw thread
Activities
Problems
Chapter 27 Angular dynamics
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Moment of inertia
27.3 Combined linear and angular motion
27.4 D'Alembert's principle
27.5 Angular kinetic energy
Problems
Chapter 28 Oscillations
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Simple harmonic motion
28.3 Mass on a spring
28.4 Simple pendulum
28.5 Energy of SHM
28.6 Resonance
Activities
Problems
Chapter 29 Fluid mechanics
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Pressure
29.3 Thrust on an immersed surface.
29.4 Centre of pressure
29.5 Archimedes' Principle
29.6 Fluid flow
Activities
Problems
Chapter 30 Introducing calculus
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Gradients and differentiation
30.3 Introducing integration
Problems
Answers
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Index.