A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

A brand new Oxford dictionary with over 8,500 clear and concise A-Z terms covering all aspects of mechanical engineering.

Covers all core areas in the field of mechanical engineering, including entries on control systems, fracture mechanics, microtechnology, and renewable energy systems.

Cross-referenced with multiple line drawings to illustrate entries.

Entry-level web links listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website.

Most accessible and authoritative dictionary of its kind.

A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering is one of the latest additions to the market leading Oxford Paperback Reference series. In over 8,500 clear and concise A to Z entries, it provides definitions and explanations for mechanical engineering terms in the core areas of design, stress analysis, dynamics and vibrations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Topics covered include heat transfer, combustion, control, lubrication, robotics, instrumentation, and measurement. Where relevant, the dictionary also touches on related subject areas such as acoustics, bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science.

Useful entry-level web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website to expand the coverage of the dictionary. Cross-referenced and including many line drawings, this excellent new volume is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of its kind. It is an essential reference for students of mechanical engineering and for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Readership: Students of mechanical engineering and general engineering courses with mechanical engineering coverage, as well as professionals in the field.