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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 SynopsisWritten by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock, Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya.

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Book Synopsis"This work is significant. It is the first to include a method of assessing structural strength in the context of the modern marine environment."--Commander M. C. Cruder, U.S. Coast GuardAcclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr created this unique system of easy-to-use scantling rules and rules-of-thumb for calculating the necessary dimensions, or scantlings, of hulls, decks, and other boat parts, whether built of fiberglass, wood, wood-epoxy composite, steel, or aluminum. In addition to the rules themselves, The Elements of Boat Strength offers their context: an in-depth, plain-English discussion of boatbuilding materials, methods, and practices that will guide you through all aspects of boat construction.Now you can avoid wading through dense technical engineering manuals or tackling advanced mathematics. The Elements of Boat Strength has all the formulas, tables, illustrations, and charts you need to judge how heavy each piece of your boat should be in oTable of ContentsList of Formulas, Tables, and ChartsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Scantling Rules and the Scantling Number2. Fiberglass Construction Materials and Methods3. Fiberglass Design Considerations, Modern Laminates, and One-Off Construction Methods4. Fiberglass Scantling Rule: Basic Solid-Glass Hull Shell5. Fiberglass: Internal Structure6. Fiberglass Sandwich or Cored Construction7. Wood Construction Materials and Methods8. Wood Design Considerations9. Plank-on-Frame Scantling Rule10. Fasteners, Straps, Knees, and Details11. Modern Wood-Epoxy Construction12. Wood: Species, Type, and Application13. Aluminum and Steel Construction Materials and Methods14. Aluminum and Steel Design Considerations15. Aluminum and Steel Shell Plate and Longitudinal Framing16. Aluminum and Steel Structural Details17. Aluminum and Steel Alternate Construction Methods18. Welding, Small Openings, and Riveting Aluminum19. Small Aluminum Boats and Copper-Nickel HullsAppendix 1: Photo GalleryAppendix 2: Pipe Sizes and Properties TableAppendix 3: Bolt-Strength TablesAppendix 4: Finding Specific GravityAppendix 5: Measure and Unit Conversion TablesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisDesign Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2023 is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. All three disciplines of the Revit platform are introduced in this textbook.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of Creo Parametric 9.0 Advanced Tutorial is to introduce you to some of the more advanced features, commands, and functions in Creo Parametric. Each lesson concentrates on a few of the major topics and the text attempts to explain the whyâs of the commands in addition to a concise step-by-step description of new command sequences.This book is suitable for a second course in Creo Parametric and for users who understand the features already covered in Roger Toogoodâs Creo Parametric Tutorial. The style and approach of the previous tutorial have been maintained from the previous book and the text picks up right where the last tutorial left off.The material covered in this tutorial represents an overview of what is felt to be the most commonly used and important functions. These include customization of the working environment, advanced feature creation (sweeps, round sets, draft and tweaks, UDFs, patterns and family tables), layers, Pro/PROGRAM, and advanced drawing and assembly functions.Creo Parametric 9.0 Advanced Tutorial consists of eight lessons. A continuing theme throughout the lessons is the creation of parts for a medium-sized modeling project. The project consists of a small three-wheeled utility cart. Project parts are given at the end of each lesson that utilize functions presented earlier in that lesson. Final assembly is performed in the last lesson.

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Book SynopsisSOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2025 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. Whatâs more, the exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination. Reference guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered.The primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package â SOLIDWORKS 2025. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals.The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques.This textbook contains a series of sixteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphics language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of SOLIDWORKS 2025âs features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering.

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Book SynopsisWritten by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock, Autodesk Maya 2024 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do.Autodesk Maya 2024 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, rendering and more. Additionally, more advanced features such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced.Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task, the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya.Who this book is forThis text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text.What you'll learn How to create models using primitives, curves, NURBS, Polygons and more How to assign materials and textures to make realistic-looking models How to use Paint Effects to paint on and quickly create complex 3D Models How to use lights, cameras, and depth of field to render captivating scenes How to use keyframes, motion paths and the Graph Editor to create animations How to use character rigging, skinning, and inverse kinematics to animate realistic movements How to use various deformers to manipulate objects, animations and special effects How to add influence objects, skin weights and hair to a character for a more realistic look How to use dynamics to create fire, smoke, lightning, explosions, cloth and ocean effects How to enable raytracing, motion blur, and fog effects for increased realism How to render stills and animations using Maya Vector and Mental Ray for different looks How to use the Command Line and MEL Scripting to work faster About Autodesk MayaMaya is a program, created by Autodesk, used to model, animate, and render 3D scenes. 3D scenes created with Maya have appeared in movies, television, advertisements, games, product visualizations, and on the Web. With Maya, you can create and animate your own 3D scenes and render them as still images or as animation sequences.

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Yacht Design has established itself as the standard book on the subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners as well as the boatbuilding industry as a whole. The fifth edition is completely revised and expanded. It examines every aspect of the process of yacht and powerboat design. The new edition includes new findings from recent research in aero and hydrodynamics, as well as covering the most recent changes to building standards. The authors have used a newly built 41-foot performance cruiser to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. This new edition includes photos of the building process and detailed explanations.Trade ReviewThis book is deeply fascinating . . . a must * Classic Boat *A sound and up to date manual of yacht design . . . a classic in its field. * Practical Boat Owner *A definitive work on yacht design. * Cruising *Ideal for budding designers and mathematically-minded yachtsmen. * Yachting Monthly *The standard book on the subject. * Yachting Life *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION LIST OF SYMBOLS INTRODUCTION 1 DESIGN METHODOLOGY The design spiral Computer-aided design (CAD) 2 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS Choice of boat-type Intended use Main dimensions Cost Checklist of considerations Checklist for the YD–41 3 HULL GEOMETRY Definitions Lines drawing Tools Work plan Computer-aided design of hulls 4 HYDROSTATICS AND STABILITY Calculation of areas Wetted surface Displacement Centre of buoyancy Water plane area Transverse and longitudinal stability at small angles Transverse stability at large angles of heel Curve of static stability Rolling Influence of waves on the righting moment Stability statistics Assessment of seaworthiness 5 HULL DESIGN Forces and moments on a sailing yacht Resistance components Viscous resistance: basic concepts Frictional resistance Viscous pressure resistance Roughness Wave resistance: basic concepts Wave and residuary resistance Heel resistance Added resistance in waves Other seakeeping aspects Hull statistics 6 KEEL AND RUDDER DESIGN Flow around a wing Definition of the keel planform Classical wing theory Tip shape Lift and induced resistance of the yacht Advanced planform design Canting keels Evaluation of some planform concepts Definition of the section Three useful NACA sections Influence of shape on section characteristics Some practical conclusions regarding section shape Influence of deviations from the theoretical section shape Advanced section design Statistics on keel and rudder area The YD–41 7 SAIL AND RIG DESIGN Flow around sails Planform Sail camber Mast interference Means for reducing mast disturbances Streamlining A practical model for sail and rig aerodynamics Sail statistics 8 BALANCE Effect of heel Good balance Centre of effort of the underwater body Centre of effort of the sails Lead Rudder balance 9 PROPELLER AND ENGINE Resistance in calm and rough weather Propeller characteristics Design of an optimum propeller Performance of the non-optimum propeller Check of blade area Propeller resistance 10 HIGH SPEED HYDRODYNAMICS Planing Deadrise Forces on a planing hull Spray rails, stepped bottoms and transom flaps Dynamic stability Alternative propulsion devices An example 11 RIG CONSTRUCTION Definitions and scope of the standard Forces on the shrouds Forces on the stays Comparison between wire and rod Transverse mast stiffness Longitudinal mast stiffness Fractional mast top Boom Spreaders Holes in the mast The YD–41 rig 12 HULL CONSTRUCTION Concepts in structural mechanics Global loads Local hydrostatic loads Local hydrodynamic loads Transverse load distribution Local deformations Forces from the keel Forces from grounding Forces from the rudder Summary of loadings 13 MATERIALS Glass reinforcement Wet laminates Fatigue Exotic laminates Sandwich Typical sandwich buckling Sandwich bending Sandwich in practice Final remarks 14 SCANTLING DETERMINATION Structure of the ISO Standard Basic laminate Design loads for the bottom Design loads for the topsides Design loads for the decks, superstructures and bulkheads Design loads for the internals Longitudinal impact distribution factor Area reduction factor Panel calculation Stiffener calculation Spade rudder stock Chainplates and keelbolts Sandwich construction The YD–41 scantlings 15 LAYOUT Generic space requirements Accommodation Deck layout 16 DESIGN EVALUATION Non-dimensional parameters The Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) Towing tank testing Wind tunnel testing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) APPENDIX 1: Main particulars of the YD–41 APPENDIX 2: Weight calculation APPENDIX 3: STIX calculation REFERENCES INDEX

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Book SynopsisThis book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SOLIDWORKS 2025 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.No previous experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the SOLIDWORKS interface and its basic tools right away. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings.Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of SOLIDWORKS's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using SOLIDWORKS.This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanisms, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts.In the second to last chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action.Finally, in the last chapter, the author introduces you to 3D printing. You will learn the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. Being able to turn your designs into physical objects will open up a whole new world of possibilities to you.There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with SOLIDWORKS, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process. By the end of this book you will have modeled and assembled nearly all the parts that make up the TAMIYA Mechanical Tiger and can start building your own robot.

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Book SynopsisUpdated throughout for the second edition, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 1 continues to be the essential text for all first-year undergraduate students, alongside those studying for foundation degrees and HNDs.Written by an experienced team of lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham, this book provides a comprehensive grounding in the following core engineering topics: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics, electrical and electronic systems and material science. It includes questions and answers for instructors and for self-guided learning.As well as mechanical engineers, this book is highly relevant to civil, automotive and aerospace engineering students.Table of Contents1. Solid Mechanics, 2. Materials and Processing, 3. Fluid Mechanics, 4. Thermodynamics, 5. Electrical and Electronic Systems, 6. Machine Dynamics

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Book SynopsisMaster the complexities of the world's bestselling 2D and 3D software with Alf Yarwood's Introduction to AutoCAD 2013. Ideally suited to new users of AutoCAD, this book will be a useful resource for drawing modules in both vocational and introductory undergraduate courses in engineering and construction.Trade Review'Good clear explanations, examples and screen shots. The book includes 3D modelling and rendering and is not too expensive. Covers levels 1 to 3 City and Guilds CAD course.' Hilary Hill, Alton College'Up to date information on new features of AutoCAD13 simply explained with good sets of exercises.' Wayne Savory, Coleg Sir Gar'The fact that the book assumes no prior knowledge is great, as is the overall presentation.' Paul Smith, University of Portsmouth'Good clear explanations, examples and screen shots. The book includes 3D modelling and rendering and is not too expensive. Covers levels 1 to 3 City and Guilds CAD course.' Hilary Hill, Alton College'Up to date information on new features of AutoCAD13 simply explained with good sets of exercises.' Wayne Savory, Coleg Sir Gar'The fact that the book assumes no prior knowledge is great, as is the overall presentation.' Paul Smith, University of PortsmouthTable of Contents1. Introducing AutoCAD 2013 2. Calling Tools 3. Introducing Drawing 4. Draw Tools, Object Snap and Dynamic Input 5. Zoom, Pan and Templates 6. The Modify Tools 7. Dimensions and Text 8. Orthographic and Isometric 9. Hatching 10. Blocks and Inserts 11. Other Types of File Format 12. Sheet Sets 13. Introducing 3D Modelling 14. 3D Models in Viewports 15. The Modification of 3D Models 16. Rendering 17. Building Drawing 18. Three Dimensional Space 19. Editing 3D Solid Models 20. Other Features of 3D Modelling 21. Internet Tools and Help 22. Design and AutoCAD 2013 Appendix: A List of Tools Appendix B: Some the Set Variables Appendix C: Ribbon Toolpanelicons. Index

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Book SynopsisFully revised and with a new chapter and international case studies, this second edition of the best-selling book traces how artists and designers continue to adapt and incorporate 3D printing technology into their work and explains how the creative industries are directly interfacing with this new technology. Covering a broad range of applied art practice from fine art and furniture-design to film-making Stephen Hoskins introduces some of his groundbreaking research from the Centre for Fine Print Research along with an updated history of 3D print technology, a new chapter on fashion and animation, and new case studies featuring artists working with metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials. A fascinating investigation into how the applied arts continue to adapt to new technologies and a forecast of what developments we might expect in the future, this book is essential reading for students, researchers studying contemporary art and design and professionals involved in the creativeTrade Review[Review for the first edition] Overall, the book creates a nuanced picture of what 3D printing currently is and what it has the potential to become in the visual arts community. Hoskins’ . . . clear writing style demonstrates his expertise in the field while enabling readers with no previous knowledge of 3D printing to understand both the technical processes of creation as well as the artistic implications of this new technology. -- Amanda L. Milbourn, Assistant Librarian, Disney Consumer Products, LA, USA * ARLIS/NA *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The History of 3D Printing in Relation to the Visual Arts 2. An Overview of Current 3D Printing Technologies: What Each Offers and How They Might Develop in the Future 3. Crafts and Craftspeople Case Study: Jack Row Case Study: Marianne Forrest Case Study: Michael Eden 4. The Fine Arts Case Study: Sophie Kahn Case Study: Jonathan Monaghan Case Study: Mat Collishaw Case Study: Sebastian Burdon 5. Design and Designers: Case Studies from Contemporary Designers Case Study: Assa Ashuach Case Study: Laura Alvarado and Vivian Meller Case Study: Lionel Dean Case Study: Dr Peter Walters 6. Hackspaces, Fablabs and Makerspaces, Art Research: The COllaborative and More Public Face of 3D Printing and its Future in the Arts Case Study: Don Undeen 7. Fashion and Animation Case Study: Michael Schmidt 8. Conclusion Glossary Further Reading List Index

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Book SynopsisIn this hands-on book, you'll learn in detail how to run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS Fluent.

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Book SynopsisThis book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SOLIDWORKS 2023 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.No previous experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the SOLIDWORKS interface and its basic tools right away. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings.Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of SOLIDWORKS's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using SOLIDWORKS.This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanisms, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts.In the second to last chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action.Finally, in the last chapter, the author introduces you to 3D printing. You will learn the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. Being able to turn your designs into physical objects will open up a whole new world of possibilities to you.There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with SOLIDWORKS, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process.

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Book SynopsisSOLIDWORKS 2025 Advanced Techniques picks up where SOLIDWORKS 2025 Intermediate Skills leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SOLIDWORKS and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SOLIDWORKS. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds.Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that you have gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SOLIDWORKS, inside and out, you should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.Who this book is forThis book is for the intermediate to advanced user who has already completed the SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools book and may have also completed the SOLIDWORKS Intermediate Skills book. People who are very familiar with SOLIDWORKS and its add ins will also find this book to be a valuable resource.

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Book SynopsisFinite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2025 is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. Printed in full color, it utilizes rich graphics and step-by-step instructions to guide you through learning how to perform finite element simulations using ANSYS Workbench.Twenty seven real world case studies are used throughout the book. Many of these case studies are industrial or research projects that you build from scratch. Prebuilt project files are available for download should you run into any problems. Companion videos, that demonstrate exactly how to perform each tutorial, are also available.Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary. To be efficient, the review is conceptual rather than mathematical. Key concepts are inserted whenever appropriate and summarized at the end of each chapter. Additional exercises or extension research problems are provided as homework at the end of each chapter.A learning approach emphasizing hands-on experiences is utilized though this entire book. A typical chapter consists of six sections. The first two provide two step-by-step examples. The third section tries to complement the exercises by providing a more systematic view of the chapter subject. The following two sections provide more exercises. The final section provides review problems.Who this book is forThis book is designed to be used mainly as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students. It will work well in: a finite element simulation course taken before any theory-intensive courses an auxiliary tool used as a tutorial in parallel during a Finite Element Methods course an advanced, application oriented, course taken after a Finite Element Methods course ANSYS 2025 Student SoftwareANSYS provides a free, renewable six-month product license for students anywhere in the world. The only limitation is that the problem size should be less than 32,000 nodes/elements. All examples in this book are designed to meet this limitation. A student product can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.ansys.com/Products/Academic/ANSYS-StudentAbout the VideosEach copy of this book includes access to video instruction. In these videos the author provides a clear presentation of tutorials found in the book. The videos reinforce the steps described in the book by allowing you to watch the exact steps the author uses to complete the exercises.

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Book SynopsisDesign, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Lightweight Composite Structures provides a thorough guide to composite materials and their applications, suitable for students of all levels, as well as those in the industry. Covering established theory as well as cutting-edge developments in the field, this book is an essential companion to anyone interested in composite materials.Discussing the mechanical properties of advanced composites and their materials, this book describes testing and evaluation, focusing on sustainability in manufacturing. Looking at how composite materials can form structural components, this book is centered around how to design and analyze these materials as appropriate to different applications. It discusses micromechanics, stiffness matrices, and numerical calculations using MATLABR, Excel, and Python. It also covers failure, applied forces, strain, and stress, alongside finite element analysis of composites.This book is suitable for studeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Micromechanical Behavior of LaminaChapter 2 Introduction to ABD MatrixChapter 3 Rectangular Composite Beams Being Bended and Loaded AxiallyChapter 4 Composite BeamsChapter 5 Stiffened Panels and PlatesChapter 6 Effects on the Environment, Fatigue, and Performance of Fiber CompositesChapter 7 Discontinuous Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid CompositesChapter 8 Natural Fiber CompositesChapter 9 Vibration and NoiseChapter 10 Additive Manufacturing in Composites: Fundamentals of ProcessesChapter 11 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: CharacteristicsChapter 12 Additive Manufacturing in Composite: Applications and Models

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Book SynopsisThis book is your AutoCAD 2025 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own.AutoCAD 2025 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for more than a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner.AutoCAD 2025 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCADâs menu system.The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas.AutoCAD 2025 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index.What makes this book unique? In depth coverage of AutoCAD 2025 commands and features Command Tables indicate where to locate and how to start each command TIP markers in the margin provide important tips, notes, reminders, and short-cuts Complete chapter exercises with many multi-chapter REUSE problems Well suited for a two or three course sequence Online ResourcesYour purchase of AutoCAD 2025 Instructor includes two free exclusive bonus chapters and introductory videos that are available by redeeming the unique access code found on the inside of the front cover. These bonus chapters cover dynamic blocks and express tools.Video TutorialsThis textbook includes access to videos that are designed to help you get started using the most common tools in AutoCAD. These tutorials complement the textbook content by providing a practical, hands-on approach to understanding the basics of AutoCAD. They serve as an excellent starting point for learners who prefer to see the tools in action, reinforcing the written instructions and deepening your understanding of AutoCADâs essential functionalities. Although these videos do not encompass the entire scope of the textbook, they offer a comprehensive overview of the basics, facilitating a strong foundational knowledge.In this edition, we've significantly expanded our video resources to encompass a broader range of AutoCAD's tools, features, commands, and functionalities.

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Book SynopsisAutodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Fundamentals is an introductory guide designed specifically for those who are new to AutoCAD Architecture 2025. It provides a detailed exploration of the software's key features such as the Styles Browser, Styles Manager, Layer Manager, Design Center, and key architectural elements such as Structural Members, Doors, Windows, Walls and Roofs.The book employs an instructional approach, progressing with each chapter to gradually build your knowledge and proficiency. The practical, step-by-step lessons walk you through the complete process of creating an architectural project, from the initial site and framing plans to the completion of a standard three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story residence.Two building projects are detailed within this guide - an Imperial unit-based two-story Tahoe log cabin, and a metric unit-based one-story medical clinic. The aim of these projects is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of t

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Book SynopsisSuitable for individual learning, for classrooms, and for a team that wants to develop a culture of design practice, this book provides instructions and exercises, various sketching methods that may let you express your design ideas about user experiences across time.Trade Review"In Sketching User Experiences, Buxton gave a compelling argument as to WHY sketching is so important to design. In this excellently-designed companion, he and his co-authors show HOW. I have been haranguing students for years with the message that they should be doing a lot of sketching, and this is the first guide I can really use to show them what it means and how it works." --Terry Winograd, Professor at Stanford University and founding faculty member of its 'D.School' and author of Bringing Design to Software "As an interaction designer who teaches, I’ve waited a while for a book like this! Sketching User Experiences – The Workbook is a design-by-doing guide for practitioners and students on how to integrate design practice, techniques and thinking into the practices of human-computer interaction and interaction design. As the companion piece to Bill Buxton’s Sketching User Experience, this book is a one-two combination for learning and doing design in a world of interaction." --Ron Wakkary, Associate Professor at the School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University and Co-Editor-in-Chief of ACM interactions magazine "Don’t be put off by the title. This is a book for non-artists, albeit those developing user interfaces who recognise how much visual communication helps clients and colleagues understand design concepts. If, as a non-artist, you already produce ‘visuals’ you probably use software with a library of images and preformed shapes…This is a very positive book for the non-artist. It is profusely and relevantly illustrated and has a 50:50 balance between print and illustrations, which makes it very easy to dip into for ideas. The layout of the 250 pages is a demonstration of how uncluttered layout combined with simple design produces a highly effective teaching tool. To reinforce the point, there is also a detailed index." --BCS.org "Based on the authors' experience that sketching is an essential part of design, this excellent workbook is aimed at getting either students or professionals into the practice. Each chapter begins with a list of the necessary materials and ends with a "You Now Know" section, as well as occasional exercises. Tips on how to handle things that may arise during sketching are provided and the book is illustrated with color photographs and hand drawn-illustrations." --Reference and Research Book News, October 2012Table of Contents1 GETTING INTO THE MOOD 2 SAMPLING THE REAL WORLD 3 THE SINGLE IMAGE 4 SNAPSHOTS OF TIME: THE VISUAL NARRATIVE 5 ANIMATING THE USER EXPERIENCE 6 INVOLVING OTHERS

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Properties of the Surface 2. Principles of Tolerancing 3. Principles of Geometrical Tolerancing 4. Profile Tolerancing 5. Tolerancing of Cones 6. Positional Tolerancing 7. Tolerancing of Edges 8. Projected Tolerance Zone 9. Substitute Elements 10. Maximum Material Requirement 11. Envelope Requirement 12. Least Material Requirement 13. Tolerancing of Flexible Parts 14. Tolerance chains (accumulation of tolerances) 15. Statistical Tolerancing 16. Respecting Geometrical Tolerances During Manufacturing 17. General Geometrical Tolerances 18. Inspection of Geometrical Deviations 19. Function Related, Manufacturing Related, Inspection Related Geometrical Tolerancing 20. Examples of Geometrical Tolerancing 21. Differences Between ISO/ANSI/BS and Other Standards 22. Synopsis of ISO-Standards

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Book SynopsisThis popular, easy-to-read book offers a comprehensive yet unique treatment of electrical machines and their historical development. Electrical Machines and Their Applications, Third Edition covers an in-depth analysis of machines augmented with ample examples, which makes it suitable for both those who are new to electric machines and for those who want to deepen their knowledge of electric machines.This book provides a thorough discussion of electrical machines. It starts by reviewing the basics of concepts needed to fully understand the machines, e.g., three-phase circuits and fundamentals of energy conversion, and continues to discuss transformers, induction machines, synchronous machines, dc machines, and other special machines and their dynamics. This natural progression creates a unifying theme and helps the reader appreciate how the same physical laws of energy conversion govern the operation and dynamics of different machine types. The text is sprinkTable of Contents1 Basic Concepts. 2 Three-Phase Circuits. 3 Magnetic Circuits. 4 Transformers. 5 Electromechanical Energy Conversion Principles. 6 Induction Machines. 7 Synchronous Machines. 8 Direct-Current Machines. 9 Single-Phase and Special-Purpose Motors. 10 Transients and Dynamics of Electric Machines

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an insider’s look at the political and cultural dimensions of design, development, and production, and reaffirms Petroski as the master explicator of the principles and processes that turn thoughts into the many things that define our material world.Trade ReviewThe technical aspects of [Petroski’s] stories are very appealing. To see a pencil as a cantilever beam or a beverage can as a pressure vessel is to feel the power of engineering insight. -- David Jones * Nature *People who think engineering is a bore have never read anything by Henry Petroski. A professor of civil engineering and history at Duke University, Petroski is notable for writing an entire book about pencils…and making the whole 400 pages completely fascinating. His newest book, which proclaims itself as showing ‘how engineers get from thought to thing,’ is equally interesting… Invention by Design uses 10 short case studies to introduce some of the discipline’s salient principles and techniques… Readers end up with a wonderful accumulation of fun facts… Such details do more than entertain. They show how engineers work and emphasize how engineers must go beyond design and analysis to consider the risks and consequences of a product’s failure, ensure quality control, minimize costs and satisfy the dictates of aesthetics, politics and social attitudes. -- John R. Alden * Cleveland Plain Dealer *This is a delightful book to read. Ostensibly written for intelligent laypersons to give some understanding of how we got to the technological world in which we now live, it will probably be read and enjoyed as much or even more by engineering and product designers. -- Peter J. Booker * Engineering Designer *Petroski light-heartedly though soundly exposes the so-called engineer’s thinking, which from its position within the field of science and technology is more concerned with designing than with calculating. The book makes elegant connections between the design features of a variety of ‘engineering products.’ These are discussed in the most natural-seeming of series; from paper clip, pencil and zipper, via problems of water and air transport, to designs for bridges and skyscrapers. The reader is, as it were, trained to be an inquisitive designer. Scattered throughout the book are brief mental exercises in the shape of entertaining questions regarding designed details of the real world (Why are ashtrays in aircraft glued shut? What structural precautions need to be taken if a complete oil platform, whose length is greater than the height of the highest building in the world, is to be moved from a horizontal to a vertical position?) This arrangement explains why the book is required reading for many a student. But Petroski also achieves the necessary depth whenever he explains in detail the principles and processes which lie behind existing and widely known products… [Invention by Design] does comprise an outstanding source of knowledge and inspiration as much about history as about design approaches. -- Marc Maurer * Archis [The Netherlands] *Invention by Design should be required reading for all present and future engineers. -- Dennis J. Fallon * ASEE Prism *If in Invention by Design Henry Petroski doesn’t quite endow engineers with all the nobility and cachet of the artist, he does make the products of their work—the beer cans from which we drink, the airplanes in which we fly—the interesting things they truly are. Each of these—along with the paper clip, pencil, zipper, fax machine, water-supply system, bridge and skyscraper—Petroski honors with a heavily illustrated chapter, each a glimpse into the workings of engineering design… [Petroski] tells a good story. -- Robert Kanigal * Civilization *[A] lucid and lively book… Whether designing something as small as a pencil or as large as the World Trade Center, successful engineers must not only devise new technology but also find a way to situate that technology within the existing economic, social, and ecological order. Every case study includes well-chosen pictures and schematic drawings to clarify how inventors resolve technical difficulties, and the carefully researched text explains how they make their new creations economically feasible and socially acceptable. Students of technology will delight in one part of the book, cultural historians in another, but both groups will praise the author. -- Bryce Christensen * Booklist *Petroski is, essentially, a cheerleader for civil engineers, who are at their most successful when their designs blend so completely into our environment that we forget about the magnificent achievements they represent. Here Petroski takes a look at the development of such things as pencils, zippers, paper clips, the fax machine, turbojet aircraft, suspension bridges, aluminum beverage cans, and the systems that heat and cool modern buildings… [A] pleasant, readable, and persuasive [book]. * Kirkus Reviews *Petroski…has done much to make the nerdy world of engineering interesting and accessible to the reader. Here, he’s after a difference audience, one interested in the philosophy and cultural study of the process of invention… This book is engaging… [It’s] good reading for those interested in the gestalt of engineering design. * Library Journal *Magicians are famous for keeping their ‘tricks’ a secret. Inventors and engineers are often thought to have the same attitude about their often remarkable technological achievements. Ask a person on the street how zippers, pop-top aluminum cans, or fax machines work, and you’re likely to get a shrug and an anguished admission: ‘I don’t even know how to program my VCR.’ At last, the always enlightening—and entertaining—Henry Petroski explains many of the more confounding technological riddles of modern life in Invention by Design. This is a delightful book and a ‘must read’ for anyone who wants to know how the modern world got to be the way it is. -- Norman R. Augustine, President and CEO, Lockheed Martin CorporationThrough fascinating case histories, Henry Petroski has vividly depicted the qualitative side of engineering and in doing so has shown me that my work (especially in the area of product design) is often akin to engineering, while what engineers do is often also—no question about it—art. Though the problems that engineers and inventors set out to solve may be different from those of other design specialists, Invention by Design proves that the many design decisions in which engineers are involved are as heavily influenced by the intangibly aesthetic as by the purely functional. Mr. Petroski demonstrates in this well-rounded, accessible volume that great engineers, like all designers, are driven by the desire to improve the human condition, whatever the tools they use. -- Michael Graves, architectWhales and parrots host large, rapidly evolving vocal traditions. Beavers and termites construct elaborate artifacts. Humans alone combine these two facilities to rapidly evolve artifacts. Engineering may be the most uniquely human endeavor. Petroski’s compelling new book raises our consciousness to this truth, with case studies ranging from the gripping story of paper clips to the elevating tale of skyscrapers. Also here is a hint of things to come, as our artifacts play an ever greater role in their own evolution. -- Hans Moravec, author of Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human IntelligenceHenry Petroski does it again: bringing engineering to life. Engineering design is a very human activity, with social and cultural factors playing as much a role as science and mechanics. Nobody tells the story better than Petroski, with his meticulously researched case histories of objects that range from the small and ordinary to the large and complex. Our understanding of design is, once again, made richer and more profound. -- Donald A. Norman, Vice President, Apple Computer, and author of Things That Make Us SmartTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Paper Clips and Design Pencil Points and Analysis Zippers and Development Aluminum Cans and Failure Facsimile and Networks Airplanes and Computers Water and Society Bridges and Politics Buildings and Systems References and Further Reading Illustration Credits Index

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a wealth of knowledge from insiders in the Swiss watch scene for those who want to become one.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Design Theory introduces a comprehensive, systematic, and didactic outline of the discourse of design. Designed both as a course book and a source for research, this textbook methodically covers the central concepts of design theory, definitions of design, its historical milestones, and its relations to culture, industry, body, ecology, language, society, gender and ideology.Demonstrated by a shift towards the importance of the sociocultural context in which products are manufactured and embedded, this book showcases design theory as an emerging sub-discipline of design, unique in its practice-based approach and its broad perception of design. It offers an in-depth understanding of the central concepts, such as form and function, theory and practice, through a discussion of key case studies and historical examples, such as the advent of the view of design in antiquity, the introduction of mass production to modernist design or the ideological shifts iTrade Review"Michalle Gal and Jonathan Ventura have produced a fascinating historical tour of the complexities of design theory with all its contradictions and reversals. The stumbles and contradictions are important, for they show that the answer to what appears to be a simple question, ‘what is design?’, changes every time new findings and evidence appears. The book should appeal to students and advanced scholars, showing that this confusion is proper and appropriate. Their summary is apt: design is a bricolage of methods and approaches. We should not ask ‘what is design?’ but instead ask ‘what can design achieve?’"Don Norman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California, San Diego, USA; and author of "Design for a Better World"."Michalle Gal and Jonathan Ventura provide a wide-ranging and engaging survey of the many facets of Design. Touching on perennial theoretical questions as well as contemporary examples and issues, An Introduction to Design Theory will appeal to theorists and practitioners alike."Glenn Parsons, Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Definitions of Design 2. Form and Function 3. Design and (or as) Language 4. Design Between Theory and Practice: Applied Theories of Design 5 Design, Culture, and Social Institutions 6. Design and Industry 7. Design, Ecologies and the Body 8. Design and Ideology

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Book SynopsisAcquire complete knowledge of the basics of air-breathing turbomachinery with this hands-on practical text. This updated new edition for students in mechanical and aerospace engineering discusses the role of entropy in assessing machine performance, provides a review of flow structures, and includes an applied review of boundary layer principles. New coverage describes approaches used to smooth initial design geometry into a continuous flow path, the development of design methods associated with the flow over blade shape (cascades loss theory) and annular type flows, as well as a discussion of the mechanisms for the setting of shaft speed. This essential text is also fully supported by over 200 figures, numerous examples, and homework problems, many of which have been revised for this edition.Trade Review'Principles of Turbomachinery in Air-Breathing Engines distinguishes itself as an extraordinary text with the exceptional detail and clarity of the annotated figures and illustrations, which truly exemplify and support the development of the corresponding aerothermodynamic mathematics. The work is a very thorough and clear treatment of the subject, suitable for upperclassmen and graduate students, as well as practitioners.' Jani Macari Pallis, University of BridgeportTable of Contents1. Introduction to Gas Turbine Engines; 2. Overview of Turbomachinery Nomenclature; 3. Aerothermodynamics of Turbomachines and Design-Related Topics; 4. Energy Transfer Between a Fluid and a Rotor; 5. Dimensional Analysis, Maps and Specific Speed; 6. Radial Equilibrium Theory; 7. Polytropic (Small-Stage) Efficiency; 8. Axial-Flow Turbines; 9. Axial Flow Compressors; 10. Radial Inflow Turbines; 11. Centrifugal Compressors; 12. Turbine-Compressor Matching.

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Book Synopsis Childhood learning is now more screen-based than ever before, and app developers are flocking in droves to this lucrative and exciting market. The younger generation deserves the best, and growing up in a digital world has made them discerning and demanding customers. Creating a valuable user experience for a child is as complex and involved as when designing a typical app for an adult, if not more, and Designing Digital Products for Kids is here to be your guide. Author and designer Rubens Cantuni recognizes the societal importance of a high-quality and ethical app experience for children. There is room for significant improvement in this space, and Cantuni helps you optimize it. Designing Digital Products for Kids walks hopeful developers through digital product design-including research, concept, design, release, marketing, testing, analyzing, and iterating-all while aiming to build specifically for children. Industry experts and their reTable of Contents 1. Why Design Apps for Kids? 2. Before You Start, Know the Industry 3. Know Your Target Audience 4. Concept 5. Gamification 6. Safety Measures. 7. Interaction Design 8. UI Design 9. User Testing with Kids 10. Market Your Product 11. Beyond the Screen 12. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAutodesk Inventor 2023 Essentials Plus provides the foundation for a hands-on course that covers basic and advanced Autodesk Inventor features used to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies. You learn about part and assembly modeling through real-world exercises.

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