Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 2

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.

Michael Clifford is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and has lectured at the University of Nottingham since 1998. He has taught a wide range of subjects including professional studies, computational and numerical techniques, fibre-reinforced composites, design and engineering management. He has over 150 academic publications, including teaching case studies on the use of sustainable appropriate technologies in further education.