engineering drawing worked examples volume di pickup (4 risultati)

Condizione: Good. 1964. Reprinted. 232 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Volume 2. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Moderate tanning to free endpapers due to dust jacket flaps. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.

Condizione: Good. Third impression. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. Stamp to ffep. Good DJ with some edge wear, tears and toning.

Condizione: Good. Third impression. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. Stamp to ffep. Good DJ with some edge wear, tears and toning.

Condizione: Used. Welcome to a world where lines and angles reign supreme! "Engineering Drawing With Worked Examples Volume 2" is not just a book; it?s a comprehensive journey into the meticulous order of the engineering universe, brought to you by the dynamic duo of F. Pickup and M.A. Parker. Published in 1961, this volume promises to awaken your inner draughtsman while simultaneously testing your patience with its mind-bending examples and the occasional smudge of a bygone era. Contains 6 chapters on: Auxiliary projection Interpenetration of surfaces Conic sections Development Cams Involute gears Rivited joints Machine drawings Forget about your modern distractions! This is a tome that will require your full attention, and if you happen to misplace your ruler, well, good luck. You might find yourself steeped in a sea of dashed hopes and dashed lines. Let?s be honest: in a world filled with smartphones and sleek digital interfaces, how often do you yearn for the intoxicating scent of old paper mingling with the aroma of a long-forgotten pencil sharpener? This book, with its plucky illustrations and charmingly archaic text, is practically a time capsule ready to explode all over your workspace. What exactly can you expect to find lurking in the pages of this legendary volume? Here?s a hint: it?s rather obsessed with angles?so many angles. You?ll discover everything from the most basic of orthographic projections to the exhilarating thrills of isometric drawings, all presented with the kind of enthusiasm that only technical manuals can muster. M.A. Parker and F. Pickup invite you to engage with their lovingly crafted exercises designed to confuse and enlighten in equal measure. In case you?re wondering what fascinating subjects you?ll be tackling, here?s a handy bullet list of what to expect: Mind-numbing geometric calculations that will make your brain ache in the best possible way. Worked examples that might leave you questioning your grasp of spatial relationships. A glossary of terms that will have you sounding like a proper engineer at dinner parties. Graphic illustrations that may or may not have been drawn with a period-appropriate sense of flair. Occasional, baffling notes in the margins from previous owners that add a certain je ne sais quoi. As you leaf through the pages, you might notice that the ink has faded just a tad, echoing the post-war sentiment of an era when engineers were the unsung heroes of rebuilding society brick by brick?or, in this case, line by line. The illustrations may look like they were created with the same tools that helped draft plans for the world?s first rocket, but let?s not dwell on the technicalities. After all, who doesn?t enjoy a bit of nostalgia mixed in with their mathematics? Condition: This particular copy has been lovingly utilized and may include the odd fold or creased corner, offering a historical glimpse into the life of its previous owners. It bears the marks of life?perhaps a coffee ring that suggests it, too, has seen late nights and intense study sessions. The spine is sturdy enough to hold its pages, despite having been cracked open countless times like a stubborn walnut under pressure. So, whether you?re a budding engineer seeking to hone your craft or merely someone who appreciates the art of drawing lines with precision, this volume promises to be an entertaining challenge. It?s a perfect addition to your collection of quirky books, especially for those moments when you want to feel productive without actually accomplishing much. Remember, every page turned is one step closer to becoming the most qualified person at a pub quiz?if the quizmaster happens to ask about engineering drawing, that is. Snag this delightful relic from Crappy Old Books and embrace a bygone era of technical mastery. Just be prepared to squint at the faint print and wonder why your understanding of engineering has somehow taken a vacation?because this book certainly takes you on a journey, albeit one that might have you reaching for a strong cup of tea now and then.