An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
by Jonathan Wickert · Jonathan Wickert
Covers the core subject areas of a mechanical engineering curriculum: statics, materials, fluids, thermodynamics, motion and machines, so readers can see how the discipline's branches connect before taking specialized courses.
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