General Engineering Science in SI Units

List of Tables

Preface

Introduction

Drawing Symbols

Use of Distinguishing Type for Symbols

Section 1. Engineering Units and Quantities

1.1 Introductory

1.2 Fundamental Quantities

1.3 Standards

1.4 Fundamental Units

1.5 Length

1.6 Mass

1.7 Time

1.8 Derived Units

1.9 Area

1.10 Volume

1.11 Force

1.12 Weight

1.13 Units of Force and Weight

1.14 Comparison of Masses

1.15 Pressure

1.16 Density

1.17 Relative Density

1.18 Specific Gravity

Exercises

Section 2. Concurrent Forces

2.1 Introductory

2.2 Scalar Quantities

2.3 Vector Quantities

2.4 Graphical Representation of a Vector Quantity

2.5 Displacement

2.6 Graphical Representation of a Force by a Vector

2.7 Resultant of a Number of Forces

2.8 Equilibrium

2.9 Parallelogram of Forces

2.10 Equilibrant

2.11 Justification for the Graphical Method of Vector Addition

2.12 Triangle of Forces

Exercises

Section 3. Parallel Forces

3.1 Moment of a Force

3.2 Principle of Moments

3.3 Parallel Forces

3.4 Resultant of a Group of Parallel Forces

3.5 Couples

3.6 Center of Gravity

3.7 Center of Gravity of a Simple Body

3.8 Center of Gravity of a Complex Body

3.9 States of Equilibrium

3.10 The Lever

3.11 The Beam Balance

3.12 Comparison of Masses

Exercises

Section 4. Elastic Properties of Materials

4.1 Introductory

4.2 Load

4.3 Strain and Stress

4.4 Tension

4.5 Direct Compression

4.6 Hooke's Law

4.7 Experiment to Determine the Relation Between Load and Extension

4.8 Elasticity

4.9 Shear

4.10 Volume Strain and Stress

4.11 Combination of Stresses

Exercises

Section 5. Friction

5.1 Introductory

5.2 Static and Kinetic Friction

5.3 The Laws of Friction

5.4 The Coefficient of Friction

5.5 The Angle of Friction

5.6 Lubrication

Exercises

Section 6. Work and Energy

6.1 Introductory

6.2 Work Diagrams

6.3 Work Done by an Expanding Gas

6.4 Energy

6.5 Potential Energy

Exercises

Section 7. Matter, Molecules and Atoms

7.1 Molecular Theory of Matter

7.2 Atomic Structure

Section 8. Heat

8.1 The Nature of Heat

8.2 Conduction

8.3 Convection

8.4 Radiation

8.5 Fuels

8.6 A Simple Barometer

8.7 Temperature

8.8 The Mercury-in-Glass Thermometer

8.9 Maximum and Minimum Thermometers

8.10 Units of Heat

8.11 Specific Heat Capacity

8.12 Thermal Capacity of a Body

8.13 Heat Exchange in Mixtures

8.14 Determination of the Specific Heat of a Solid

8.15 States of Matter

8.16 Change of State from Solid to Liquid

8.17 Solidification

8.18 Super-Cooled

8.19 Latent Heat of Fusion

8.20 Solid and Liquid States

8.21 Determination of the Freezing Point of Paraffin Wax

8.22 Change of State from the Liquid to the Gaseous State

8.23 Evaporation

8.24 Boiling

8.25 Latent Heat of Vaporization

8.26 Sublimation

8.27 Condensation

8.28 Distinction between a Vapor and a Gas

Exercises

Section 9. Electricity

9.1 Electricity at Rest: Electric Charge

9.2 The Coulomb

9.3 Electricity in Motion: The Electric Current

9.4 The Ampere

9.5 Conductors and Insulators

9.6 The Direction of an Electric Current

Exercises

Section 10. Effects of an Electric Current

10.1 Introductory

10.2 Heating Effect of a Current

10.3 Chemical Effect

10.4 Magnetic Effect

Section 11. Electric Circuit Theory

11.1 Electromotive Force

11.2 Potential Difference

11.3 Resistance

11.4 Series Circuits

11.5 Parallel Circuits

11.6 Division of Current between Two Resistors Connected Parallel

11.7 Examples Involving Series-Parallel Connections

11.8 Measurement of Resistance Using a Voltmeter and an Ammeter

11.9 Resistivity

11.10 Internal Resistance of Cells

11.11 Measurement of Internal Resistance of a Cell

11.12 Series Grouping of Cells

11.13 Parallel Grouping of Cells

Exercises

Section 12. Electrolysis

12.1 Introductory

12.2 Examples of Electrolysis

12.3 Conduction in Electrolytes

12.4 Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis

12.5 Voltameters

12.6 Copper Voltameter

12.7 Measurement of Current

12.8 Calibration of an Ammeter

12.9 Silver Voltameter

12.10 Primary Cells

12.11 Polarization

12.12 Local Action

12.13 Other Forms of Primary Cell

12.14 Leclanche Cell

12.15 Secondary Cells

12.16 The Lead-Acid Cell

12.17 Capacity of Cells

12.18 Plates for Lead-Acid Cells

12.19 The Nickel-Iron Alkaline Cell

12.20 Ampere-Hour Efficiency

Exercises