An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 2 is the essential text for all second-year undergraduate students as well as those studying foundation degrees and HNDs. Written by an experienced team of lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham, the text provides thorough coverage of the following core engineering topics, fully updated for the second edition:

1. Fluid dynamics
2. Thermodynamics
3. Solid mechanics
4. Control theory and techniques
5. Mechanical power, loads and transmissions
6. Structural vibration

All chapters include questions and answers, with Chapters 4 and 5 including enhanced, detailed solutions as a bonus feature. The text will be highly relevant to mechanical engineers as well as automotive, aeronautical/aerospace and general engineering students.