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Taylor & Francis Ltd Geometric and Engineering Drawing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design of Hydrodynamic Machines
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Taylor & Francis Design Thinking in Technical Communication
Book SynopsisThis book explicates the relationships between design thinking, critical making, and socially responsive technical communication. It leverages the recent technology-powered DIY culture called the Maker Movement to identify how citizen innovation can inform cutting-edge social innovation that advocates for equitable change and progress on today's wicked problems. After offering a succinct account of the origin and recent history of design thinking, along with its connections to the design paradigm in writing studies, the book analyzes maker culture and its influences on innovation and education through an ethnographic study of three academic makerspaces. It offers opportunities to cultivate a sense of critical changemaking in technical communication students and practitioners, showcasing examples of socially responsive innovation and expert interviews that urge a disciplinary attention to social justice advocacy and an embrace of the design-thinking principle of radical collabTrade Review"Dr. Jason Tham's work with design thinking provides a model for all voices to be heard within an innovative problem-solving framework that connects rigorous research with the spirit of an entrepreneurial mindset. A compelling read for anyone considering the future of technical communication and the ways in which the field can embrace radical collaborations to untangle wicked social problems." — Dr. Laura A. Palmer, Chair and Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric, Kennesaw State University "Design Thinking in Technical Communication: Solving Problems through Making and Collaboration is a book that traverses the dual genres of theory and praxis. What Tham does in this book is significant for our field: he identifies design thinking as a way to address the social aspect of technical communication, which is rapidly becoming a touchstone for addressing contemporary problems. Viewing technical communication as a catalyst for invention and innovation allows us to introduce students to ways they can solve complex problems through design thinking and making. What I appreciate about this text is that Tham addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of his topic. He provides pedagogical strategies at the end of each chapter, which demonstrate how practitioners can enact the ideas he presents in their own classrooms. Moreover, the focus on empathy and radical collaboration as components of technical communication practice reinforces the need to reframe our field in ways that focus on the human condition. This book serves as a framework for seeing our field as a site for positive changemaking. I would recommend this text as a good introduction to the concept of design thinking, as well as ways to integrate it into classrooms." — Dr. Jennifer Bay, Associate Professor of English and Director of Professional Writing, Purdue University Table of Contents1. Introducing Design Thinking (and Making) for Technical Communication 2. The Maker Movement and Its Influences on Technical Communication and Higher Learning: A Look at Three Makerspaces 3. Social Innovation: Designing Humane Technical Communication 4. Making and Design Thinking as Pedagogical Strategies for Social Advocacy 5. Cultivating Radical Collaboration in Technical Communication 6. Conclusion: Disrupting and Innovating in Technical Communication through Making and Design Thinking
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Taylor & Francis Design Thinking in Technical Communication Solving Problems through Making and Collaboration ATTW Series in Technical and Professional Communication
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Applied Fracture Mechanics
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Artificial Intelligence in a Throughput Model
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Automotive Power Systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Automotive Power Systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Research Education in Design People Processes Products Philosophy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Systems Engineering
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Building for WellBeing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Building for WellBeing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design of Pressure Vessels
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mechanical Design and Manufacturing of Electric Motors
The second edition of Mechanical Design of Electric Motors provides in-depth knowledge of design methods and development of electric motors, in the context of new technology in 3D printing, robots, nanotechnology and digital techniques, and the challenges these pose for the motor industry.
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Taylor & Francis Naturebot
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Control Applications of Vehicle Dynamics
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Create Stunning Renders Using VRay in 3ds Max
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Create Stunning Renders Using VRay in 3ds Max
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Taylor & Francis Design Thinking RoutledgeNoordhoff International Editions
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design of Optimal Feedback for Structural Control
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Taylor & Francis Collaborations in Architecture and Engineering
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Innovative Shear Design
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Manufacturing and Supply Systems Design
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Aircraft Structures
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Taylor & Francis Making Sense of Field Research A Practical Guide for Information Designers
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Taylor & Francis Making Sense of Field Research
Book SynopsisLearn how to use field research to bring essential people-centred insights to your information design projects.Information design is recognized as the practice of making complex data and information understandable for a particular audience, but whatâs often overlooked is the importance of understanding the audience themselves during the information design process. Rather than rely on intuition or assumptions, information designers need evidence gathered from real people about how they think, feel, and behave in order to inform the design of effective solutions. To do this, they need field research.If youâre unsure about field research and how it might fit into a project, this book is for you. This text presents practical, easy-to-follow instructions for planning, designing, and conducting a field study, as well as guidance for making sense of field data and translating findings into action. The selection of established methods and techniques, drawn from social sciences, anthropology, and participatory design, is geared specifically toward information design problems. Over 80 illustrations and five real-world case studies bring key principles and methods of field research to life.Whether you are designing a family of icons or a large-scale signage system, an instruction manual or an interactive data visualization, this book will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure you are meeting peopleâs needs.Table of ContentsFigures Tables Preface Acknowledgements PART I: Two Practices, One Journey What is information design? Information design challenges The role of people in information design New roles, new needs, new skills Emerging role: information design researchers 2. Bridging information design and field research Understanding people-centred research in design Understanding qualitative research Why clients (and designers) don’t trust qualitative research Working with field research: the information design process revised When to conduct field research in information design 3. What is field research? Understanding key components Considerations for conducting field research in information design How to develop a field research sensibility How to ensure quality and validity in field research How to work around constraints Thinking creatively in field research Use information design in the research process PART II: Conducting a Field Study 4. How to plan and design a field study Design the study Assemble the team Put the pieces of the study together Test the design study Going into the field Checklist 5. Gathering data: methods for exploratory studies Observational studies Contextual interviews Contextual inquiry Design probes and diary studies Collaborative workshops Online field research 6. Gathering data: methods for evaluation studies Information design evaluation dimensions Assessing a design at various stages of development Assessing a design with field evaluations Concept evaluations Covert evaluations Overt evaluations Free evaluations 7. Making sense of field data Understanding sensemaking Sensemaking step-by-step Tools supporting analysis Methods for organizing and coding data Five Ws + one H Visual content analysis Affinity diagrams Empathy maps Methods for supporting data interpretation Needfinding Personas Visualizations PART III: Communicating Findings 8. Reporting field research findings Dimensions for communicating findings Creating authentic stories How to share the whole study How to share key parts of the study 9. Bridging to design: from findings to actionable design decisions Understand findings Make findings tangible From ideas to design concepts Support the information design process 10. Putting it all together PART IV: Case Studies 11. Field research in information design practice Case Study 1: The Redesign of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Case Study 2: Legible London Case Study 3: Vendor Power Guide Case Study 4: A Better A&E Case Study 5: To Park or Not to Park
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Taylor & Francis Ltd AutoCAD 2000i An Introductory Course
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Taylor & Francis New Architecture and Technology
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to AutoCAD 2009
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Theories and Analyses of Beams and Axisymmetric
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive textbook compiles cutting-edge research on beams and circular plates, covering theories, analytical solutions, and numerical solutions of interest to students, researchers, and engineers working in industry. Detailing both classical and shear deformation theories, the book provides a complete study of beam and plate theories, their analytical (exact) solutions, variational solutions, and numerical solutions using the finite element method.Beams and plates are some of the most common structural elements used in many engineering structures. The book details both classical and advanced (i.e., shear deformation) theories, scaling in complexity to aid the reader in self-study, or to correspond with a taught course. It covers topics including equations of elasticity, equations of motion of the classical and first-order shear deformation theories, and analytical solutions for bending, buckling, and natural vibration. Additionally, it details static as well as tran
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design for Wellbeing
Book SynopsisDesign for Wellbeing charts the development and application of design research to improve the personal and societal wellbeing and happiness of people. It draws together contributions from internationally leading academics and designers to demonstrate the latest thinking and research on the design of products, technologies, environments, services and experiences for wellbeing.Part I starts by conceptualising wellbeing and takes an in-depth look at the rise of the design for wellbeing movement. Part II then goes on to demonstrate design for wellbeing in practice through a broad range of domains from products and environments to services. Among others, we see emerging trends in the design of interiors and urban spaces to support wellbeing, designing to enable and support connectedness and social interaction, and designing for behaviour change to tackle unhealthy eating behaviour in children. Significantly, the body of work on subjective wellbeing, design for hTable of ContentsAbout the Contributors, Preface, Rachel Cooper, PART I. The rise of design for wellbeing, Chapter 1 Setting the Scene for Design for Subjective Wellbeing, Ann Petermans and Rebecca Cain, Chapter 2 Wellbeing, Happiness and Flourishing: Different views on a common goal, Ruth Stevens, Ann Petermans, Anna Pohlmeyer, Rebecca Cain and Jan Vanrie, PART II. Domains in design for wellbeing, Chapter 3 Designing for People Living with Dementia, Cathy Treadaway, Chapter 4 Design for Wellbeing in Architecture and Interior Architecture: Educating future designers on ageing well in place, Ann Petermans, Jan Vanrie, Gitte Harzé and Jo Broekx, Chapter 5 Social Connectedness, Social Interaction and the Design of Interior Environments, Tiiu Poldma, Chapter 6 ‘Joyful Journeys’: Putting wellbeing at the centre of future travel, Luke Harmer, Rebecca Cain and Artur Mausbach, Chapter 7 Healthy Eating and Behaviour Change, Geke Ludden and Sander Hermsen, PART III. Tools, methods and approaches for design for wellbeing, Chapter 8 Co-Design and Participatory Methods for Wellbeing, Emmanuel Tsekleves, Chapter 9 Creative Methods for Sustainable Design for Happiness and Wellbeing, Emily Corrigan-Doyle and Carolina Escobar-Tello, Chapter 10 Building Storey/ies: A scenario card game to architecturally design for human flourishing, Ruth Stevens and Pieter M.A. Desmet, Chapter 11 Mind the Gap: A social practice approach to wellbeing-driven design, Holger Klapperich, Matthias Laschke, Marc Hassenzahl, Melanie Becker, Diana Cürlis, Thorsten Frackenpohl, Henning Köhler, Kai Ludwigs, Marius Tippkämper, Chapter 12 Dilemma-thinking as a Means to Enhance Criticality in Design for Wellbeing, Deger Ozkaramanli, PART IV. Future challenges for design for wellbeing, Chapter 13 Mapping Research at the Intersection of Design and Mental Health, Sarah Kettley and Rachel Lucas, Chapter 14 Design for Wellbeing: An applied approach to housing in later life, An-Sofie Smetcoren, Liesbeth De Donder, Dominique Verté, Chapter 15 An International Perspective on Design for Wellbeing, Leandro Tonetto, Conclusion It’s love, my friend! Some reflections on cultivating the Positive Design Plot, Pieter M.A. Desmet, Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mollusks and Marine Environments of the Ten
Book SynopsisMollusks and Marine Environments of the Ten Thousand Islands provides the first comprehensive overview of the shells and habitats that are present in the last unexplored coastal area of southwestern Florida. The mysterious and primordial Ten Thousand Islands, where the rivers and marshlands of the Everglades empty into the Gulf of Mexico, house a number of remarkable marine ecosystems, many shown here in detail for the first time. Primary among these are unique worm shell reef systems, composed entirely of immense masses of vermetid gastropod mollusks. These previously unexplored and unstudied gastropod reefs, which are often many acres in size, are shown here to mimic coral reefs in their growth structure and represent the only large-scale molluscan reefs found anywhere on Earth. Living in association with the zonated gastropod reefs are a number of rare and unusual mollusks, some of which represent endemic species that are unique to the Ten Thousand Islands. TheseTrade ReviewThere is nothing like this book, and there is a tremendous need for more documentation of the ecology of the Ten Thousand Islands, both for its own sake as part of the environmental record, but also due to looming effects of sea level rise. The entire region is extremely vulnerable to ecological change due to climate change and many of the areas, environments, and species Petuch and Berschauer document will likely be impacted in the next 20 years. The photographs are incredible, and provide a very useful reference for shell identification. This book will be an essential reference for a wide range of scholars and advocational malacologists, including archaeologists.-- Traci Ardren, Professor of Anthropology and Interim Chair, University of Miami, USAThis book is written in the traditions and standards of the popular nature guides, and it exceeds these standards! It covers everything from mollusks to birds and raccoons, so should be of interest not only to biologists, ecologists, and shell collectors, but also to the general public. It describes everything well without being overwhelmingly technical, appealing to many readers, of all ages, interested in nature and coastal environments. The large number of color photographs and plates provide a great visual guide to the contents of the book, and the iconography parts will be very useful for identification of mollusks. -- Anton Oleinik, Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic UniversityI am a social scientist, and I rely on books such as these for the broader context of the questions that I explore regarding the nature of human use of these aquatic environments and the species that dwell within them. Oftentimes, relevant species and habitat specific information is difficult to find and oftentimes it is out of date. Therefore, having a resource such as this is invaluable to someone like me, as well as being a key source for those in the life sciences!-- Victor D. Thompson, Professor & Director, University of Georgia, USAThere is nothing like this book, and there is a tremendous need for more documentation of the ecology of the Ten Thousand Islands, both for its own sake as part of the environmental record, but also due to looming effects of sea level rise. The entire region is extremely vulnerable to ecological change due to climate change and many of the areas, environments, and species Petuch and Berschauer document will likely be impacted in the next 20 years. The photographs are incredible, and provide a very useful reference for shell identification. This book will be an essential reference for a wide range of scholars and advocational malacologists, including archaeologists.-- Traci Ardren, Professor of Anthropology and Interim Chair, University of Miami, USAThis book is written in the traditions and standards of the popular nature guides, and it exceeds these standards! It covers everything from mollusks to birds and raccoons, so should be of interest not only to biologists, ecologists, and shell collectors, but also to the general public. It describes everything well without being overwhelmingly technical, appealing to many readers, of all ages, interested in nature and coastal environments. The large number of color photographs and plates provide a great visual guide to the contents of the book, and the iconography parts will be very useful for identification of mollusks. -- Anton Oleinik, Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University, USAI am a social scientist, and I rely on books such as these for the broader context of the questions that I explore regarding the nature of human use of these aquatic environments and the species that dwell within them. Oftentimes, relevant species and habitat specific information is difficult to find and oftentimes it is out of date. Therefore, having a resource such as this is invaluable to someone like me, as well as being a key source for those in the life sciences!-- Victor D. Thompson, Professor & Director, University of Georgia, USATable of ContentsThe Vermetoherms of the Ten Thousand Islands. The Ten Thousand Islands Sand and Mud Flats. The Ten Thousand Islands Sea Grass Beds. The Deep Channels and Offshore Areas. Systematic List of the Mollusks of the Ten Thousand Islands. References. Index. About the Authors. Appendix 1. Map of the Ten Thousand Islands; Northern Section. Appendix 2. Map of the Ten Thousand Islands; Southern Section (upper). Appendix 3. Map of the Ten Thousand Islands; Southern Section (lower)
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to Ship Engine Room Systems
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Ship Engine Room Systems outlines the key systems, machinery and equipment found in a ship's engine room. It explores the basics of their function with overall practical guidance for engine room operation and maintenance, recognising emerging environmental challenges. It covers the following topics: The role and function of the steering and propulsion systems Power generation The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems The water management system Engine room fires and emergency response systems Engine room watch procedures and checklists The book serves as an accessible introductory text for engineering students at HNC, HND, and foundation degree level, marine engineering cadets, and non-engineering marine professionals such as deck officers and cadets who want a general guide to how the engine room functions.Table of ContentsPart I. Steering and Propulsion Systems. 1. Rudder and Steering Gear. 2. Propeller Design and Function. 3. Introduction to the Main Engine. 4. Key Components of the Main Engine. 5. Main Engine Pre-Start Checks and Monitoring. 6. Slow Steaming and Economic Fuel Consumption. 7. Exhaust Gas System and Scrubbers. 8. Engine Room Lubrication Systems. 9. Essential Engine Room Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting. 10. Mechanical Measuring Tools and Gauges. Part II. Power Generation. 11. Marine Diesel Generators. 12. Marine Electrical Systems. 13. Electrical Distribution Systems and Redundancy. 14. Air Compressor. Part III. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 15. Marine Boiler. 16. Central Cooling System. 17. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Part IV. Water Management Systems. 18. Ballast Water Management. 19. Oily Water Separator. 20. Wastewater Management. 21. Freshwater Generation. 22. Pipes, Tubes, Bends and Valves. Part V. Engine Room Tanks and Bunkering Operations. 23. Main Fuel, Diesel and Lube Oil Tanks on Ships. 24. Bunkering Operations. Part VI. Engine Room Fires and Emergency Response. 25. General Emergency Drills, Alarms and Emergency Systems. 26. Engine Room Explosions and Fires. 27. Engine Room Drills, Firefighting Procedures and Apparatus. 28. Engine Room Flooding. Part VII. Engine Room Watch Procedures. 29. Engine Room Watch Procedures. 30. Engine Room Logbook Entries and Checklists. Appendix. Recommended Reading for Marine Engineers.
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CRC Press Design and Simulation of Rail Vehicles
Book SynopsisKeep Up with Advancements in the Field of Rail Vehicle DesignA thorough understanding of the issues that affect dynamic performance, as well as more inventive methods for controlling rail vehicle dynamics, is needed to meet the demands for safer rail vehicles with higher speed and loads. Design and Simulation of Rail Vehicles examines the field of rail vehicle design, maintenance, and modification, as well as performance issues related to these types of vehicles. This text analyzes rail vehicle design issues and dynamic responses, describes the design and features of rail vehicles, and introduces methods that address the operational conditions of this complex system. Progresses from Basic Concepts and Terminology to Detailed Explanations and TechniquesFocused on both non-powered and powered rail vehiclesâfreight and passenger rolling stock, locomotives, and self-powered vehicles used for public transportâthis book introduces the problemTrade Review"… a specialized book… relevant to acoustical professionals when they have projects involving detailed evaluations of railway noise and vibration. … if you are involved with such a project, this is a good book to have on hand for reference."—Noise Control Engineering Journal, May-June 2015Table of ContentsIntroduction. Unpowered Rail Vehicle Design. Design of Locomotives. General Modelling Techniques. Multibody Dynamics. Longitudinal Train Dynamics. Rail Vehicle–Track Interaction Dynamics. Co-Simulation and Its Application. Advanced Simulation Methodologies. Conclusion. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to AutoCAD 2017
Book SynopsisMaster the complexities of the world''s bestselling 2D and 3D software with Introduction to AutoCAD 2017. 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.A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the latest release of AutoCAD. Covering all the basic principles and acting as an introduction to 2D drawing, it also contains extensive coverage of all 3D topics, including 3D solid modelling and rendering. Written by a member of the Autodesk Developer Network. Hundreds of colour pictures, screenshots and diagrams illustrate every stage of the design process. Worked examples and exercises provide plenty of practice material to build proficiency with the software. Further education students will find this an invaluable textbook for City & Guilds AutoCAD qualificatiTable of Contents1. Introducing AutoCAD 2017 2. Calling Tools 3. Introducing Drawing 4. Draw Tools and Object Snap 5. Zoom, Plan and Templates 6. The Modify Tools 7. Hatching 8. Orthographic and Isometric 9. Introducing 3D Modeling 10. 3D Models in Viewports 11. The Modification of 3D Models 12. Dimensions and Text 13. Blocks and Inserts 14. Other Types of File Format 15. Sheets Sets 16. Rendering 17. Building Drawing 18. Three-Dimensional Space 19. Editing 3D Solid Models 20. Internet Tools and Help 22. Design and AutoCAD 2017 Appendix A: List of Tools Appendix B: Some Set Variables Appendix C: 3D Views Appendix D: Keyboard Shortcuts
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Structures by Design
Book Synopsis*Winner of the 2021 TAA Textbook Excellence Award*Honorable Mention of the 2021 BTES Book AwardStructures by Design: Thinking, Making, Breaking is a new type of structures textbook for architects who prefer to learn using the hands-on, creative problem-solving techniques typically found in a design studio. Instead of presenting structures as abstract concepts defined by formulas and diagrams, this book uses a project-based approach to demonstrate how a range of efficient, effective, and expressive architectural solutions can be generated, tested, and revised.Each section of the book is focused on a particular manner by which structural resistance is provided: Form (Arches and Cables), Sections (Beams, Slabs, and Columns), Vectors (Trusses and Space Frames), Surfaces (Shells and Plates), and Frames (Connections and High-Rises). The design exercises featured in each chapter use the Trade Review"Structures by Design: Thinking, Making, Breaking is a robust introduction to architectural structures that emphasizes structural design as a creative activity and the understanding of structural concepts through active modeling. Drawing from his innovative teaching in architectural design studios, Rob Whitehead guides us through hands on exercises that develop the intuitive and analytical understandings that underlie structural design thinking. The text interweaves a typology of structural systems and a survey of classic and contemporary case studies with a fusion of conceptual design tools ranging from traditional graphic, analytical and physical models to computational analysis and a profoundly simple, yet powerfully impactful experience constructing models using our own bodies. Whitehead’s approach is unique in its premise that understanding modeling theory and the assumptions and limitations inherent in modeled systems is as important as the concepts the models are designed to teach." Christine Theodoropoulos, AIA, PE, Dean, College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo"Structures by Design is an empowering text that provides straightforward techniques for structural design solutions using our own bodies as models. Engaging for both students and faculty, Rob Whitehead has written a timely contribution to the discourse of Integrated Design that surpasses abstract complexity for visualizing structures that are essential to the design process, and based in history. This is the structures text I needed when I was a student, and it’s one I’m pleased to have now.”Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, E Fay Jones Distinguished Professor, Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design, University of ArkansasTable of ContentsPreface Starting with Structures 0.0 Introduction: The Case for Making & Breaking Part 1 Learning to Think, Make, and Break1.0 Body Structures: The Feel of Things1.1 Seating Structures: Elemental Design Options1.2 Building Structures: Effective, Efficient, and ExpressivePart 2 Resistance & Form2.0 FORM: Structures of Compression and Tension2.1 Compressive Arches: Past the Breaking Point2.2 Suspended Structures: Designing for TensionPart 3 Resistance & Section3.0 SECTIONS: Beams, Slabs, and Columns3.1 Stacking and Spanning Timber: Fundamental Framing and Analysis3.2 Better Beams and Slabs: Formal Experiments in EfficiencyPart 4 Resistance & Vectors4.0 VECTORS: Trusses and Triangulated Planar Assemblies4.1 Planar and Spatial Trusses: Long Span SolutionsPart 5 Resistance & Surfaces5.0 SURFACES: Structural Art, Utility, and Assemblies of Shells5.1 Spanning Surfaces and Shapes: Vaults & PlatesPart 6 Resistance & Frames6.0 FRAMES: Strategies for Stability6.1 High-Rise Structures: Taller, Thinner, and Smarter AppendixSpanning Tables, Charts, & Additional ExamplesAdditional ReadingsGlossaryIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design Assessment Monitoring and Maintenance of
Book SynopsisRelevant advances have been accomplished by the scientific community and engineering profession in the design, assessment, monitoring, maintenance, and management of sustainable and resilient bridge structures and infrastructures. These advances have been presented and discussed at The Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety And Management (IABMAS 2012), held in Stresa, Italy, from 8 to 11 July 2012 (http://www.iabmas2012.org). IABMAS 2012 has been organised on behalf of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance And Safety (IABMAS) under the auspices of Politecnico di Milano.This book collects the extended versions of selected papers presented at IABMAS 2012 and invited papers originally published in a Special Issue of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering. These papers provide significant contributions to the process of making more rational decisions in bridge design, assessment, monitoring and maintenance. The editors would like tTable of ContentsIntroduction - Design, assessment, monitoring and maintenance of bridges and infrastructure networks Fabio Biondini and Dan M. Frangopol 1. Reinforced concrete and masonry arch bridges in seismic areas: typical deficiencies and retrofitting strategies Claudio Modena, Giovanni Tecchio, Carlo Pellegrino, Francesca da Porto, Marco Dona`, Paolo Zampieri and Mariano A. Zanini 2. The art of arches Man-Chung Tang 3. Innovative steel bridge girders with tubular flanges Richard Sause 4. Effects of post-failure material behaviour on redundancy factor for design of structural components in nondeterministic systems Benjin Zhu and Dan M. Frangopol 5. Design and construction of two integral bridges for the runway of Milan Malpensa Airport Pier Giorgio Malerba and Giacomo Comaita 6. Pathology, appraisal, repair and management of old prestressed concrete beam and slab bridges Bruno Godart 7. Deteriorating beam finite element for nonlinear analysis of concrete structures under corrosion Fabio Biondini and Matteo Vergani 8. Wind tunnel: a fundamental tool for long-span bridge design Giorgio Diana, Daniele Rocchi and Marco Belloli 9. Operational deformations in long-span bridges James M.W. Brownjohn, Ki-Young Koo, Andrew Scullion and David List 10. Structural health monitoring of a cable-stayed bridge with Bayesian neural networks Stefania Arangio and Franco Bontempi 11. Real-time remote monitoring: the DuraMote platform and experiments towards future, advanced, large-scale SCADA systems Masanobu Shinozuka, Konstantinos G. Papakonstantinou, Marco Torbol and Sehwan Kim
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Asymmetric Gearing
Book SynopsisThe history of gears with asymmetric teeth is not sufficiently recorded in modern gear literature, with some gear researchers concluding that asymmetric tooth gears were discovered just several decades ago. This book sheds light upon the origins and state of asymmetric gearing, referencing technical articles from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. As a practicing gear engineer with over 40 years' experience, author Alexander L. Kapelevich has successfully implemented asymmetric gears in a variety of custom gear transmissions. This book addresses all aspects of asymmetric gear development, including theoretical fundamentals; tooth geometry optimization; stress analysis and rating; design and production specifics; analytical and experimental comparison to the best symmetric gears; and application examples. Readers are encouraged to look beyond the status quo established by traditional gear design, and to apply principles of asymmetric gearing to actuaTrade Review"This book covers the development stages of asymmetric gear trains, progressing from theory through analysis, manufacturing, and final applications. The author shows the benefits of the asymmetric mesh and includes practical recommendations for gear fabrication. This material can be useful for new gearbox designs as well as for applications where higher gearbox torque capabilities are required within limited existing envelopes. Overall, this new work will offer helpful information for multiple generations of engineers."—Yuriy Gmirya, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, USA"Alexander Kapelevich has written a treatise that is destined to be the classic work on asymmetric gearing. This book is comprehensive and gives engineers the tools they need to understand and design asymmetric gears, which have many advantages such as maximum power density, maximum efficiency, and minimum noise and vibration. It clearly explains the method of Direct Gear Design®, which is easy to understand for anyone familiar with involute gears. The many example gear sets and design charts give comprehensive design guidelines that show the way forward to advance state-of-the-art gear design."—Robert Errichello, GEARTECH, Montana, USA"An author of this book is well known as a researcher and implementor of asymmetric gears for over 30 years. His book Asymmetric Gearing reflects his experience in this area and covers virtually all aspects of the development of this type of gears, from a historical overview and a current state of the art to the latest applications. It also contains a comprehensive bibliography of publications on this subject. This book is written in a plain understandable style intending to be an eye-opener for gear engineers who are willing to look beyond standards and established traditional gear design practice to achieve the competitive performance of their products. In my opinion, this book will allow moving forward the field of Gearing and will be useful for industry experts, researchers, and students."—Veniamin I. Goldfarb, Institute of Mechanics, Izhevsk State Technical University, Izhevsk, Russia"People look for books on gear engineering, but there is no sufficient information about the detailed problem of gears with asymmetric tooth form. The book authored by Dr. Alex Kapelevich on the gear of asymmetric tooth form is the first comprehensive book on this matter. Dr. Kapelevich was educated in the Soviet Union, where many mathematicians who can deal with gear problems were active. He designed gears with asymmetric tooth form for aircraft gears with big success. I believe without a doubt, that he is the first man in this field of technology on gears with asymmetric tooth form. This book contains much of his experience. I recommend this book for gear engineers who are interested in gears with asymmetric tooth form."—Aizoh Kubo, Kubo's Gear Technologies, Kyoto, Japan"This is a very comprehensive book on the subject of asymmetric gearing, it touches on the history and then gets deeply technical on the design aspects with many design examples for the reader to follow along and learn. It also explains how to manufacture and measure the gears which are very important since designing them alone is only half the job. Dr. Kapelevich also covers tolerancing, efficiency, and side by side comparisons of symmetric and asymmetric gear designs. Altogether it is very complete, a definitive work by Dr. Kapelevich that is well timed since the industry is heading towards more optimized and power dense designs."— Anders Flodin, Höganäs AB, Sweden"Alexander Kapelevich's newest book deals with a topic, which seems to be underrated, today: Asymmetric Gearing. The book offers both, a comprehensive overview as well as thoroughly researched information about the latest state of technology along the complete process chain of asymmetric gears. With many useful explanations and recommendations for the practical application of asymmetrical gears - from gear geometry over limits, rating to manufacturing, tolerancing and inspections - this book offers a lot of valuable information not only about asymmetric but also general aspects of gears and is a meaningful addition to the book "Direct Gear Design" of the same author."—Karsten Stahl, Technische Universität München, Germany" Asymmetric Gears have been well known in the gear industry for many years but have not been used very often in practical gear design. Maybe the reason for that is a lack of knowledge and missing of detailed description/specification, standards, and computer programs. This book can help to understand asymmetric gearing much better and to use the advantages in special applications in which the higher loaded drive flank can be optimized ". Also, manufacturing and measurement data have to be calculated and provided to the shop. Nevertheless, some education at universities and of the staff in gear companies will also be necessary if more acceptance of asymmetric gearing should be achieved."— Franz J. Joachim, Joachim Gear Consulting (before retirement: ZF Friedrichshafen AG), Germany"A new book by Dr. Alex Kapelevich "Asymmetric Gearing" is the first book ever on the subject, and even only due to this, the book can be considered as a significant event in the gear community of the United States. Besides gears with asymmetric teeth are known for a long while, there was no a source of information for the gear engineers, in which the topic is covered. In his book, Dr. A. Kapelevich has summarized his tremendous experience and knowledge on asymmetric gear drives. No doubt the book will find its readers in a short while."— Stephen P. Radzevich, Ph.D., Dr.Sci., Professor (retired), Mechanical Engineering, USA"This book covers the development stages of asymmetric gear trains, progressing from theory through analysis, manufacturing, and final applications. The author shows the benefits of the asymmetric mesh and includes practical recommendations for gear fabrication. This material can be useful for new gearbox designs as well as for applications where higher gearbox torque capabilities are required within limited existing envelopes. Overall, this new work will offer helpful information for multiple generations of engineers."—Yuriy Gmirya, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, USA"Alexander Kapelevich has written a treatise that is destined to be the classic work on asymmetric gearing. This book is comprehensive and gives engineers the tools they need to understand and design asymmetric gears, which have many advantages such as maximum power density, maximum efficiency, and minimum noise and vibration. It clearly explains the method of Direct Gear Design®, which is easy to understand for anyone familiar with involute gears. The many example gear sets and design charts give comprehensive design guidelines that show the way forward to advance state-of-the-art gear design."—Robert Errichello, GEARTECH, Montana, USA"An author of this book is well known as a researcher and implementor of asymmetric gears for over 30 years. His book Asymmetric Gearing reflects his experience in this area and covers virtually all aspects of the development of this type of gears, from a historical overview and a current state of the art to the latest applications. It also contains a comprehensive bibliography of publications on this subject. This book is written in a plain understandable style intending to be an eye-opener for gear engineers who are willing to look beyond standards and established traditional gear design practice to achieve the competitive performance of their products. In my opinion, this book will allow moving forward the field of Gearing and will be useful for industry experts, researchers, and students."—Veniamin I. Goldfarb, Institute of Mechanics, Izhevsk State Technical University, Izhevsk, Russia"People look for books on gear engineering, but there is no sufficient information about the detailed problem of gears with asymmetric tooth form. The book authored by Dr. Alex Kapelevich on the gear of asymmetric tooth form is the first comprehensive book on this matter. Dr. Kapelevich was educated in the Soviet Union, where many mathematicians who can deal with gear problems were active. He designed gears with asymmetric tooth form for aircraft gears with big success. I believe without a doubt, that he is the first man in this field of technology on gears with asymmetric tooth form. This book contains much of his experience. I recommend this book for gear engineers who are interested in gears with asymmetric tooth form."—Aizoh Kubo, Kubo's Gear Technologies, Kyoto, Japan"This is a very comprehensive book on the subject of asymmetric gearing, it touches on the history and then gets deeply technical on the design aspects with many design examples for the reader to follow along and learn. It also explains how to manufacture and measure the gears which are very important since designing them alone is only half the job. Dr. Kapelevich also covers tolerancing, efficiency, and side by side comparisons of symmetric and asymmetric gear designs. Altogether it is very complete, a definitive work by Dr. Kapelevich that is well timed since the industry is heading towards more optimized and power dense designs."— Anders Flodin, Höganäs AB, Sweden"Alexander Kapelevich's newest book deals with a topic, which seems to be underrated, today: Asymmetric Gearing. The book offers both, a comprehensive overview as well as thoroughly researched information about the latest state of technology along the complete process chain of asymmetric gears. With many useful explanations and recommendations for the practical application of asymmetrical gears - from gear geometry over limits, rating to manufacturing, tolerancing and inspections - this book offers a lot of valuable information not only about asymmetric but also general aspects of gears and is a meaningful addition to the book "Direct Gear Design" of the same author."—Karsten Stahl, Technische Universität München, Germany" Asymmetric Gears have been well known in the gear industry for many years but have not been used very often in practical gear design. Maybe the reason for that is a lack of knowledge and missing of detailed description/specification, standards, and computer programs. This book can help to understand asymmetric gearing much better and to use the advantages in special applications in which the higher loaded drive flank can be optimized ". Also, manufacturing and measurement data have to be calculated and provided to the shop. Nevertheless, some education at universities and of the staff in gear companies will also be necessary if more acceptance of asymmetric gearing should be achieved."— Franz J. Joachim, Joachim Gear Consulting (before retirement: ZF Friedrichshafen AG), Germany"A new book by Dr. Alex Kapelevich "Asymmetric Gearing" is the first book ever on the subject, and even only due to this, the book can be considered as a significant event in the gear community of the United States. Besides gears with asymmetric teeth are known for a long while, there was no a source of information for the gear engineers, in which the topic is covered. In his book, Dr. A. Kapelevich has summarized his tremendous experience and knowledge on asymmetric gear drives. No doubt the book will find its readers in a short while."— Stephen P. Radzevich, Ph.D., Dr.Sci., Professor (retired), Mechanical Engineering, USATable of Contents1. History of Asymmetric Gears and Modern State of Art 2. 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