Library

Mechanical Engineering Design

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering DesignÂ -Â Richard G. Budynas and Keith J. Nisbett

Â¬Â ThisÂ standard handbook for machine design is anÂ assetÂ for both the aspiring mechanical engineering student and professional alike.

VehicleÂ Chassis Engineering

Race Car Vehicle DynamicsÂ -Â William F. Milliken &Â Douglas L. Milliken

Â¬ Case studies and analysis spanning decades of development. — The authors seek a balance between hard theoretical analysis and practical notes on vehicle set-up. Â — AÂ comprehensive resource ofÂ race car vehicle dynamics.

Race & Rally Car Source BookÂ by Allan Staniforth

Â¬ First published in 1983, this renowned practical book still remains essential reading for anyone designing and building competition cars.

HaynesÂ Red Bull Racing F1 Car ManualÂ Steve Rendle

Â¬Â Insight into the design, technology and engineering of a modern F1 car as well as the inner workings of Red Bull Racing.

McLaren MP4/4 – Haynes

Â¬ Insight into the design, technology and engineering of the iconic MP4/4, one of the most dominant F1 cars to have been created.

Powertrain Engineering

Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals -Â by John Heywood

Â¬ This text presents a fundamental and factual development of the engineering that underpins the design of combustion engines. Essential reading for professional engine designers.

Advanced Engine TechnologyÂ – Heinz Heisler

Â¬ A particularlyÂ technical book that reads surprisingly easily. — Features lots of detailed and clear illustrations. — It is an invaluable resource for anyone studying internal combustion engines.

Four-stroke Performance TuningÂ -Â A. Graham Bell

Â¬ Within grassroots motorsport, this book is consideredÂ one of the best references available to the enthusiast engine builder.Â — It is written and illustrated in a way that is highly accessible to the amateur, yet outlines principles that will prove valuable to professionals in high-end motorsport.

Forced Induction Performance TuningÂ -Â A. Graham Bell

Â¬Â Aimed at the enthusiast engine tuner and race engine builder, this book is highly recommended for anybody playing with any form of forced induction. Â — From theory through to building a robustÂ engine, all the keyÂ aspects of supercharging and turbocharging are explained very well.

Two-stroke Performance TuningÂ -Â A. Graham Bell

Â¬ This book guides the readerÂ through the various modifications that can be made toÂ vastly improve usable power output and mechanical reliability from a two-stroke. — Good info onÂ engine operation, carburation, ignition, cylinders, porting, reed and rotary valves, exhaust systems, cooling, lubrication, dyno tuning and gearing.

The Jet EngineÂ – Rolls-Royce

A complete, accessible description of the working and underlying principles of the gas turbine. Â Full colour diagrams, cutaways and photographs throughout. Written by RR specialists in all the respective fields.

Rolls-Royce Merlin – Owner’s Workshop ManualÂ – Ian Craighead

This is a story of the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine. It was one of the most successful aircraft engines of the Second World War period and is broadly known as the great grandfather of modern high performance piston engines.

Engineering Fundamentals

Mechanics of MaterialsÂ -Â James M. Gere, Stephen P. Timoshenko

Full of clear textbook examples, the material is really wellÂ presented and easy to read. A truly usefulÂ book on structural design.

Engineering MathematicsÂ -Â K. A. Stroud

The book covers the IEng syllabus, first and second year engineering degree courses.Â The Online Personal Tutor guides students through exercises in the same step-by-step fashion as the book, with hundreds of full workings to questions.

Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering TechnologistsÂ -Â by T.D. Eastop (Author), A. McConkey (Contributor)

Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering TechnologistsÂ is a complete introduction to thermodynamics principles. It is aimed at degree level students on classical engineering science courses. Emphasis is placed on the application of theory to real processes.

Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing and DesignÂ – Michael F. Ashby (Author), Hugh Shercliff (Author), David Cebon (Author)

A completeÂ engineering text and resource for studentsÂ looking forÂ a fundamental understanding of materials properties and selection for engineering applications.

Engineering Drawing

Manual of Engineering DrawingÂ -Â by Colin H. Simmons (Author)

A wellÂ established guide for practicing engineers whoÂ need to produceÂ engineering drawings and annotated 3D models that comply with the latest BSI and ISO standards of technical product specifications and documentation.

The Geometrical Tolerancing Desk ReferenceÂ -Â by Paul Green (Author)

For MechanicalÂ Engineers, Draftsmen, Technicians, Students and anyone involved in the Engineering supply chain who needs to understand manufacturing drawings to ISO1101:2004 (BS8888), international G,D & T standards.

Engineering Drawing for Manufacture – Brian Griffiths

Â¬Â This book provides a good grounding in engineering drawing, specifically for manufacture.

Engineering Reference

Machinery’s HandbookÂ – Industrial Press

Â¬Â A classical reference book on machine design and workshop practice for mechanical engineers, draftsmen, toolmakers and machinists. For many, this is the de facto engineering reference book.

Zeus Data BookÂ – Zeus Precision Charts

Â¬ Pocket sized reference booklet of data charts for drawing office and workshop. Â Although a little dated, this iconic booklet is still a valuable quick reference.