Engineering Metrology and Measurement

Contents: Foreword. I. Engineering Metrology: 1. Basic Concepts of Measurement. 2. Linear Measurement. 3. Angular Measurement.4. Form Measurement. 5. Advances In Metrology.  II. Engineering Measurement: 6. Measurement of Force, Strain and Pressure. 7. Measurement of Torque and Power.8. Measurement of Level, Vibration and Translation. 9. Measurement of Fluid Flow. 10. Measurement of Temperature. III. Quality Control: 11. Statistical Quality Control. Summary. Appendices. Index. 

Metrology and Measurement play an important role in many engineering fields, especially in the production, inspection and quality control of physical products. Accurate measurement in real time is crucial for monitoring and controlling operations in many industries. This book deals with the basic concepts of measurement, including linear, angular and form measurement. It also explores in depth the measurement of force, strain, power, vibration, fluid flow and temperature. Recent advances such as laser metrology, computer-aided inspection and machine vision are also discussed. When coupled with extensive practical experiments, the book will help students gain a solid understanding of the main concepts of this fascinating subject.

Salient Features:

Comprehensive coverage of the syllabi pertaining to this subject of most Indian
universities.

Incorporates end-of-chapter summaries, multiple choice questions and review
questions.

Includes over 220 figures to complement the text.

Features a section on the use of statistical tools to ensure quality control.