Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 2 is the essential text for all second-year undergraduate students as well as those studying foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas. Written by an experienced team of lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham, the text provides thorough coverage of the following core engineering topics, fully updated for the Second Edition:

• Fluid dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• Solid mechanics
• Electromechanical drive systems
• Feedback and control theory
• Structural vibration

As well as mechanical engineers, the text will be highly relevant to automotive, aeronautical/aerospace and general engineering students. All units include questions, with Units 4 and 5 including enhanced, detailed solutions online as a bonus feature.