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Book SynopsisProviding a systematic approach and simple introduction ot the finite element method, this self-contained book will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the concepts involved in this traditionally complicated methodology.Table of Contents Introduction. Matrix Algebra. Direct Approach. Strong and Weak Formulations - One-dimensional Heat Flow. Gradient - Gauss' Divergence Theorem - Green Theorem. Strong and Weak Forms - Two-and Three-Dimensional Heat Flow. Choice of Approximating Functions for the FE-method - Scalar Problems. Choice of Weight Function - Weighted Residual Methods. FE-formulation of One-Dimensional Heat Flow. FE-formulation of Two-and-Three Dimensional Heat Flow. Guidelines for Element Meshes and Global Nodal Numbering. Stresses and Strains. Linear Elasticity. FE-formulation of Torsion and Non-circular Shafts. Approximating Functions for the FE-method - Vector Problems. FE-formulation of Three-and-Two Dimensional Elasticity. FE-formulation of Beams. FE-formulation of Plates. Isoparametric Finite Elements. Numerical Integration.

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Book Synopsis Shawna Lockhart combines her university teaching experience at Montana State University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with wide ranging industrial experience to write engineering design communication and CAD software texts. An early adopter of 2D and 3D CAD technology, she is the author of multiple AutoCAD texts, from AutoCAD Release 10 in 1992 to the current 2018 release. Shawna also writes industrial manuals on a variety of topics including robotics, dynes, mineral processing and lasers. Marla Goodman has a background in developing outreach communications and information graphics. For Montana State University and others, she has created educational publications and graphics on a wide range of topics ranging from environmental health, agriculture andwildlife to climate science and thermal biology. In addition to her involvement in educational publishing, she has worked for newspapers and magazines in the various roles ofTable of Contents 1. The Worldwide Language for Graphic Design 2. Layouts and Lettering 3. Visualization and Sketching 4. Geometry for Modeling and Design 5. Modeling and Design 6. Orthographic Projection 7. 2D Drawing Representation 8. Section Views 9. Auxiliary Views 10. Modeling for Manufacture and Assembly 11. Dimensioning 12. Tolerancing 13. Threads, Fasteners, and Springs 14. Working Drawings 15. Drawing Control and Data Management (Web Only)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDESCRIPTION This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Advanced Blueprint Reading, Compressors and Pneumatic Systems, Reverse Alignment, Laser Alignment, Introduction to Supervisory Skills Troubleshooting and Repairing Pumps and Gearboxes. TABLE OF CONTENTS (Total Level Hours: 170) 32401-09 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10 Hours) Explains preventive and descriptive maintenance and nondestructive testing, and introduces the basic techniques for testing. Also describes lubricant analysis, and acoustic, infrared, and vibration testing. 32402-09 Advanced Blueprint Reading (25 Hours) Describes the use of drawing sets to obtain information about a system; explains the process of identifying a part of a machine for repair or replacement from a set of drawings. 32403-09 Compressors and Pneumatic Systems (35 Hours) Describes theory and practice of compressing and transporting gases. Explains the types and principles of compressors and compressed air treatment equipment, and compressed air use and safety. 32404-09 Reverse Alignment (30 Hours) Describes preparation for dial indicator reverse alignment, and explains the procedures for setting up reverse alignment jigs. Explains graphic and mathematical techniques for aligning equipment, based on reverse dial indicator measurements. 32405-09 Laser Alignment (25 Hours) Describes alignment with laser alignment systems. Explains the use of one system, and uses that system to demonstrate principles. NEW! 32406-09 Introduction to Supervisory Skills (15 Hours) Describes the skills that must be learned for the craftsperson who plans to move into leadership roles. Introduces human resource criteria and concepts for the first time in the series. 32407-09 Troubleshooting and Repairing Pumps (10 Hours) Explains how to inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, assemble, and install a pump. Also describes the process of preparing for start-up. 32408-09 Troubleshooting and Repairing Gearboxes (20 Hours) Describes types and operation of gearboxes, and gearbox diagnostics. Explains how to troubleshoot, remove, and disassemble gearboxes, how to identify gear wear patterns, and how to install and maintain gearboxes.

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Book SynopsisOne of the clearest and most straightforward texts ever published, Understanding Mechanics covers all the topics required in the single-subject A Level. It is equally appropriate for those preparing for other Mathematics examinations at A Level and for students on technical courses in further and higher education. Key Points: Principles are introduced in a simple and direct manner and all have worked examples Ample opportunity is given for practice with questions and exercises carefully graded to provide a steady progression Each chapter closes with a comprehensive selection of recent examination questions Answers are given at the back of the bookTrade ReviewA lucid text with many sets of questions... make the whole a most acceptable work. * TES *Table of Contents1. Vectors ; 2. Distance, velocity and acceleration ; 3. Force and Newton's laws ; 4. Resultants and components of forces ; 5. Equilibrium and acceleration under concurrent forces ; 6. Friction ; 7. Moments ; 8. Centre of gravity ; 9. General equilibrium of a rigid body ; 10. Resultant velocity and relative velocity ; 11. Work, energy and power ; 12. Projectiles ; 13. Circular motion ; 14. Momentum and impulse ; 15. Elasticity ; 16. Use of calculus ; 17. Simple harmonic motion ; 18. Compound bodies and frameworks

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Book SynopsisIn this second volume the reader is introduced to asymptotic methods. These are now an inherent part of applied mathematics, and are used in different branches of physics, but it was fluid dynamics where asymptotic techniques were first introduced.Table of Contents1. Perturbation Methods ; 2. Asymptotic Problems of Subsonic Flow Theory ; 3. Supersonic Flows past Thin Aerfoils ; 4. Transonic Flows ; 5. Hypersonic Flows ; 6. Low-Reynold-Number Flows

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An excellent book for teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is well organized, starting with the basics and proceeding in a logical manner to more advanced topics. The authors provide some interesting and entertaining anecdotes concerning the history of the subject, as well as many current applications."--Bruce Burlton, Carleton UniversityTable of ContentsEach Chapter ends with References and Problems. Chapter 1: The n-Body Problem 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Equations of Motion for the n-Body Problem 1.3 Justification of the Two-Body Model 1.4 The Two-Body Problem 1.5 The Elliptic Orbit 1.6 Parabolic, Hyperbolic, and Rectilinear Orbits 1.7 Energy of the Orbit Chapter 2: Position in Orbit as a Function of Time 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Position and Time in an Elliptic Orbit 2.3 Solution for the Eccentric Anomaly 2.4 The f and g Functions and Series 2.5 Position versus Time in Hyperbolic and Parabolic Orbits: Universal Variables Chapter 3: The Orbit in Space 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Orbital Elements 3.3 Determining the Orbital Elements from r and v 3.4 Velocity Hodographs Chapter 4: The Three-Body Problem 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Stationary Solutions of the Three-Body Problem 4.3 The Circular Restricted Problem 4.4 Surfaces of Zero Velocity 4.5 Stability of the Equilibrium Points 4.6 Periodic Orbits in the Restricted Case 4.7 Invariant Manifolds 4.8 Special Solutions Chapter 5: Lambert's Problem 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Transfer Orbits Between Specified Points 5.3 Lambert's Theorem 5.4 Properties of the Solutions to Lambert's Equation 5.5 The Terminal Velocity Vectors 5.6 Applications of Lambert's Equation 5.7 Multiple-Revolution Lambert Solutions Chapter 6: Rocket Dynamics 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Rocket Equation 6.3 Solution of the Rocket Equation in Field-Free Space 6.4 Solution of the Rocket Equation with External Forces 6.5 Rocket Payloads and Staging 6.6 Optimal Staging Chapter 7: Impulsive Orbit Transfer 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Impulsive Thrust Approximation 7.3 Two-Impulse Transfer Between Circular Orbits 7.4 The Hohmann Transfer 7.5 Coplanar Extensions of the Hohmann Transfer 7.6 Noncoplanar Extensions of the Hohmann Transfer 7.7 Conditions for Interception and Rendezvous Chapter 8: Continuous-Thrust Transfer 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Equation of Motion 8.3 Propellant Consumption 8.4 Quasi-Circular Orbit Transfer 8.5 The Effects of Nonconstant Mass 8.6 Optimal Quasi-Circular Orbit Transfer 8.7 Constant-Radial-Thrust Acceleration 8.8 Shifted Circular Orbits Chapter 9: Interplanetary Mission Analysis 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Sphere of Influence 9.3 Patched Conic Method 9.4 Velocity Change from Circular to Hyperbolic Orbit 9.5 Planetary Flyby (Gravity-Assist) Trajectories 9.6 Gravity-Assist Applications Chapter 10: Linear Orbit Theory 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Linearization of the Equations of Motion 10.3 The Hill-Clohessy-Wiltshire (CW) Equations 10.4 The Solution of the CW Equations 10.5 Linear Impulsive Rendezvous 10.6 State Transition Matrix for a General Conic Orbit Chapter 11: Perturbation 11.1 Introduction 11.2 The Perturbation Equations 11.3 Effect of Atmospheric Drag 11.4 Effect of Earth Oblateness 11.5 Effects of Solar-Lunar Attraction 11.6 Effect on the Orbit of the Moon Chapter 12: Canonical Systems and the Lagrange Equations 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Hamilton's Equations 12.3 Canonical Transformations 12.4 Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for a Canonical Transformation 12.5 Generating Functions 12.6 Jacobi's Theorem 12.7 Canonical Equations for the Two-Body Problem 12.8 The Delaunay Variables 12.9 Average Effects of Earth Oblateness Using Delaunay Variables 12.10 Lagrange Equations Chapter 13: Perturbations Due to Nonspherical Terms in the Earth's Potential 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Effect of the Zonal Harmonic Terms 13.3 Short-Period Variations 13.4 Long-Period Variations 13.5 Variations at O(J2/2) 13.6 The Potential in Terms of Conventional Elements 13.7 Variations Due to the Tesseral Harmonics 13.8 Resonance of a Near-Geostationary Orbit Chapter 14: Orbit Determination 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Angles-Only Orbit Determination 14.3 Laplacian Initial Orbit Determination 14.4 Gaussian Initial Orbit Determination 14.5 Orbit Determination from Two Position Vectors 14.6 Differential Correction Appendix 1: Astronomical Constants Appendix 2: Physical Characteristics of the Planets Appendix 3: Elements of the Planetary Orbits Index

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of Taylor's classic work on the internal-combustion engine incorporates changes and additions in engine design and control that have been brought on by the world petroleum crisis, the subsequent emphasis on fuel economy, and the legal restraints on air pollution. The fundamentals and the topical organization, however, remain the same. The analytic rather than merely descriptive treatment of actual engine cycles, the exhaustive studies of air capacity, heat flow, friction, and the effects of cylinder size, and the emphasis on application have been preserved. These are the basic qualities that have made Taylor's work indispensable to more than one generation of engineers and designers of internal-combustion engines, as well as to teachers and graduate students in the fields of power, internal-combustion engineering, and general machine design.

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Book SynopsisThat Monday afternoon, in high-school gyms across America, kids were battling for the only glory American culture seems to want to dispense to the young these days: sports glory.  But at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, in a gear-cluttered classroom, a different type of “cool” was brewing.  A physics teacher with a dream – the first public high-school teacher ever to win a MacArthur Genius Award -- had rounded up a band of high-I.Q. students who wanted to put their technical know-how to work.  If you asked these brainiacs what the stakes were that first week of their project, they’d have told you it was all about winning a robotics competition – building the ultimate robot and prevailing in a machine-to-machine contest in front of 25,000 screaming fans at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome. But for their mentor, Amir Abo-Shaeer, much more hung in the balance.  The fact was, Amir had in mind a diffe

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. INTRODUCTION. Brief History. Introduction to Matrix Notation. Role of the Computer. General Steps of the Finite Element Method. Applications of the Finite Element Method. Advantages of the Finite Element Method. Computer Programs for the Finite Element Method. 2. INTRODUCTION TO THE STIFFNESS (DISPLACEMENT) METHOD. Definition of the Stiffness Matrix. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Spring Element. Example of a Spring Assemblage. Assembling the Total Stiffness Matrix by Superposition (Direct Stiffness Method). Boundary Conditions. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Spring Element Equations. 3. DEVELOPMENT OF TRUSS EQUATIONS. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Bar Element in Local Coordinates. Selecting Approximation Functions for Displacements. Transformation of Vectors in Two Dimensions. Global Stiffness Matrix for Bar Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane. Computation of Stress for a Bar in the x-y Plane. Solution of a Plane Truss. Transformation Matrix and Stiffness Matrix for a Bar in Three-Dimensional Space. Use of Symmetry in Structure. Inclined, or Skewed, Supports. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Bar Element Equations. Comparison of Finite Element Solution to Exact Solution for Bar. Galerkin's Residual Method and Its Use to Derive the One-Dimensional Bar Element Equations. Other Residual Methods and Their Application to a One-Dimensional Bar Problem. Flowchart for Solutions of Three-Dimensional Truss Problems. Computer Program Assisted Step-by-Step Solution for Truss Problem. 4. DEVELOPMENT OF BEAM EQUATIONS. Beam Stiffness. Example of Assemblage of Beam Stiffness Matrices. Examples of Beam Analysis Using the Direct Stiffness Method. Distribution Loading. Comparison of the Finite Element Solution to the Exact Solution for a Beam. Beam Element with Nodal Hinge. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Beam Element Equations. Galerkin's Method for Deriving Beam Element Equations. 5. FRAME AND GRID EQUATIONS. Two-Dimensional Arbitrarily Oriented Beam Element. Rigid Plane Frame Examples. Inclined or Skewed Supports - Frame Element. Grid Equations. Beam Element Arbitrarily Oriented in Space. Concept of Substructure Analysis. 6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLANE STRESS AND STRAIN STIFFNESS EQUATIONS. Basic Concepts of Plane Stress and Plane Strain. Derivation of the Constant-Strain Triangular Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Treatment of Body and Surface Forces. Explicit Expression for the Constant-Strain Triangle Stiffness Matrix. Finite Element Solution of a Plane Stress Problem. Rectangular Plane Element (Bilinear Rectangle, Q4). 7. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MODELING: INTERPRETING RESULTS AND EXAMPLES OF PLANE STRESS-STRAIN ANALYSIS. Finite Element Modeling. Equilibrium and Compatibility of Finite Element Results. Convergence of Solution. Interpretation of Stresses. Static Condensation. Flowchart for the Solution of Plane Stress-Strain Problems. Computer Program-Assisted Step-by-Step Solution, Other Models, and Results for Plane Stress-Strain Problems. 8. DEVELOPMENT OF THE LINEAR-STRAIN TRIANGLE EQUATIONS. Derivation of the Linear-Strain Triangular Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Example of LST Stiffness Determination. Comparison of Elements. 9. AXISYMMETRIC ELEMENTS. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix. Solution of an Axisymmetric Pressure Vessel. Applications of Axisymmetric Elements. 10. ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION. Isoparametric Formulation of the Bar Element Stiffness Matrix. Isoparametric Formulation of the Plane Quadrilateral Element Stiffness Matrix. Newton-Cotes and Gaussian Quadrature. Evaluation of the Stiffness Matrix and Stress Matrix by Gaussian Quadrature. Higher-Order Shape Functions. 11. THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRESS ANALYSIS. Three-Dimensional Stress and Strain. Tetrahedral Element. Isoparametric Formulation and Hexahedral Element. 12. PLATE BENDING ELEMENT. Basic Concepts of Plate Bending. Derivation of a Plate Bending Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Some Plate Element Numerical Comparisons. Computer Solutions for Plate Bending Problems. 13. HEAT TRANSFER AND MASS TRANSPORT. Derivation of the Basic Differential Equation. Heat Transfer with Convection. Typical Units; Thermal Conductivities, K; and Heat-Transfer Coefficients, h. One-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation Using a Variational Method. Two-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Line or Point Sources. Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer by the Finite Element Method. One-Dimensional Heat Transfer with Mass Transport. Finite Element Formulation of Heat Transfer with Mass Transport by Galerkin's Method. Flowchart and Examples of a Heat-Transfer Program. 14. FLUID FLOW IN POROUS MEDIA AND THROUGH HYDRAULIC NETWORKS; AND ELECTRICAL NETWORKS AND ELECTROSTATICS. Derivation of the Basic Differential Equations. One-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Two-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Flowchart and Example of a Fluid-Flow Program. Electrical Networks. Electrostatics. 15. THERMAL STRESS. Formulation of the Thermal Stress Problem and Examples. 16. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND TIME-DEPENDENT HEAT TRANSFER Dynamics of a Spring-Mass System. Direct Derivation of the Bar Element Equations. Numerical Integration in Time. Natural Frequencies of a One-Dimensional Bar. Time-Dependent One-Dimensional Bar Analysis. Beam Element Mass Matrices and Natural Frequencies. Truss, Plane Frame, Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Axisymmetric, and Solid Element Mass Matrices. Time-Dependent Heat-Transfer. Computer Program Example Solutions for Structural Dynamics. APPENDIX A: MATRIX ALGEBRA. Definition of a Matrix. Matrix Operations. Cofactor of Adjoint Method to Determine the Inverse of a Matrix. Inverse of a Matrix by Row Reduction. Properties of Stiffness Matrices. APPENDIX B: METHODS FOR SOLUTION OF SIMULTANEOUS LINEAR EQUATIONS. Introduction. General Form of the Equations. Uniqueness, Nonuniqueness, and Nonexistence of Solution. Methods for Solving Linear Algebraic Equations. Banded-Symmetric Matrices, Bandwidth, Skyline, and Wavefront Methods. APPENDIX C: EQUATIONS FOR ELASTICITY THEORY. Introduction. Differential Equations of Equilibrium. Strain/Displacement and Compatibility Equations. Stress-Strain Relationships. APPENDIX D: EQUIVALENT NODAL FORCES. APPENDIX E: PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK. APPENDIX F: PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM SHAPES. ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. INTRODUCTION. Brief History. Introduction to Matrix Notation. Role of the Computer. General Steps of the Finite Element Method. Applications of the Finite Element Method. Advantages of the Finite Element Method. Computer Programs for the Finite Element Method. 2. INTRODUCTION TO THE STIFFNESS (DISPLACEMENT) METHOD. Definition of the Stiffness Matrix. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Spring Element. Example of a Spring Assemblage. Assembling the Total Stiffness Matrix by Superposition (Direct Stiffness Method). Boundary Conditions. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Spring Element Equations. 3. DEVELOPMENT OF TRUSS EQUATIONS. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Bar Element in Local Coordinates. Selecting Approximation Functions for Displacements. Transformation of Vectors in Two Dimensions. Global Stiffness Matrix for Bar Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane. Computation of Stress for a Bar in the x-y Plane. Solution of a Plane Truss. Transformation Matrix and Stiffness Matrix for a Bar in Three-Dimensional Space. Use of Symmetry in Structure. Inclined, or Skewed, Supports. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Bar Element Equations. Comparison of Finite Element Solution to Exact Solution for Bar. Galerkin's Residual Method and Its Use to Derive the One-Dimensional Bar Element Equations. Other Residual Methods and Their Application to a One-Dimensional Bar Problem. Flowchart for Solutions of Three-Dimensional Truss Problems. Computer Program Assisted Step-by-Step Solution for Truss Problem. 4. DEVELOPMENT OF BEAM EQUATIONS. Beam Stiffness. Example of Assemblage of Beam Stiffness Matrices. Examples of Beam Analysis Using the Direct Stiffness Method. Distribution Loading. Comparison of the Finite Element Solution to the Exact Solution for a Beam. Beam Element with Nodal Hinge. Potential Energy Approach to Derive Beam Element Equations. Galerkin's Method for Deriving Beam Element Equations. 5. FRAME AND GRID EQUATIONS. Two-Dimensional Arbitrarily Oriented Beam Element. Rigid Plane Frame Examples. Inclined or Skewed Supports - Frame Element. Grid Equations. Beam Element Arbitrarily Oriented in Space. Concept of Substructure Analysis. 6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLANE STRESS AND STRAIN STIFFNESS EQUATIONS. Basic Concepts of Plane Stress and Plane Strain. Derivation of the Constant-Strain Triangular Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Treatment of Body and Surface Forces. Explicit Expression for the Constant-Strain Triangle Stiffness Matrix. Finite Element Solution of a Plane Stress Problem. Rectangular Plane Element (Bilinear Rectangle, Q4). 7. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MODELING: INTERPRETING RESULTS AND EXAMPLES OF PLANE STRESS-STRAIN ANALYSIS. Finite Element Modeling. Equilibrium and Compatibility of Finite Element Results. Convergence of Solution. Interpretation of Stresses. Static Condensation. Flowchart for the Solution of Plane Stress-Strain Problems. Computer Program-Assisted Step-by-Step Solution, Other Models, and Results for Plane Stress-Strain Problems. 8. DEVELOPMENT OF THE LINEAR-STRAIN TRIANGLE EQUATIONS. Derivation of the Linear-Strain Triangular Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Example of LST Stiffness Determination. Comparison of Elements. 9. AXISYMMETRIC ELEMENTS. Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix. Solution of an Axisymmetric Pressure Vessel. Applications of Axisymmetric Elements. 10. ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION. Isoparametric Formulation of the Bar Element Stiffness Matrix. Isoparametric Formulation of the Plane Quadrilateral Element Stiffness Matrix. Newton-Cotes and Gaussian Quadrature. Evaluation of the Stiffness Matrix and Stress Matrix by Gaussian Quadrature. Higher-Order Shape Functions. 11. THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRESS ANALYSIS. Three-Dimensional Stress and Strain. Tetrahedral Element. Isoparametric Formulation and Hexahedral Element. 12. PLATE BENDING ELEMENT. Basic Concepts of Plate Bending. Derivation of a Plate Bending Element Stiffness Matrix and Equations. Some Plate Element Numerical Comparisons. Computer Solutions for Plate Bending Problems. 13. HEAT TRANSFER AND MASS TRANSPORT. Derivation of the Basic Differential Equation. Heat Transfer with Convection. Typical Units; Thermal Conductivities, K; and Heat-Transfer Coefficients, h. One-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation Using a Variational Method. Two-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Line or Point Sources. Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer by the Finite Element Method. One-Dimensional Heat Transfer with Mass Transport. Finite Element Formulation of Heat Transfer with Mass Transport by Galerkin's Method. Flowchart and Examples of a Heat-Transfer Program. 14. FLUID FLOW IN POROUS MEDIA AND THROUGH HYDRAULIC NETWORKS; AND ELECTRICAL NETWORKS AND ELECTROSTATICS. Derivation of the Basic Differential Equations. One-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Two-Dimensional Finite Element Formulation. Flowchart and Example of a Fluid-Flow Program. Electrical Networks. Electrostatics. 15. THERMAL STRESS. Formulation of the Thermal Stress Problem and Examples. 16. STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND TIME-DEPENDENT HEAT TRANSFER Dynamics of a Spring-Mass System. Direct Derivation of the Bar Element Equations. Numerical Integration in Time. Natural Frequencies of a One-Dimensional Bar. Time-Dependent One-Dimensional Bar Analysis. Beam Element Mass Matrices and Natural Frequencies. Truss, Plane Frame, Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Axisymmetric, and Solid Element Mass Matrices. Time-Dependent Heat-Transfer. Computer Program Example Solutions for Structural Dynamics. APPENDIX A: MATRIX ALGEBRA. Definition of a Matrix. Matrix Operations. Cofactor of Adjoint Method to Determine the Inverse of a Matrix. Inverse of a Matrix by Row Reduction. Properties of Stiffness Matrices. APPENDIX B: METHODS FOR SOLUTION OF SIMULTANEOUS LINEAR EQUATIONS. Introduction. General Form of the Equations. Uniqueness, Nonuniqueness, and Nonexistence of Solution. Methods for Solving Linear Algebraic Equations. Banded-Symmetric Matrices, Bandwidth, Skyline, and Wavefront Methods. APPENDIX C: EQUATIONS FOR ELASTICITY THEORY. Introduction. Differential Equations of Equilibrium. Strain/Displacement and Compatibility Equations. Stress-Strain Relationships. APPENDIX D: EQUIVALENT NODAL FORCES. APPENDIX E: PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK. APPENDIX F: PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM SHAPES. ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisPublished in 2001: Abbreviations, nicknames, jargon, and other short forms save time, space, and effort - provided they are understood. Thousands of new and potentially confusing terms become part of the international vocabulary each year, while our communications are relayed to one another with increasing speed. PDAs link to PCs. The Net has grown into data central, shopping mall, and grocery store all rolled into one. E-mail is faster than snail mail, cell phones are faster yet - and it is all done 24/7. Longtime and widespread use of certain abbreviations, such as R.S.V.P., has made them better understood standing alone than spelled out. Certainly we are more comfortable saying DNA than deoxyribonucleic acid - but how many people today really remember what the initials stand for? The Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition gives you this and other information from Airlines of the World to the Zodiacal Signs.Trade Review"...this volume is essential. Its worth is enhanced by a listing of nicknames and appellations that are otherwise likely to be incomprehensible to foreigners...an essential addition to public, academic, and corporate reference libraries."-The San Diego Union "This book has it all...besides being informative, the book is interesting and fun."-Veterinary and Human Toxicology "This is a useful book and should appeal to the individual or library acquisitions director with a limited budget."-Verbatim "An up-to-date source for locating some of the most elusive segments of our language."-Booknotes "[This] compilation of abbreviations, acronyms, eponyms, terms, etc., is an excellent source for information that is not found in other works."-Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association"The classic status of this title endures: abbreviations are again joined by a dazzling array of acronyms, contractions, initials, nicknames, short forms, signs and symbols. Its 15,000 new terms swell the dictionary to nearly 300,000 entries…excellent and unique…"--S. Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, CHOICE, October 2001, Vol. 39 No. 2Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. How to Use this Book. A to Z. Abbreviations. Acronyms. Anonyms. Appellations. Computer Terminology. Contractions. Criminalistic and Data-Processing Terms. Eponyms. Genealogical Terms. Geographical Equivalents. Government Agencies. Historical, Musical, and Mythological Characters. Initialisms. Medical and Military Terms. Nations of the World. Nicknames. Ports of the World. Short Forms. Signs and Symbols. Slang. Airlines of the World. Air Pollution Index. Airports of the World. American States and Capitals. Astronomical Constellations, Stars, and Symbols. Bafflegab Divulged. Bell Code from Bridge or Pilothouse to Engine Room. Birthstones-Ancient and Modern. British Counties Abbreviated. Canadian Provinces. Capitals of Nations, Provinces, Places, and States. C-B (Citizens' Band) Radio Frequency Short-Wave Call Signs. Chemical Element Symbols, Atomic Numbers, and Discovery Data. Civil and Military Time Systems Compared. Climatic Region Symbols. Corrections Facilities and Criminalistic Terms. Currencies of the World. Diacritical and Punctuation Marks. Dysphemistic Place-Names. Earthquake Data (Richter Scale). Eponyms, Nicknames, and Geographical Names. Fishing Port Registration Symbols (Great Britain and Ireland). Greek Alphabet. International Civil Aircraft Markings. International Conversions Simplified. International Radio Alphabet and Code. International Vehicle License Letters. International Yacht Racing Union Nationality Codes. Inventions and Inventors. Irish Counties Abbreviated. Mexican State Names and Abbreviations. Musical Notes and Superlatives. National Capitals. National Holidays. National Parks. Numbered Abbreviations. Numeration. Oldest American Settlements. Phobias. Ports of the World. Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States. Principles, Laws, Rules, Theories, and Doctrines. Proofreaders' Marks. Railroad Conductors' Cord-Pull Signals Plus Engineers' Whistle Signals. Railroads of the World. Roman Numerals. Rules of the Road-at Sea. Russian Alphabet. Ship's Bell Time Signals. Signs and Symbols Frequently Used (including Emoticons). States, Nations, and Territories. Steamship Lines. Superlatives. U.S. Naval Ship Symbols. Vehicle Registration Symbols (Index Markers). Weather Symbols (Beaufort Scale). Wedding Anniversary Symbols. Winds and Rains of the World. Zip-Coded Automatic Data-Processing Abbreviations. Zodiacal Signs.

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Book SynopsisWorkshop Machining is a comprehensive textbook that explains the fundamental principles of manually operating machinery to form shapes in a variety of materials. It bridges the gap between people who have traditional toolmaking skills and those who have been trained in programming and operation of CNC machines in a focused production environment, rather than general machine shop. Using a subject-based approach, David Harrison intuitively guides readers and supplies practical skills. The chapters cover everything from the basic machine controls to advanced cutting operations using a wide range of tooling and work-holding devices. Theory and practice are shown via a mixture of diagrams, text and illustrated worked examples, as well as through exercises.The book is ideal for students and lecturing staff who participate in, or lead, practical machining sessions, and for those who wish to further develop their machining skills. It also serves as an excellent refereTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2.Degrees of Freedom. 3. Turning. 4. Milling. 5. Surface Grinding. 6. Cylindrical Grinding. 7. Drilling. Appendix A. Nomogram for Calculation of Helical Milling Angles. Appendix B. Simple Turning Exercise. Appendix C. Simple Milling Exercise.

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Book SynopsisThis classic and authoritative textbook contains material that is not over-simplified and can be used to solve real-world noise control engineering problems. It covers the principles with practical application of current noise control technology.Topics new or revised from the 5th edition include: beating; addition and subtraction of noise levels; combining multi-path noise level reductions; hearing damage assessment and protection; speech intelligibility; noise weighting curves; instrumentation, including MEMS, IEPE and TEDS sensors; noise source types, including transportation noise and equipment noise estimations; outdoor sound propagation, including noise barriers, meteorological effects and sloping ground effects; sound in rooms, muffling devices, including 4-pole analysis, self noise and pressure drop calculations; sound transmission through single, double and triple partitions; vibration measurement and control, finite element analysis; boundary element methods; and staTable of Contents1. Fundamentals and Basic Terminology. 2. Human Hearing and Noise Criteria. 3. Instrumentation for Noise Measurement and Analysis. 4. Sound Sources and Sound Power. 5. Outdoor Sound Propagation and Outdoor Barriers. 6. Sound in Enclosed Spaces. 7. Partitions, Enclosures and Indoor Barriers. 8. Muffling Devices. 9. Vibration Control. 10. Sound Power and Sound Pressure Level Estimation Procedures. 11. Practical Numerical Acoustics. 12. Frequency Analysis. Appendix A. Review of Relevant Linear Matrix Algebra. Appendix B. Wave Equation Derivation. Appendix C. Properties of Materials. Appendix D. Acoustical Properties of Porous Materials. Appendix E. Partial Coherence Combination of Sound Pressures. Appendix F. Files for Use with This Book.

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Book SynopsisRequiring only a basic knowledge of the physics of fluids, Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics provides a sound understanding of fluid power systems and their uses within industry. It takes a strongly practical approach in describing pneumatics and hydraulics in modern industry and is filled with diagrams of components, equipment and plant.The pneumatic and hydraulic graphical symbols used in everyday fluid power systems and circuits are particularly explained and well illustrated. In addition to descriptions of equipment and plant, maintenance and troubleshooting is also covered, with an emphasis on safety systems and safety regulations.This second edition delves into the same fluid power technical areas as in the first edition, but with a complete update of current safety legislation and guidance on the latest regulations. Codes of practice, technical standards and standardisation organisations have also been updated tTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgements1 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Industry2 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Systems3 Features and Characteristics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems4 Component, Equipment and Plant Symbols5 Fluid Power Generation, Supply and Distribution6 Control Valves I – Types and Principles of Operation7 Control Valves II – Types and Principles of Operation8 Actuators9 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits and Arrangement of Components10 Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics11 Fluid Power Measurement Systems12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance13 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Control14 Emergency Shutdown and Safety Systems15 Health and Safety at WorkAppendix 1 Answers to revision questionsAppendix 2 City & Guilds specimen examination questionsAppendix 3 Standards and standardisation organisations:relevant fluid powerAppendix 4 Bar litres: calculationsAppendix 5 UK professional engineering bodies and organisations

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Book SynopsisFoundation Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists with Worked Examples covers fundamental topics in mathematics required for science and engineering disciplines. It is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive, straightforward and step-by-step presentation of mathematical concepts to engineers, scientists and general readers. It moves from simple to challenging areas, with carefully tailored worked examples of different degrees of difficulty. Mathematical concepts are deliberately linked with appropriate engineering applications to reinforce their value and are aligned with topics taught in major overseas curriculums. This book is written primarily for students at levels 3 and 4 (typically in the early stages of a degree in engineering or a related discipline) or for those undertaking foundation degree, Higher National Certificate (HND), International Foundation Year (IFY), and International Year One (IYO) courses with math modules. It consists of seven parts: Basic concepts in Mathematics Coordinate Geometry Algebraic Expression and Equations Surds Indices and Logarithms Polynomials Trigonometry Each chapter is devoted to a topic and can be used as a stand-alone guide with no prior knowledge assumed. Additional exercises and resources for each chapter can be found online. To access this supplementary content, please go to www.dszak.com.

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Book SynopsisFuture energy technologies must embrace and achieve sustainability by displacing fossil carbon-intensive energy consumption or capture/reuse/sequester fossil carbon. This book provides a deeper knowledge on individual low (and zero) carbon technologies in a comprehensive way, covering details of recent developments on these technologies in different countries. It also covers materials and processes involved in energy generation, transmission, distribution, storage, policies, and so forth, including solar electrical; thermal systems; energy from biomass and biofuels; energy transmission, distribution, and storage; and buildings using energy-efficient lighting.Table of ContentsChapter 1 A Review of Solar Air Heater Chapter 2 Development of Different Sun-Tracking Systems for Displacement of Solar Concentrator Implanted in Tunisia Chapter 3 Solar Drying Technology: Sustainable and Low-Carbon Energy Technology Chapter 4 Experimental and Economic Performance of Two Solar Dryer Systems in Tunisia Chapter 5 Performance Enhancement of Solar PV System by Using Nano Coolants Chapter 6 Global Trends of Biofuel Production and Its Utilization Chapter 7 Biofuel: An Alternative Fuel for Fossil Fuel Chapter 8 Alternative Fuel for Transportation: Hydrogen Chapter 9 Fuel Cell Technology-Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Chapter 10 Low Carbon Energy System: Role of Fuel Cell Technology Chapter 11 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Opportunities for a Clean Energy Future Chapter 12 Comprehensive Study of District Heating (DH) in the UK: Techno-Economic Aspects, Policy Support, and Trends Chapter 13 Potential of the Thermal Energy Storage System in Peak Shaving Chapter 14 Comparative Assessment on the Use of Energy Storage in the Building Envelopes: A Review Chapter 15 Passive and Free Cooling of Buildings Chapter 16 Sustainable Timber-Based Building Systems in the Context of Reducing Energy Performance in the Building Use Phase Chapter 17 Deployment of the Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies for Sustainable Development Chapter 18 Development and Application of Phase Change Materials in the Biomedical Industry

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Book SynopsisThe first handbook to focus exclusively on industrial engineering calculations with a correlation to applications, Handbook of Industrial Engineering Equations, Formulas, and Calculations contains a general collection of the mathematical equations often used in the practice of industrial engineering. Many books cover individual areas of engineering and some cover all areas, but none covers industrial engineering specifically, nor do they highlight topics such as project management, materials, and systems engineering from an integrated viewpoint. Written by acclaimed researchers and authors, this concise reference marries theory and practice, making it a versatile and flexible resource. Succinctly formatted for functionality, the book presents: Basic Math Calculations Engineering Math Calculations Production Engineering Calculations Engineering Economics CalculationsTable of ContentsComputational Foundations of Industrial Engineering. Basic Mathematical Calculations. Statistical Distributions, Methods, and Applications. Computations with Descriptive Statistics. Computations for Economic Analysis. Industrial Production Calculations. Forecasting Calculations. Six Sigma and Lean. Risk Computations. Computations for Project Analysis. Product Shape and Geometrical Calculations. General Engineering Calculations. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on traveling waves for undergraduate and masters level students. Traveling waves are not typically covered in the undergraduate curriculum, and topics related to traveling waves are usually only covered in research papers, except for a few texts designed for students. Table of Contents1. Nonlinear Traveling Waves. 1.1. Traveling Waves. 1.2. Reaction-Diffusion Equations. 1.3. Traveling Waves as Solutions of Reaction-Diffusion Equations. 1.4. Planar Waves. 1.5. Examples of Reaction-Diffusion Equations. 1.6. Other Partial Differential Equations that Support Waves. 2. Systems of Reaction-Diffusion Equations posed on Infinite Domains. 2.1. Systems of Reaction-Diffusion Equations. 2.2. Examples of Reaction-Diffusion Systems. 3. Existence of Fronts, Pulses, and Wavetrains. 3.1. Traveling Waves as Orbits in the Associated Dynamical Systems. 3.2. Dynamical Systems Approach: Equilibrium Points. 3.3. Existence of Fronts in Fisher-KPP Equation: Trapping Region Technique. 3.4. Existence of Fronts in Solid Fuel Combustion Model. 3.5. Wavetrains. 4. Stability of Fronts and Pulses. 4.1. Stability: Introduction. 4.2. A Heuristic Presentation of Spectral Stability for Front and Pulse Traveling Wave Solutions. 4.3. Location of the Point Spectrum. 4.4. Beyond Spectral Stability.

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Book SynopsisThis book elucidates the important role of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer, mass transport in solids and fluids, and internal and external fluid flow in the behavior of materials processes. These phenomena are critical in materials engineering because of the connection of transport to the evolution and distribution of microstructural properties during processing. From making choices in the derivation of fundamental conservation equations, to using scaling (order-of-magnitude) analysis showing relationships among different phenomena, to giving examples of how to represent real systems by simple models, the book takes the reader through the fundamentals of transport phenomena applied to materials processing. Fully updated, this third edition of a classic textbook offers a significant shift from the previous editions in the approach to this subject, representing an evolution incorporating the original ideas and extending them to a more comprehensive approach to the Table of Contents1. Introduction to Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing. 2. Steady State Conduction Heat Transfer. 3. Transient Conduction Heat Transfer. 4. Mass Diffusion in the Solid State. 5. Fluid Statics. 6. Mechanical Energy Balance in Fluid Flow. 7. Equations of Fluid Motion. 8. Internal Flows. 9. External Flows. 10. Convection Heat Transfer. 11. Mass Transfer in Fluids. 12. Radiation Heat Transfer.

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Book SynopsisVectors and Tensors.- The Geometry of Deformation.- The Transmission of Force.- Elastic Constitutive Theory.- Boundary Value Problems in Elasticity.- The Ritz Method of Approximation.- The Linear Theory of Beams.- The Linear Theory of Plates.- Energy Principles and Static Stability.- Fundamental Concepts in Static Stability.- The Planar Buckling of Beams.- Numerical Computation for Nonlinear Problems.Table of ContentsVectors and Tensors.- The Geometry of Deformation.- The Transmission of Force.- Elastic Constitutive Theory.- Boundary Value Problems in Elasticity.- The Ritz Method of Approximation.- The Linear Theory of Beams.- The Linear Theory of Plates.- Energy Principles and Static Stability.- Fundamental Concepts in Static Stability.- The Planar Buckling of Beams.- Numerical Computation for Nonlinear Problems.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition (1997) of this text was a completely rewritten version of the original text Basic Coastal Engineering published in 1978. Basic Coastal Engineering is an introductory text on wave mechanics and coastal processes along with fundamentals that underline the practice of coastal engineering.Table of ContentsCoastal Engineering.- Two-Dimensional Wave Equations and Wave Characteristics.- Finite-Amplitude Waves.- Wave Refraction, Diffraction, and Reflection.- Coastal Water Level Fluctuations.- Wind-Generated Waves.- Coastal Structures.- Coastal Zone Processes.- Field and Laboratory Investigations.

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