Brief Notes for Engineering Students (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James E. Boyd

 
9781332734276: Brief Notes for Engineering Students (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The book Brief Notes for Engineering Students presents fundamental ideas about liquid and gas pressure in a clear, practical way.

It explains how pressure is measured, how it acts on surfaces, and how to use simple formulas to solve real problems in hydraulics and fluid dynamics.

Through short explanations and worked examples, you’ll see how to apply concepts like total pressure, vertical and horizontal components, and the role of reference levels. The text covers different pressure units, how gages work, and common devices like U-tubes and steam gauges, with an emphasis on steady, solvable conditions and step-by-step reasoning.
What you’ll experience
  • Clear derivations of how pressure varies with depth and orientation
  • Guidance on using common units and converting between feet of water and inches of mercury
  • Practical problems with solutions that illustrate key principles
  • Discussion of devices and setups used to measure fluid pressure in pipes and tanks
Ideal for readers of engineering notes and students who want quick, usable references for fluid pressure concepts, problem solving, and laboratory-style calculations.

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9780484351126: Brief Notes for Engineering Students (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0484351125 ISBN 13:  9780484351126
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
Hardcover