Machinery And Tools category: 186 books

Cover of Analysis of Welding Defects in STBW
by Christo Ananth
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2017

To avoid Lack of Penetration Weld joints must not be narrow, Welding current should be adjusted to appropriate level, Electrode feed must be in a control level, Wire should be placed at the centre of grove, Arc length should not be too long, and Rotation of the chucked must be control, sufficient...
Cover of Inside Submarines
by Chris Oxlade
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the way, you'll look right inside a German U-boat, find out how a sub dives and surfaces, and see sonar systems...
Cover of Inside Tanks and Heavy Artillery
by Chris Oxlade
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a World War II gun that moved on railroad tracks, how explosive artillery shells work, and what's inside an armored...
Cover of Effect of Adhesive Wear Properties and Mechanical Properties in Aluminium Matrix Composite
by Christo Ananth
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2017

           In this investigation an attempt has been made to study the effect of various composition of boron carbide powder reinforced with zircon sand in aluminium matrix composite. From this investigation the following important conclusions are derived: Detailed literature survey has been...
Cover of Simple Machines
by Katie Marsico
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2018

Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Simple Machines explores the concepts and uses of simple machines in an engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading...
Cover of Engineering and Building Robots for Competitions
by Margaux Baum, Joel Chaffee
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

One of the most hands-on and exciting hobbies and extracurricular activities for students interested in STEM is participating in robotics competitions. This book, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in amateur and professional robotics, including the exploding popularity of the Maker movement,...
Cover of Behind the Canvas: An Artist's Life
by Blanca Apodaca, Michael Serwich
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2017

Step inside a studio and learn what it takes to be an artist! This nonfiction title engages readers through stimulating facts and vivid images and diagrams in conjunction with a brief background on well-known art movements such as Expressionism, Surrealism, and Impressionism, an interview with a real-life...
Cover of What Is Mechanical Energy?
by Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018

Energy is everywhere. Introduce young readers to mechanical energy with this visually engaging text. Mechanical energy is defined through accessible language, explaining basic concepts such as potential and kinetic energy. Learn how mechanical energy has been harnessed in inventive ways over the course...
Cover of Mars Rover

Mars Rover

How a Self-Portrait Captured the Power of Curiosity

by Danielle Smith-Llera
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

Weighing as much as a small car, a rover named Curiosity rolls quietly around Mars. Scientific instruments pack its body and cluster at the end of a mechanical arm. An arrangement of lenses and instruments tops its mast, like a face. To the many NASA workers involved in Curiosity’s mission on Mars,...
Cover of Automated Ration Distribution System
by Christo Ananth
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2017

Ration Distribution System means distribution of essential commodities to a large number of people. It is done by the government. Public distribution system is one of the widely controversial officers that involves corruption and illegal smuggling of goods. All these happen because every job in the...
Cover of Genius Optical Inventions

Genius Optical Inventions

From the X-Ray to the Telescope

by Matt Turner
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

Before magnifying glasses, how did people make objects look larger? The ancient Romans filled glass bowls with water. Then microscopes and telescopes came along. But optical innovation didn't stop there. Learn how many lightbulb designs Thomas Edison tested, how spies used microfilm to carry secret...
Cover of Hovercrafts and Humvees

Hovercrafts and Humvees

Engineering Goes to War

by Terry Burrows
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

In 1944 during World War II, US and British engineers built a massive floating harbor. When soldiers from these countries landed in France to fight the Germans, ships towed the harbor to the French coast. Within days it was working to bring supplies to the soldiers. Engineering has always been...
Cover of Creating with 3D Scanners
by Kerry Hinton
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2016

This title is the go-to guide for students with interests in replication, cataloging, and archiving. In addition to covering the basics of 3D scanning, readers will learn in-depth details about these machines work, about the different kinds of 3D scanners that exist, how to operate them, and what...
Cover of Creating with Digital Sewing Machines
by Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2016

This title is a guide for makers who want to revolutionize their sewing game. Readers will learn the difference between mechanical, electronic, and digital sewing machines and how these machines work in conjunction with other machines in a Fab Lab. There’s plenty of information about careers available...
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