Theory of Aerospace Propulsion
Pasquale Sforza
ISBN: 978-1-85617-912-6
Readers of this book will be able to:
utilize the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to analyze aircraft engines,
understand the common gas turbine aircraft propulsion systems and be able to determine the applicability of each,
perform system studies of aircraft engine systems for specified flight conditions,
perform preliminary aerothermal design of turbomachinery components, and
conceive, analyze, and optimize competing preliminary designs for conventional and unconventional missions... [more]
Fluid Mechanics with Multimedia DVD, 5th Edition
Pijush Kundu
Ira Cohen
David Dowling
ISBN: 978-0-12-382100-3
Fluid mechanics, the study of how fluids behave and interact under various forces and in various applied situations, whether in the liquid or gaseous state or both is introduced and comprehensively covered in this widely adopted text. Revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling, Fluid Mechanics, Fifth Edition is suitable for both a first or second course in fluid mechanics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. The leading advanced general text on fluid mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, 5e includes a free copy of the DVD "Multimedia Fluid Mechanics," 2e. With the inclusion of the DVD, students can gain additional insight about fluid flows through nearly 1,000 fluids video clips, can conduct flow simulations in any of more than 20 virtual labs and simulations, and can view dozens of other new interactive demonstrations and animations, thereby enhancing their fluid mechanics learning experience... [more]
 Measurement and Instrumentation:
Theory and Application
Alan S Morris
Reza Langari
ISBN: 978-0-12-381960-4
Measurement and Instrumentation introduces undergraduate engineering students to the measurement principles and the range of sensors and instruments that are used for measuring physical variables. Based on Morris's Measurement and Instrumentation Principles, this brand new text has been fully updated with coverage of the latest developments in such measurement technologies as smart sensors, intelligent instruments, microsensors, digital recorders and displays and interfaces. Clearly and comprehensively written, this textbook provides students with the knowledge and tools, including examples in LABVIEW, to design and build measurement systems for virtually any engineering application. The text features chapters on data acquisition and signal processing with LabVIEW from Dr. Reza Langari, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A and M University... [more]
The Finite Element Method in Engineering, 5th Edition
S S Rao
ISBN: 978-1-85617-661-3
Finite Element Analysis is an analytical engineering tool originated by the Aerospace and nuclear power industries to find usable, approximate solutions to problems with many complex variables. It is an extension of derivative and integral calculus, and uses very large matrix arrays and mesh diagrams to calculate stress points, movement of loads and forces, and other basic physical behaviors. Rao provides a thorough grounding of the mathematical principles for setting up finite element solutions in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering applications. The new edition includes examples using modern computer tools such as Matlab, Ansys, Nastran, and Abaqus... [more]
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, 6th Edition
S.L. Dixon
Cesare Hall
ISBN: 978-1-85617-793-1
Turbomachinery is a challenging and diverse field, with applications for professionals and students in many subsets of the mechanical engineering discipline, including fluid mechanics, combustion and heat transfer, dynamics and vibrations, as well as structural mechanics and materials engineering. Originally published more than 40 years ago, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery is the leading turbomachinery textbook. Used as a core text in senior undergraduate and graduate level courses this book will also appeal to professional engineers in the aerospace, global power, oil & gas and other industries who are involved in the design and operation of turbomachines. For this new edition, author S. Larry Dixon is joined by Cesare Hall from the University of Cambridge, whose diverse background of teaching, research and work experience in the area of turbomachines is well suited to the task of reorganizing and updating this classic text... [more]
 Introduction to Aircraft Structural Analysis
T.H.G. Megson
ISBN: 978-1-85617-932-4
Based on the author's best-selling text Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, this brief book covers the basics of structural analysis as applied to aircraft structures. Coverage of elasticity, energy methods and virtual work set the stage for discussions of airworthiness/airframe loads and stress analysis of aircraft components. Numerous worked examples, illustrations, and sample problems show how to apply the concepts to realistic situations. Self-contained, this value-priced book is an excellent resource for anyone learning the subject.
- Covers the core concepts in about 200 fewer pages by removing some optional topics like structural vibrations and aero elasticity
- Systematic step by step procedures in the worked examples
- Self-contained, with complete derivations for key equations ... [more]
Orbital Mechanics 2E with Online Testing
Howard Curtis
ISBN: 978-1-85617-954-6, 978-1-85617-961-4
Orbital mechanics is a cornerstone subject for aerospace engineering students. Maintaining the focus of the first edition, the author provides the foundation needed to understand the subject and proceed to advanced topics. Starting with the solution of the two-body problem and formulas for the different kinds of orbits, the text moves on to Kepler’s equations, orbits in three dimensions, orbital elements from observations, orbital maneuvers, orbital rendezvous and interplanetary missions. This is followed by an introduction to spacecraft dynamics and a final chapter on basic rocket dynamics. The author’s teach-by-example approach emphasizes the analytical procedures and computer-implemented algorithms required by today’s students. There are a large number of worked examples, illustrations, end of chapter exercises (with answers) as well as many MATLAB® programs for use in homework and projects. The text can be used for one and two semester courses in space mechanics... [more]
 Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, 2nd Edition
Howard Curtis
ISBN: 978-0-12-374778-5
Orbital mechanics is a cornerstone
subject for aerospace engineering students. However, with its basis
in classical physics and mechanics, it can be a difficult and weighty
subject. Howard Curtis - Professor of Aerospace Engineering at
Embry-Riddle University, the US's #1 rated undergraduate aerospace
school - focuses on what students at undergraduate and taught masters
level really need to know in this hugely valuable text. Fully supported
by the analytical features and computer based tools required by
today's students, it brings a fresh, modern, accessible approach
to teaching and learning orbital mechanics. A truly essential new
resource... [more]
 Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, 4th Edition
T.H.G. Megson
ISBN: 978-0-7506-6739-5
Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students is the leading self
contained aircraft structures course text. It covers all fundamental
subjects, including elasticity, structural analysis, airworthiness
and aeroelasticity. Now in its fourth edition, the author has revised
and updated the text throughout and added new case study and worked
example material to make the text even more accessible. Includes
a Solutions Manual available to all adopting teachers.... [more]
 Flight Dynamics Principles: A Linear Systems Approach to Aircraft
Stability and Control, 2nd Edition
M.V. Cook
ISBN: 978-0-7506-6927-6
The study of flight dynamics requires a thorough understanding of
the theory of the stability and control of aircraft, an appreciation
of flight control systems and a comprehensive grounding in the theory
of automatic control. Flight Dynamics provides all three in an accessible
and student focussed text.... [more]
Flight Performance of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft
Antonio Filippone
ISBN: 978-0-7506-6817-0
Calculation and optimisation of flight performance is required to
design or select new aircraft, efficiently operate existing aircraft,
and upgrade aircraft. It provides critical data for aircraft certification,
accident investigation, fleet management, flight regulations and
safety.
This book presents an unrivalled range of advanced flight performance
models for both transport and military aircraft, including the unconventional
ends of the envelopes... [more]
Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, 4th Edition
Brian
D Hahn
Dan Valentine
ISBN: 978-0-12-374883-6
The essential guide to MATLAB as a problem solving tool
This text presents MATLAB both as a mathematical tool and a programming language, giving a concise and easy to master introduction to its potential and power. The fundamentals of MATLAB are illustrated throughout with many examples from a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas, as well as from everyday life. The new edition has been updated to include coverage of Symbolic Math and SIMULINK. It also adds new examples and applications, and uses the most recent release of Matlab... [more]
Essential Mathcad for Engineering, Science, and Math w/ CD, 2nd Edition
Brent Maxfield
ISBN: 978-0-12-374783-9
Using the author's considerable experience of applying Mathcad to engineering problems, Essential Mathcad introduces the most powerful functions and features of the software and teaches how to apply these to create comprehensive calculations for any quantitative subject. The simple, step-by-step approach makes this book an ideal Mathcad text for professional engineers as well as engineering , science, and math students. Examples from a variety of fields demonstrate the power and utility of Mathcad's tools, while also demonstrating how other software, such as Excel spreadsheets, can be incorporated effectively. A companion CD-ROM contains a full non-expiring version of Mathcad...[more]
A Guide to Microsoft Excel 2007 for Scientists and Engineers
Bernard V. Liengme
ISBN: 978-0-12-374623-8
Completely updated guide for scientists, engineers and students who want to use Microsoft Excel 2007 to its full potential.
Electronic spreadsheet analysis has become part of the everyday work of researchers in all areas of engineering and science. Microsoft Excel, as the industry standard spreadsheet, has a range of scientific functions that can be utilized for the modeling, analysis and presentation of quantitative data. This text provides a straightforward guide to using these functions of Microsoft Excel, guiding the reader from basic principles through to more complicated areas such as formulae, charts, curve-fitting, equation solving, integration, macros, statistical functions, and presenting quantitative data... [more]
Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, 5th Edition
E. L. Houghton
P. W. Carpenter
ISBN: 978-0-7506-5111-0
This well-established text is now in its fifth edition and continues to be the leading complete course on aerodynamics.
A key strength of the book is its accessible, straightforward approach and excellent practical examples and applications throughout that clarify and reinforce topics for students.
Theory is developed logically within each chapter with all notation, symbols and units well defined.
The book recognises the extensive use of computational techniques in contemporary aeronautical design. However, it can be used as a stand-alone text, reflecting the needs of many courses in the field for a thorough grounding in the underlying principles of the subject. Experience in computational techniques is not required for a complete understanding of the aerodynamics in this book... [more]
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