This new 3^rd edition of Mechanical Engineering combines content on all of the most popular BTEC National Engineering mechanical engineering units, in a single text.

What does this book cover?

Mechanical Engineering is now in its 3rd edition. It has been the go-to text for students and educators for years, and is an ideal reference guide that you will use throughout your career. It has always been known for making mechanical engineering theory approachable, and for giving concrete examples of engineering principles in practice. It also offers out of classroom activities to help students truly grasp its content.

The BTEC specialist pathways units covered include:

• Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Electric, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
• Applications of Mechanical Systems and Technology
• Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Engineering Design

About the Author

Alan Danbyshire is an important member of the Edexcel team, and personally drafted many of the new mechanical engineering units they developed to suit the BTEC National specifications. He has also written textbooks for AVCE and GNVQ, and is a practicing lecturer.

The 3^rd edition of Mechanical Engineering will prove a vital resource for anyone studying for their BTEC National qualification in Engineering, especially if they choose any of the sot popular specialist units.