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Book SynopsisThis book outlines the new concept of user engineering and covers the diversity of users, along with the business process that includes the design and the user's experience processes. Although the concept of user experience (UX) has become popular, the definition and the methodology are still ambiguous. User engineering is similar to the user-centered design, but differs in that its scope is not limited to the design process but concerns the whole manufacturing process and the whole usage process, i.e., the whole lifecycle of an artifact. User's perspective is strongly emphasized in this book, hence, its stance is far from that of the marketing approach that usually fails to notice the life and experiences of users after the purchase of an artifact as consumers. Theory of User Engineering differentiates between the quality in design and the quality in use, and the objective quality characteristics and the subjective quality characteristics. In addition to the user reseTrade Review"Compared to other texts, the breadth of the approach to user experience is commendable. The consideration of both design and evaluation in a meaningful and integrated framework is laudable."— Paul van Schaik, Teesside University, United Kingdom"Professor Masaaki Kurosu has written a clear, authoritative, thoughtful, readable, and complete description and explanation of a complex topic. His book will be of use to professionals, academics, students, and researchers who wish to gain insight into theoretical/philosophical matters as well as practical discussions that are useful for current or next-generation success of product/service development."— Aaron Marcus, Aaron Marcus and Associates, USA"Compared to other texts, the breadth of the approach to user experience is commendable. The consideration of both design and evaluation in a meaningful and integrated framework is laudable."— Paul van Schaik, Teesside University, United Kingdom"Professor Masaaki Kurosu has written a clear, authoritative, thoughtful, readable, and complete description and explanation of a complex topic. His book will be of use to professionals, academics, students, and researchers who wish to gain insight into theoretical/philosophical matters as well as practical discussions that are useful for current or next-generation success of product/service development."— Aaron Marcus, Aaron Marcus and Associates, USATable of ContentsPreface; What is the User Engineering?; Usability and UX in the Context of Quality Characteristics; User and Artifacts; Design Process of User Engineering; Understanding the User and the Context of Use; Specifying Requirements; Generating Ideas; Creating the Design Solution; Evaluating Usability; Evaluating UX; Advanced Technology and User Engineering; Toward the Future; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisMore and more the most traditional and typical applied ergonomics issues of the activities related to sea shipping, vehicle driving, and flying are required to deal with some emerging topics related to the growing automatism and manning reduction, the ICT's advances and pervasiveness, and the new demographic and social phenomena, such as aging or multiculturalism.With contributions from expert researchers, professionals, and doctoral students from a wide number of countries such as Australia, Austria, Canada, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK and USA, this multi-contributed book will explore traditional and emerging topics of Human Factors centered around the maritime, road, rail, and aviation transportation domains.Table of ContentsMaritime Workplaces and Safety in the Maritime Domain. Information and Human-Machine Interaction on Board. Human Diversity, Spatial Perception and Yacht Design. Introduction to the Rail Domain. Introduction to the Road Domain. Aviation Safety. Air Traffic Control Human Factors. Aircraft Human Factors.

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Book SynopsisDemonstrates How To Perform FMEAs Step-by-StepOriginally designed to address safety concerns, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is now used throughout the industry to prevent a wide range of process and product problems. Useful in both product design and manufacturing, FMEA can identify improvements early when product and process changes are relatively easy and inexpensive to make. Updated to include changes reflected in ISO/TX-16949:2002 standards and 2008 AIAG guidelines, The Basics of FMEA, Second Edition continues to provide the expert advice needed to help shorten the learning curve for FMEA teams to conduct effective and efficient FMEAs, even if it is their very first one. Includes Ready-to-Use Worksheet TemplatesUsing a manufacturing case study, readers learn step-by-step how to use FMEAs to assess, evaluate, and prioritize areas of risk, and then to implement the actions needed to reduce risks to an acceptable level. It shows the steps needed to ferret out potential problems and prevent making inferior products that could endanger public and worker safety and compromise profits as well as the future of all stakeholders. Although engineers have typically analyzed processes and products for potential failures, the FMEA process standardizes the approach and establishes a common language that nontechnical as well as technical employees can use at all levels. Unlike other improvement tools, FMEA does not require complicated statistics. However, they require a full commitment to quality and a willingness to take a team approach that involves all stakeholders.Table of ContentsWhat Is an FMEA? What Is the Purpose of an FMEA? ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949, and FMEAs. The FMEA Process. The FMEA Team. FMEA Boundaries of Freedom. Product/Design versus Process FMEAs. Ten Steps for an FMEA. FMEA Case Study. When and Where to Use FMEAs. Appendices. FMEA Glossary of Terms.

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Book SynopsisThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, straining an already inadequate pool of workers and wasting valuable knowledge and ability.Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts presents the latest research on this topic from an epidemiological point of view. The book highlights case studies from actual injured workers, along with analysis of how this problem is being addressed around the world. This in-depth study also discusses the legal and rehabilitative obstacles to returning to work, and suggests new policies for the safe lifting and moving of patients. The editors compile recommended solutions from leading names in the field, detailing how healthcare facilities can create safe work environments to prevent disabling back injuries.Table of ContentsIntroduction: History and Vision for Work Injured Nurses Group USA. Magnitude of the Problem. A Word About the Stories. Biodynamics of Back Injury: Manual Lifting and Loads. How to Accomplish a Responsible Cost-Benefit Injury Analysis in the Health Care Industry. Striving for Zero-Lift in Healthcare Facilities. Introducing a Safer Patient Handling Policy. Prevention of Back Injury Using Lift Teams: 18 Hospital Data. Technology for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Bariatrics: Considering Mobility, Patient Safety, and Caregiver Injury. Participatory Ergonomic Design in Healthcare Facilities. Designing Workplaces for Safer Handling of Patients/Residents. Worker Control: The Best Means to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The Relationship Between the Nursing Shortage and Nursing Injury. Preventing Back Injuries to Healthcare Workers in British Columbia, Canada and The Ceiling Lift Experience and Data. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThere are some very good books available that explain the Lean Manufacturing theory and touch on implementing its techniques. However, you cannot learn "how to be" lean from merely reading the theory. And to be successful in the real-work environment you need a clear comprehension of how lean techniques work, rather than just a remote understanding of what they are. You need to know what does and does not work in different situations. And you need the benefit of practical experience in their implementation.Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them gives you the benefit of author and practitioner William Feld's 15 years of hands-on experience - and the lessons he's learned. Feld provides insight into the appropriate use of assessment, analysis, design, and, most importantly, deployment of a successful lean manufacturing program. Packed with practical advice and tips but not bogged down in theory, this book covers how, why, when, and what to do while implementing lean manufacturing. It equips you with the tools and techniques you need along with an understanding of how and why they work. Feld explores why an integrated approach is so much more beneficial in securing sustained improvement. He focuses on the interdependency of the Five Primary Elements: organization, metrics, logistics, manufacturing flow, and process control. He describes a proven, applied approach to creating a lean program using these elements. To keep up globally, and even locally, your manufacturing operation must be responsive, flexible, predictable, and consistent. You must continually improve manufacturing operations and cultivate a self directed work force driven by output based, customer performance criteria. By applying what you learn from Lean Manufacturing: Tools, Techniques, and How to Use Them you can build a workforce - and an organization - with the capacity to satisfy world class expectations now and into the future.Table of ContentsDescription of Lean Manufacturing. The Five Primary Elements. Putting it All Together. Case Studies of Lean Manufacturing Programs and Projects.

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Book SynopsisEDE 99 (Engineering Design Education Conference 99) is an important international event bringing together a range of experts from engineering design education to showcase the latest ideas and innovations.Table of ContentsThe continuum of design education; learning to design or designing to learn?; teaching design in secondary schools; developing observation and spatial skills; IT in design; international comparisons; poster papers - projects; poster papers - courses and models; poster papers -student admission and training.

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Book SynopsisThis book is focused on the analysis and modelling of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement: reliability. It provides an elaboration on their generic concepts, analysing disruptive events and nature of their impacts. It also offers an analysis and modelling of the system performances and their indicators relevant for the main actors involved. Applications of the models of performances and their resilience, robustness, and vulnerability to the selected cases of road, rail, air, and maritime transport mode affected by different internal and external disruptive events are also presented. By offering readers a systematic and comprehensive way of dealing with the topic of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement, reliability, this book will be of interest to researchers and professionals alike within the transport industry.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Road transport system.- Rail transport system.- Air transport system.- Maritime transport system.- Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisWhy do engineers need to know about materials? Metals, polymers, ceramics, composites what are the key characteristics of each class of material and which is best suited for a given industrial application? How can service conditions change the performance of materials? This compact undergraduate textbook gives you, the engineer, insight into these questions and the information you need to effectively interact with materials experts from all walks of life and gain a foothold in your budding career as a materials-literate engineer. Featuring familiar examples from the aviation and the automotive industries, this applications-led approach focuses on illustrating key concepts, giving real-world context to the material presented. In addition, the book acquaints you with important operational aspects of materials selection, such as costs, environmental impact, and sustainability. Optimised for mechanical and aerospace engineers, this book is also suitable for students in the adjacent fiel

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Book Synopsis Even though the number of working women has steadily increased over the last few years, women are still significantly under-represented in STEM activities (i.e. mathematics, informatics, science and technology). In order to eliminate this under-representation, numerous education policies and corporate initiatives, particularly in the recent past, have been aimed at increasing women's enthusiasm for STEM activities and professions. According to the latest surveys, however, it is clear that these efforts have not yet led to the desired success. Compared to their male counterparts, women continue to do fewer STEM activities. One possible reason for this is that relatively little is yet known about the concrete impact of the above education policies on working with innovation and technology: What are the gender differences between women and men? Is it enough to recognize these differences, or should these differences ideally not only be recognized, but also treated appropriately or even encouraged? This anthology deals with current topics in technology and innovation management against the background of these and other gender-relevant aspects. Empirical analyses and experiments in collaboration with companies from various sectors provide a sound scientific basis on which new results and findings are presented: How do women and men deal with creativity and competition? How are technologies applied and how can differences in access to technology be deduced? Answers to these and other questions help decision-makers in politics and business to proactively use the differences between women and men to motivate women to work in the STEM field and to strengthen them by acknowledging existing differences.

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Book SynopsisThe 18th and 19th centuries saw the emergence of new intermediary types of knowledge in areas such as applied mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, which came to be labeled as engineering science, transforming technology into the scientific discipline that we know today. This book analyzes how the Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries and the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries provided the intellectual, social, economic and institutional foundations for the emergence of engineering science. The book then traces the rise of engineering science from the 18th century through the 19th century and concludes by showing how it led to new technological developments in such areas as steel production, the invention of internal combustion engines, the creation of automobiles and airplanes, and the formulation of Mass Production and Scientific Management all of which brought about major transformations in the materials, power sources, transportation and production techniques that have come to shape our modern world. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.- Part I: Introduction.- 1 Changing Relationships between Science and Technology.- References.- Part II: The Roots of Engineering Science.- 2 The Intellectual Roots of Engineering Science.- 2.1 The Scientific Revolution – Overview.- 2.2 Roots of the Mechanical Philosophy.- 2.3 Roots of the Experimental Philosophy.- 2.4 The New Ideology of Science.- 2.5 Conclusions.- References.- 3 The Social and Economic Roots of Engineering Science.- 3.1 The Industrial Revolution – Overview.- 3.2 Iron Production.- 3.3 The Steam Engine.- 3.4 The Textile Revolution.- 3.5 Conclusions.- References.- 4 The Institutional Roots of Engineering Science.- 4.1 Great Britain.- 4.2 France.- 4.3 The German States.- 4.4 The United States.- 4.5 Conclusions.- References.- Part III: The Rise of Engineering Science.- 5 The Emergence of Engineering Science.- 5.1 Applied Mechanics.- 5.2 Fluid Mechanics.- 5.3 Thermodynamics.- 5.4 Conclusions.- References.- 6 The Establishment of Engineering Science: The Harmony of Theory and Practice.- 6.1 Theory and Practice in Great Britain.- 6.2 Theory and Practice in the German States.- 6.3 Theory and Practice in France.- 6.4 Theory and Practice in the United States.- 6.5 Conclusions.- References.- Part IV: Engineering Science-Based Industries.- 7 New Materials.- 7.1 Steel Production.- 7.2 Steel Construction.- 7.3 Conclusions.- References.- 8 New Power Sources.- 8.1 Internal Combustion Engines.- 8.2 Conclusions.- References.- 9 New Transportation Systems.- 9.1 The Automobile Industry.- 9.2 The Aeronautics Industry.- 9.3 Conclusions.- References.- 10 New Methods of Production.- 10.1 Mass Production – Fordism.- 10.2 Scientific Management – Taylorism.- 10.3 Conclusions.- References.- Part V: Epilogue.- 11 From Engineering Science to Technoscience.- References.- Name Index.

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Book Synopsis"Mood Matters" makes the radical assertion that all social events ranging from fashions in music and art to the rise and fall of civilizations are biased by the attitudes a society holds toward the future. When the "social mood" is positive and people look forward to the future, events of an entirely different character tend to occur than when society is pessimistic. The book presents many examples from every walk of life in support of this argument. In addition, methods are given to actually measure the social mood and to project it into the future in order to forecast what’s likely or not over varying periods of time. Casti's writing is a pleasure to read and its contents an eye-opener."They [the chapters] tell an engrossing story, and the mystery heightens as it goes. . . . it's chatty and knowing." Greg Benford, Physicist and science-fiction writer, author of "Timescape" and "Deep Time""I am struck by how thought-provoking it all is. I am sure that your book will draw a lot of attention" Tor Norretranders, Science writer, author of "The Generous Man" and "The User Illusion". Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:"They [the chapters] tell an engrossing story, and the mystery heightens as it goes. . . . it's chatty and knowing." Greg Benford, Physicist and science-fiction writer, author of "Timescape" and "Deep Time""I am struck by how thought-provoking it all is. I am sure that your book will draw a lot of attention" Tor Norretranders, Science writer, author of "The Generous Man" and "The User Illusion".“This is John Casti’s bold hypothesis in Mood Matters, which challenges both traditional financial theory and human gut reaction about how the world works. … The wealth of facts he presents should serve as valuable fuel for future scientific researchers arguing both for and against socionomics. In these times of financial turmoil, many people will pick up Mood Matters with the hope of predicting financial markets. … The book emphasizes the importance of sociometers in signaling that fate.” (Richard Taylor, Science, Vol. 329, September, 2010)“Readable, exhaustively researched, and completely iconoclastic, this book was a pleasure for me on many levels. I am always eager to hear about new ways to view this old world, and Casti has a very new way to view world events. His thesis is that the mood of the people isn’t MADE by events, but … MAKES events. … The exhaustive research I mentioned is all documented in his appendices.” (Richard Derus, LibraryThings, October, 2010)“In Mood Matters (2010) John Casti says a lot of things … about how ones attitude (mood) shapes events, and how we cycle back and forth between pessimism and optimism (mood). … a thought provoking book.” (LibraryThing, August, 2010)“Mood Matters is great fun to read as Casti’s writing throughout is smooth, intelligent and humorous. … Casti explores the correlation between the ‘mood of the crowd’ and a range of other trends … and events, including the fall of nations and the outbreak of war. It is a hugely interesting and wide-ranging study. … For those involved in assessing trends and in predicting future events, whether social, political or economic, this book … change the whole way they ply their trade.” (Goodreads, August, 2010)“John Casti … offers a truly unique and different perspective of why things happen – in our lives, in our world, and in our political systems. … I find John’s views of external events to be fresh and interesting … . he gives a very interesting view of how social influences indirectly – yet directly – impact the economic well-being of our society … . John has done a really nice job … . Mood Matters is a very well-written book, very detailed, and very thorough.” (Abraham Aizenman, TodayNewsline, February, 2011)Table of ContentsIntroducing Unconventional Wisdom.- Why 'Stuff Happens.-Why Hits Happen (short timescale events).-Why Wars, Elections, and Economic Crises Happen(medium timescale events).- Why Great Powers Come and Go (long timescale events).- How to Forecast Coming Events.-

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Book SynopsisWind Turbines addresses all those professionally involved in research, development, manufacture and operation of wind turbines. It provides a cross-disciplinary overview of modern wind turbine technology and an orientation in the associated technical, economic and environmental fields. It is based on the author's experience gained over decades designing wind energy converters with a major industrial manufacturer and, more recently, in technical consulting and in the planning of large wind park installations, with special attention to economics. The second edition accounts for the emerging concerns over increasing numbers of installed wind turbines. In particular, an important new chapter has been added which deals with offshore wind utilisation. All advanced chapters have been extensively revised and in some cases considerably extendedTrade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition:“It is a complete yet concise overview and study of the field, its history and all aspects of modern wind turbine technology. Aimed more at scientists and engineers … Hau starts with a list of commonly-used symbols and ends with a detailed chapter on the various facets of turbine economics. … this is a truly comprehensive sourcebook of value to anyone involved in the research, development, manufacture and operation of on- or offshore wind turbines.” (Real Power, Issue 2, 2013)From the reviews of the second edition:"This wide-ranging book, the product of over a quarter century’s experience, will be of use to any physicist with an interest in wind power electricity generation … . Some of its sections could well act as a source for solution by physics undergraduates and for more extended project work in a number of areas … . It would seem an excellent work of reference … to university and college libraries." (Dr D.G.C Jones, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 48 (4), 2007)"Erich Hau’s Wind Turbines attempts to provide a complete but brief overview and study of the field and its history. The book begins with a list of commonly used symbols, a delight for engineering scientists. … In conclusion, this book is well put together … . If one wants a summary introduction to wind turbine issues, this book would suffice." (Ramani Ramakrishnan, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 12 (1), 2007)Table of ContentsWindmills and Windwheels.- Electrical Power from the Wind – The First Attempts.- Basic Concepts of Wind Energy Converters.- Physical Principles of Wind Energy Conversion.- Rotor Aerodynamics.- Loads and Structural Stresses.- Vibrational Characteristics.- Rotor Blades.- Mechanical Drive Train and Nacelle.- Electrical System.- Control Systems and Operational Sequence.- The Tower.- The Wind Resource.- Power Output and Energy Yield.- Environmental Impact.- Commercial Applications of Wind Turbines.- Offshore Wind Energy Utilisation.- Wind Turbine Installation and Operation.- Wind Turbine Costs.- Wind Turbine Economics.

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Book SynopsisThis book opens up a critical dimension to the field of industrial ecology. The book discusses the post COVID-19 trends in the field of industrial ecology and evolving practices adopted by firms for betterment of environment and society. The authors identify valuable lessons to be learned and present conceptual frameworks to guide future industrial ecology applications. Transforming industrial systems into closed-loop industrial ecosystems dramatically reduces the negative impact of industrial activities on the environment. Therefore, this book is important not only for operation management scholars but also those who are interested in ensuring an environmentally sustainable future.Table of Contents- Chapter 1. Introduction to sustainable production and consumption systems - Chapter 2. Post COVID-19 development of sustainable production and consumption systems - Chapter 3. Evolution of practices in sustainable production - Chapter 4. Applications of Industrial Symbiosis - Chapter 5. Life Cycle Thinking and Analysis, and Industrial Ecology Frameworks - Chapter 6. Technological revolution in Industrial ecology - Chapter 7. Sustainable consumption trend in emerging economies - Chapter 8. Sustainable production and developed countries - Chapter 9. Innovative practices and advanced technologies application to balance triple bottom line - Chapter 10. Future of sustainable production and consumption

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Book Synopsis Is reader friendly, particularly for a beginner who has no prior knowledge in this subject, because it is more organised and better structured Treats the important step of formulating the overall stiffness matrix of a structure in a systematic and straightforward manner, which is quite often not very clearly explained in most textbooks on the market Has the level of detail and clear presentation of the subject matter as one of its main features, which is an important factor that helps the reader to easily follow and understand the topic presented Gradually build up on the subject matter, with the chapters arranged in a sequence to serve the purpose Use simple mathematical approaches wherever possible so that even a reader with knowledge of a first course in mathematics can easily understand the operations performed Table of Contents1. Introduction to Matrix Algebra 2. General Principles 3. Pin-Connected Plane Frames 4. Bending of Beams 5. Rigidly Connected Plane Frames 6. Arches 7. Grillage Analysis 8. Beams Curved in Plan 9. Pin Connected Space Frames 10. Rigidly Connected Space Frames 11. Stability of Struts and Frames 12. Vibration of Beams and Frames

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Book SynopsisThis book describes how to effectively implement cell manufacturing. It covers the eight Wastes of Lean and the six Lean metrics that are recommended in each implementation and a description of what cell manufacturing is and its application to improving operational processes.Table of ContentsHow to Use This Playbook. Introduction. Data Collection. Work Cell Line Balancing. Work Cell Line Design. Implementation. Work Instructions and Production Control Boards. Conclusion. Definition of Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of its Shingo Prize-winning predecessor, TWI programs have seen steady growth in usage. As a true understanding of Standard Work has developed, the need for the TWI skills as fundamental tools to achieve Lean objectives has been solidified.The TWI Workbook: Essential Skills for Supervisors, Second Edition has been completely updated to the latest terminology and practice. This edition includes revised forms and tools, as well as new examples that illustrate current day TWI practice. Emphasizing the importance of accident and injury prevention, this edition includes an entirely new section on Job Safety, a fourth TWI module that was developed in Japan using the identical TWI methodology of the original three programs introduced in the original work. This updated edition includes new chapters on: Four Steps of Job Safety: Preventing Accidents before They Happen Two Key Aspects to Safety: Things and People PractiTrade Review"As you probably know, Robert Wrona has been the primary driving force behind spreading the Training Within Industry (TWI) concepts in North America and around the globe for the past couple of decades, in conjunction with the TWI Institute. In Patrick Graupp you have, without a doubt, the finest TWI master instructor in the English language around the world. The first edition of their workbook was of tremendous value, and the latest version is even better. ... Spend time carefully thinking about the first principles and fundamental elements in this material, like Taiichi Ohno and others inside of Toyota did more than 60 years ago. The fundamentals have provided value to American companies before and after World War II. The concepts have provided decades of value to Toyota and other companies around the world as well. I am certain if you study the content and apply it diligently and patiently, you will find success as well."—From the Foreword by Art Smalley, President, Art of Lean, Inc. Table of ContentsTWI Fundamentals. Job Instruction. Job Methods. Job Relations. Job Safety.

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Book SynopsisA cutting-edge survey of industrial techniques available for use by designer-makers, including a downloadable design to modify and print and guidance on how to brief a bureau service. This book showcases ground-breaking methods and techniques that have been adapted from industry and are now being applied by designer-makers. To the uninitiated, these technologies may seem complex, but this book explains simply and clearly how they have developed, how they work, and their application. Packed full with case studies of artists using these processes, this book demonstrates that outstanding work is possible with the right equipment and know-how, and argues that designer makers have the mindset, skills and knowledge to creatively engage with these industrial technologies. Learn about 2D and 3D digital designing and modelling (including CAD and processing), 3D printing (additive manufacture), reverse engineering (scanning and digitising), CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting. Featuring a breathtaking selection of work by contemporary makers - many of them early adopters of these technologies – this book illustrates the exciting potential of these tools to add value to your practice, as well as inspiring and extending your range of work.Trade ReviewThe future is here; this is very much part of it – if you want it. When entering this brave new world of digitizing, it’s good to know Ann Marie Shillito has done a vast amount of the research for you and summarized it in a non-intimidating manner that is nevertheless detailed. * Textile Fibre Forum *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Craft-Minded 3. Virtual for Tangible 4. Applying 2D Digital Data 5. Applying 3D Digital Data 6. Accessing Digital Technologies Biographies Glossary Resources Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardThe new edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any Lean transformation an ongoing success. It shows you how to implement a sustainable, successful transformation by developing a culture that has your stakeholders throughout the organizational chart involved and invested in the outcome. It teaches you how to successfully navigate the politics in cross-functional process improvement projects, and to engage executives in ways that are personally meaningful to them. If you are a leader at any level in an organization undergoing or considering a Lean transformation, this is where you should start and finish â and start again.Read the Reviews:This book became an instant classic in the literature of professional operations. In this third edition, David Mann updates and expands his teaching with five additional years of valuable expeTrade Review"This book became an instant classic in the literature of professional operations. In this third edition, David Mann updates and expands his teaching with five additional years of valuable experience and expertise derived from his very active, multi-industry consultancy. I have benefitted greatly from his writing and wholeheartedly recommend this book to be top-of-the desk of any serious Lean practitioner or performance transformation leader."— Raymond C. Floyd, two-time Shingo Prize Winner, President and CEO, Plasco Energy Group"David Mann builds substantially on his seminal work on the Lean management system. The book is full of new insight and polishes the most important ideas about Lean management. The new chapter on engaging executive leadership alone is worth the price of the book."— Peter Ward, Richard M. Ross Professor and Chair, Department of Management Science, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University"This book has long been my ‘go-to’ guide on Lean management practices that help create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. I have recommended the book to countless healthcare leaders who rave about how helpful it is in translating Lean principles into daily management behaviors. The healthcare examples make it even more relevant as a must read for any hospital leader who aims to move beyond Lean tools.."--- Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals, co-author of Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen"As more companies outside the manufacturing sector pursue Lean transformations, Creating a Lean Culture is as critical a resource as ever. Breaking down silos and navigating tricky internecine politics remain a momentous challenge, and Mann’s case-based insights are an invaluable tool."— Peg Pennington, Executive Director, Center for Operational Excellence, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University"David has once again taken the topics that trip us up and put structure and guidance around them. His new work on executive involvement is worth the price of the book all by itself. Many of us have struggled with this topic and David provides a path to success."— Elizabeth M. King, Vice President Organizational Effectiveness, ESCO CorporationTable of ContentsThe Missing Link in Lean: The Management System. Lean Management System’s Principal Elements. Standard Work for Leaders. Visual Controls. Daily Accountability Process. Lean in Administrative, Technical, and Professional Work. Learning Lean Management: The Sensei and Gemba Walks. Being the Sensei: Engaging Your Executives in the Lean Initiative. Leading a Lean Operation. Solving Problems and Improving Processes—Rapidly. People—Predictable Interruption, Source of Ideas. Sustain What You Implement.

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Book SynopsisThis edition of the Think Like a series displays the wonderful world of engineers. This bundle of insights shows why no one can hold you responsible for the impact of gravity, what Gerrit Rietveld can teach you about going against the flow, that Donald Trump says more than you think, and how Netflix goes beyond binge-watching. This book is for anyone who wants to widen their perspective and broaden their horizons.

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Book SynopsisNEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract is the core document from which the options A-F are extracted. It contains all core clauses and secondary option clauses, together with the schedules of cost components and forms for contract data. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Main option clauses • A Priced contract with activity schedule • B Priced contract with bill of quantities • C Target contract with activity schedule • D Target contract with bill of quantities • E Cost reimbursable contract • F Management contract Dispute resolution • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care • X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of contract Note: Options X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Shorter Schedule of Cost Components Contract Data Index

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Book SynopsisRobert L. Mott is professor emeritus of engineering technology at the University of Dayton. He is a member of ASEE, SME, and ASME. He is a Fellow of ASEE and a recipient of the ASEE James H. McGraw Award and the Archie Higdon Distinguished Educator Award from the Mechanics Division. He is a recipient of the SME Education Award. He holds the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from General Motors Institute (Now Kettering University) and the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He has authored three textbooks; Applied Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition (2015) and Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 6th Edition(2018), published by Pearson/Prentice-Hall; and Applied Strength of Materials, 6th Edition (2017) published by CRC Press. His work experience includes serving as a research engineer for General Motors Corporation, consulting for industrial clients, working for the UniversiTable of Contents Part 1 Principles of Design and Stress Analysis 1 The Nature of Mechanical Design 2 Materials in Mechanical Design 3 Stress and Deformation Analysis 4 Combined Stresses 5 Design for Different Types of Loading 6 Columns Part 2 Design of a Mechanical Drive 7 Belt Drives and Chain Drives 8 Kinematics of Gears 9 Spur Gear Design 10 Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, and Wormgearing 11 Keys, Couplings, and Seals 12 Shaft Design 13 Tolerances and Fits 14 Rolling Contact Bearings 15 Completion of the Design of a Power Transmission Part 3 Design Details and Other Machine Elements 16 Plain Surface Bearings 17 Linear Motion Elements 18 Springs 19 Fasteners 20 Machine Frames, Bolted Connections, and Welded Joints 21 Electric Motors and Controls 22 Motion Control: Clutches and Brakes 23 Design Projects List of Appendices Appendix 1 Properties of Areas Appendix 2 Preferred Basic Sizes and Screw Threads Appendix 3 Design Properties of Carbon and Alloy Steels Appendix 4 Properties of Heat-Treated Steels Appendix 5 Properties of Carburized Steels Appendix 6 Properties of Stainless Steels Appendix 7 Properties of Structural Steels Appendix 8 Design Properties of Cast Iron–U.S. Units Basis Appendix 8A Design Properties of Cast Iron–SI Units Basis Appendix 9 Typical Properties of Aluminum Appendix 10-1 Properties of Die-Cast Zinc Alloys Appendix 10-2 Properties of Die-Cast Magnesium Alloys Appendix 11-1 Properties of Nickel-Based Alloys Appendix 11-2 Properties of Titanium Alloys Appendix 12 Properties of Bronzes, Brasses, and Other Copper Alloys Appendix 13 Typical Properties of Selected Plastics Appendix 14 Beam-Deflection Formulas Appendix 15 Commercially Available Shapes Used for Load-Carrying Members Appendix 16 Conversion Factors Appendix 17 Hardness Conversion Table Appendix 18 Stress Concentration Factors Appendix 19 Geometry Factor, I, for Pitting for Spur Gear

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive survey of state-of-the-art techniques for the security of critical infrastructures, addressing both logical and physical aspects from an engineering point of view. Recently developed methodologies and tools for CI analysis as well as strategies and technologies for CI protection are investigated in the following strongly interrelated and multidisciplinary main fields: - Vulnerability analysis and risk assessment - Threat prevention, detection and response - Emergency planning and management Each of the aforementioned topics is addressed considering both theoretical aspects and practical applications. Emphasis is given to model-based holistic evaluation approaches as well as to emerging protection technologies, including smart surveillance through networks of intelligent sensing devices. Critical Infrastructure Security can be used as a self-contained reference handbook for both practitioners and researchers or even as a textbook for master/doctoral degree students in engineering or related disciplines.More specifically, the topic coverage of the book includes: - Historical background on threats to critical infrastructures - Model-based risk evaluation and management approaches - Security surveys and game-theoretic vulnerability assessment - Federated simulation for interdependency analysis - Security operator training and emergency preparedness - Intelligent multimedia (audio-video) surveillance - Terahertz body scanners for weapon and explosive detection - Security system design (intrusion detection / access control) - Dependability and resilience of computer networks (SCADA / cyber-security) - Wireless smart-sensor networks and structural health monitoring - Information systems for crisis response and emergency management - Early warning, situation awareness and decision support softwareTable of ContentsContents Fundamentals of Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Model-based risk analysis for critical infrastructures; Introduction; The critical infrastructure problem; Tools; Multi-criterion tools (CARVER and MSRAM); CARVER; MSRAM; CI/KR as a Network; MBRA; KDAS; Resource allocation; Network science; An illustration; Conclusion; Physical vulnerability assessment; Introduction; Terminology; What a VA is not; Common techniques for finding vulnerabilities; Security Survey; Security Audit; Design Basis Threat (DBT); CARVER Method; Delphi Method; Fault Tree Analysis; Software tools; Adversarial Vulnerability Assessments; VA best practices; VA personnel; Brainstorming; Common security mistakes; The VA report: Delivering the "bad news"; Vulnerability myths and mistakes Part II Modeling and Simulation Tools for Critical Infrastructures; Modeling and simulation of critical infrastructures; Introduction; Interdependency modelling; Holistic approaches; Critical Infrastructures as Complex Systems; Topological analysis; Functional analysis; Simulative approaches; Agent-based approaches; Multilayer approaches; Conclusions; Graphical formalisms for modelling critical infrastructures; Introduction; Requirements for CI modelling and simulation; Graphical formalisms for CI modelling and simulation; Graph-based techniques; Petri Nets (PNs); General simulation environments; Agent-based modelling and simulation; Discussion of requirements; Practical experiences in modelling CIs: meeting the requirements with SAN; CRUTIAL and HIDENETS: a brief introduction; On the usage of SAN to match requirement R4; On the usage of SAN to match requirement R6; Conclusions; Semantic interoperability among federated simulators of critical infrastructures - DIESIS project; Introduction; Related works and initiatives; DIESIS project; Managerial, legal and economic features; Technical features; Conclusion; Game theory in infrastructure security; Introduction; Game-theoretic models; Simultaneous AD games; Sequential DA games; Sequential AD games; Sequential DAD games; Simultaneous DD games; Limitations of game-theoretic models; Conclusion Part III Cybersecurity in Information and SCADA Systems Modelling, measuring and managing information technology risks; Introduction; What is risk with respect to information systems?; Threats; Vulnerabilities; Why is it important to manage risk?; Managing risk at the organizational level; How is risk assessed?; Quantitative risk assessment'; Qualitative risk assessment; How is risk managed?; Strategies for managing individual risks; High-level risk management strategies; Communicating risks and risk management strategies; Implementing risk management strategies; What are some common risk assessment/management methodologies and tools?; NIST methodology; OCTAVE(R); FRAP; GRC tools; Summary; Trustworthiness evaluation of critical information infrastructures; Introduction; Dependability and security evaluation approaches; A taxonomy for evaluation approaches; Common evaluation approaches and applications; On the evaluation of Financial Infrastructure Protection (FIP); FCI: Trustworthiness evaluation trends; FIP trustworthiness requirements and key components; FIP example: CoMiFin as a FCI wrapper; Metric-based FIP trustworthiness evaluation; On the evaluation of CIIP; Design requirements for CIIP; Peer-to-Peer (P2P)-based CIIP; Mitigation strategy for node crashes; Mitigation strategy for illicit SCADA data modification; Evaluation of P2P-based CIIP; Conclusion; Network resilience; Introduction; A component-based framework for improving network resilience in CIs; Intrusion detection and reaction in satellite networks; Detection and remediation of a distributed attack over an IP-based network; Diagnosis-driven reconfiguration of WSNs; Conclusions; Wireless sensor networks for critical infrastructure protection; Introduction; Security threat analysis; Adversary models; Risk assessment; Survey of the state of the art; Sensor node protection; Dependable sensor networking; Dependable sensor network services; Conclusions and identification of further research topics Part IV Monitoring and Surveillance Technologies Intelligent video surveillance; Introduction; Architecture of an IVS system; Examples of applications; LAICA project; THIS project; Other examples; Conclusions; Audio surveillance; Introduction; Sound recognition for audio surveillance; A representative picture of the related literature; Evaluation of audio surveillance frameworks; Privacy; Conclusion; Terahertz for weapon and explosive detection; Introduction; Terahertz technology; Overview; THz systems; Terahertz for weapons detection; Terahertz for explosive detection; Discussion; Structural health monitoring; Introduction; Structural evaluation; Sensor selection; Accelerometers; Strain sensors; Tilt sensors; Displacement sensors; Corrosion sensors; Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs); Acoustic emission sensors; Additional technologies; System design and integration; Data acquisition; Review and interpretation of the data; Summary; Networks of simple sensors for detecting emplacement of improvised explosive devices; Introduction; Clues to IED emplacement; Cameras versus nonimaging sensors; Prior probabilities for emplacement; Anomalous behaviour; Goal changing and coordinated activity; Sensor management; Experiments; Conclusions Part V Security Systems Integration and Alarm Management Security systems design and integration; Introduction; The intrusion detection system; Sensors; Internal sensors; External sensors; The access control system; The video surveillance system; The communication network; Integration of security systems: The supervision and control system; Conclusions; Multisource information fusion for critical infrastructure situation awareness; Introduction; Joint Directors of Laboratories (JDL) data fusion process model; Comments on the state of the art; Human-centric information fusion; Implications for infrastructure situation awareness; Summary; Simulation-based learning in the physical security industry; Introduction; Simulation overview; Security simulation; Security simulation domains; Computation simulators; Interactive simulation; Simulation in a training environment; Systematic approach to training for simulation; Interactive simulators and simulation learning theory; Learning retention; Security simulation and vulnerability assessment; Historical adoption curve of use of simulators; Conclusion; Frameworks and tools for emergency response and crisis management; Introduction; CATS; CATS architecture; Model descriptions; Consequence assessment; Summary and conclusions

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Book SynopsisModal analysis is a discipline that has developed considerably during the last 30 years. Theoretical and Experimental Modal Analysis is a new book on modal analysis aimed at a wide range of readers, from academics such as post-graduate students and researchers, to engineers in many industries who use modal analysis tools and need to improve their knowledge of the subject. Divided into eight chapters, the book ranges from the basics of vibration theory and signal processing to more advanced topics, including identification techniques, substructural coupling, structural modification, updating of finite element models and nonlinear modal analysis. There is also an entire chapter dedicated to vibration testing techniques. It has been written with a diversity of potential readers in mind, so that all will be able to follow the book easily and assimilate the concepts involved.Table of ContentsSignal processing; modal testing practice; modal identification methods; coupling; structural modification; updating; non-linear modal analysis.

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