Mechanical Experiments and Workshop Practice

The book is meant for first year BE/B.Tech. students and addresses the course curriculum in Mechanical Experiments and Workshop Practice.

The book explains the theory and methodology of performing experiments in mechanics strength of materials and materials science. The concepts and principles of various common mechanical machinery, such as the bicycle, motorcycle, lift, escalator, hovercraft, aircraft, helicopter, jet engine and rocket are explained. Similarly the constructional details and principles of commonly used household appliances, such as the air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, ceiling fan, tubelight and iron box are included.