An Introduction to Mathematics for Engineers: Mechanics

ISBN-13: 9781138442566 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Lee, Stephen

Opis

The only mechanics textbook aimed at undergraduate engineering students to acknowledge the effect of changes to A-Level mathematics specifications in 2000 and 2004.

Spis treści

Motion along a straight line Newtona ‘s laws of motion Vectors Projectiles Equilibrium of a particle Friction Moments of forces Centre of mass Energy, work and power Impulse and momentum Frameworks Circular motion Elasticity Simple harmonic motion Damped and forced oscillations Dimensional analysis Use of vectors Variable forces Variable mass Dynamics of rigid bodies rotating around a fixed axis Stability and small oscillations

O autorze

In 2006 Dr Stephen Lee completed a PhD thesis concerning the repercussions in Higher Education of the changes in the teaching and learning of mechanics in schools, and as such is an expert in the knowledge, skills and needs of undergraduate engineering students.