The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers. |
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Binding: Softcover |
Specs: 389 pages | 1.24 Lbs |
ISBN: 0387369139 |
ISBN-13: 9780387369136 |
Edition: 3 |
Publisher: Springer | Publish Date 07/07 | Copyright 2007 |
Table Of Contents:
1. Problem solving 2. Significant figures and standard form 3. Common units of measure 4. Simple machines 5. Internal combustion engines 6. Power trains 7. Tractors and power units 8. Machinery calibration 9. Equipment efficiency and capacity 10. Economics of agricultural machinery 11. Sound and noise 12. Measuring distance 13. Angles and areas 14. Land description 15. Differential and profile leveling 16. Weather 17. Water runoff 18. Erosion and erosion control 19. Irrigation 20. Handling, moisture management, and storage of biological products 21. Animal waste management 22. Insulation and heat flow 23. Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning 24. Selection of structural members 25. Principles of electricity 26. Series and parallel circuits 27. Sizing conductors 28. Electric motors |
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