An Introduction to Mathematics for Engineers: Mechanics

Summary:
This new introductory mechanics textbook is written for engineering students within further and higher education who are looking to bridge the gap between A-Level and university or college. It introduces key concepts in a clear and straightforward manner, with reference to real-world applications and thoroughly explains each line of mathematical development. Together with instructive diagrams, case studies and many questions to work through, this text will ensure a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of mechanics. An enclosed CD-ROM also contains 'Personal Tutor' electronic step-by-step worked examples, with voice-over commentary, which take the student through sample problems and solutions.

This book is suitable for students of:
mechanical engineering
civil engineering
aeronautical engineering
automotive engineering
physics
general engineering and all other related engineering disciplines where applied mathematics is essential.

• Written and compiled by probably the foremost expert on the mechanics skills-gaps of engineering students in the UK

• Material successfully trialled with students
• Electronic worked examples provided by the Personal Tutor software is provided on a CD-ROM enclosed with each textbook
  

   

• Extra questions and answers to all questions are provided on the CD-ROM enclosed with the textbook.

Table of Contents:
Motion along a straight line
Newton’s laws of motion
Vectors
Projectiles
Equilibrium of a particle
Friction
Moments of forces
Centre of mass
Energy, work and power
Impulse and momentum
Frameworks
Circular motion
Elasticity
Simple harmonic motion
Damped and forced oscillations
Dimensional analysis
Use of vectors
Variable forces
Variable mass
Dynamics of rigid bodies rotating around a fixed axis
Stability and small oscillations

About the Author(s):
In 2006 Dr Stephen Lee completed a PhD thesis concerning the repercussions in Higher Education of the changes in the teaching and learning of mechanics in schools, and as such is an expert in the knowledge, skills and needs of undergraduate engineering students.

Readership:
Foundation, first and second year undergraduate mechanica;, civil, general, aeronautical and other engineering strands. Also suitable for first year physics and applied mathematics students and FE stu