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An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

by Jonathan Wickert
Second Edition, Nelson, A Division of Thomson Cananda, Toronto, 2006

Chapter 3: Forces in Structures and Machines

"Mechanical engineers apply mathematics and physical principles in order to design hardware better and faster than would otherwise be possible. Engineers reduce the time and expense associated with constructing and testing prototypes by refining their designs on paper before any hardware is built. Computer-aided engineering tools further increase the level of sophistication that is available to analyze a design and determine whether it will work properly. With that perspective in mind, in this chapter we examine forces in structures and machines as the first element of mechanical engineering."

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