This market leader offers the broadest range of experimental measurement techniques available for mechanical and general engineering applications. Offering clear descriptions of the general behavior of different measurement techniques, such as pressure, flow, and temperature, the text emphasizes the use of uncertainty analysis and statistical data analysis in estimating the accuracy of measurements.

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Experimental Methods for Engineers (McGraw-Hill Mechanical Engineering)

Holman, Jack

McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Irwin Professional Publishing

Oracle Press

McGraw-Hill series in mechanical engineering, 7th ed, Boston, 2001

United States, United States of America

7. ed, Boston [u.a, c 2001

7, PS, 2000

lg2510515

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Cover
Contents
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 BASIC CONCEPTS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definition of Terms
2.3 Calibration
2.4 Standards
2.5 Dimensions and Units
2.6 The Generalized Measurement System
2.7 Basic Concepts in Dynamic Measurements
2.8 System Response
2.9 Distortion
2.10 Impedance Matching
2.11 Experiment Planning
2.12 Review Questions
2.13 Problems
2.14 References
Chapter 3 ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Causes and Types of Experimental Errors
3.3 Error Analysis on a Commonsense Basis
3.4 Uncertainty Analysis
3.5 Evaluation of Uncertainties for Complicated Data Reduction
3.6 Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data
3.7 Probability Distributions
3.8 The Gaussian or Normal Error Distribution
3.9 Comparison of Data with Normal Distribution
3.10 The Chi-Square Test of Goodness of Fit
3.11 Method of Least Squares
3.12 The Correlation Coefficient
3.13 Multivariable Regression
3.14 Standard Deviation of the Mean
3.15 Student’s t-Distribution
3.16 Graphical Analysis and Curve Fitting
3.17 Choice of Graph Formats
3.18 General Considerations in Data Analysis
3.19 Summary
3.20 Review Questions
3.21 Problems
3.22 References
Chapter 4 BASIC ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS AND SENSING DEVICES
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Forces of Electromagnetic Origin
4.3 Waveform Measures
4.4 Basic Analog Meters
4.5 Basic Digital Meters
4.6 Basic Input Circuits
4.7 Amplifiers
4.8 Differential Amplifiers
4.9 Operational Amplifiers
4.10 Transformers
4.11 Power Supplies
4.12 Signal Conditioning
4.13 The Electronic Voltmeter (EVM)
4.14 Digital Voltmeters
4.15 The Oscilloscope
4.16 Oscilloscope Selection
4.17 Output Recorders
4.18 Counters—Time and Frequency Measurements
4.19 Transducers
4.20 The Variable-Resistance Transducer
4.21 The Differential Transformer (LVDT)
4.22 Capacitive Transducers
4.23 Piezoelectric Transducers
4.24 Photoelectric Effects
4.25 Photoconductive Transducers
4.26 Photovoltaic Cells
4.27 Ionization Transducers
4.28 Magnetometer Search Coil
4.29 Hall-Effect Transducers
4.30 Digital Displacement Transducers
4.31 Comparison of Analog and Digital Instruments
4.32 Summary
4.33 Review Questions
4.34 Problems
4.35 References
Chapter 5 DISPLACEMENT AND AREA MEASUREMENTS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dimensional Measurements
5.3 Gage Blocks
5.4 Optical Methods
5.5 Pneumatic Displacement Gage
5.6 Area Measurements
5.7 The Planimeter, a Device of Historical Interest
5.8 Graphical and Numerical Methods for Area Measurement
5.9 Surface Areas
5.10 Problems
5.11 References
Chapter 6 PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Dynamic Response Considerations
6.3 Mechanical Pressure-Measurement Devices
6.4 Dead-Weight Tester
6.5 Bourdon-Tube Pressure Gage
6.6 Diaphragm and Bellows Gages
6.7 The Bridgman Gage
6.8 Low-Pressure Measurement
6.9 The McLeod Gage
6.10 Pirani Thermal-Conductivity Gage
6.11 The Knudsen Gage
6.12 The Ionization Gage
6.13 The Alphatron
6.14 Summary
6.15 Review Questions
6.16 Problems
6.17 References
Chapter 7 FLOW MEASUREMENT
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Positive-Displacement Methods
7.3 Flow-Obstruction Methods
7.4 Practical Considerations for Obstruction Meters
7.5 The Sonic Nozzle
7.6 Flow Measurement by Drag Effects
7.7 Hot-Wire and Hot-Film Anemometers
7.8 Magnetic Flowmeters
7.9 Flow-Visualization Methods
7.10 The Shadowgraph
7.11 The Schlieren
7.12 The Interferometer
7.13 The Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA)
7.14 Smoke Methods
7.15 Pressure Probes
7.16 Impact Pressure in Supersonic Flow
7.17 Summary
7.18 Review Questions
7.19 Problems
7.20 References
Chapter 8 THE MEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATURE
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Temperature Scales
8.3 The Ideal-Gas Thermometer
8.4 Temperature Measurement by Mechanical Effects
8.5 Temperature Measurement by Electrical Effects
8.6 Temperature Measurement by Radiation
8.7 Effect of Heat Transfer on Temperature Measurement
8.8 Transient Response of Thermal Systems
8.9 Thermocouple Compensation
8.10 Temperature Measurements in High-Speed Flow
8.11 Summary
8.12 Review Questions
8.13 Problems
8.14 References
Chapter 9 THERMAL- AND TRANSPORT-PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Thermal-Conductivity Measurements
9.3 Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and Gases
9.4 Measurement of Viscosity
9.5 Gas Diffusion
9.6 Calorimetry
9.7 Convection Heat-Transfer Measurements
9.8 Humidity Measurements
9.9 Heat-Flux Meters
9.10 pH Measurement
9.11 Review Questions
9.12 Problems
9.13 References
Chapter 10 FORCE, TORQUE, AND STRAIN MEASUREMENTS
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Mass Balance Measurements
10.3 Elastic Elements for Force Measurements
10.4 Torque Measurements
10.5 Stress and Strain
10.6 Strain Measurements
10.7 Electrical-Resistance Strain Gages
10.8 Measurement of Resistance Strain-Gage Outputs
10.9 Temperature Compensation
10.10 Strain-Gage Rosettes
10.11 The Unbonded Resistance Strain Gage
10.12 Review Questions
10.13 Problems
10.14 References
Chapter 11 MOTION AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENT
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Two Simple Vibration Instruments
11.3 Principles of the Seismic Instrument
11.4 Practical Considerations for Seismic Instruments
11.5 Sound Measurements
11.6 Review Questions
11.7 Problems
11.8 References
Chapter 12 THERMAL- AND NUCLEAR-RADIATION MEASUREMENTS
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Detection of Thermal Radiation
12.3 Measurement of Emissivity
12.4 Reflectivity and Transmissivity Measurements
12.5 Solar Radiation Measurements
12.6 Nuclear Radiation
12.7 Detection of Nuclear Radiation
12.8 The Geiger-M ̈uller Counter
12.9 Ionization Chambers
12.10 Photographic Detection Methods
12.11 The Scintillation Counter
12.12 Neutron Detection
12.13 Statistics of Counting
12.14 Review Questions
12.15 Problems
12.16 References
Chapter 13 AIR-POLLUTION SAMPLING AND MEASUREMENT
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Units for Pollution Measurement
13.3 Air-Pollution Standards
13.4 General Air-Sampling Train
13.5 Gas Sampling Techniques
13.6 Particulate Sampling Techniques
13.7 Sulfur Dioxide Measurements
13.8 Combustion Products Measurements
13.9 Opacity Measurements
13.10 Odor Measurement
13.11 Review Questions
13.12 Problems
13.13 References
Chapter 14 DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING
14.1 Introduction
14.2 The General Data Acquisition System
14.3 Signal Conditioning Revisited
14.4 Data Transmission
14.5 Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Conversion
14.6 Data Storage and Display
14.7 The Program as a Substitute for Wired Logic
14.8 Summary
14.9 Glossary
14.10 Review Questions
14.11 Problems
14.12 References
Chapter 15 REPORT WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Some General Comments
15.3 Types of Reports
15.4 Contents of a Report
15.5 Graphical Presentations
15.6 Miscellaneous Helpful Hints
15.7 Word Processors and Computers
15.8 Processing of Reports
15.9 Oral Presentations
15.10 Planning Sessions and Conferences
15.11 Review Questions
15.12 References
Chapter 16 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types of Experiments
16.3 Experiment Design Factors
16.4 Experiment Design Protocol and Examples
16.5 Summary
16.6 Problems
16.7 References
APPENDIX
INDEX

"Experimental Methods for Engineers offers the broadest range of experimental measurement techniques available for mechanical and general engineering applications. Offering clear descriptions of the general behavior of different measurement techniques, such as pressure, flow, and temperature, the text emphasizes the use of uncertainty analysis and statistical data analysis in estimating the accuracy of measurements."--Jacket

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