Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations [Hardcover]

Tyler Gregory Hicks (Author), T. G. Hicks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070288127 | ISBN-13: 978-0070288126 | Publication Date: July 1, 1994 | Edition: 3 Sub

Substantially revised and improved, this new edition presents more than 5000 direct and related calculation procedures used in various engineering disciplines. It covers 13 different engineering disciplines and includes a new section on environmental engineering.

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A previous edition of this work is cited in Books for College Libraries, 3e This resource for practicing engineers presents more than 5000 calculation procedures for solving common engineering problems. The volume is divided into sections corresponding to seven engineering disciplines: civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, sanitary, environmental, and chemical. Utilizing a "cookbook" format, the handbook describes the problem to be solved; provides numbered calculation procedures to be followed; works out an example problem; and (in most instances) presents related calculations. (Sci-Tech Book News ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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NEW IN THIS EDITION

• Complying with the latest environmental regulations
• Design code changes
• LEED design considerations
• HVAC procedures
• Mobile and in-the-field methods

"A classic compendium of step-by-step calculations for solving the most frequently encountered engineering problems in many engineering disciplines."
—dianahacker.com

5000 Essential Calculations for Engineers

Packed with new data and methods, this invaluable handbook provides professionals with more than 5000 direct and related calculation procedures for solving common engineering problems quickly and easily. Now thoroughly revised and updated, Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations, Fourth Edition covers seven engineering disciplines: civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, chemical and process plant, sanitary, and environmental. Written in the popular "cookbook" format, the handbook describes each problem to be solved; provides numbered calculation procedures to be followed; works out an actual problem; and presents related calculations in most instances. This fourth edition features numerous new topics from design code changes in civil engineering to composite usage in engineering design. Inside, you'll find new problem-solving coverage of:

• Anti-terrorism structural building changes
• Power-plant cost-cutting
• Efficient compliance with environmental regulations
• Wind energy systems
• LEED considerations in building design
• Developments in pumps and related calculations
• Freon-replacing refrigerants
• Computer programs that automate repetitive calculations
• Finite element analytic methods

The fourth edition of Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations is a reference engineers will thank for answers time after time. Open this book for all the calculations you need in: Civil Engineering * Architectural Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical Engineering * Chemical and Process Plant Engineering * Sanitary Engineering * Environmental Engineering --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1600 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; 3 Sub edition (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070288127
• ISBN-13: 978-0070288126
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Step-By-Step Calculations for the Mundane, May 19, 2007

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Dirk J. Willard "Dirk Willard" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations (Hardcover)

This is a necessary text for all engineers. Such textbooks are highly useful in establishing standards for mundane calculations performed in many branches of engineering. I just recently replaced my first edition of this book with the newest so that I would have access to the new enviromental engineer calculations added.

The book is now divided into civil, mechanical, architectural, and chemical engineering. If you can't find what you need, the safest bet is to check out the mechanical section next. In my opinion, the mechanical section is far too large and it is time to abandon the division of this book by degrees. I would divide it up by task; this would require simplifying the table of contents and an expansion of the index but then who really uses a TOC with a handbook?

Why do I use the word mundane? You won't find complicated calculation procedures here, nor will you find a lot of selection criteria information. What I mean is a table ranking technology. A good example of this is the series of books by Coulson and Richardson on chemical engineering. In that series, under drying, for example, all the technology is ranked according to product dryness, particle sizes, etc.. None of this is presented here. What makes this book useful is that is presents a procedure understandable to junior engineers and clients for solving a particular problem such as calculating a slab thickness or the size of a ventilation duct.

This book is a must-have if you are a consultant, contractor, or just want an understanding of a basic engineering calculation.

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13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Hicks' approach to sizing pipe for compressed air, April 24, 1998

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This review is from: Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations (Hardcover)

Mr. Hicks has done a wonderful job in compling equations, however, he has missed the practical applications in compressed air and vacuum systems. I initially used his theoritcal position on calculating pressure drop in pipe for compressed air. His position seems reasonable and logical until you compare the results with practical applications. Ingresoll-Rand, the air compressor manufacturer, published tables of pressure drop verses pipe sizes, delivery pressures and ACFM. Futher ASPE has published a data book which leads the engineer into an empirical equation for calculating pressure loss in compressed air piping. The results with both Ingresoll-Rand and ASPE agree. Using Mr. Hicks' therotical approach drives the pipe size much larger than needed and therefore the cost of the project. My suggestion is that Mr. Hicks contact I-R and ASPE to incorporate their empirical approach to sizing pipe for compressed air and vacuum systems.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Tool for any Student or Practitioner of any field of Engineering, July 18, 2006

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David De Sousa "The Automation and Control Guy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations (Hardcover)

An essential reference and work tool for any engineer, student or technician, this handbook contains more than 5000 calculation procedures that will show, anybody and anyone working with engineering applications, quick and easy calculations formulas and procedures to solve most engineering problems encountered in the industries and in class.

Using a "cookbook" format, this book presents detailed "recipes" that describe the problem to be solved; step-by-step procedures to be followed; a worked out example of the typical problem; and (in most cases) presents cross-referenced related calculations.

Truly a most have. I am an Electronics Engineer, but I work as an Instrumentation, Automation and Process Safety and Control Engineer for the Process Industries. As a result I have been involved with Chemical and Mechanical Engineering issues in a day to day basic. This handy reference has proven most useful and time saving when in need of an specific formula, or shortcut.