McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering

by Mc Graw - Hill Companies (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $5.80

  An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students, this comprehensive dictionary covers the terms and concept used in the major engineering disciplines, such as chemical, civil, design, industrial, mechanical, mining, acoustics, petroleum, and systems engineering. The book includes 15,000 terms-each definiton identified by the field in which it is primarily used. Readers will also find handy cross references, as well as an appendix with conversion tables and SI units.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $5.58

  Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition , [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering.It includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations; and, provides pronunciations for all terms. It covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics. It also includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information. It is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century the standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition , offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

• New

  Paperback
  2003

  $33.31

  Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition , [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering.It includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations; and, provides pronunciations for all terms. It covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics. It also includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information. It is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century the standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition , offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.