Introduction to agricultural engineering / H.F. McColly [and] J.W. Martin.

CONTENTS

PART 1: ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
The development of agriculture engineering
agricultural engineering applications

PART II : AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
Agricultural mathematica
forces and simple mechines
drawing and lettering
agricultural construction
The farm shop

PART III: FARM POWER
History of engines and the farm tractor
Principles of operation of tractor engines
power measurement and tractor testing
selection and management of tractor power

PART IV: FARM MACHINERY
Power and machinery in agriculture
materials used in farm machinery
machine elements and the transmission of power
farm-machinery applications
selection and management of farm machines

PART V: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
Basic electricity and electoral terms
electric service for the farm
using electricity on the farm

PART VI: PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Agricultural processing
crop processing on the farm
food processing

PART VII: FARM STRUCTURES AND CONVENIENCE
Farm buildings and conveniences
planning the farmstead
farm-structure requirements
e.tc

PART VIII: SOIL-AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING
Farm surveying and mapping
soil-erosion control
land clearing
land drainage
e.tc

Includes bibliography and index