Illustrated Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Edition

Mechanical engineering is a pervasive field influencing various facets of contemporary life, including devices like mobile phones, biomedical equipment, aircraft, and power plants. Beyond technical aspects, mechanical engineers also grapple with economic considerations, spanning from individual component costs to the broader economic implications of manufacturing plants. The discipline is integral to the development of numerous technologies, encompassing everything from automobiles to aircraft to household appliances. Mastery of mechanical engineering necessitates familiarity with subject-specific terminology, providing the foundational knowledge needed to comprehend and navigate the intricacies of the field.

The 3rd edition of Illustrated Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering is updated with new terms and revised comprehensively. These descriptive illustrations provide a concise and thorough understanding of the subject. The dictionary provides state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. The clear and spacious layout, guide words at the top of each page plus the A-Z 'tab' index on each page ensure that the dictionary is user-friendly. Bright, colorful illustrations and photographs support language learning and make it fun. Full sentence definitions and example show the headword used in a context familiar to the user. Packed with special full-page features on this subject and thousands of interesting entries, definitions, photographs and pictures developed in close consultation with team of experts, this is the ultimate reference tool for students and others dealing with the subject.