Mechanical engineering and materials Books

This book pans through three major sections of materials and methods used in the engineering of nanomaterials-their applications, ethical issues, and present market share in the field of food and drugs. It presents information on the kind of materials...

Derived from the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, this volume is for those whose work focuses on the latest designs in and applications for industrial and specialty polymers. It discusses industrial polymers that are produced using a free-radical...

This book focuses on the research and development of the renowned two-dimensional nanomaterial, white graphene, also known as boron nitride nanosheets.

This textbook serves as an introductory quantitative course on the fundamental elements of the hydraulic cycle. It further enhances students' understanding by discussing the latest advancements in hydrological science, covering both experimental and...

This book offers a roadmap for organizations seeking to harness AI's potential while preserving the human-centric values at the heart of Lean. It provides a deep dive into how Lean principles can be enhanced through AI-driven intelligence, agility, and...

The text comprehensively explains different pathways for hydrogen production, storage and transportation technologies, safety issues, and various applications of hydrogen in different industries. It further covers hydrogen storage methods such as...

This book describes the current knowledge and future challenges in liquid metal batteries. It details the fundamental science, materials for cathode and anode, synthesis methods, and approaches to modify their properties to provide high energy and power...

This book is aimed at undergraduate students and researchers in materials sciences. It aims to provide a greater understanding of the potential of semiconductor materials for environmental applications such as renewable energy, energy storage systems,...

3D Digital Design in Ergonomics and Human Factors is the definitive guide to understanding to how 3D software impacts the practice of ergonomics and human factors and how it can be utilized successfully in a variety of different settings.

Explore the influential research on the effects of calcium aluminate (Cal) as an accelerator in the hardening process of Portland cement mixtures. Authored by Roy Norton Young, this study delves into the chemical reactions and physical property changes...

"Der Indikator, praktisches Handbuch für Entwurf, Untersuchung und Verbesserung von Dampfmaschine, Dampfkesseln, etc./ für Praxis und Schule, Dritte Auflage" ist ein umfassendes Handbuch von Hermann Haeder, das sich mit dem Entwurf, der Untersuchung...

Shattering the Plastics Illusion: Debunking Environmental Myths with ScienceIn a world awash with alarming headlines and emotional rhetoric, Shattering the Plastics Illusion cuts through the noise with calm, clear-eyed scientific analysis...

This book presents engineering applications of polymer-based nano-blends. It discusses the recent developments, in the area of engineering applications, and summarizes many of the important polymer-based  nano-blends.  In particular, it looks...

This book is a collection of articles by eminent scientists from different countries who participated in the traditional international conference “Topical Problems of Continuum Mechanics” held at the Institute of Mechanics of the National...

The invention of Mauveine by Perkin in 1856 led to a revolution in the world of textiledyeing. In the second half of the 19th century, natural dyes were quickly replaced by newly developed synthetic dyes which resulted in a bright palette of colours. The...

This book offers groundbreaking insights into transforming the concrete industry with innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. It explores the latest advancements in sustainable technologies, including climate-improved concrete, green binders,...

With contributions from a community of experts, the book focuses on the use of ionic functions to define the principle of operation in polymer devices. It begins by reviewing the scientific understanding and important scientific discoveries made on the...

Not only is this the first text devoted to electroviscoelasticity, but it also describes a new theory developed through the authors' research. This theory is likely to impact other research and applications as the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is...

MOSFET and related high-speed semiconductor devices are spearheading the drive toward smaller, faster, and low-power electronics. This work concentrates on technology computer aided design (TCAD) and its integration into the IC fabrication process flow...

Is your Web site serving your whole market, including international customers? Not designing with language and cultural differences in mind is no longer an option that companies can afford. This book will be a wonderful asset to web designers and usabili

The book shows how to use Planning by Design (PxD) for developing working models to any type of subject area. Section 1 describes the nature of planning in general, the formula of planning, the features that make it systematic, the essence of PxD, and...

This book considers the problem of estimating the percent of nonconforming items in a process from the ground up. It examines methods based on both attribute data and variable data. For variable data, it looks at the basic techniques that were initially...

This book helps employees to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which requires that any company receiving a grant or contract from the Federal government in the amount of $25,000 or more establish a program to educate all employees as to...

This book includes peer-reviewed articles from the 4th International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy 2024 (ICoBiomasSE 2024) organized by the Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (COEBU), Universiti Malaysia Perlis...

Dieses Buch aus der Reihe Schriften zum Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen behandelt die Klassische Newtonsche Mechanik, die Fluidik von Flüssigkeiten und Gasen, Schwingungen, Elektrostatik sowie Magnetostatik. Es richtet sich an Studierende des...

This book presents the latest achievements and current challenges in the broad field of biocybernetics and biomedical engineering. The contributions include original scientific research and well-elaborated reviews of significant scientific problems...

With over thirty years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and patenting products in the wheel alignment industry, the author brings invaluable expertise to the second edition of this essential guide. Perfectly suited for mechanics,...

With chapters by the editors and other experts in the field of polymer science, this book covers a broad selection of important research advances in the field, including updates on enzymatic destruction and photoelectric characteristics, studies on the...

Wireless networking covers a variety of topics involving many challenges. The main concern of clustering approaches for mobile wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is to prolong the battery life of the individual sensors and the network lifetime. For a...

Taking an entire life cycle approach, Disassembly Modeling for Assembly, Maintenance, Reuse, and Recycling examines disassembly on the intermediate level, incorporating design for disassembly, concurrent design, and reverse logistics. The book includes a...

This manual details proven methods for turning around chronically late, over budget, underperforming projects. It explains how Theory of Constraints tools can be applied to achieve effective solutions in virtually any environment. It describes the...

The book begins with an overview of the constraint-based perspective on systems and organizations, commonly referred to as the theory of constraints or synchronous management. The first section will guide you through the fundamental principles and...

The use of conducting polymers for the anticorrosion protection of metals has attracted great interest during the last 30 years. The design and development of conducting polymers-based coating systems with commercial viability is expected to be advanced...

Guided Wave Optics and Photonic Devices introduces readers to a broad cross-section of topics in this area, from the basics of guided wave optics and nonlinear optics to biophotonics. The book is inspired by and expands on lectures delivered by...

Oxide semiconductors, including titanium dioxide (TiO2), are increasingly being considered as replacements for silicon in the development of the next generation of solar cells. Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Conversion: Titanium Dioxide presents...

While global demand for photovoltaic (PV) modules has increased approximately 45 percent per year over the past decade, PV modules must be durable and inexpensive to compete with traditional energy resources. Often overlooked as a means to improve solar...

This volume examines the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the...

Since the emerging discipline of engineering enterprise systems extends traditional systems engineering to develop webs of systems and systems-of-systems, the engineering management and management science communities need new approaches for analyzing and...

Written by leading experts from Australia and North America, this book covers the impact of new mining technology on human work performance and safety. Ergonomics experts Tim John Horberry, Robin Burgess-Limerick, and Lisa J. Steiner draw on their...

Taking a close look at the national economic system of China, this book defines industrial clusters, summarizes their measurement indices, and identifies their methods. The author identifies 11 industrial clusters and examines their structural...

Total Organizational Excellence: Achieving world-class performance sets down an implementation framework to guide managers on how to improve business performance in all types of organization. Drawing on extensive research and case study work conducted...

Drawing on his 44 years of pilot experience and 31 years as a professor of psychology and human factors engineering, the author addresses the questions of how to apply sound human factors principles to the training of pilots and to flying. He takes a...

This book presents the theory and practice of Process Mining Techniques with a detailed focus on Pattern Recognition of diverse themes: Society, Science, Medical, Engineering, and business. The book discusses several perspectives of process mining...

This book provides in-depth coverage of metrology principles for students, practicing engineers, technologists, and researchers. This book aims to give both the technician and the academic researcher in the field a thorough understanding of both the...

This book gathers the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Buildings Services (CIBv), held in Brașov, Romania, on November 7–8, 2024. It covers highly diverse topics such as structural analysis and optimization,...

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of engineering optimization, presented at the 2nd Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization (OPT-ii) and held in Amman, Jordan, on October 1–4, 2024, jointly with...

Nature has developed a diverse of materials, structures, and processes that are highly optimized for various functions. Through the field of biomimicry and bioinspiration, engineers are enhancing their understanding of natural design principles and...