
Reeds General Engineering Science
Chris Patterson(Author)
Reeds (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 16. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-3994-1347-3 (ISBN)
Description
The core textbook for all students studying GES I&II and A&B, covering the entire MCA syllabi and featuring worked examples, past examination questions and self-assessment tests.
Focusing on the fundamental skills and knowledge tested in examinations, with worked examples and clear, helpful illustrations throughout, this essential coursebook covers the entire syllabi:
- Mathematics
- Applied mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electricity
- Hydrostatics
- Naval architecture
Aimed directly as a study aid for students taking a GES course, the book contains past examination questions with full solutions, as well as self-assessment questions on every topic covered so that students can test their own understanding as they progress.
Focusing on the fundamental skills and knowledge tested in examinations, with worked examples and clear, helpful illustrations throughout, this essential coursebook covers the entire syllabi:
- Mathematics
- Applied mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electricity
- Hydrostatics
- Naval architecture
Aimed directly as a study aid for students taking a GES course, the book contains past examination questions with full solutions, as well as self-assessment questions on every topic covered so that students can test their own understanding as they progress.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Black and white diagrams throughout
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3994-1347-3 (9781399413473)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Chris Patterson was Head of Marine Engineering at Warsash Maritime College, Solent University. He has been involved in education in the maritime sector for 30 years. He is the author of the latest edition of Reeds volume 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance.
Content
Mathematics (GES I):
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Graphs
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
Mechanics (GES I and GES A):
- Units
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Statics
- Friction
- Machines
- Strength of Materials
- Fluids at Rest
- Transverse Stability
- Forces
- Motion
- Energy and Power
Thermodynamics (GES II and GES B):
- Heat
- Steady Flow Systems
- Ideal Gas Laws
- Combustion
- Internal combustion engines
- Refrigeration
Electricity (GES II and GES B):
- DC circuits
- Resistance
- AC circuits
- Electrical Power
- Electromagnetism
Hydrostatics (GES II and GES B):
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Thrust
- Archimedes Principle
Naval Architecture (GES II and GES A):
- Flotation
- Small Angle Stability
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Graphs
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
Mechanics (GES I and GES A):
- Units
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Statics
- Friction
- Machines
- Strength of Materials
- Fluids at Rest
- Transverse Stability
- Forces
- Motion
- Energy and Power
Thermodynamics (GES II and GES B):
- Heat
- Steady Flow Systems
- Ideal Gas Laws
- Combustion
- Internal combustion engines
- Refrigeration
Electricity (GES II and GES B):
- DC circuits
- Resistance
- AC circuits
- Electrical Power
- Electromagnetism
Hydrostatics (GES II and GES B):
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Thrust
- Archimedes Principle
Naval Architecture (GES II and GES A):
- Flotation
- Small Angle Stability