An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Enhanced Edition

INCREASED COVERAGE OF CRITICAL AND DEVELOPING TOPICS BETTER PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS. New sections focus on today's most significant engineering topics, including design patents, global design teams, and the emerging and enduring aspects of mechanical engineering.

IMPROVED DESIGN APPLICATIONS CLEARLY HIGHLIGHT PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Updated design applications are developed in each chapter through effective homework problems and meaningful example problems. This emphasis on applications demonstrates how students' knowledge of engineering science can transform into engineered systems that use strong design principles.

STRONG EMPHASIS ON REAL APPLICATIONS DEMONSTRATES THE IMPACT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Students examine the most recent global, technological, environmental, and social applications of mechanical engineering, such as commercial space flight, 3-D printing, design patents, career in developing fields, and globalized design teams. New and updated "Focus On" features highlight emerging trends and technologies. Students explore global technologies, recent products, and events as well as how mechanical engineers impact these developments.

ONLINE CASE STUDIES OFFER OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND ON TOPICS OF INTEREST. Many of this edition's engaging Case Studies now appear on the course companion website to allow for a more concise, streamlined presentation in the printed book.