Introduction to Experimental Methods [Hardcover]

Introduction to Experimental Methods succinctly explains fundamental engineering concepts in mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. From conceptualizing an engineering experiment to presenting the results with lab experiments, this book enables students to work through the design process and analyze experimental results.

Preface; Author; About the Cover; 1. Approach to Experimentation. 2. The Team. 3. Deliverables. 4. Design of Experiments. 5. Sample Size. 6. Managing Experimental Errors. 7. System Modeling and First-Order Systems. 8. Discrete Vibrations and Second-Order Systems. 9. Continuous System Vibrations. 10. Waves. 11. Stress and Strain. 12. Photoelasticity. 13. Fractures. 14. Non-Destructive Inspection. 15. Instruments and Sensors. 16. Analyzing Data Sets. 17. Evaluating the Hypothesis. 18. Virtual Experiments. 19. Unexpected Results. 20. Reporting Numbers. 21. Active Writing.  22. Presentations. Lab Manuals. Appendices. Index.

Introduction to Experimental Methods succinctly explains fundamental engineering concepts in mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. From conceptualizing an engineering experiment to conducting a comprehensive lab, this book enables students to work through the entire experimental design process.

Offering a complete overview of instruction for engineering lab methodology, the book includes practical lab manuals for student use, directly complementing the instruction. Numerous worked examples and problems are presented along with several hands-on experiments in individual lab manuals. This book discusses how to write lab reports, how to configure a variety of instruments and equipment, and how to work through failures in experimentation.

Introduction to Experimental Methods is intended for senior undergraduate engineering students taking coursl£¾