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Engineering Applications

A Project Resource Book

  • 1st Edition - January 26, 1998
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Graham Simpson, James Ritchie
  • Language: English

All accredited engineering courses include Engineering Applications (EA) - the practical study through project work of the essentials of design, drafting, manufacturing and… Read more

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Description

All accredited engineering courses include Engineering Applications (EA) - the practical study through project work of the essentials of design, drafting, manufacturing and materials. This book provides students on HNC/D and the early years of degree courses with the information necessary to support the project work they must undertake to fulfil the EA part of their course. The book includes a Quick Reference Guide that will be of use throughout a career in engineering.The purpose of this textbook is to introduce the student to the concept of EA, providing a grounding in the basics that will allow the reader to tackle EA projects. The text is complemented by a Tutor's Resource Pack, which provides a bank of photocopiable project specifications and a range of support materials including record sheets, charts and diagrams.

Key features

A practical, project-based approach to EAA text, a project resource and a reference guide all in oneProject briefs provided in a photocopiable Tutor's Resource Pack

Readership

First and second year engineering undergraduates; students on BTEC and GNVQ engineering courses

Table of contents

An introduction to engineering applications; Engineering a project; Design and drafting; Preparing for manufacture; Process planning; Project outlines;Writing reports; Quick reference guide.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 2, 1998
  • Language: English

About the authors

GS

Graham Simpson

Affiliations and expertise
Heriot-Watt University

JR

James Ritchie

Affiliations and expertise
Heriot-Watt University

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