Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering has been revised to be in line with the technical qualifications of the new engineering apprenticeship standards at Level 3. It covers eight units of the BTEC L3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Technical Knowledge qualification, as well as some content in the BTEC National Engineering Syllabus and BTEC L3 Aerospace and Aviation Engineering specialist qualifications. It is ideal for students undertaking Level 3 courses in engineering, as well as Level 4 engineering courses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mechanical Engineering, now in its fourth edition, has undergone a significant revision to align with the technical qualifications of the new engineering apprenticeship standards at Level 3. In addition to this, the book has been expanded to include four new chapters that delve into the realms of static and dynamic engineering systems, fluid systems, and additive manufacturing. This comprehensive text covers eight units of the BTEC L3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Technical Knowledge qualification, as well as some content from the BTEC National Engineering Syllabus and the BTEC L3 Aerospace and Aviation Engineering specialist qualifications. Furthermore, it encompasses a portion of the content in the EAL L3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Technical Knowledge qualification.

To enhance the learning experience, mathematical theory is supported by numerous examples that allow students to apply and grasp the concepts in a practical manner. Furthermore, the book includes activities for students to complete outside the classroom, which further contextualizes the theoretical knowledge. Throughout the text, test your knowledge quizzes are provided to assess students' understanding, while end-of-unit review questions serve as valuable resources for exam revision and course work.

This book is particularly well-suited for students pursuing Level 3 engineering courses, although students enrolled in Level 4 engineering courses will also find the content of this book immensely valuable to their studies.

Alan Darbyshire, a retired Further Education lecturer with extensive experience in textbook authoring for Intermediate GNVQ and AVCE, has contributed significantly to the development of mechanical engineering units for the BTEC National specifications.

Charles Gibson, on the other hand, holds a remarkable background as an aeronautical mechanical engineering apprentice, followed by a 16-year tenure in the Royal Navy where he maintained military helicopters. After retiring from the military in 2008, he has dedicated himself to further education as the Head of Aeronautical Engineering.

Weight: 1120g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032188546
Edition number: 4 ed