Mechanical engineering and materials Books

This book is dedicated to the fundamental physical aspects of stability, the influence of structural defects on the properties and structural phase transformations of BCC alloys. The authors present...

Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-SI Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The...

This book provides the reader with an understanding of the impact that different morphologies, construction materials and green coverage solutions have on the urban microclimate, thus affecting the...

Lithium-ion batteries are the most promising among the secondary battery technologies, for providing high energy and high power required for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV)...

Multiphase Flows in Deformable Geomaterials proposes that multiscale coupling of multiphase flow and multicomponents within a deformable porous medium is complex and interdisciplinary and lacks a...

The science of rheology and its applications have grown steadily. Although polymers dominated in the past, the applications to foods have become increasingly important over the last four decades. The...

Nanosensors enable early diagnosis of various conditions with enhanced selectivity and sensitivity thus facilitating prompt initiation of therapy. This book introduces the readers to the basic...

Thermoplastic matrix composites have attracted much attention in the composites industry due to their easy processibility and improved impact properties. Although there are many books on...

Distinguishing among blends, alloys and other types of combinations, clarifying terminology and presenting data on new processes and materials, this work present up-to-date and effective compounding...

An Up-to-Date Compendium on the Physics and Mathematics of Polarization PhenomenaNow thoroughly revised, Polarized Light and the Mueller Matrix Approach cohesively integrates basic concepts of...

XAFS for Everyone provides a practical, thorough guide to x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy for both novices and seasoned practitioners from a range of disciplines. It’s enhanced...

This compendium of essential formulae, definitions, tables and general information provides the mathematical information required by engineering students, technicians, scientists and professionals in...

The animal care and use facility support—or cage wash—area has evolved tremendously in the past 50 years. It is now recognized as a critical component in programs of animal care and use throughout...

Nano Comes to Life opens a window onto the nanoscale — the infinitesimal realm of proteins and DNA where physics and cellular and molecular biology meet — and introduces readers to the rapidly...

A vibrant manufacturing sector is essential to the economic welfare and national security of the United States. Yet for decades, industry and government leaders have avoided practices that other...

Mechanical Metamaterials for Engineering and Architectural Applications examines materials with extraordinary mechanical properties such as negative stiffness, programmable elasticity, and auxetic...

Wear the Change examines the critical shift toward sustainability in the clothing and textile industry, a sector historically known for its significant environmental footprint. This comprehensive...

Wear the Change examines the critical shift toward sustainability in the clothing and textile industry, a sector historically known for its significant environmental footprint. This comprehensive...

Whenever automation is introduced to control real-time activities or processes, the role of the human changes from being a manual controller to being a supervisory controller. Whether the activity is...

This book explores the applications of nanotechnology in Industry 4.0, including how nanotechnology can be used to enhance various manufacturing processes. It discusses the use of nanotechnology in...

This monograph aims to examine different types of photothermal materials, such as metallic, organic, and composites, that have been reported to generate localized heat at the air–water interface,...

The text presents various design and modelling solutions for effective decision-making that are grounded on the basics of data analytics. It further discusses important topics such as sustainable...

This book presents cutting-edge research on the integration of artificial intelligence, deep learning, and computer vision with traditional nondestructive testing (NDT) methods. It compiles recent...

This book covers all the aspects of surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) including a brief history of the discovery of SERS and development of the field, basic principles and enhancement...

This comprehensive guide explores the integration of information systems and applications in smart buildings, emphasizing their crucial role in achieving a low‑carbon economy through optimal energy...

The book extensively explores Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), emphasizing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications within this rapidly advancing field. It provides a thorough...

This book discusses spacecraft attitude control-related topics: spacecraft modeling, spacecraft attitude determination and estimation, and spacecraft attitude controls. Unlike other books addressing...

This book is designed to demonstrate the need for thermoelectric energy materials including non-conventional materials for heating and cooling applications in thermoelectric energy-efficient devices...

The field of biomaterials and bio-manufacturing is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advancements in material science, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and biomedical...

Solar Selective Absorbers: Materials, Coatings, and Applications covers different harnessing technologies for solar energy, electromagnetic radiation including design principles, and different types...

Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 applications will revolutionize production, enabling smart manufacturing machines to interact with their environments. These machines will become self-aware,...

In this vital resource with discussion of and applicability to various industries, Ali, Rabiu, and Ismail guide readers through the challenging environment of inventory management and enable them to...

The scope of this book covers the fundamental background of metal matrix composites (MMCs), their processing and fabrication, testing and characterization, exploration of materials for MMCs and green...

The plastisphere provides a unique man-made habitat for organisms and microbial communities. Investigating the interactions and functions of these organisms helps us understand how fouling...

The theoretical stress-strain model for compressed concrete (Iskhakov and Ribakov, 2018), is based on the structural phenomenon and requires no empirical coefficients. It includes such main...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of lasers as tools for advanced manufacturing, including laser cutting, drilling, welding, surface treatment, marking, laser-assisted additive...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a manufacturing process that has emerged as a viable technology for the production of engineering components. The aspects associated with additive manufacturing, such...

Volumes have been written on the need for high-quality data to support organizational decision-making. Most of those books appear to focus on the development and sustainment of data from the...

Collaborative manufacturing and management are a fundamental requirement in today’s digital age, to enable an innovative and sustainable development of companies. This is possible and highly...

Increased use of dyes compromises the visual quality of water sources and enhances the biochemical and chemical oxygen demand that promote toxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity of the...

The book covers a diverse range of topics based on computational studies, including modeling and simulations based on quantum chemical studies and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. It contains...

The self-learning ability of machine learning algorithms makes the investigations more accurate and accommodates all the complex requirements. Development in neural codes can accommodate the data in...

Multi-scale and Multi-physics Simulation of Fracture and Fatigue presents a comprehensive exploration of theoretical and computational methods used in the analysis of fracture and fatigue in...

In this modern technological era, conserving and making better use of resources like energy, water, and other essential resources have recently been one of the main concerns for the manufacturing...

This book focuses on the structural design of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement (ICBP) including application, analysis, design, construction, and the fundamental design concept of ICBP backed by...

This book discusses and chronicles various types of manufacturing processes, including casting and molding, machining, joining, shearing, and forming. It refers to repetitive, discrete job shop...

3D printing (or additive manufacturing) of concrete has opened new possibilities for automated, efficient, and design-flexible construction. This book brings together contributions from leading...

This book explores titanium-based MXenes, an emergent class of materials with a broad range of properties and potential applications. It introduces 3D MXene assemblies and compares their properties...