Engineering: general Books

Book SynopsisAll the mandatory units of the 2010 BTEC Level 3 Engineering specification, plus selected popular optional units Clear, full colour layout and numerous activities, worked examples and questions with answers, make it easy for students to learn and revise for their exams Content you can trust â written by two lecturers with over 50 years combined experience of designing and delivering engineering qualifications Free student website with interactive quizzes, downloads and additional material o support learning The third edition of this bestselling textbook ensures that all the mandatory units of 2010 BTEC Level 3 Engineering specification are fully covered in a way that encourages students to explore engineering for themselves, developing the expertise and knowledge required at this level.Key points and definitions highlight the most important concepts and hundreds of activities and worked examples help put theory in context. Questions throughout the text, with answers provided, allow students to test their knowledge as they go, while end of unit review questions are ideal for exam revision and set course work.For lecturers a Tutor Support DVD-ROM is available to help with the delivery of the programme: BTEC National Engineering Tutor Support Material, ISBN 978-0-08-096683-0.Units covered: Unit 1 â Health and Safety in the Workplace, Unit 2 â Communications for Engineering Technicians, Unit 3 â Engineering Project, Unit 4 â Mathematics for Engineering technicians, Unit 5 â Mechanical Principles and Applications, Unit 6 â Electrical and Electronic Principles, Unit 7 â Business Operations in Engineering, Unit 8 â Engineering Design.A free student website, including answers to all activities, is available at http://www.key2study.com/btecnat and features: Interactive quizzes with automatic marking and feedback A free comprehensive 2D CAD package for downloading A variety of spreadsheet tools for solving common engineering problems Useful engineering data summaries Extensive Visio symbol libraries for engineering drawing/CAD Drawing templates and sample drawings in industry-standard format Additional material to support learning activities and assignments Book chapter: Arithmetic and Trigonometric Fundamentals âTest your Knowledgeâ and âEnd of Unit Reviewâ questions Trade Review'Decent coverage of the mandatory units along with a good selection of worked examples. The book is well illustrated with check your knowledge questions at the end of each section.' Alun Furzer, Newport and District Group Training Association'Decent coverage of the mandatory units along with a good selection of worked examples. The book is well illustrated with check your knowledge questions at the end of each section.' Alun Furzer, Newport and District Group Training AssociationTable of ContentsIntroduction, Unit 1 Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Unit 2 Communications for Engineering Technicians, Unit 3 Engineering Project, Unit 4 Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Unit 5 Mechanical Principles and Applications, Unit 6 Electrical and Electronic Principles, Unit 7 Business Operations in Engineering, Unit 8 Engineering Design

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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Dr. Lucy C. Morse recently retired as an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She was both the Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program and Director of Engineering Technology at a Distance, a program focused on using advanced learning technologies to deliver engineering technology degrees to students on and off campus. Currently she teaches engineering management as an adjunct for UCF and NTU/Walden University. She was the first woman to obtain a doctorate in engineering at UCF, receiving a PhD from the Department of Industrial Engineering in 1987. In the early 90's Dr. Morse served as a Program Manager at the National Science Foundation in the Engineering Directorate. In 2002 she was named a Faculty Fellow to the UCF Academy for Teaching, Learning and Leadership; she was named aTable of ContentsTable of Contents Part I Introduction to Engineering Management Chapter 1 Engineering and Management Preview Learning Objectives Engineering Management Engineering Management: A Synthesis Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 2 Historical Development of Engineering Management Preview Learning Objectives Origins The Industrial Revolution Management Philosophies Scientific Management Administrative Management Behavioral Management Contemporary Contributions Discussion Questions Sources Part II Functions of Technology Management Chapter 3 Leading Technical People Preview Learning Objectives Leadership Motivation Motivating and Leading Technical Professionals Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 4 Planning and Forecasting Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Planning The Foundation for Planning Some Planning Concepts Forecasting Strategies for Managing Technology Discussion Questions Problems Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 5 Decision Making Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Decision Making Management Science Tools for Decision Making Computer-Based Information Systems Implementation Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 6 Organizing Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Organizing Traditional Organization Theory Technology and Modern Organization Structures Teams Discussion Questions Sources Chapter 7 Some Human Aspects of Organizing Preview Learning Objectives Staffing Technical Organizations Authority and Power Delegation Committees Teams Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 8 Controlling Preview Learning Objectives The Process of Control Financial Controls Human Resource Controls Discussion Questions Problems Sources Part III Managing Technology Chapter 9 Managing Research and Development Preview Learning Objectives Product and Technology Life Cycles Nature of Research and Development Research Strategy and Organization Selecting R&D Projects Making R&D Organizations Successful Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 10 Managing Engineering Design Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Engineering Design Systems Engineering/New Product Development Concurrent Engineering Control Systems in Design Design Criteria Other Criteria in Design Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 11 Planning Production Activity Preview Learning Objectives Introduction Planning Manufacturing Facilities Quantitative Tools in Production Planning Production Planning and Control Manufacturing Systems Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 12 Managing Quality and Production Operations Preview Learning Objectives Assuring Product Quality Total Quality Management Productivity Maintenance and Facilities (Plant) Engineering Other Manufacturing Functions Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 13 Engineers in Marketing and Service Activities Preview Learning Objectives Marketing and the Engineer The Process of Marketing The 4PS of the Marketing Mix Marketing and Engineers–Partnerships, R&D, and Technical Sales Engineers in the Service Economy Discussion Questions Sources Part IV Managing Projects Chapter 14 Project Planning and Acquisition Preview Learning Objectives Characteristics of a Project The Project Proposal Process Project Planning Tools Monitoring and Controlling Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 15 Project Organization, Leadership, and Control Preview Learning Objectives Project Organization The Project Manager Motivating Project Performance Types of Contracts Discussion Questions Sources Part V Managing Your Engineering Career Chapter 16 Engineering Ethics Preview Learning Objectives Professional Ethics and Conduct Engineering Codes of Ethics Corporate Codes of Ethics Ethical Problems in Consulting and Construction Ethical Problems in Industrial Practice Summary: Making Ethical Decisions Discussion Questions Sources Case Study Websites Chapter 17 Achieving Effectiveness as an Engineer Preview Learning Objectives Getting off to the Right Start Charting Your Career Communicating Your Ideas Staying Technically Competent Professional Activity Diversity in Engineering and Management Management and the Engineer Managing Your Time Discussion Questions Sources Chapter 18 Globalization and Challenges for the Future Preview Learning Objectives Globalization Engineering Grand Challenges Future Considerations in Engineering and Management Discussion Questions Sources Global Websites Index

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Book SynopsisThis student workbook is designed to help identify and master the key concepts in the Human Factors in Flight textbook. It provides the essential student materials which supplement the student text learning package. Each section provides performance objectives, followed by questions to prepare students for class discussion and examinations.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 Backgrounds: anatomy, physiology, and physio-pathology 1. Pelvic floor functional anatomy 2. Epidemiology and pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in women 3. Current surgical treatments for women’s genital prolapse 4. Physiology and physiopathology of pregnancy and delivery PART 2 Mechanical properties – constitutive laws – experimental characterizations 5. Inverse problems in the characterization of soft connective tissue: perspective for reproduction system 6. Mechanical properties of women pelvic soft tissues 7. Mechanical properties of breast tissue 8. Evolution of mechanical properties with pathology & aging: application to pelvic tissues? 9. Mechanical properties of pelvic implants: interaction between implants and tissue 10. Constitutive models of soft connective tissues under large strain: application to pelvic tissue? PART 3 Clinical imaging, investigations tools, and characterization 11. Medical imaging and patient-specific modeling of women pelvic system: application to magnetic resonance images 12. Quantitative assessment of pelvic mobility in women using MRI image analysis 13. Patient-specific biomechanical modeling for applications in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment 14. Ultrasound elastography: in vivo assessment of tissue stiffness PART 4 From biomechanical models to medical devices, and patients treatments 15. Numerical simulation of vaginal delivery 16. Numerical models for breast surgery and reconstruction 17. A numerical model for prolapse surgery 18. Augmented reality biomechanical simulations for pelvic conditions diagnoses 19. Towards patient-specific treatment in gynecologic surgery: recent development and perspectives

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Book SynopsisThe more we know about smart and intelligent systems and their use, the more productive organizations can become, and the more quality of life will improve.Gavriel Salvendy, President Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida, University Distinguished Professor University of Central FloridaRobots, drones, self-driving cars, and personal assistants are only some of the intelligent' and smart' systems which are populating our world and changing the way we use technology to carry out our everyday activities, bringing about both exciting opportunities for human-technology symbiosis, as well as compelling design and development challenges. Through a carefully selected choice of chapters, authored by top scientists in the field, this book, edited by Abbas Moallem, sheds light on fundamental aspects of intelligent and smart systems, investigating the role and impact of affective and psychophysiological computing, machine learning, cybersecurity, agent transparenTrade Review"The more we know about smart intelligent systems and their use the more productive organizations can become and quality and ease of life improve."–––Gavriel Salvendy, President Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida, University Distinguished Professor University of Central Florida""Robots, drones, self-driving cars, and personal assistants are only some of the ‘intelligent’ and ‘smart’ systems which are populating our world and changing the way we use technology to carry out our everyday activities, bringing about both exciting opportunities for human-technology symbiosis, as well as compelling design and development challenges. Through a carefully selected choice of chapters, authored by top scientists in the field, this book, edited by Abbas Moallem sheds light on fundamental aspects of intelligent and smart systems, investigating the role and impact of affective and psychophysiological computing, machine learning, cybersecurity, agent transparency, and human-agent teaming in the shaping of this new interaction paradigm, as well as the human factors involved in their application in critical domains such as health, education, and manufacturing in the emerging technological landscape." ––––Constantine Stephanidis, Professor of Computer Science, University of Crete, Distinguished member of Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) Table of ContentsChapter 1: Smart Educational System Chapter 2.Intelligent Affect Sensitive Tutoring Systems – An Evaluative Case Study and Future DirectionsChapter 3: User State Assessment in Adaptive Intelligent Systems Chapter 4: Agent Transparency Chapter 5: Smart Telehealth Systems for the Aging Population Chapter 6: Social Factors in Human-Agent Teaming Chapter 7: Human elements in ML-based solutions to cybersecurityChapter 8: Cybersecurity in Smart and Intelligent Manufacturing

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Book SynopsisClearly written in a conceptual language, it provides readers with an understanding of the dynamic behavior of the instrument, including structural and component dynamics, and various analytical models, such as discrete, finite element, and boundary element models.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: „…[This is the only book] that deals with the engineering aspects of guitars. Thus it serves a real need for scientifically-oriented guitar makers and aficionados as well as those interested in a broad overview of the world of guitars… The overall broad view of the book makes good reading for those interested in the myriad details involve in constructing a string instrument and then evaluating it scientifically, as the author’s personal building experience and knowledge of a wide variety of guitar construction techniques are put to good use… a significant, commendable addition to the guitar literature in a very broad-ranging book on a very important string instrument."George Bissinger, East Carolina University, EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES (May-June 2009)“French discusses whether the math models are … sufficient to capture the features of acoustic responses that are highly correlated with good sound quality. In conclusion … this book will help luthiers at all levels think more clearly about how to successfully manufacture guitars of high sound quality. The book … particularly valuable to students of guitar construction and repair. For the rest of us, this book makes interesting reading.” (Leo Beranek, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 14 (2), 2009)“Why do guitars sound like they do, and how do you set about making one? These are central questions addressed … in this attractive new book. … The book is well written, and generously illustrated with interesting … graphs. … a unique and special addition to the literature, and it deserves to be widely read. For anyone contemplating construction of a guitar it will surely be indispensible. Physicists and engineers with musical inclinations, as well as guitar players … are likely to be fascinated.” (Peter V. E. McClintock, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 51 (6), 2010)Table of ContentsHistory of the Guitar.- Acoustics and Musical Theory.- Structure of the Guitar.- Dynamic Behavior.- Analytical Models.- Manufacturing Processes.- Sound Quality.- Guitar Electronics.- Unique Characteristics.

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Book SynopsisKeynote addresses + 100 papers from a conference of the Ergonomics Society, Univ of Hertfordshire, UK, April 2005. Sections cover applications of ergonomics, air traffic control, cognitive ergonomics, defence, design, environmental ergonomics, ergonomics4schools, hospital ergonomics, inclusive design, methods and tools, occupational health and safety, slips, trips & falls and transport.Table of ContentsKeynote addresses and more than 100 papers from a conference of the Ergonomics Society, at the University of Hertfordshire, England, April 2005. The sections cover applications of ergonomics, air traffic control, cognitive ergonomics, defence, design, environmental ergonomics, ergonomics4schools, hospital ergonomics, inclusive design, methods and tools, occupational health and safety, slips, trips falls and transport.

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