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Richard S. Figliola (Author), Donald E. Beasley (Author)
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0471000892 978-0471000891 December 1, 1995 2nd
This text integrates the theory of measurements, experimental planning and instrument theory to provide a fundamental background to engineering measurement. It contains a thorough treatment of uncertainty analysis, an introduction to statistics, including finite statistics, a new chapter on sampling concepts and data acquisition systems, and revised material on force, torque and power measurements.

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Offers a thorough grounding in the theory of engineering measurements and measurement system performance. Combines measurement science and instrumentation with the design of measurement systems, emphasizing test plan design. Integrates the statistical nature of measured variables and uncertainty analysis and features numerous examples. This revised edition contains a new chapter on sampling concepts and data acquisition systems plus substantial additions on force, torque and power measurements. Includes refined sections on statistics and experimental design as well as a glossary of new terms.

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  • Hardcover: 624 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (December 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471000892
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471000891
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Riddled with Errors, November 17, 2009
While this book is fairly comprehensive and covers most of the material in a complete course on experimental design and analysis it is riddled with errors. There are at least three or four significant misprints in each chapter (most of the most egregious are in the statistics chapter).

I have been using this book to teach a junior level course to mechanical engineers and will not be using it any more. The mistakes really confuse and frustrate the students.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone starting out as an experimentalist, March 7, 2007
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I would recommend this book to every beginning engineer and experimentalist. The book is full of examples, derivations, and lots of questions. It does require that you actually read it to get anything out of it, but the best feature is the online material, with MATLAB programs, videos, and additional material. I have found this book is very enjoyable to teach out of, and given future opportunities I will use it much more.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Test engineers need this one, November 17, 2000
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I used the 2nd edition of this book while in engineering labs at Clemson and now use the 2nd and now 3rd edition in my test engineering work. I find myself being able to go into it and pulling out enough information to get me going on a new test design project. The stuff on uncertainty cannot be found elsewhere and useful. One of the better real-world texts.
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We make measurements everyday. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sample time increment, measurement systematic uncertainty, elemental errors, thermocouple referenced, static calibration curve, measurement system response, manometer deflection, fixed temperature points, permanent pressure loss, measurement system behavior, probe blockage, static sensitivity, long radius nozzle, appropriate sample rate, simple periodic waveform, correlated systematic errors, equivalent pressure head, obstruction meters, fixed operating conditions, output emf, instrument calibration errors, deadweight tester, total sample period, diaphragm pressure transducer, thermocouple circuit
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New York, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Analog Signal Conditioning, Measurements Group, International Temperature Scale, Digital Input-Output Communication, Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods, Courtesy of Micro-Measurements Division, Digital Signal Processing, Englewood Cliffs, Lord Kelvin, Prentice Hall, Use the Poisson, William Thomson
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