Figliola and Beasley?s 6th edition of Theoryand Design for Mechanical Measurements provides a time-testedand respected approach to the theory of engineeringmeasurements.  An emphasis on the role of statistics anduncertainty analysis in the measuring process makes this textunique. While the measurements discipline is very broad, carefulselection of topical coverage, establishes the physical principlesand practical techniques for quantifying many engineering variablesthat have multiple engineering applications.

In the sixth edition, Theory and Design for MechanicalMeasurements continues to emphasize the conceptual designframework for selecting and specifying equipment, test proceduresand interpreting test results. Coverage of topics, applications anddevices has been updated?including information on dataacquisition hardware and communication protocols, infrared imaging,and microphones. New examples that illustrate either case studiesor interesting vignettes related to the application of measurementsin current practice are introduced.