The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference: A Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer

ISBN: 0471168270

Author: Heisler, Sanford I.

Condition: Used

The Reference of Choice for Today's Engineer.Revised, expanded, updated -- and ready to use!Every engineer should have a copy of the bestselling Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference -- the ideal all-in-one resource for practical engineering applications and daily problem solving. Now fully updated to address the latest developments in theory and practice, this brand-new Second Edition balances authoritative coverage of classical engineering topics with new material on state-of-the-art subjects such as composites, lasers, automatic data collection, and more.No other book on the market covers the broad spectrum of engineering in as concise a fashion. So whether you're looking for a specific piece of data or general background knowledge, this conveniently sized ready reference puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Contents include:* Mathematics* Mechanics and materials* Hydraulics* Structures* Thermodynamics* Electricity and electronics* Process control* Statistics and economics* Energy sources* Engineering practice* The design process* Tables and reference data.