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Taylor & Francis Ltd Designing Technical and Professional Communication
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Taylor & Francis Inc Implementing Quality in Laboratory Policies and
Book SynopsisIn order to gain accreditation, every laboratory must have a superior quality assurance program. The keys to a successful program are the operational and technical manuals and associated documents which define the program and its various components. Written by experts with global experience in setting up laboratories, Implementing Quality in Laboratory Policies and Processes: Using Templates, Project Management, and Six Sigma provides templates for the various policies, procedures, and forms that should be contained in the quality assurance, operational, and technical manuals of a laboratory seeking accreditation.Templates for the entire project life cycleThe book begins with a general introduction and overview of quality assurance and then moves on to cover implementation strategies. It contains best practices and templates for the project management of the design and implementation of the laboratory operational and teTrade Review...The authors do deserve applause for preventing repetitions, which are the norm, rather than exceptions, in books of this kind ... it is an important book which describes how quality has to be managed in any laboratory... —Puneet Setia and Avneesh Gupta, in Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Volume 11, Number 2, July - December 2010Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. POLICY TEMPLATES. Quality Assurance Program Overview. Audits, Inspections and Reviews. Document Control. Equipment and Chemicals. Personnel. Evidence. Laboratory Information Management Systems. Issue Management. Forms. CRITERIA FILES. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Practical Leadership Skills for Safety
Book SynopsisFor Future Leaders in Safety and EngineeringYou've chosen to become a leader in occupational health and safety. Practical Leadership Skills for Safety Professionals and Project Engineers can show you how. Purposely oriented toward the art and science of leadership, this book is designed to provide insight and outline development techniques for the budding young professional. Aimed squarely at college students and early career professionals, it parallels the steps that a student or recent graduate needs to take (from pre-professional to professional); it moves the reader from the classroom and then on through to early managerial years. The book covers basic office protocol and etiquette, understanding diversity and cultural nuance, and ethical considerations, and addresses most ABET-accredited engineering and safety programs with similar curricula. It also considers special cases that include toxic leadership; environmenTrade Review"Gary Winn over the years has developed a very good perspective concerning the importance of leadership in driving cultural change to improve safety performance. Procedures and regulations will always have their place in providing a safe work environment. However, procedures and regulations are worthless if leadership is not engaged and accountable and responsible for driving company safety performance. Gary’s understanding of leadership principles and skillfully providing readers with many pertinent examples make this book a "must have" for every safety professional."—Andrew D. Peters, Senior Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, AECOM"This book addresses a critical need that is far too often overlooked in our colleges and universities, that being how to take charge when you are in charge. We spend a significant amount of effort teaching students how to be engineers and technical experts, then assume they will know what to do when they are placed in a position of responsibility. As Dr. Winn points out, in the field of engineering safety, a failure of leadership can be fatal. Reading this book will help emerging leaders learn what it truly means to lead, and how to become a boss everyone wants to work for." —Dave Miller, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army (retired)"Gary Winn has written an engaging, personal interchange to challenge the audience to grow professionally over a lifetime. His easy, funny style anticipates questions and critiques - inspiring students and young professionals on this most important journey of leadership development."—Jeremy Slagley, West Point Class of 1992 & Assistant Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA"Safety professionals must be leaders not followers. This book applies to both safety professionals and students enrolled in safety programs at institutions of higher education. It will enhance the reader’s knowledge of the application of leadership skills."—Joseph Cali, Ed. D Chairperson, Department of Safety Management, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, USA"I found the book to be well-organized and readable. The author uses his own experience, as well as recent leadership research to illustrate his points. The practical application of the author’s experience makes his perspective on safety leadership credible.To sum up, this book is a good introduction to the concept of safety and process safety leadership. The author’s goals were to introduce the subjects of professionalism and crisis and non-crisis leadership. He certainly accomplishes these goals. Leadership skills, however, are developed by experience and success in leadership positions. I recommend this book to all process safety professionals who wish to enhance their leadership competency."—John F. Murphy, AIChE -Process Safety Progress, January 2017 Issue"Gary Winn over the years has developed a very good perspective concerning the importance of leadership in driving cultural change to improve safety performance. Procedures and regulations will always have their place in providing a safe work environment. However, procedures and regulations are worthless if leadership is not engaged and accountable and responsible for driving company safety performance. Gary’s understanding of leadership principles and skillfully providing readers with many pertinent examples make this book a "must have" for every safety professional."—Andrew D. Peters, Senior Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, AECOM"This book addresses a critical need that is far too often overlooked in our colleges and universities, that being how to take charge when you are in charge. We spend a significant amount of effort teaching students how to be engineers and technical experts, then assume they will know what to do when they are placed in a position of responsibility. As Dr. Winn points out, in the field of engineering safety, a failure of leadership can be fatal. Reading this book will help emerging leaders learn what it truly means to lead, and how to become a boss everyone wants to work for." —Dave Miller, Ph.D., Colonel, U.S. Army (retired)"Gary Winn has written an engaging, personal interchange to challenge the audience to grow professionally over a lifetime. His easy, funny style anticipates questions and critiques - inspiring students and young professionals on this most important journey of leadership development."—Jeremy Slagley, West Point Class of 1992 & Assistant Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA"Safety professionals must be leaders not followers. This book applies to both safety professionals and students enrolled in safety programs at institutions of higher education. It will enhance the reader’s knowledge of the application of leadership skills."—Joseph Cali, Ed. D Chairperson, Department of Safety Management, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, USA"I found the book to be well-organized and readable. The author uses his own experience, as well as recent leadership research to illustrate his points. The practical application of the author’s experience makes his perspective on safety leadership credible.To sum up, this book is a good introduction to the concept of safety and process safety leadership. The author’s goals were to introduce the subjects of professionalism and crisis and non-crisis leadership. He certainly accomplishes these goals. Leadership skills, however, are developed by experience and success in leadership positions. I recommend this book to all process safety professionals who wish to enhance their leadership competency."—John F. Murphy, AIChE -Process Safety Progress, January 2017 IssueTable of ContentsIntroduction. Why Leadership and Why Now? Self-Discovery Comes First. Further Becoming a Professional: It Takes Effort Outside the Classroom. Further Becoming a Professional. Core Values Underlie Leadership. Culture, Safety, and Engineering. How We Can Change Organizational Values and Why It’s Important. A Values-Based Leadership Model for use in Depleted Environments. Case studies in ethical considerations. Crisis and Noncrisis Leadership Models. What is “toxic leadership?” Experiential Training: It’s Mot What We’ve Been Teaching in Class. How Authentic Leaders Handle the Death Event. Stress and Morale Challenges for Leaders in Safety and Engineering. Gender in Safety and Engineering. How Authentic Leaders Handle the Issue of Discipline for Difficult Employees. Organizational Protocol for Safety and Engineering Professionals: A Brief Introduction. Summary of this Book’s Key Concepts. Index.
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Lulu Press Steam Vehicles Of The Road
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Pearson Education Introduction to MATLAB Global Edition
Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1 • AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING 2 • GETTING STARTED WITH MATLAB 3 • MATLAB FUNCTIONS 4 • PLOTTING 5 • CONTROL STRUCTURES 6 • MATRIX COMPUTATIONS 7 • SYMBOLIC MATHEMATICS 8 • NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES INDEX
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Lulu Press Chemical Reactor Omnibook soft cover
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Taylor & Francis DOE Simplified
Offering a planned approach for determining cause and effect, DOE Simplified: Practical Tools for Effective Experimentation, Third Edition integrates the authorsâ decades of combined experience in providing training, consulting, and computational tools to industrial experimenters. Supplying readers with the statistical means to analyze how numerous variables interact, it is ideal for those seeking breakthroughs in product quality and process efficiency via systematic experimentation.Following in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessors, this edition incorporates a lively approach to learning the fundamentals of the design of experiments (DOE). It lightens up the inherently dry complexities with interesting sidebars and amusing anecdotes.The book explains simple methods for collecting and displaying data and presents comparative experiments for testing hypotheses. Discussing how to block the sources of variation from your analysis, it look
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Remote Control
Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. While we all use remote controls, we understand little about their history or their impact on our daily lives. Caetlin Benson-Allot looks back on the remote control’s material and cultural history to explain how such an innocuous media accessory has changed the way we occupy our houses, interact with our families, and experience the world. From the first wired radio remotes of the 1920s to infrared universal remotes, from the homemade TV controllers to the Apple Remote, remote controls shape our media devices and how we live with them. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewThe remote control encourages us to take it for granted. It's ubiquitous but easy to misplace. An essential convenience but still an overly complicated nuisance. But in this compelling history, Caetlin Benson-Allott places remote controls at the center of our media universe, demonstrating how profoundly these devices shape contemporary media practices and our everyday lives. You'll never surf the same way again. * Jason Mittell, Professor of Film & Media Culture, Middlebury College, USA, and author of Television and American Culture *While promising control, the remote often fails to recognize commands or deliver our desires. Caetlin Benson-Allott shows how the history of the remote, including its affordances and burdensome proliferations, can help us better understand contemporary media technologies. * Michele White, Associate Professor of Communication, Tulane University, USA, and author of Buy It Now: Lessons from eBay *Caetlin Benson-Allott offers an analysis of ‘remote control’ as a ‘technology and a cultural fantasy.’ …What was once a fantasy, a thing of the imagination, becomes instead an instrument, but by that instantiation it scrambles and reduces the myriad imaginative uses it once anchored — realizes some, sends others packing, or separates them out. -- Julian Yates * Los Angeles Review of Books *Object Lessons’ describes themselves as ‘short, beautiful books,’ and to that, I'll say, amen. … [I]t is in this simplicity that we find insight and even beauty. … Remote Control by Caetlin Benson-Allott is another pleasure, walking us through the history of one of my favorite objects, with a history dating to the 1920s. In the middle to late 1970s, I was actually employed as a remote control, as my father would say, "John, change the channel to 7," or "Put it on 9," and my job would be to get up and change the channel to 7 or 9. I was relieved to be replaced by an infrared model in the 1980s. … If you read enough ‘Object Lessons’ books, you'll fill your head with plenty of trivia to amaze and annoy your friends and loved ones — caution recommended on pontificating on the objects surrounding you. More importantly, though, in the tradition of McPhee's Oranges, they inspire us to take a second look at parts of the everyday that we've taken for granted. These are not so much lessons about the objects themselves, but opportunities for self-reflection and storytelling. They remind us that we are surrounded by a wondrous world, as long as we care to look. * Chicago Tribune *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What a Mess! Chapter 1: Changing Volume Chapter 2: Switching Channels Chapter 3: Comprehensive Control Conclusion: Material Literacy Index
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D & M Heritage Press Euro Firefighter 2: 6,701 Building Fires: Survive in the Flow-Path
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PHI Learning Mechanical Vibrations and Noise Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book on mechanical vibrations and noise engineering offers tools for addressing vibration and noise issues in machines and structures. It focuses on mechanical engineering applications, includes examples, and covers sound levels, noise effects, and regulations. Suitable for students and practicing engineers in various engineering disciplines.
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Random House USA Inc 101 Things I Learned in Engineering School
Book SynopsisProviding unique, accessible lessons on engineering, this title in the bestselling 101 Things I Learned® series is a perfect resource for students, recent graduates, general readers, and even seasoned professionals. An experienced civil engineer presents the physics and fundamentals underlying the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry, nuts-and-bolts exposition, 101 Things I Learned® in Engineering School uses real-world examples to show how the engineer''s way of thinking can illuminate questions from the simple to the profound: Why shouldn''t soldiers march across a bridge? Why do buildings want to float and cars want to fly? What is the difference between thinking systemically and thinking systematically? This informative resource will appeal to students, general readers, and even experienced engineers, who will discover within many provocative insights into familiar principles.
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Legare Street Press The Young Sea Officers Sheet Anchor or A Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Practical Creativity and Innovation in Systems
Book SynopsisA guide to systems engineering that highlights creativity and innovation in order to foster great ideas and carry them out Practical Creativity and Innovation in Systems Engineering exposes engineers to a broad set of creative methods they can adopt in their daily practices. In addition, this book guides engineers to become entrepreneurs within traditional engineering companies, promoting creative and innovative culture around them. The author describes basic systems engineering concepts and includes an abbreviated summary of Standard 15288 systems' life cycle processes. He then provides an extensive collection of practical creative methods which are linked to the various systems' life cycle processes. Next, the author discusses obstacles to innovation and, in particular, how engineers can push creative ideas through layers of reactionary bureaucracy within non-innovative organizations. Finally, the author provides a comprehensive description of an exemplary creative and innovative Table of ContentsContents Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Part I Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction to Part I 1 1.2 Systems Engineering 4 1.3 Creative Methods 5 1.4 Promoting Innovative Culture 6 1.5 Creative and Innovative Case Study 8 1.6 Back Matter 9 1.7 Bibliography 10 Part II Systems Engineering 11 2.1 Introduction to Part II 11 2.2 Basic Systems Engineering Concepts 13 2.2.1 Essence of Systems Engineering 13 2.2.2 Organizations and Projects Concepts 13 2.2.3 System Concepts 14 2.2.4 Life Cycle Concepts 16 2.2.5 Process Concepts 18 2.2.6 Further Reading 19 2.3 Standard 15288 Processes 19 2.3.1 Agreement Process Group 20 2.3.2 Organizational Project‐Enabling Process Group 21 2.3.3 Technical Management Process Group 25 2.3.4 Technical Process Group 31 2.3.5 Further Reading 44 2.4 Philosophy of Engineering 44 2.4.1 Engineering and Truth 45 2.4.2 The Logic of Engineering Design 46 2.4.3 The Context and Nature of Engineering Design 48 2.4.4 Roles and Rules and the Modeling of Socio‐Technical Systems 51 2.4.5 Engineering as Synthesis – Doing Right Things and Doing Things Right 54 2.4.6 Further Reading 57 2.5 Bibliography 57 Part III Creative Methods 59 3.1 Introduction to Part III 59 3.2 Divergent Methods for Individuals 61 3.2.1 Lateral Thinking 61 3.2.2 Resolving Contradictions 68 3.2.3 Biomimicry Engineering 76 3.2.4 Visual Creativity (Three Methods) 80 3.3 Divergent Methods for Teams 88 3.3.1 Classic Brainstorming 88 3.3.2 Six Thinking Hats 91 3.3.3 SWOT Analysis 94 3.3.4 SCAMPER Analysis 100 3.3.5 Focus Groups 103 3.4 Convergent Methods for Individuals 105 3.4.1 PMI Analysis 105 3.4.2 Morphological Analysis 110 3.4.3 Decision Tree Analysis 112 3.4.4 Value Analysis/Value Engineering 116 3.4.5 Pareto Analysis 122 3.5 Convergent Methods for Teams 124 3.5.1 Delphi Method 124 3.5.2 SAST Analysis 129 3.5.3 Cause‐and‐Effect Diagram 134 3.5.4 Kano Model Analysis 137 3.5.5 Group Decisions: Theoretical Background 142 3.5.6 Group Decisions: Practical Methods 150 3.6 Other Creative Methods 156 3.6.1 Process Map Analysis 157 3.6.2 Nine‐Screens Analysis 160 3.6.3 Technology Forecasting 165 3.6.4 Design Structure Matrix Analysis 172 3.6.5 Failure Mode Effect Analysis 175 3.6.6 Anticipatory Failure Determination 184 3.6.7 Conflict Analysis and Resolution 191 3.7 Bibliography 198 Part IV Promoting Innovative Culture 205 4.1 Introduction to Part IV 205 4.2 Systems Evolution 207 4.2.1 Modeling Systems Evolution – S‐Curve 207 4.2.2 Laws of Systems Evolution 209 4.2.3 Further Reading 226 4.3 Modeling the Innovation Process 226 4.3.1 Classes and Types of Innovations 226 4.3.2 Technological Innovation Process 228 4.3.3 Innovation Funding 235 4.3.4 Further Reading 239 4.4 Measuring Creativity and Innovation 239 4.4.1 Defining Innovation Objectives 239 4.4.2 Measuring the Innovation Process 241 4.4.3 Innovation Capability Maturity Model 246 4.4.4 Further Reading 250 4.5 Obstacles to Innovation 250 4.5.1 Human Habits Factors 250 4.5.2 Costs Factors 252 4.5.3 Institutional Factors 252 4.5.4 Knowledge Factors 253 4.5.5 Markets Factors 253 4.5.6 Innovation Obstacles and Classes of Innovations 254 4.5.7 Further Reading 255 4.6 Promoting Organization’s Innovative Culture 255 4.6.1 Introduction 255 4.6.2 Innovation and Leadership 256 4.6.3 Innovation and Organization 259 4.6.4 Innovation and People 260 4.6.5 Innovation and Assets 262 4.6.6 Innovation and Culture 264 4.6.7 Innovation and Values 267 4.6.8 Innovation and Processes 268 4.6.9 Innovation and Tools 268 4.6.10 Conclusion: Ascent to Innovation: Practical Steps 271 4.6.11 Further Reading 274 4.7 Pushing Creative Ideas by Individual Engineers 275 4.7.1 Large Organizations Seldom Innovate 275 4.7.2 Characteristics of Innovative Engineers 280 4.7.3 Innovation Advice to Creative Engineers 285 4.7.4 Further Reading 290 4.8 Human Diversity and Gendered Innovation 290 4.8.1 Human Diversity 290 4.8.2 Shift in Gender Paradigm 292 4.8.3 Gender Disparity and Innovation Implications 295 4.8.4 Advancing Gendered Innovation 298 4.8.5 Gendered Innovation Example 304 4.8.6 Further Reading 308 4.9 Cognitive Biases and Decision‐Making 308 4.9.1 Cognitive Biases 309 4.9.2 Cognitive Biases and Strategic Decisions 315 4.9.3 Further Reading 318 4.10 Bibliography 319 Part V Creative and Innovative Case Study 327 5.1 Introduction to Part V 327 5.2 A Problem Seeking a Solution 329 5.2.1 The Problem and Its Inception 329 5.2.2 Initial Funding Effort 331 5.2.3 Further Reading 331 5.3 Gaining Deeper Insights 331 5.3.1 The Problem and the Approach 332 5.3.2 Main Ideas of the Proposed Work 334 5.3.3 Measurable Project Objectives 336 5.3.4 Basis for Predicting the Objectives 337 5.3.5 Systems Adaptability: State‐of‐the‐Art 340 5.3.6 Further Reading 345 5.4 Project Planning 346 5.4.1 Project Planned Activities 346 5.4.2 Detailed Work Package Descriptions 359 5.4.3 Risks and Contingency Plans 372 5.4.4 Management Structure and Procedures 375 5.4.5 Project Participants 382 5.4.6 Resources Needed 387 5.5 The AMISA Project 388 5.5.1 AMISA Initiation 388 5.5.2 Identifying the DFA State‐of‐the‐Art 389 5.5.3 Establishing Requirements for AMISA 390 5.5.4 Implementing a Software Support Tool 390 5.5.5 Developing Six Pilot Projects 391 5.5.6 Generating Deliverables 397 5.5.7 Planning Exploitation beyond AMISA 399 5.5.8 Disseminating Project Results 399 5.5.9 Assessing the AMISA Project 400 5.5.10 Consortium Meetings 402 5.5.11 EC Summary of the Project 405 5.5.12 Further Reading 408 5.6 Architecture Options Theory 408 5.6.1 Financial and Engineering Options 408 5.6.2 Transaction Costs and Interface Costs 410 5.6.3 Architecture Adaptability Value 412 5.6.4 Design Structure Matrix 413 5.6.5 Dynamic System Value Modeling 414 5.6.6 Further Reading 417 5.7 Architecture Options Example 417 5.7.1 Step 1: Define the System and Its Environment 418 5.7.2 Step 2: Decompose the System Architecture 419 5.7.3 Step 3: Determine a Time Horizon for System Upgrade 419 5.7.4 Step 4: Determine Option Value (OV) of Each Component 422 5.7.5 Step 5: Determine Interface Cost (IC) of Each Interface 426 5.7.6 Step 6: Model the System by Way of Design Structure Matrix (DSM) 427 5.7.7 Step 7: Compute Base System’s AAV 428 5.7.8 Step 8: Define Components’ Exclusion Sets 428 5.7.9 Step 9: Optimize the System Architecture (Merging) 431 5.7.10 Step 10: Perform Sensitivity Analyses 434 5.7.11 Step 11: Evaluate Alternative System Architectures 438 5.7.12 Step 12: Define System Variants 439 5.7.13 Step 13: Estimate the Optimal Upgrade Time 441 5.7.14 Further Reading 442 5.8 AMISA – Endnote 442 5.9 Bibliography 444 Appendix A Life Cycle Processes versus Recommended Creative Methods 447 Appendix B Extended Laws of Technical Systems Evolution 451 B.1 Law 1: System Convergence 452 B.2 Laws 2 to 7: Systems Merging 452 B.3 Law 8: Flow Conductivity 456 B.4 Laws 9 to 14: Enhanced Coordination 458 B.5 Law 15: Controllability 462 B.6 Law 16: Dynamization 463 B.7 Law 17: Transition to Super System 463 B.8 Law 18: Increasing System Completeness 465 B.9 Law 19: Displacement of Human 466 B.10 Law 20: Uneven System Evolution 466 B.11 Law 21: Technology General Progress 467 Appendix C List of Acronyms 469 Appendix D Permissions to Use Third‐Party Copyright Material 475 D.1 Part I: Introduction 475 D.2 Part II: Systems Engineering 475 D.3 Part III: Creative Methods 476 D.4 Part IV: Promoting Innovative Culture 477 D.5 Part V: Creative and Innovative Case Study 479 D.6 Appendices 480 Index 483 Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management 491
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The Blackburn Press Open-Channel Hydraulics
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Taylor & Francis Inc Engineering Management
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The book provides the necessary tools for modern managers to help manage technology and engineering operations. The second edition adds more contemporary topics, such as Ethics, Globalization, Creativity and Innovation."—David Ben-Arieh - Kansas State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction to Management Challenges for Engineers. THE FUNCTIONS OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT. Planning. Organizing. Leading. Controlling. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS FOR ENGINEERING MANAGERS. Cost Accounting for Engineering Managers. Financial Accounting and Management for Engineering Managers. Marketing Management for Engineering Managers. ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM. Engineers as Managers/Leaders. Creativity and Innovation. Ethics in Engineering Management and Workplace. Operational Excellence. Globalization. Engineering Management in the New Millennium. Appendix: Selected Engineering Management and Business Cases.
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Lulu.com Clima Feroz
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John Wiley & Sons Plowmans Folly
Book SynopsisIt was on July 5, 1943, when Plowman's Folly was first issued, that the author startled a lethargic public, long bemused by the apparently insoluble problem of soil depletion, by saying, simply, “The fact is that no one has ever advanced a scientific reason for plowing.” With the key sentence, he opened a new era.Trade ReviewProbably no book on an agricultural subject has ever prompted so much discussion in this country.""- Louis Bromfield in The Reader's Digest
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Elsevier Science Clinical Biomechanics in Human Locomotion
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An extensive text that provides clinicians, researchers, product developers and students with detailed information on the core principles that underpin human locomotion. It is a heavy volume - both in weight and content - but full of valuable information... The critical writing, based on research evidence, is moderately easy to read, with an understanding of science essential to comprehend the arguments... There are detailed explanations of mechanics focusing, of course, on motion. Equally the inclusion of material stress, strain and properties will give anyone an extensive understanding of topics, from the behaviour of human collagen to manufacturing polyethylene." --Dr. Helen Branthwaite, The PodiatristTable of Contents1. Principles of Motion 2. Principles of Material Science 3. Principles of Tissue Stress 4. Internal Force Generation 5. Biological Sciences Underpinning Biomechanics 6. Evolution in Biomechanics
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Cambridge University Press A Students Guide to Analytical Mechanics
Book SynopsisAnalytical mechanics is a set of mathematical tools used to describe a wide range of physical systems, both in classical mechanics and beyond. It offers a powerful and elegant alternative to Newtonian mechanics; however it can be challenging to learn due to its high degree of mathematical complexity. Designed to offer a more intuitive guide to this abstract topic, this guide explains the mathematical theory underlying analytical mechanics; helping students to formulate, solve and interpret complex problems using these analytical tools. Each chapter begins with an example of a physical system to illustrate the theoretical steps to be developed in that chapter, and ends with a set of exercises to further develop students'' understanding. The book presents the fundamentals of the subject in depth before extending the theory to more elaborate systems, and includes a further reading section to ensure that this is an accessible companion to all standard textbooks.Trade Review'Bohn has written an excellent supplement for understanding analytical mechanics … A further reading section at the back provides useful directions for more study. Overall this will serve as an excellent supplement to a regular mechanics textbook.' S. Tripathi, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Overview: 1. Why analytical mechanics?; 2. Ways of looking at a pendulum; Part II. Equations of Motion: 3. Constraints and d'Alembert's principle; 4. Lagrangian mechanics; 5. Samples from Lagrangian mechanics; 6. Hamiltonian mechanics; Part III. Methods of Solution: 7. Hamilton–Jacobi theory; 8. Action-Angle variables; 9. More applications of analytical mechanics; Further reading; Index.
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Apple Academic Press Inc. The Complete Lean Enterprise
Book SynopsisThe first edition of this book won a Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing Research, and now, following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, The Complete Lean Enterprise: Value Stream Mapping for Office and Services, Second Edition details a robust step-by-step approach for implementing Lean initiatives in the service industry and office environments.A must-read for those looking to maximize the value they provide their customers, this new edition describes how to better align value stream improvements to strategic needs. In addition, it engages the entire organization in experimentation and connects a new management system with tiered visuals in support of leader standard work. This updated edition of a Shingo Prize Winner: Features new critical steps in planning and preparing for VSM events Includes new content and examples from the service industry, including healthTrade Review"Beau Keyte and Drew A. Locher have accomplished an ambitious task—one that can benefit anyone concerned with creating maximum value for customers with as little waste as possible. ... Beau and Drew expand the use of the now-proven Value Stream Mapping (VSM) tool to indirect, support operations, and services, locations and sources of so much waste. VSM as introduced by Beau and Drew seeks to enable users to see administrative and service waste, identify its sources, and develop a future state that eliminates it so that scarce resources can then be focused on those activities truly necessary to create value. You could find no two more experienced guides for this journey than the well-traveled Beau and Drew."—From the Foreword by Dan Jones and John Shook Table of ContentsApplying Value Stream Mapping to Information Management. Getting Started: Mapping Office and Service Value Streams. Identifying Office and Service Waste. Assessing the Current State. Quick Loan Bank Current State. Designing a Future State. Quick Loan Bank Future State. Achieving the Future State. Leading in the Future State. Summary. Appendices: Suggested Reading. Demand Rate. Index.
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CRC Press Practical Fracture Mechanics in Design
Book SynopsisTheoretical treatments of fracture mechanics abound in the literature. Among the first books to address this vital topic from an applied standpoint was the first edition of Practical Fracture Mechanics in Design. Completely updated and expanded to reflect recent developments in the field, the second edition of this valuable reference concisely reviews all of the fracture modes and design methodologies needed for control and prevention of structural failures in mechanical components.Practical Fracture Mechanics in Design, Second Edition begins with the historical development of the field, which is critical in understanding the origins and purpose of the various methodologies and equations. The book goes on to provide the fundamentals, basic formulas, elementary worked examples, and references with an emphasis on linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM). The author also includes case studies and design problems to clarify the concepts and explain their application. New chapters cover experimental methods in fracture, fracture of composite materials, dynamic fracture, and post mortem analysis of fracture surfaces.Providing much more than a simple introduction to fracture mechanics, this critical, authoritative guide supplies easy-to-use and understand tools based on hands-on experience in design, emphasizing practical applications over heavily theoretical, rigorous mathematical derivations.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Historical Developments in Fracture Mechanics and Overview. Stress and Energy Criteria and Fracture. Calculation of Stress Intensity. Test and Analysis of Fracture Toughness. Crack Mechanics. Elements of Structural Integrity. Experimental Determination of Stress Intensity Factor KI. Dynamic Fracture. Fracture Toughness of Fiber Reinforced Composites. Post Mortem Failure Analysis. Case Studies. Introductory Fracture Control. Design Considerations. Index.
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Hassell Street Press History of Hosiery From the Piloi of Ancient
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Hassell Street Press Playground and Water Apparatus
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Cambridge University Press Bioinspired Actuators and Sensors
Book SynopsisFrom authors renowned in the fields of engineering and biology, this is the first book to integrate sensor and actuator technology with bioinspired design. Beginning with detailed descriptions of actuation and sensing mechanisms in plants and animals, the authors move on to apply these principles to synthetic design, offering in-depth knowledge of the development of state-of-the-art smart materials and devices. All of this is supported with a range of real-world applications, from tactile sensory systems in insects linked with the development of robotic hands, to the structural colour systems in nature used to inspire camouflage technology. Further examples are given of successful designs along with their integrated autonomous systems, such as flying and swimming, unmanned systems, and autonomous zero-energy building design. With a wide interdisciplinary appeal, this is an ideal resource for any student, practising engineer, or researcher interested in the connection between natural systems and synthetic design.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Principles of structural organization and functions in biological species; 3. Sensory and motor systems of the living world; 4. Synthetic sensing materials and sensors; 5. Synthetic active materials and actuators; 6. Bioinspired designs of sensors, actuators; 7. Design of autonomous systems.
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Cambridge University Press NextGeneration Ethics
Book SynopsisEssays by leaders from academia and industry offer guidance for professionals and general readers on ethical questions arising in modern business and technology, exploring what can be learned from such lapses as #MeToo, Volkswagen, and Cambridge Analytica and offering a broad, accessible overview of these challenges.Trade Review'This is a comprehensive book, looking at the subject of ethics from many angles – individual ethics, corporate guidelines, and societal norms; engineering, business, and legal domains; codes of ethics, regulations, and natural law. It takes us back to early cases of ethics in corporate conduct in the 1950s, and up to date with the latest implications of artificial intelligence, bioengineering, virtual reality, and the internet of things. Everyone should be concerned with ethics, and there's something for everyone here.' Peter Norvig, Research Director, Google'Professor Ali E. Abbas and his contributors have skillfully utilised their impressive academic and professional experience and perceptively addressed noteworthy ethical issues affecting technology, business, engineering and the society. This illuminating and unique book, is highly recommended and I believe it could also be considered as a must read book of ethics for the next generation of leaders.' Najmedin Meshkati, University of Southern California'Next Generation Ethics is an exciting compendium of information and opinions about the new arising ethical situations and how we might deal with them. Of particular note is Chapter 2 by Ronald Howard on 'Building your Ethical Code'. Then in the Technology section; Chapter 5, an interview with Vint Cerf, a luminary of the internet, and Chapter 6, A Hippocratic Oath for Technologists, as well as a couple of good discussions of artificial intelligence. The book then proceeds to large sections on ethics in business enterprises, engineering and even society, including public policy, legal, medical, journalism, and religion. Anyone interested in the ethical challenges we are now facing should scan this book to awaken to our manifold ethical challenges, extract immediately useful information, and keep it as a ready reference.' Jim Matheson, SmartOrg, Inc'… a broad and comprehensive learning and teaching book to use and discuss …' Mandi Astola, PrometheusTable of Contents1. Next-generation ethics: an introduction Ali E. Abbas; 2. Ethical distinctions for building your ethical code Ronald Howard; Part I. Technology: 3. Composite ethical frameworks for IoT and other emerging technologies Max Senges, Patrick S. Ryan and Richard S. Whitt; 4. Ethics of immersive technologies Randall W. Hill, Jr; 5. Internet, technology, and the future: an interview with Vint Cerf Vint G. Cerf and Ali E. Abbas; 6. A Hippocratic Oath for technologists Ali E. Abbas, Max Senges and Ronald Howard; 7. Data, privacy, and the greater good Eric Horvitz and Deirdre Mulligan; 8. Guidelines for artificial intelligence containment James Babcock, Janos Kramar and Roman V. Yampolskiy; Part II. Business Enterprises: 9. Next-generation business ethics: the impact of artificial intelligence Kirk O. Hanson; 10. Big data privacy, ethics, and enterprise continuous monitoring systems Daniel E. O'Leary; 11. How management theories and culture fads kill organizational ethics Marianne M. Jennings; 12. How next-generation teams and teaming may affect the ethics of working in teams Scott S. Wiltermuth and Alyssa J. Han; 13. Transparency: the what, why, and how of organizational effectiveness and ethics James J. O'Toole; 14. Global engagement by leaders is a moral imperative: building the next generation of ethical corporate cultures Marsha Ershaghi Hames; Part III. Engineering: 15. The whistle that was not blown: WV, diesels and engineers Michael Davis; 16. Addressing corruption in our global engineering/construction industry William P. Henry; 17. Ethics issues facing engineers in oil and gas operations Iraj Ershaghi; 18. Engineering codes of ethics: legal protection and empowerment for engineers Jeffrey H. Matsuura; 19. Engineering ethics when lives are on the line: when does bad engineering become bad ethics? Neil G. Siegel; 20. Case studies of product life cycle environmental impacts for teaching engineering ethics Matthew J. Eckelman, John Basl, Christopher Bosso, Jacqueline Isaacs and Kathleen Eggleson; Part IV. Society: 21. Next generation ethical issues: engineering, business, medicine, and public policy James Ellis, Laura Mosqueda, Jack Knott and Yannis Yortsos; 22. Techno innovations: the role of ethical standards, law and regulation and the public interest Frank V. Zerunyan; 23. Evolutionary ethics: a potentially helpful framework in engineering a better society John N. Celona; 24. Topics in next-generation medical ethics: the art in the art of medicine Josh H. Hyatt; 25. Next-generation ethical development of medical devices: considering harms, benefits, fairness, and freedom Andrew O. Brightman, Jonathan Beever and Michael Hiles; 26. Looking back to go forward: the ethics of journalism in a social media age Glenda N. Cooper; 27. Social media ethics 2.0 Jeremy H. Lipschultz; 28. AI people and society Eric Horvitz; 29. Ethics in cyberspace: freedom, rights, and cybersecurity Richard A. Spinello; 30. Next-generation religion and ethics Varun Soni.
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Cambridge University Press Hey Cyba
Book SynopsisRecent developments in artificial intelligence, especially neural network and deep learning technology, have led to rapidly improving performance in voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa. Over the next few years, capability will continue to improve and become increasingly personalised. Today''s voice assistants will evolve into virtual personal assistants firmly embedded within our everyday lives. Told through the view of a fictitious personal assistant called Cyba, this book provides an accessible but detailed overview of how a conversational voice assistant works, especially how it understands spoken language, manages conversations, answers questions and generates responses. Cyba explains through examples and diagrams the neural network technology underlying speech recognition and synthesis, natural language understanding, knowledge representation, conversation management, language translation and chatbot technology. Cyba also explores the implications of this rapidly evolving techTrade Review'Hey Cyba is based on the author's long history of research and his rich experiences of developing various voice assistant systems. With the current rapid progress and wide deployment of AI-based voice assistant systems all over the world, the publication is very timely, and the book has a very unique and interesting writing style. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in this area.' Sadaoki Furui, Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago'Hey Cyba, written by one of the giants in the field of man machine interfaces, provides an in depth guide to the workings and future of conversational personal assistants. Written in the first person style of the computer itself this is a highly engaging, informative and authoritative read.' Hermann Hauser, Amadeus Capital Partners'The book to introduce the technology behind our voice assistants to everyone. Voice assistants are among the most complex AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) systems. Hey, Cyba manages to present this complex AI/ML system in one easy-to-read narrative covering each aspect of the voice assistant in just the right depth. I wonder whether there is anyone but Steve with the deep knowledge and academic and industry experience required to write such a book.' Björn Hoffmeister, Director of Machine Learning at Amazon/Alexa'This enjoyable text deftly illuminates the technology behind a common experience … Highly recommended.' M. Mounts, Choice ConnectTable of Contents1. May I introduce myself?; 2. My inner workings; 3. How my brain works; 4. Knowing what I know; 5. What did you say?; 6. What does that mean?; 7. What should I say next?; 8. Listen to me; 9. How do you say that in…?; 10. Let's chat; 11. Can you trust me?; 12. When all is quiet; 13. Future upgrades and beyond; Glossary; Notes; Index.
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Basics of Engineering Economy
Book SynopsisThe Basics of Engineering Economy is designed to assist students in understanding and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economic evaluation to materially enhance rational data-centered decision-making in all these dimensions. This text covers the basic techniques and applications of engineering economy for all disciplines in the engineering profession. The third edition concentrates on fundamental techniques and their applications, the efficient use of spreadsheets, and a rich coverage of personal financial situations in which engineering economy techniques can be applied easily and rapidly. The text presents the topics in condensed formats when compared to the larger text Engineering Economy.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foundations of Engineering EconomyChapter 2 Factors: How Time and Interest Affect MoneyChapter 3 Nominal and Effective Interest RatesChapter 4 Present Worth AnalysisChapter 5 Annual Worth AnalysisChapter 6 Rate of Return AnalysisChapter 7 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Public Sector ProjectsChapter 8 Breakeven, Payback, Sensitivity, and Risk AnalysisChapter 9 Replacement and Retention DecisionsChapter 10 Effects of InflationChapter 11 Cost Estimation and AllocationChapter 12 Depreciation MethodsChapter 13 After-Tax Economic AnalysisChapter 14 Alternative Evaluation Including Noneconomic AttributesAppendix A: Using Spreadsheets and Microsoft ExcelAppendix B: Accounting Reports and Business RatiosAppendix C: Glossary of Terms and Symbols
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McGraw-Hill Education Foundations of Engineering ISE
Book SynopsisThe third edition of Foundations of Engineering gives freshman engineering students a solid foundation for all their future coursework. It provides an overview of the engineering profession and of the skills they will need to develop, as well as an introduction to fundamental engineering topics such as thermodynamics, rate processes, and Newton''s laws. An important aspect of the book''s approach is the method of Engineering Accounting, which casts the basic conservation laws (e.g., of energy or mass) as simple accounting procedures.This new edition is available in Connect with SmartBook. Table of Contents1 The Engineer2 Engineering Ethics3 Problem Solving4 Understanding and Using Computers5 Introduction to Design6 Engineering Communications7 Numbers8 Tables and Graphs9 Statistics10 Newton's Laws11 Introduction to Thermodynamics12 Introduction to Rate Processes13 SI System of Units14 Unit Conversions15 Introduction to Statics and Dynamics16 Introduction to Electricity17 Accounting18 Accounting for Mass19 Accounting for Charge20 Accounting for Linear Momentum21 Accounting for Angular Momentum22 Accounting for Energy23 Accounting for Entropy24 Accounting for Money
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McGraw-Hill Education Ethics in Engineering ISE
Book SynopsisThe 5th Edition of Ethics in Engineering is the first text to systemically discuss the global dimension of engineering ethics and includes tools for training students on global ethical competency. It continues the text''s strong emphasis on the role of technology and design in shaping ethical decision-making in engineering.Ethics in Engineering provides an introduction to the issues in engineering ethics by placing those issues within a philosophical framework, and it seeks to exhibit their social importance and intellectual challenge. The goal is to stimulate reasoning and to provide the conceptual tools necessary for responsible decision making. The 5th Edition will offer McGraw Hill Connect for the first time, with eBook.Table of Contents1 Ethics and Professionalism2 Moral Reasoning and Codes of Ethics3 Moral Frameworks: A Global Survey4 Engineering as Social Experimentation5 Safety, Risk, and Design6 Workplace Cultures, Responsibilities and Rights7 Honesty8 Engineering and Environmental Ethics in the Anthropocene9 Engineering Ethics in the Global Context10 Technology and Engineering Leadership in Future SocietiesAppendix A: General Resources on Engineering EthicsAppendix B: Sample Codes of Ethics and Guidelines
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Amberley Publishing On Tour with Thomas Telford
Book SynopsisA visual celebration of Thomas Telford's architectural and engineering legacy. A Scottish towering figure of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the pre-eminent engineer of his day.Trade Review‘A picture book – but what a picture book!’ * Canal and Riverboat *‘Chris Morris brings to life through this vivid portfolio the bold inventiveness of a man whose genius can be appreciated as much for its artistry as its engineering vigour.’ * Neil Cossons, former chairman of English Heritage *
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Taylor & Francis Inc PatientFocused Network Integration in BioPharma
Book SynopsisThe biopharmaceutical industry as we know it today is going through a massive upheaval as a result of the uncertainty of healthcare reform and increasing regulatory pricing pressure. A wake-up call to all sectors of the healthcare value chain, Patient-Focused Network Integration in BioPharma: Strategic Imperatives for the Years Ahead explores patient-focused network integration as quite possibly the only way for organizational evolution to occur. The book discusses how to align enterprises with the patient at the center. It details the historical context of the biopharmaceutical value chain and the current set of challenges facing the industry, and then details the author's unique and sustainable agenda for change.The book traces the critical but often ignored relationships between hospitals, insurance companies, biopharma manufacturers, government regulators, and clinical scientists. For too long, these parties have been operating in a void, without recognizing the inTable of ContentsPatient-Focused Network Integration in the Life Sciences. An Evolutionary View of Healthcare Network Integration. Healthcare Reform and the Provider Challenges Ahead. Supply Chain Network Analytics Solutions for the Healthcare Industry: Assessing "Best of Breed". Electronic Collaboration in Life Science Supply Networks. Maturing the Clinical Trials Supply Chain. Final Thoughts and a Blueprint for the Future.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Implementing Standardized Work
Book SynopsisThis book, the third in a series dedicated to Standardized Work, focuses on process improvement. Implementing Standardized Work: Process Improvement begins by explaining why standardization and process improvement are two sides of the same coinboth needing each other to achieve true sustainability.Describing how to use Standardized Work forms to identify easy opportunities for process improvement, the book includes simple tools and forms that readers can use to achieve quick improvements to boost morale and sustain motivation during the work ahead. Maintaining a focus on process improvement, it covers essential knowledge using a compelling story format. Following in the tradition of other books in The One-Day Expert series, this book tells the story of Thomas, a young, high-potential plant manager in an industrial group. In this installment, Thomas opens a new front line in his quest to turn around the plant''s inefficiency. HeTable of ContentsIntroduction. There Is No Panacea! Training Day. Sharing Black Books. Tachinbo. Prioritizing and Executing Actions. Updating Standardized Work Forms and Expanding. Focused Tachinbo: Workstation Assessment. Shop Floor Application and Takeaway.
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Fox Chapel Publishing 3D Printers A Beginners Guide 2nd Revised and
Book SynopsisThis must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home. Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 5, ZBrushCore, SolidWorks, Sketchup Make, Blender, and more.
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Test and Measurements Project Success What Lies Beyond LabVIEW and TestStand Skills
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 16
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the latest developments in the field of engineering. Chapter One presents the mathematical modeling of an electric power distribution network segment using the PLC technology, through the use of a traditional model. Chapter Two proposes a framework which incorporates scale-reduction and offers two variants which use different scale reduction approaches. Chapter Three discusses recent advances in nonlinear shock vibration isolation. Chapter Four examines the modeling of biological neuron by electronic circuit and application for IC and MEMS microrobot. In Chapter Five, after an introductory part dealing with the basic of cosmic ray physics and with the main properties of the cosmic ray time variations, several numerical analyses of cosmic ray data collected by a neutron monitor station in small time steps over more than 50 years has been carried out with different methods, to investigate periodical and non-periodical patterns. Chapter Six investigates and evaluates an ensemble of approaches for skin detection based on different classifiers, color space and color constancy pre-processing.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 17
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the latest developments in the field of engineering. Chapter One reviews terrain classification using single-pol synthetic aperture radars. Chapter Two analyzes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) corrosion monitoring sensors. Chapter Three examines the concept of emergence in agent-based modeling and simulation by modeling several types of agent-based systems and examining simulations for potential emergent phenomena. Chapter Four discusses a mathematical modeling technique traditionally referred to as agent based modeling (ABM) but for purposes here, referred to as Zombie Based Modeling (ZBM). Chapter Five focuses on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) assistant procedures for future optical communication systems. Chapter Six provides intervention strategies for the operationalisation process of building maintenance regarding the design stages. Chapter Seven assesses the performance of auditorium acoustics. Chapter Eight reviews multivariate statistical factor and cluster analysis on selecting the optimum method for the recycling of kitchen waste.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 18
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the latest developments in the field of engineering. Chapter One proposes and evaluates a fuzzy logic based freeway traffic control strategy to overcome the limitations of existing strategies. Chapter Two shows how the particle swarm optimization technique, PSO, can be successfully applied to elucidate several applied mathematical and chemical engineering problems. Chapter Three reviews off-state leakage currents of semiconductor devices and their performances. Chapter Four is directed towards estimating sensor failure of a networked control system subject to a random packet dropout. Chapter Five examines epitaxial oxide materials for functional and nano-electronic device applications. Chapter Six focuses on thermal deviation management in large machine tools. The final chapter reviews the most typical kinds of geotechnical damage caused by natural disasters, and presents the construction methods using geosynthetics that can be applied in order to minimize the consequences of natural disasters.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 19
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 20
Book SynopsisAdvances in Engineering Research. Volume 20 begins by analyzing the extraction and separation protocols documented for the saponins from family caryophyllaceae during the period 1967-2014. Analyses of applied extraction and separation protocols of saponins were carried out to determine the most practiced protocols in the study period and to identify eventual trends between protocols, plant material and structural traits of saponins. Next, the authors discuss a 2-D analytical modeling and simulation of Permanent Magnet Induction Generator which is used widely in renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, microhydro plants, and geothermal plants. The aim of the integrated spatial technology is discussed, and identified by the authors as, to combine remote sensing, geographical information systems and life cycle assessment, to ascertain the component or system within the agricultural production cycle, generating the most greenhouse gases. A subsequent chapter deals with modeling of a slip-ring induction motor, and includes two appendixes. The first appendix presents the inversing algorithm of the matrix which consists of four submatrices, and the second presents the algorithm of the inductance inverted matrix determination. The book goes on to discuss the entropy concept as it is applied to uncertainty analysis of systems whose services can be presented by random events. Next, the authors report on a thermo-fluid-dynamic analysis of the internal and external flowfield for a general aviation airplane nacelle, equipped with a small pusher turbine engine, with the purpose of determining the thermal field on the nacelle surface. This compilation attempts to identify the possible performance bottlenecks in the integration solution which deals with the UNIJUÍ University process of re-enrollment, so that they can be minimized before the solution implementation. Lastly, integration approaches and integration platforms available in the Cloud are reviewed, demonstrating the use of an integration platform by means of a case of study for a research outcomes and technological information management integration problem.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 21
Book SynopsisAdvances in Engineering Research. Volume 21 opens with a review of some basic theoretical elements of DES and case studies related to construction process and maintenance management, which can illustrate the practical benefits of this discrete event simulation. Afterwards, the authors propose a low cost ultrasonic planar anemometer that is achieved by introducing an Arduino based architecture. The preliminary design and calibration results and experimental activities are described. Additionally, the authors establish a closed-form analytical model based on the TOM modified shear-lag model (Tsai-Oplinger-Morton), considering the existence of a void within the adhesive joint was established for a fixed-free double lap bonded joint under static axial force. In a separate paper, the E-filter requirements of Nyquist WDM signal generation are evaluated with spectral pre-emphasis for system performance convergence with high-level modulation formats; the required optical-signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) for a 10-3 bit error rate (BER) is assessed as a function of channel spacing and DAC resolution. Later, the authors analyze the forecasting of residential load demand, using Auto Regressive with Exogenous Inputs, Artificial Neural Networks and Artificial Neural Networks optimized by Genetic Algorithm. Artificial Neural Networks optimized by Genetic Algorithm achieved the best results. A study is presented in which a WEB inquiry platform of fishery output value is designed. The authors also analyze the yield of fishery to determine whether it is needed to increase the catch volume and to help fishery management to make decisions about catching and fishing moratorium. In this book, new compositions of silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives with terpenes are presented. Based on this, Si-PSA with low viscosity exhibit increased tack and decreased adhesion, cohesion, viscosity, and shrinkage compared to pure compositions. The authors propose group robotics, using the humanoid robot as an experimental platform for developing the system with vision, speech and motion combination. The idea of a flexible service robot is proposed. This design includes a system with the vision-guided system embedded in it to for obstacle avoidance. In the closing study, the analytical expressions of both the electric and magnetic field for surface wave propagation are derived through calculated Hertz potentials. The influence of key parameters that determine the behavior of graphene on the SPP propagation characteristics is comprehensively explored, and the analysis is extended to magnetically biased graphene sheets.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 23
Book SynopsisIn the opening chapter of Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 23, the authors describe the unique challenges of the logging tool hardware, measurements, and the spin-dynamics modeling, as well as data processing. The second part of the chapter describes typical NMR pulse sequences that are used for logging measurements, NMR responses for fluids in rock pore systems, and the petrophysical interpretation models and methodologies for petroleum reservoir formation evaluation. Next, the laws of rolling are derived in terms of elastic and geometric properties of rolling bodies and foundations. The rolling resistance coefficient was analytically calculated in the cases of: a) an elastic cylinder rolling over another elastic cylinder of another material, in particular, over an elastic half-space, and an elastic wheel rolling over the rail of another elastic material; b) an elastic ball rolling over another elastic ball of another material, particularly over an elastic half-space; c) an elastic torus rolling over an elastic half-space of another material; and d) a cylinder, or a ball, or a torus rolling over a tightly stretched membrane or over a thin elastic plate. This collection also deals with pressure tests conducted in EOR (enhanced Oil Recovery) projects where heat has caused changes in the viscosity of the reservoir fluids, which creates a difference in mobility between two zones of the reservoir. Under those conditions, the reservoir becomes a composite with two different zones. As inaccurate results will be obtained if the interpretation of well tests is not conducted properly, the authors present a practical methodology for interpretation. Next, the different trajectory inhibitory effects of laser re-melting on coating microstructure defects are discussed. The results indicate that the laser re-melting trajectory exerts a significant influence on the microstructure of the re-melted coating defect prevention, in which the round orbit forms finer equiaxed grains, restrains the formation and propagation of crack source, and acts such that the hard phases, such as W2C, CrO, and Cr2O3, were strengthened by dispersion in the round orbit, and also improved the tribological performance of such re-melted coatings. The circular trajectory wear loss is 30.2 percent of that of the dot trajectory. Lastly, thermal spraying technology is analyzed as a key surface strengthening and protection method. After a hundred years of development of the process, thermal spraying technology has been widely used to prepare wear-resistant layers, corrosion-resistant layers, and various functional coatings. The authors analyze the microstructure, phase composition, element distribution, and micro-hardness of the interface between coating and substrate were analysed to provide a theoretical basis for the application and popularisation of laser remelting in the field of thermal spraying.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 24
Book SynopsisAdvances in Engineering Research. Volume 24 begins with a discussion of solvent extraction, which is widely applied and has shown significant advances in the last four decades. The simplicity, speed and vast scope of solvent extraction are key in separation, purification and enrichment steps in many fields such as analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, and hydrometallurgy. Solvent extraction has become crucial in the intensification processes due to its excellent characteristics. Next, the authors review the on-road test and Real Driving Emissions, focusing on the main concepts, developments and future challenges, as well as presenting their shortcomings. The gap between regulated emissions from vehicle certification procedures and real-world driving has become increasingly wider, particularly for nitrogen oxides (NOx). Even though stricter emission regulations have been implemented, NOx emissions are dependent on specific, short-duration driving events which are difficult to account for. Therefore, high concentrations of these pollutants are still being measured in European cities. The following chapter presents a reverse engineering approach by utilizing laser scanning technology in cultural heritage in two case studies. An analytical methodology is presented revealing the step by step approach from scanning to prototyping, which is a part of the larger field of digital archeology. A variety of parties could benefit from the demonstration of such an analytical approach, including production engineers, three-dimensional CAD users and designers, archeologists and museum curators. This compilation also examines pressure tests conducted in EOR projects where heat has caused changes in the viscosity of the reservoir fluids, which creates a difference in mobility between two zones of the reservoir. Under those conditions, the reservoir becomes a composite with two different zones. Inaccurate results will be obtained if the well test interpretation is not conducted properly, so a practical methodology for the interpretation in such systems is presented. Later, the latest advances in the modeling of gas-solid reactions are described in detail, and a review is provided on the early approaches to the modeling of gas-solid reactions. It is concluded that there are two major groups of models: the pore models and the grain models. The main shortcomings of classical models are the assumption of a uniform initial microstructure and that the sintering effect is neglected. In conclusion, WiMAX or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, based on IEEE 802.16, is proposed as the standard for broadband wireless access (BWA) over a large metropolitan area. WiMAX has received widespread support from both the computer and telecom industries worldwide, making this technology particularly cost-effective. Flexible bandwidths and different modulation schemes enable WiMAX systems to adaptive change of the speed and capacity of the wireless connection based on the demand.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 25:
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 26
Book SynopsisIn Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 26, sodium dodecyl sulfate and hydroxy isopropyl chitosan are employed as modulation agents for crystallization of CaC2O4. The effects of these concentrations on the crystallization are investigated, and the CaC2O4 particles are characterized by scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The authors examine a novel flash ironmaking technology, developed by Professor H.Y. Sohns research group at the University of Utah, which has shown promising results for the production of iron from iron ore concentrate with low energy consumption/greenhouse gas emissions. Computation fluid dynamics has been used to simulate the novel flash ironmaking process from the kinetics analysis of the results obtained in laminar-flow reactors to the laboratory scale Utah flash reactor and the large scale bench reactor. This collection goes on to review recent data on composite materials intended for repairing mechanochemical and technological damages of metallic pipelines. The technological aspects of repairing gas and oil pipeline surfaces and their joints and couplings in field conditions are analyzed, and methods used to improve the strength of the adhesive layer are considered. Next, several mega-structural projects for regulation of the economic and ecological impacts of global sea-level rise in the Mediterranean Sea Basin are detailed. In particular, one macro-project, a modernized installation sited within the Strait of Gibraltar composed of a single fabric submarine curtain and super-ropes, is closely examined in terms of its sea-level rise macro-problem solving suitability. Lastly, a new method based on subsampled contourlet transform and feature smoothing technique is presented for automatic classification of seabed square-size images. This new version of standard contourlet transform allows for the study of images with various resolution levels and directions. This proposed method is implemented using graphics processing unit capabilities to reduce execution time.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 27
Book SynopsisThe opening chapter of Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 27 summarizes current progress in the design of multimode dielectric resonator antennas. Emphasis is placed on the operating modes achieved by different research groups, including the authors, as well as the feeding system used, the modes radiation performances, and radiation patterns. The authors conclude that the full potential of dielectric resonator antennas can only be obtained using its multi-mode capabilities. Following this, a detailed discussion on flexible organic thin-film transistors is provided, focusing on different aspects of fabrication, emerging organic materials, characterization techniques, multidisciplinary applications and performance deteriorating issues. A mathematical model of the locomotive spatial vibrations was developed and different reasons of derailment were under investigation. Locomotive behaviour in collisions with a motionless obstacle and another vehicle is studied and the results are examined. In another study, the evolution of the stochastic digital measurement method is reviewed, particularly highlighting the two-bit stochastic digital measurement method. Topics covered include theoretical foundations and prototype instruments used in power grid networks. The closing chapter covers the development of active safety system technologies is an emerging topic, especially in regard to powered two-wheelers. In the wake of new technologies available, many governments are heavily legislating vehicle safety, is prompting the manufacturers to innovate their active safety devices.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 28
Book SynopsisIn Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 28, the authors describe the functional beam splitter that divides the incident beam into several derivative ones, simultaneously introducing the prescribed transformation of their transverse profiles. Recommendations for managing the diffracted beams profiles and their employment in precise metrology and optical vortices analysis are given. Unlike most engineered filtering systems, many naturally evolved biological filters have variable rather than fixed porosity. These include internal and external filters for feeding, as well as filters to capture waste particles. As such, this collection examines a prime example of a biological system with fluctuating porosity: the baleen filter of mysticete whales, which uses keratinous plates and hair-like fringes to capture prey of varying size. Next, the adaptive identification problem of dynamic systems with uncertainty is considered on adaptive observer class. A method is proposed for construction adaptive observers time-varying linear dynamic objects at non-fulfillment of condition excitation constancy. The authors also explore wireless sensor networks with common applications existing the real world. The benefits and challenges of the networks are discussed in an effort to overcome some constraints of energy limitation. A review of traditional data collection methods is provided with details. In closing, the algorithm for full rejection of the side lobes of a pattern antenna array at given azimuth angle points outside the main lobe area is considered. The structural diagram of the array is presented, and the efficiency of the suggested design has been investigated.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 29
Book SynopsisThe first chapter describes the next generation device Stacked Nanosheet, which has the potential to replace the three-dimensional transistor architecture, FinFET. The authors also present the recent progress in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor technology. Recent biomimetic research examined in the next chapter may enable for a better understanding of biofiltration as well as potential technological applications via experimentation with novel materials, including 3D printed filters simulating natural systems. The possibility of using methane as an alternative and promising reducing agent in various metallurgical and chemical processes is discussed. Additionally, the electrochemical performances of transition-metal-disulfide-based electrodes fabricated from different configurations, including binary and ternary composites, is discussed. Following this, this compilation discusses the assumptions of the physics of transport in nano-scale wire Si pn-junction diodes with the aid of device simulations. An advanced theoretical model to predict current-voltage characteristics of nano-scale wire Si pn-junction diodes is proposed. The authors introduce several voltage contrast studies that have been done so far, introducing an experiment on active voltage contrast imaging of the cross-sectional surface of multilayer ceramic capacitors using helium ion microscopy. Next, the authors present a new two-stage method for the qualitative and quantitative detection method of hydrophobing injection media used as a subsequent masonry seal against rising damp. The aim of the final chapter is to review four classes of integer asymmetric codes and to illustrate their potential for use in modern short-range optical networks.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Engineering Research: Volume 30
Book SynopsisVolume 30 opens by presenting methods in which rays can be used to calculate the properties of a propagating generally astigmatic Gaussian beam at any point in an optical system, optimise the system to obtain the desired Gaussian beam focus and minimise aberrations, analyse stray light, or calculate fibre coupling efficiency. The authors also present an enhanced input/output-linearising and decoupling control in variable speed for a wind energy conversion system, which is based on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, a combination of two soft-computing methods of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic. Reinforced concrete, one of the world''s most common building materials, is explored. Its utility and versatility are achieved through the combination of concrete and steel, however, the deterioration of such structures is a frequent phenomenon due to environmental factors. The authors go on to address the need for online insert inspection during computer numerical control lathe cutting processes through the development of a system based on eye-in-hand machine vision that incorporates a manipulator. This system can perform online inspections for detection and classification of fractures, built-up edges, chipping, and flank wear in the inserts of external turning tools. Next, type-2 fuzzy logic control is proposed in order to control the altitude and attitude of an unmanned quadrotor. Simulation results suggest that the proposed control provides improved dynamic responses and perfect decoupled control in steady and transient states. In closing, an analytical approach called the 2D spatial filtering technique was used to simulate the surface single fibre action potential signal. The study demonstrates that the surface single fibre action potential generated by an impulsive source is the outcome of the spatial phenomena.
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