Theory & design for mechanical measureme nts,, with CD-ROM (4^th Ed.)

Now revised to reflect the latest standards and advances, Figliola and Beasley's Fourth Edition provides a timely and in-depth reference to the theory of engineering measurements, measurement system performance, and instrumentation. The authors show you how to develop, operate, and analyze measurement systems and report results. The text covers uncertainty analysis and mechanical measurements in one unified presentation, introducing you to the most powerful experimental tools available. Features of the Fourth Edition: Updated to reflect the newest ASME/ASNI Test Uncertainty nomenclature and ISO vocabulary. Expanded treatment of mechatronics concepts (Chapter 12, Appendix C). More practical use of operational amplifiers in discussion of signal conditioning circuits.

Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods. Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Signals. Measurement System Behavior. Probability and Statistics. Uncertainty Analysis. Analog Electrical Devices and Managements. Sampling, Digital Devices, and Data Acquisition. Temperature Measurements. Pressure and Velocity Measurements. Flow Measurements. Strain Measurement. Metrology, Motion, Force, and Power Measurements.