We are pleased to present the fifth edition of Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements. This text provides a thorough grounding in the theory of engineering measurements. The elements necessary for the design of measurement systems and measurement test plans are integrated throughout, with emphasis on the role of statistics and uncertainty analysis in design. Although the field of measurement is very broad, careful selection of topics establishes physical principles and practical techniques for many engineering applications while managing page count and text cost.
About the Book
The purpose of this book is not to provide a manual on equipment construction or assembly. Instead, it establishes a conceptual design framework for selecting and specifying equipment and test procedures and interpreting test results, which we believe are a necessary and common foundation for test engineering practice. The text is suitable for undergraduate and graduate level study in engineering, but has the appropriate sophistication and orientation to serve as a reference for professional practitioners as well.
The pedagogical approach of the text is intended for independent study and for use in related fields requiring an understanding of measurement and metrology. The organization of the text evolves from our view that certain aspects of measurement can be generalized, such as test plan design, signal analysis and reconstruction, and measurement system response.
Topics such as statistics and uncertainty analysis, which require a basic development of principles, are best explained by integrating these topics throughout the text. There are also aspects that are better handled in the context of the measurement of specific physical quantities, such as strain and temperature.
Conclusion, The 5th edition of this market-leading book for mechanical engineers provides an up-to-date coverage of mechanical measurement. Speech theory is emphasized through rich and up-to-date real-world examples. A new chapter at the beginning of Learning Objectives and Outcomes explores the key concepts that will be discussed. New and revised examples and problems clearly demonstrate how to apply them in the field.
A discussion of basic measurement methods, equipment, and metrics is also included; DFT concepts are presented in a simplified manner; and the book includes a new chapter on the use of DFT in the field, with a new chapter on the use of DFT in the field. In addition, more images have been added to facilitate learning. Mechanical engineers will better understand the design elements of measurement systems and measurement test plans.
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