A simple introduction to the principles of mechanical engineering which presupposes only an elementary knowledge of mathematics

Only elementary math skills are needed to follow this manual, which covers many machines and their components, including hydrostatics and hydraulics, internal c

This is a unique interactive guide to understanding simple machines and mechanisms. Each page introduces you to a key mechanical principle that you put into pra

Introduces six simple machines, describing how they work in more complex machinery and how they are used every day.

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