An Outline for Work in Experimental Engineering in the Engineering Department of the University of Virginia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jared S. Lapham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267630530 ISBN 13: 9780267630530

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hands-on guide to engineering testing and reporting that bridges theory and practice.

This foundational text explains how experimental engineering is organized in a university lab, focusing on tests of materials and of equipment. It covers why tests matter for commercial quality, how to plan and conduct experiments, and how to record and report results clearly. The book also discusses standard references and the value of careful data handling, calculation, and reporting in engineering work.

• How to set up and run tests for materials like steel, cement, stone, timber, fuels, and lubricants, as well as water, steam, and gases.
• How to organize laboratory work, assign tests, and ensure instruments are accurate and standardized.
• Best practices for recording data exactly as read, checking results, and presenting findings in professional reports.
• Guidance on preparing and interpreting test programs, from initial runs to complete investigations.

Ideal for readers of technical laboratories and courses in experimental engineering, this edition helps students and professionals connect testing results with practical decisions in building and power plants.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267630530
• ISBN 13: 9780267630530
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66