The Mechanical Theory of Heat

The Mechanical Theory of Heat
Author: Rudolf Clausius
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2019-02-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780353937857

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Theory of Heat

Theory of Heat
Author: James Clerk Maxwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1871
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This classic sets forth the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetic theory simply enough to be understood by beginners, yet with enough subtlety to appeal to more advanced readers, too.

Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire

Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire
Author: Sadi Carnot
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2012-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486174549

The title essay, along with other papers in this volume, laid the foundation of modern thermodynamics. Highly readable, "Reflections" contains no arguments that depend on calculus, examining the relation between heat and work in terms of heat in steam engines, air-engines, and an internal combustion machine. Translation of 1890 edition.

Theory of Thermal Stresses

Theory of Thermal Stresses
Author: Bruno A. Boley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2012-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486143864

Highly regarded text presents detailed discussion of fundamental aspects of theory, background, problems with detailed solutions. Basics of thermoelasticity, heat transfer theory, thermal stress analysis, more. 1985 edition.