Mechanical engineering and materials Books

This book provides comprehensive information for various planetary gear trains, with practical applications and comprehensive references to technical articles. In the text's chapters, readers can find all the information needed for various types of gear...

This book summarizes recent advances in the fabrication methods, properties, and applications of various ceramic-filled polymer matrix composites. Surface-modification methods and chemical functionalization of the ceramic fillers are explored in detail,...

Dedicated to users and developers of high-powered systems, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials focuses on the research field of laser-induced damage and explores the significant and steady growth of applications for high-power lasers in the...

Logan's Turbomachinery: Flowpath Design and Performance Fundamentals, Third Edition is the long-awaited revision of this classic textbook, thoroughly updated by Dr. Bijay Sultanian. While the basic concepts remain constant, turbomachinery design has...

Integrating fundamental research with the technical applications of this rapidly evolving field, Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface...

Despite generations of change and recent, rapid developments in gas dynamics and hypersonic theory, relevant literature has yet to catch up, so those in the field are generally forced to rely on dated monographs to make educated decisions that reflect...

This book provides a basic approach to understanding and effectively applying industrial process control based on the systems concept. It provides an overview of an operating system, then divides it into sections for individual discussion. It covers...

The exponential increase in the development of technology coupled with the customers' immense desire to possess the newest technological products makes for truncated product lifespans, which instigates a substantial upsurge in their rate of disposal...

Providing a practical guide to the training and assessment of non-technical skills within high-risk industries, this book will be of direct interest to safety and training professionals working within aviation, healthcare, rail, maritime, and other...

Student design engineers often require a "cookbook" approach to solving certain problems in mechanical engineering. With this focus on providing simplified information that is easy to retrieve, retired mechanical design engineer Keith L. Richards has...

Reverse engineering is widely practiced in the rubber industry. Companies routinely analyze competitors' products to gather information about specifications or compositions. In a competitive market, introducing new products with better features and at a...

Detailing the major developments of the last decade, the Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology, Second Edition updates the original and remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject. With all chapters either revised (in some...

The next step in the evolution of the organizational quality field, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has come of age. However, many challenges to using LSS in lieu of, in conjunction with, or integrated with other quality initiatives remain. An update on the current...

Cleaning Agents and Systems is the first volume in the Handbook for Critical Cleaning, Second Edition.Should you clean your product during manufacturing? If so, when and how? Cleaning is essential for proper performance, optimal quality, and increased...

Analysis of Synchronous Machines, Second Edition is a thoroughly modern treatment of an old subject. Courses generally teach about synchronous machines by introducing the steady-state per phase equivalent circuit without a clear, thorough presentation of...

Going beyond the traditional field of robotics to include other mobile vehicles, Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems describes important theoretical concepts, techniques, approaches, and applications that can be used to build truly mobile intelligent...

Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, Fourth Edition, provides up-to-date coverage of experimentation methods in science and engineering. This edition adds five new "concept chapters" to introduce major areas of experimentation...

Silicon, as a single-crystal semiconductor, has sparked a revolution in the field of electronics and touched nearly every field of science and technology. Though available abundantly as silica and in various other forms in nature, silicon is difficult to...

Eco-driving has the potential to save fuel and reduce emissions without having to make any changes to vehicles or road infrastructure. This book provides an in-depth understanding of the contemporary issues in the human factors aspects of eco-driving...

The Story of Iron is a historical book written by Elizabeth Ida Samuel in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of iron, from the early days of its discovery to its modern-day applications. The author traces the development of...

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Names of Men of War and Yachts Explained is a book written by Francis George Crofton in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the names of different types of naval vessels, including men of war and yachts. The author explains the origins and...

""Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagiarisms?"" is a book written by James Nicol and published in 1858. The book explores the history and development of the screw propeller,...

The Restoration of the Ancient Irrigation Works on the Tigris: Or the Re-Creation of Chaldea is a book written by William Willcocks in 1903. The book focuses on the restoration of the ancient irrigation system in the Tigris River, which was once the...

The Life of a Miner in Both Hemispheres is a memoir written by Alexander G. Simpson and published in 1903. The book details Simpson's experiences as a miner in various locations around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the...

Lighthouse Construction And Illumination is a book written by Thomas Stevenson in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the construction and illumination of lighthouses. It covers everything from the design and construction of lighthouses to...

""Liquid Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines: A Practical Treatise for Engineers and Chemists"" is a book written by Harold Moore and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of liquid fuels used in internal combustion engines. It...

Letters On Artillery is a book written by Ingelfingen, Kraft Hohenlohe and was first published in 1898. The book is a collection of letters that the author wrote to his son, who was a student at a military academy. The letters focus on the subject of...

Introduction To A History Of Ironmaking And Coal Mining In Pennsylvania (1878) is a comprehensive historical account of the ironmaking and coal mining industries in Pennsylvania during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is written by James Moore...

This book refers to Discipline Number 5 based on the original book I wrote in 2009 on World Class Maintenance - The 12 Disciplines. Almost all industries have their Preventive Maintenance, but still, many problems emerged and the question is can we do...

Every industry has its own indices, metrics, measures, and KPIs they use on maintenance. The main reason why we measure these indices is to determine if our maintenance organization is moving forward in the right direction. However, some...

Every industry has its own indices, metrics, measures, and KPIs they use on maintenance. The main reason why we measure these indices is to determine if our maintenance organization is moving forward in the right direction. However, some indices may not...

This book is written to help new users learn the basic concepts of FreeCAD. FreeCAD is easy-to-use CAD software that includes tools that are available in premium CAD software. It is a good beginning for those new to FreeCAD to become familiar with the...

Since the early 1950s, work has been undertaken on the infrared sensory organs of snakes by a handful of investigators around the world. Despite progress in uncovering the morphological, physiological and behavioral functions of these organs, study was...

The rapid increase of cloud computing, high performance computing (HPC) and the vast growth in Internet and Social Media use have aroused the interest in energy consumption and the carbon footprint of Data Centres. Data Centres primarily contain...

In recent years, there has been a considerable amount of effort, both in industry and academia, focusing on the design, implementation, performance analysis, evaluation and prediction of silicon photonic interconnects for inter- and intra-chip...

Learn to design Home Plans in AutoCADIn this book, you will discover the process evolved in modeling a Home in AutoCAD from scratch to a completed two storied home. You will start by drawing two-dimensional floor plans and elevations. Later, you will...

Produkte werden komplexer und Kundenansprüche bzgl. Nutzungsdauer, Qualität, Sicherheitserwartung und Kosten steigen. Man löst dieses Spannungsverhältnis verstärkt durch eine höhere Auslastung der Bauteile und effizientere Erprobungsmethoden. Hier helfen...

Rapid Prototyping, 3D-Druck, Additive Fertigung, Begriffe, die heute selbstverständlich genutzt werden als wären diese schon immer Teil unseres Alltags, doch die Herstellung von Bauteilen im 3D-Druckverfahren ist jünger, als es scheint, knapp 35 Jahre...

Lange Zeit war die Darstellung einer Perspektive mit Schattierung der Gipfel der Visualisierung. Schon die 3D-Drehmöglichkeit von Bauteilen und Baugruppen, um alle Ansichten betrachten zu können, hat die Darstellung revolutioniert. 3D-CAD-Programme...

This Special Issue, "Green and Sustainable Solvents II: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Giovanni Sindona on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday", aims to collect and publish recent advances in this interdisciplinary area. Research articles as well as...