The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference

The Reference of Choice for Today's Engineer.



Revised, expanded, updated -- and ready to use!



Every engineer should have a copy of the bestselling Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference -- the ideal all-in-one resource for practical engineering applications and daily problem solving. Now fully updated to address the latest developments in theory and practice, this brand-new Second Edition balances authoritative coverage of classical engineering topics with new material on state-of-the-art subjects such as composites, lasers, automatic data collection, and more.



No other book on the market covers the broad spectrum of engineering in as concise a fashion. So whether you're looking for a specific piece of data or general background knowledge, this conveniently sized ready reference puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Contents include:

* Mathematics

* Mechanics and materials

* Hydraulics

* Structures

* Thermodynamics

* Electricity and electronics

* Process control

* Statistics and economics

* Energy sources

* Engineering practice

* The design process

* Tables and reference data.