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This selection is designed to satisfy the curiosity of people interested in the plant and machinery they commonly see as they travel around the UK. Paul Argent's selection includes diggers, excavators, backhoes, rollers, cranes, demolition machines, loaders, dumpers and a road planer.

(Paperback, 4th Revised edition)

"Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair"--Cover.

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(Hardback)

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(Paperback)

This is a book for those who enjoy thinking about how and why Nature can be described using mathematical tools. Approximating Perfection considers the background behind mechanics as well as the mathematical ideas that play key roles in mechanical applications. Concentrating on the models of applied mechanics, the book engages the reader in the type

(Hardback)

Introduces undergraduate students to engineering dynamics. Combining the strengths of both beginner and advanced dynamics texts, this book spans the full range of mechanics problems, from one-dimensional particle kinematics to three-dimensional rigid-body dynamics, including an introduction to Lagrange's and Kane's methods.

(Paperback)

The story of how diesel engines and gas turbines, used to power cargo ships and jet airplanes, made today's globally integrated economy possible.

(Paperback, second edition, with a new preface)

The second edition of a comprehensive textbook that introduces turbomachinery and gas turbines through design methods and examples.

(Hardback)

A highly readable and authoritatively written book with an important message for US industry and government in a world of long-term uncertainty of gasoline price and availability. Foreign makers of light vehicles are already ahead of domestic automakers in developing new fuel economy technologies.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This second monograph is also specially written for students and researchers in mechanical and/or civil engineering, solid mechanics, materials science, physics, and mathematics. Professors teaching this subject will find it very useful.

(Paperback, 4)

(Paperback)

"This text in embedded computing is designed for late-undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering students, recognizing how their backgrounds differ from those of computer scientists or electrical engineers, the usual target audience for such texts"--

(Paperback, second edition, revised)

This revised edition of Taylor's classic work on the internal-combustion engine incorporates changes and additions in engine design and control that have been brought on by the world petroleum crisis, the subsequent emphasis on fuel economy, and the legal restraints on air pollution.

(Paperback, second edition, revised)

This revised edition of Taylor's classic work on the internal-combustion engine incorporates changes and additions in engine design and control that have been brought on by the world petroleum crisis, the subsequent emphasis on fuel economy, and the legal restraints on air pollution.

(Paperback)

Written at the end of the nineteenth century and catered toward beginners, this guide is suitable for those building their first steam engine. It features over 100 detailed diagrams, drawn by the author, to illustrate the process of building nine different engines.

(Paperback)

The author describes the evolution of the first practical stationary engines and illustrates some of the many designs, with notes on their important features and information on the better-known manufacturers.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery.

(Paperback)

"Learn about how a lever works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts."--Publsher's description.

(Paperback)

"Learn about how a pulley works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts."--Publisher's description.

(Paperback)

"Learn about how a screw works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts."--Publisher's description.