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Armament Engineering: A Computer Aided Approach

by H. Peter

310 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); illustrated, 1 of 2 in series; catalogue #03-0610; ISBN 1-4120-0241-9; US$36.00, C$45.00, EUR30.00, £21.00

This volume deals with essential mechanical engineering aspects common to artillery and tank main armament. It integrates mechanical engineering, interior ballistics, armament operation, and computer programming.

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About the Book

Probably a first in the field since Elements of Ordnance by Haynes, published in the 1900's, this is a book with a practical and up to date approach to a complex subject. Intended for the mechanical engineer concerned with large calibre gun engineering, it puts mechanical engineering and weapon uniqueness into clear perspective and prepares the groundwork for the intricacies of gun design.

A wealth of engineering information is covered in seven chapters, including, gun barrels, breech assemblies, recoil systems, muzzle brakes, supporting structures, elevating and traversing mechanisms and balancing.

The analyses contained in each chapter are illustrated by worked examples supported by straightforward computer applications. In all, a valuable book for both teacher and student in a field where published works are almost impossible to come by.

Please also see the second book in the series Mechanical Engineering: Principles of Armament Design

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About the Author

A talented mechanical engineer, the author is presently Associate Professor at the Engineering College, Ethiopia, where he teaches mechanical engineering and related computer applications. With several practical and research achievements to his credit, he has published two books in the mechanical engineering of weapon systems.

Teaching and engineering aside, his extensive variety of interests ranges from economics and history to landscaping, gardening and woodworking.

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