Solutions for Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
Problem 1.6P:
Discuss how the resolution of the display scale of an instrument could affect its uncertainty....Problem 1.11P:
State the purpose of using randomization methods during a test. Develop an example to illustrate...Problem 1.12P:
Provide an example of repetition and replication in a test plan from your own experience.Problem 1.13P:
Develop a test plan that might be used to estimate the average temperature that could be maintained...Problem 1.14P:
Develop a test plan that might be used to evaluate the fuel efficiency of a production model...Problem 1.15P:
A race engine shop has just completed two engines of the same design. How might you, the team...Problem 1.16P:
A thermodynamics model assumes that a particular gas behaves as an ideal gas: Pressure is directly...Problem 1.17P:
Regarding the Mars Climate Orbiter spacecraft example presented, discuss how verification tests...Problem 1.18P:
A large batch of carefully made machine shafts can be manufactured on 1 of 4 lathes by 1 of 12...Problem 1.19P:
Suggest an approach or approaches to estimate the linearity error and the hysteresis error of a...Problem 1.20P:
Suggest a test matrix to evaluate the wear performance of four different brands of aftermarket...Problem 1.21P:
Figure 1.15 Orifice flow meter setup used for Problem 1.21. 1.21 The relation between the flow rate,...Problem 1.22P:
The sale of motor fuel is an essential business in the global economy. Federal (U.S.) law requires...Problem 1.23P:
Using either the ASME 19.5 or ISO 5167 test standard, explain how to use a venturi flowmeter. What...Problem 1.24P:
A simple thermocouple circuit is formed using two wires of different alloy: One end of the wires is...Problem 1.25P:
1.25 A linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) senses displacement and indicates a voltage...Problem 1.26P:
For the LVDT calibration of the previous problem, what would be involved in determining the...Problem 1.27P:
A manufacturer wants to quantify the expected average fuel mileage of a product line of automobiles....Problem 1.29P:
As described in a preceding problem, the coefficient of restitution of a volleyball, Cr = \JhJH, is...Problem 1.30P:
Light gates may be used to measure the speed of projectiles, such as arrows shot from a bow. English...Problem 1.31P:
You estimate your car’s fuel use by recording regularly the fuel volume used over a known distance....Problem 1.32P:
When discussing concomitant methods, we used the example of estimating the volume of a rod. Identify...Problem 1.34P:
For the strain gauge calibration of the previous problem, what would be involved in determining the...Problem 1.35P:
The acceleration of a cart down a plane inclined at an angle a to horizontal can be determined by...Problem 1.36P:
In general, what is meant by the term “standard”? Discuss your understanding of the hierarchy of...Problem 1.37P:
A common scenario: An engineer has two pencil- style pressure gauges in her garage for setting tire...Problem 1.38P:
Explain the potential differences in the following evaluations of an instrument’s accuracy. Figure...Problem 1.39P:
Research the following test standards and codes. Write a short summary to describe the intent, and...Problem 1.40P:
A hotel chain based in the United States contracts with a European vacuum cleaner manufacturer to...Problem 1.41P:
Test code ASTM 558-13 allows for the comparison of the maximum potential air power available between...Problem 1.42P:
Suggest a reasonable number of significant digits for reporting the following common values, and...Problem 1.43P:
Using spreadsheet software (such as Microsoft Excel), create a list of 1,000 numbers each randomly...Problem 1.45P:
Round the following numbers to 3 significant digits. 15.963 (v) 21.650 (i) 1232 kPa (vi) 0.03451...Problem 1.46P:
Express the result, rounding to an appropriate num ber of significant digits. 27.76 m 4-4.907 m...Problem 1.47P:
Express the result by rounding to an appropriate number of significant digits. sin(nx) = ; n = 0.010...Problem 1.48P:
A car’s speed is determined by the time it takes to travel between two marks. The marks are measured...Problem 1.49P:
How much error could you tolerate in (1) book shelf length when two shelves are mounted one above...Problem 1.50P:
Apply the guidelines to determine the number of significant digits for these numbers that contain...Problem 1.51P:
Using a tape measure having 1 mm graduations, the engineer measures an object and determines its...Problem 1.52P:
Show how the following functions can be transformed into a linear curve of the form Y = a\X +...Problem 1.54P:
For the calibration data of Table 1.5, determine the static sensitivity of the system at (a) X = 5,...Problem 1.56P:
Each of the following equations can be represented as a straight line on an x-y plot by choosing the...Browse All Chapters of This Textbook
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Figliola and Beasley's 6th edition of Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements provides a time-tested and respected approach to the theory of engineering measurements. An emphasis on the role of statistics and uncertainty analysis in the measuring process makes this text unique. While the measurements discipline is very broad, careful selection of topical coverage, establishes the physical principles and practical techniques for quantifying many engineering variables that have multiple engineering applications.
In the sixth edition, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements continues to emphasize the conceptual design framework for selecting and specifying equipment, test procedures and interpreting test results. Coverage of topics, applications and devices has been updated - including information on data acquisition hardware and communication protocols, infrared imaging, and microphones. New examples that illustrate either case studies or interesting vignettes related to the application of measurements in current practice are introduced.
In the sixth edition, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements continues to emphasize the conceptual design framework for selecting and specifying equipment, test procedures and interpreting test results. Coverage of topics, applications and devices has been updated - including information on data acquisition hardware and communication protocols, infrared imaging, and microphones. New examples that illustrate either case studies or interesting vignettes related to the application of measurements in current practice are introduced.
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Given information: Measurement systems that we have studied. The three distinct types of measurement...Signal is an output of any system or physical quantity that varies depending upon time, pressure or...Given: The static sensitivity of the electronic scale is 2 V/kg. The input range of the voltmeter is...Given: Assume Number of sample N=1000 Sample Mean x¯=6.1 units Sample MeanStandard deviation σ=1...An error is the difference between measured value and the actual value of the measured quantity....Given: Current loop turns = N = 20 Cross-sectional area = A = 1 in.2 = 0.0254 m2(conversion of inch...Given: Analog voltage = 2 sin4πt mVTime increment = 1/8 s, 1/5 s,1/3 s,1/21 sThe data set comprised...Temperature Scale − It is a scale in which quantitatively, the numerical values are established to...Given: 500 mm Hg abs Calculation: 1 mm Hg is 133.322387415m Pascal mm Hg to newton per meter square...
Given: Air flow through a pipe Velocity profile: U(r)=25[1−(r/r1)2]cm/s p = 1 bar abs = 100,000...Given information: Material is Steel, Young’s Modulus Em= 30 x 106 psi, Original Length l = 10 in.,...The recent development shows that the servo force balance accelerometer provide better performance...
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