LDR 05148nam 2200469Ia 4500 001 ocn162565702 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080426983 020 _a0080426980 035 _a(OCoLC)162565702 037 _a104529:104552 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD905.2 _b.E42 2003eb 072 7 _aQD _2lcco 082 04 _a548 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aEgami, Takeshi. 245 10 _aUnderneath the Bragg peaks _h[electronic resource] : _bstructural analysis of complex materials / _cby Takeshi Egami, Simon J.L. Billinge. 260 _aKiddington, Oxford, UK ; _aBoston : _bPergamon, _c2003. 300 _axviii, 404 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aPergamon materials series ; _vv. 7 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a* Introducing a unique method to study the atomic structure of nano-materials * Award winning research. Takeshi Egami received the 2003 Eugene Bertram Warren Diffraction Physics Award for the work described in the book. This book focuses on the structural determination of crystalline solids with extensive disorder. Well-established methods exist for characterizing the structure of fully crystalline solids or fully disordered materials such as liquids and glasses, but there is a dearth of techniques for the cases in-between, crystalline solids with internal atomic and nanometer scale disorder. Egami and Billinge discuss how to fill the gap using modern tools of structural characterization. While this subject might sound rather narrow, the fact is that today this problem is encountered in the structural characterization of a surprisingly wide range of complex materials of interest to modern technology and is becoming increasingly important. 505 0 _aStructure of complex materials.Crystallography and beyond. The power of total scattering and PDF methods. Resources for learning total scattering and PDF methods. -- Crystallographic analysis of complex materials. Theoretical background. Crystallographic analysis. Crystallographic methods and disorder: limitations of crystallographic methods. -- The method of total scattering and atomic pair-distribution function analysis. Total scattering and the PDF. Compositionally resolved partial PDF. Magnetic correlation functions. The PDF in higher dimensions. Error analysis for the PDF. -- Total scattering experiments. General considerations. The neutron scattering experiment. The x-ray scattering experiment. -- Data collection and analysis. Data analysis overview. Obtaining S(Q) in practice. Real-world data analysis. -- Extracting structural information from the PDF. Direct information. Modeling the PDF. Additional information and advanced modeling. -- Dynamics of the local structure. Measurement of inelastic scattering. Dynamic structure factor. Correlated dynamics and the PDF. Dynamic pair correlation function (DPCF). Effect of inelastic scattering on the PDF. -- Structure of well-ordered crystals. PDF of ideal and distorted perovskites. Complex periodic structure: Antiferroelectric Lead Zirconate. Pb polarization. -- Defects, nanocrystalline and crystallographically challenged materials. Lattice defects and the PDF method. Defects in well ordered crystals. Nanocrystals and crystallographically challenged materials. Chemical short-range order. -- Local structure of systems with competing interactions. Mixed ferroelectric oxides. Colossal magnetoresistive (CMR) manganites. Superconducting cuprates. -- Phase transitions. Local correlations and phase transitions. Phase transitions in complex materials. Phase transitions in systems with competing interactions I: Relaxor ferroelectricity. Phase transition in systems with competing interactions II: CMR manganites. Lattice involvement in the metal-insulator transition and the CMR effect. Phase transition in systems with competing interactions III: High TC cuprates. -- Concluding Remarks. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCrystallography. 650 0 _aSolids _xAnalysis. 650 7 _aMateriais. _2larpcal 650 7 _aCristalografia. _2larpcal 650 6 _aCristallographie. 650 6 _aSolides _xAnalyse 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBillinge, S. J. L. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080426980 _z9780080426983 _w(DLC) 2002192953 _w(OCoLC)51454286 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080426983 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2002192953.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2002192953.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04511nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162130669 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080427034 020 _a0080427030 035 _a(OCoLC)162130669 037 _a120893:127797 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA417.7.H55 _bC35 2003eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.1/1296 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCaillard, Daniel. 245 10 _aThermally activated mechanisms in crystal plasticity _h[electronic resource] / _cby D. Caillard, J.L. Martin. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, Mass. : _bPergamon, _c2003. 300 _axviii, 433 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aPergamon materials series ; _v8 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aKEY FEATURES:

A unified, fundamental and quantitative resource. The result of 5 years of investigation from researchers around the world
New data from a range of new techniques, including synchrotron radiation X-ray topography provide safer and surer methods of identifying deformation mechanisms
Informing the future direction of research in intermediate and high temperature processes by providing original treatment of dislocation climb

DESCRIPTION:

Thermally Activated Mechanisms in Crystal Plasticity is a unified, quantitative and fundamental resource for material scientists investigating the strength of metallic materials of various structures at extreme temperatures. Crystal plasticity is usually controlled by a limited number of elementary dislocation mechanisms, even in complex structures. Those which determine dislocation mobility and how it changes under the influence of stress and temperature are of key importance for understanding and predicting the strength of materials. The authors describe in a consistent way a variety of thermally activated microscopic mechanisms of dislocation mobility in a range of crystals. The principles of the mechanisms and equations of dislocation motion are revisited and new ones are proposed. These describe mostly friction forces on dislocations such as the lattice resistance to glide or those due to sessile cores, as well as dislocation cross-slip and climb. They are critically assessed by comparison with the best available experimental results of microstructural characterization, in situ straining experiments under an electron or a synchrotron beam, as well as accurate transient mechanical tests such as stress relaxation experiments. Some recent attempts at atomistic modeling of dislocation cores under stress and temperature are also considered since they offer a complementary description of core transformations and associated energy barriers.

In addition to offering guidance and assistance for further experimentation, the book indicates new ways to extend the body of data in particular areas such as lattice resistance to glide. 505 0 _aExperimental Charecterization of Dislocation Mechanisms, Interactions Between Dislocations and Small-size Obstacles, Frictional Forces in Metals, Dislocation Cross-slip, Experimental Studies of Peierls-Naborro-Type Friction Forces in Metals and Alloys, The Peierl-Nabarro Mechanisms in Covalent Crystals, Dislocations Climb, Dislocation Multiplication, Exhaustion and Work Hardening, Mechanical Behaviour of some ordered intermetallic. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMaterials at high temperatures. 650 0 _aCrystals _xPlastic properties. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMartin, Jean-Luc, _d1938- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080427030 _z9780080427034 _w(DLC) 2003053563 _w(OCoLC)52269092 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080427034 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003053563-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003053563-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04278nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162565787 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080428390 020 _a0080428398 035 _a(OCoLC)162565787 037 _a126773:128405 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ263 _b.H48 2001eb 082 04 _a621.402/5 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHesselgreaves, John E. 245 10 _aCompact heat exchangers _h[electronic resource] : _bselection, design, and operation / _cJohn E. Hesselgreaves. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bPergamon, _c2001. 300 _axviii, 398 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book presents the ideas and industrial concepts in compact heat exchanger technology that have been developed in the last 10 years or so. Historically, the development and application of compact heat exchangers and their surfaces has taken place in a piecemeal fashion in a number of rather unrelated areas, principally those of the automotive and prime mover, aerospace, cryogenic and refrigeration sectors. Much detailed technology, familiar in one sector, progressed only slowly over the boundary into another sector. This compartmentalisation was a feature both of the user industries themselves, and also of the supplier, or manufacturing industries. These barriers are now breaking down, with valuable cross-fertilisation taking place. One of the industrial sectors that is waking up to the challenges of compact heat exchangers is that broadly defined as the process sector. If there is a bias in the book, it is towards this sector. Here, in many cases, the technical challenges are severe, since high pressures and temperatures are often involved, and working fluids can be corrosive, reactive or toxic. The opportunities, however, are correspondingly high, since compacts can offer a combination of lower capital or installed cost, lower temperature differences (and hence running costs), and lower inventory. In some cases they give the opportunity for a radical re-think of the process design, by the introduction of process intensification (PI) concepts such as combining process elements in one unit. An example of this is reaction and heat exchange, which offers, among other advantages, significantly lower by-product production. To stimulate future research, the author includes coverage of hitherto neglected approaches, such as that of the Second Law (of Thermodynamics), pioneered by Bejan and co- workers. The justification for this is that there is increasing interest in life-cycle and sustainable approaches to industrial activity as a whole, often involving exergy (Second Law) analysis. Heat exchangers, being fundamental components of energy and process systems, are both savers and spenders of exergy, according to interpretation. 505 0 _aSelected Contents. Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Industrial Compact Exchangers. Chapter 3 The Heat Exchanger as Part of a System: Exergetic (Second Law) Analysis. Chapter 4 Surface Comparisons, Size, Shape and Weight Relationships. Chapter 5 Surface Types and Correlations. Chapter 6 Thermal Design. Chapter 7 Compact Heat Exchangers In Practice.Appendices. 650 0 _aHeat exchangers. 650 17 _aWarmtewisselaars. _2gtt 650 6 _a�Echangeurs de chaleur. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080428398 _z9780080428390 _w(DLC) 2001023226 _w(OCoLC)45871204 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080428390 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001023226-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001023226-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03721nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162566230 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080436371 020 _a0080436374 035 _a(OCoLC)162566230 037 _a104474:104496 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA460 _b.K27 2004eb 082 04 _a620.11233 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKassner, Michael Ernest. 245 10 _aFundamentals of creep in metals and alloys _h[electronic resource] / _cMichael E. Kassner, Mar�ia-Teresa P�erez-Prado. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axv, 272 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a* Numerous line drawings with consistent format and units allow easy comparison of the behavior of a very wide range of materials * Transmission electron micrographs provide a direct insight in the basic microstructure of metals deforming at high temperatures * Extensive literature review of over 1000 references provide an excellent reference document, and a very balanced discussion

Understanding the strength of materials at a range of temperatures is critically important to a huge number of researchers and practitioners from a wide range of fields and industry sectors including metallurgists, industrial designers, aerospace R&D personnel, and structural engineers.

The most up-to date and comprehensive book in the field, Fundamentals of Creep in Metals and Alloys discusses the fundamentals of time-dependent plasticity or creep plasticity in metals, alloys and metallic compounds. This is the first book of its kind that provides broad coverage of a range of materials not just a sub-group such as metallic compounds, superalloys or crystals. As such it presents the most balanced view of creep for all materials scientists.

The theory of all of these phenomena are extensively reviewed and analysed in view of an extensive bibliography that includes the most recent publications in the field. All sections of the book have undergone extensive peer review and therefore the reader can be sure they have access to the most up-to-date research, fully interrogated, from the worlds leading investigators. Numerous line drawings with consistent format and units allow easy comparison of the behavior of a very wide range of materials Transmission electron micrographs provide a direct insight in the basic microstructure of metals deforming at high temperatures Extensive literature review of over 1000 references provide an excellent reference document, and a very balanced discussion. 505 0 _aIntroduction; five-power-law creep; diffusional creep; harper dorn creep; three-power-law viscous glide creep; superplasticity; recrystallization; creep behavior of particle strengthened alloys; creep fracture. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [243]-267) and index. 650 0 _aMaterials _xCreep. 650 0 _aMetals _xCreep. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aP�erez-Prado, Mar�ia-Teresa. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080436374 _z9780080436371 _w(OCoLC)57174951 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080436371 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 06031nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162131185 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080436685 020 _a0080436684 035 _a(OCoLC)162131185 037 _a126613:127909 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.P6 _bC43 2000eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.1/16 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCederbaum, Gabriel. 245 10 _aPoroelastic structures _h[electronic resource] / _cGabriel Cederbaum, LePing Li, Kalman Schulgasser. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York ; _aOxford : _bElsevier, _c2000. 300 _aviii, 158 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aPoroelasticity is a continuum theory for the analysis of a porous media consisting of an elastic matrix containing interconnected fluid-saturated pores. In physical terms the theory postulates that when a porous material is subjected to stress, the resulting matrix deformation leads to volumetric changes in the pores. This book is devoted to the analysis of fluid-saturated poroelastic beams, columns and plates made of materials for which diffusion in the longitudinal direction(s) is viable, while in the perpendicular direction(s) the flow can be considered negligible because of the micro-geometry of the solid skeletal material. Many microstructures and fabrication schemes could be imagined, which would produce bulk materials with the postulated behavior. The book provides a methodology and a theoretical basis for investigating the mechanical behaviors of the structural elements made of such materials. It is recognized that the response of the poroelastic structural element to loading is sensitive to the properties of the fluid and to the diffusion boundaries, which can be easily altered in practice. Therefore, such structural elements and thus their features are potentially controllable. In other words, it could be possible to convert such elements into intelligent or smart structures. If this is so, it would be interesting that such structural elements could work as both sensors and actuators, e.g. the fluid can "feel" the change of the temperature by changing its viscosity and this results in a change of the behavior of the structure. The present book is the first of its kind; there does not exist in the professional literature any book which deals with this subject. Chapter 1 is a general introduction and overview. The governing equations for beams are presented in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 then presents analytical solutions for the quasi-static bending problem. Series solutions are found for normal loading with various mechanical and diffusion boundary conditions. The finite element method is developed and employed for the quasi-static beams and columns with small deflections in Chapter 4. In Chapter 5 solutions are found for free and forced vibrations of poroelastic beams. Chapter 6 deals with large deflections of beams. The stability of poroelastic columns is investigated in Chapter 7. Three problems are considered: buckling, post-buckling, and dynamic stability. Formulations are found in Chapter 8 for fluid-saturated poroelastic plates consisting of a material, for which the diffusion is possible in the in-plane directions only, both for bending and for in-plane loading. This book attempts to constitute a reasonably self-contained presentation of a wide spectrum of problems related to the analysis of the type of poroelastic structure considered. 505 0 _aIntroduction. Modeling of Poroelastic Beams. Basic equations. Characteristic times. Note on a beam impermeable at both ends. Equations in non-dimensional form. Analytical Solutions for Quasi-Static Beams. Simply-supported beams with permeable ends. Beams subjected to loads suddenly applied and constant thereafter. Finite Element Formulation and Solutions for Quasi-Static Beams. Introduction. Variational principles. Finite element formulation. Examples and discussion. Vibrations of Poroelastic Beams. Initial value problems. Forced harmonic vibrations. Closure. Large Deflection Analysis of Poroelastic Beams. Governing equations. Equations in non-dimensional forms when &egr;0 =0. Numerical formulation. Numerical procedure for the finite difference method. Examples and discussion. Stability of Poroelastic Columns. Buckling of columns. Limits of critical load. Time-dependence of critical load and deflections. Post-buckling: formulation. Post-buckling: results and discussion. Imperfection sensitivity. Dynamic stability of poroelastic columns. Stability boundaries and critical load amplitude. Analysis of Poroelastic Plates. Basic equations for thin plates. Analytical solutions for quasi-static bending. Transverse vibrations of simply supported plates. Closure. Appendices. Subject index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [141]-144) and index. 650 0 _aPorous materials. 650 0 _aElasticity. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLi, LePing. 700 1 _aSchulgasser, Kalman. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080436684 _z9780080436685 _w(DLC) 2001276247 _w(OCoLC)44786985 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080436685 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001276247-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001276247-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03093nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162566366 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080436890 020 _a0080436897 035 _a(OCoLC)162566366 037 _a122991:128389 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.C6 _bF725 2001eb 082 04 _a620.1/126 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aFracture mechanics testing methods for polymers, adhesives, and composites _h[electronic resource] / _ceditors, D.R. Moore, A. Pavan, and J.G. Williams. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2001. 300 _axi, 375 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aESIS publication, _x1566-1369 ; _v28 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book is an overview of ESIS Technical Committee 4's activities since the mid-1980s. A wide range of tests is described and the numerous authors is a reflection of the wide and enthusiastic support we have had. With the establishment of the Technical Committee 4, two major areas were identified as appropriate for the activity. Firstly there was an urgent need for standard, fracture mechanics based, test methods to be designed for polymers and composites. A good deal of academic work had been done, but the usefulness to industry was limited by the lack of agreed standards. Secondly there was a perceived need to explore the use of such data in the design of plastic parts. Some modest efforts were made in early meetings to explore this, but little progress was made. In contrast things moved along briskly in the standards work and this has dominated the activity for the last fourteen years. The design issue remains a future goal. 505 0 _aChapter Headings. Linear elastic fracture mechanics. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Adhesion fracture mechanics. Delamination fracture mechanics. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aComposite materials _xFracture. 650 0 _aPolymers _xFracture. 650 0 _aAdhesive joints. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMoore, David _q(David R.) 700 1 _aPavan, A. 700 1 _aWilliams, J. G. _q(James Gordon), _d1938- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080436897 _z9780080436890 _w(DLC) 2001018979 _w(OCoLC)45791475 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080436890 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001018979-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001018979-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04229nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162566396 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2000 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080436999 020 _a0080436994 035 _a(OCoLC)162566396 037 _a121213:128095 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA409 _b.E78 2000eb 082 04 _a620.1/126 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aEuropean Conference on Fracture _n(13th : _d2000 : _cSan Sebasti�an, Spain) 245 10 _aFracture mechanics _h[electronic resource] : _bapplications and challenges : invited papers presented at the 13th European Conference on Fracture / _ceditors, M. Fuentes ... [et al.]. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2000. 300 _ax, 263 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aESIS publication ; _v26 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book contains 15 fully peer-reviewed Invited Papers which were presented at the 13^th Biennial European Conference on Fracture and is a companion to the CD-ROM http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/publication?issn=15661369&volume=26 http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/008043701xProceedings. The organisers of the ECF 13 opted from the very beginning for an application-orientated conference, and consequently, this book contributes to the understanding of fracture phenomena, and disseminates fracture concepts and their application to the solution of engineering problems to practitioners in a wide range of fields. The fields covered in this book can be broadly classified into: elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fracture dynamics, fatigue and interactive processes, failure, structural integrity, coatings and materials, with applications to the following industrial sectors: transport, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, pipelines and automotive engineering. 520 _aThis book contains 15 fully peer-reviewed Invited Papers which were presented at the 13^th Biennial European Conference on Fracture and is a companion to the CD-ROM http://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080436999 http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/008043701xProceedings. The organisers of the ECF 13 opted from the very beginning for an application-orientated conference, and consequently, this book contributes to the understanding of fracture phenomena, and disseminates fracture concepts and their application to the solution of engineering problems to practitioners in a wide range of fields. The fields covered in this book can be broadly classified into: elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fracture dynamics, fatigue and interactive processes, failure, structural integrity, coatings and materials, with applications to the following industrial sectors: transport, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, pipelines and automotive engineering. 505 0 _aForeword. Papers. Author Index. 500 _a"This volume contains 15 fully peer-reviewed Invited Papers presented at the 13th European Conference on Fracture held in San Sebastian, Spain, 6-9 September 2000" 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFracture mechanics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aFuentes, M. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080436994 _z9780080436999 _w(DLC) 00058696 _w(OCoLC)44592654 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080436999 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00058696-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00058696-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04631nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162130932 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080437132 020 _a0080437133 035 _a(OCoLC)162130932 037 _a122835:127926 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA455.C3 _bI53 2000eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.1/93 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aInagaki, Michio. 245 10 _aNew carbons _h[electronic resource] : _bcontrol of structure and functions / _cMichio Inagaki. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Science, _c2000. 300 _aix, 229 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe discovery of fullerenes and nanotubes has greatly stimulated the interest of scientists and engineers in carbon materials, and has resulted in much scientific research. These materials have provided us with many interesting ideas and potential applications, some of them practical and some simply dreams for the future. In the early 1960s, carbon fibers, glass-like carbons and pyrolytic carbons were developed which were quite different from the carbon materials that had previously been used. Carbon fibers exhibited surprisingly good mechanical properties, glass-like carbons exhibited brittle fracture resulting in a conchoidal fracture surface similar to sodium glass, and giving no carbon dust, and pyrolytic carbons were produced by a new production process of chemical vapour deposition and showed very high anisotropy. These carbons materials made a great impact not only on the carbon community who had been working on carbon materials but also on people working in the fields of materials science and engineering. They were used to develop a variety of new applications in technological fields, such as semiconductors, microelectronics, aerospace and high temperature, etc. These newly developed carbon materials were called NEW CARBONS, in comparison with carbon materials such as artificial graphites represented by graphite electrodes, carbon blacks and activated carbons, which maybe thought of as CLASSICAL CARBONS. Later, other new carbons, such as activated carbons and those with novel functions, isotropic high-density graphites, intercalation compounds, various composites, etc., were developed. In 1994, Professor Michio Inagaki published a book entitled "New Carbon Materials — Structure and Functions" with his friend Professor Yoshihiro Hishiyama of Musashi Institute of Technology, published by Gihoudou Shuppan in Japanese. However, progress in the fields of these new carbons is so rapid that the previous book is already out of date. For this reason the author has decided to write an English text on New Carbons. The text focuses on New Carbons based on hexagonal networks of carbon-atoms, i.e. graphite-related materials. The fundamental concept underlying this book is that the structure and functions of these materials are principally governed by their texture. The aim is to give readers a comprehensive understanding of New Carbons through the description of their structure and texture, along with the properties that are largely dependent on them. 505 0 _aChapter headings: Old but new materials: "carbons". Highly orientated graphites. Isotropic carbons. Carbon fibers. Porous carbons. Intercalation compounds. Carbon composites. Concluding remarks. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [218]-224) and index. 650 0 _aCarbon. 650 0 _aGraphite. 650 0 _aCarbon composites. 650 17 _aGrafiet. _2gtt 650 17 _aKoolstofvezels. _2gtt 650 17 _aKoolstofcomposieten. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080437133 _z9780080437132 _w(DLC) 00027917 _w(OCoLC)43607443 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080437132 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00027917-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00027917-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04196nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162566479 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2000 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080437842 020 _a0080437842 035 _a(OCoLC)162566479 037 _a121154:127920 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.P6 _bW27 2000eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a624.1/7765 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWang, C. M. 245 10 _aShear deformable beams and plates _h[electronic resource] : _brelationships with classical solutions / _cC.M. Wang, J.N. Reddy, K.H. Lee. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2000. 300 _axiv, 296 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMost books on the theory and analysis of beams and plates deal with the classical (Euler-Bernoulli/Kirchoff) theories but few include shear deformation theories in detail. The classical beam/plate theory is not adequate in providing accurate bending, buckling, and vibration results when the thickness-to-length ratio of the beam/plate is relatively large. This is because the effect of transverse shear strains, neglected in the classical theory, becomes significant in deep beams and thick plates. This book illustrates how shear deformation theories provide accurate solutions compared to the classical theory. Equations governing shear deformation theories are typically more complicated than those of the classical theory. Hence it is desirable to have exact relationships between solutions of the classical theory and shear deformation theories so that whenever classical theory solutions are available, the corresponding solutions of shear deformation theories can be readily obtained. Such relationships not only furnish benchmark solutions of shear deformation theories but also provide insight into the significance of shear deformation on the response. The relationships for beams and plates have been developed by many authors over the last several years. The goal of this monograph is to bring together these relationships for beams and plates in a single volume. The book is divided into two parts. Following the introduction, Part 1 consists of Chapters 2 to 5 dealing with beams, and Part 2 consists of Chapters 6 to 13 covering plates. Problems are included at the end of each chapter to use, extend, and develop new relationships. 505 0 _aPart and chapter headings: Preface. Introduction. Beams. Bending of Beams. Shear-Flexural Stiffness Matrix. Buckling of Columns. Tapered Beams. Plates. Theories of Plate Bending. Bending Relationships for Simply Supported Plates. Bending Relationships for Lévy Solutions. Bending Relationships for Circular and Annular Plates. Bending Relationships for Sectorial Plates. Buckling Relationships. Free Vibration Relationships. Relationships for Inhomogeneous Plates. Subject index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [279]-291) and index. 650 0 _aPlates (Engineering) _xMathematical models. 650 0 _aGirders _xMathematical models. 650 0 _aShear (Mechanics) 650 0 _aDeformations (Mechanics) 650 0 _aMathematical analysis. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aReddy, J. N. _q(Junuthula Narasimha), _d1945- 700 1 _aLee, K. H. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080437842 _z9780080437842 _w(DLC) 00035437 _w(OCoLC)43706799 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080437842 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00035437-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00035437-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04070nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162130945 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080438863 020 _a0080438865 035 _a(OCoLC)162130945 037 _a122906:128127 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP1122 _b.L54 2000eb 082 04 _a668.4 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aLife cycle engineering of plastics _h[electronic resource] : _btechnology, economy, and the environment / _cLars Lundquist ... [et al.l. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2000. 300 _axiii, 206 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a"This book adds much to the already evolving field of Design for Environment; but it goes far beyond most works on this subject by surrounding the central notions of life cycle assessment with a scientific body of knowledge and with a more practical slant reflecting the reality of the organizations in which product development occurs. Through a focus on plastic products, the authors show the importance of making ties between basic technical knowledge and the process of life cycle engineering. Their approach offers a practical, deliberate way to make ecologically and economically sensible decisions about product reuse and recycling and other critical dimensions of product life behavior. They demonstrate a positive approach to designing products that fits into a sustainable economy through down-to-earth cases. While the book focuses on the life cycle engineering of plastics, it is only a short step to other materials and products.

Beyond contributing to the technology of life cycle engineering, this text adds to the growing body of knowledge that argues for an fundamentally new way of thinking about economic and social activity--a new paradigm for sustainable social and industrial problem solving. Industrial ecology is such a new system for thinking about and implementing sustainability that draws its core set of ideas from the ecological world. Industrial ecology brings to the surface the idea of interdependence among members of a community-- natural or economic, and notes the material cycles that are central to a stable ecosystem. The life cycle engineering framework, coupled with sound scientific knowledge of materials behavior as articulated in this book, makes a giant step towards bringing the model of industrial ecology into everyday practice."

From the Preface by John R. Ehrenfeld Director, MIT Technology, Business and Environment Program Center for Technology, Policy, and Industrial Development. 505 0 _aPreface. Preamble. Acknowledgements. Introduction to life cycle engineering. The polymer life cycle. Plastics recovery and recycling. Life cycle assesment. Life cycle engineering in product development. Organisational aspects of life cycle engineering. Case studies. Afterword. Acronyms. Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPlastics. 650 0 _aProduct life cycle. 650 7 _aPl�asticos. _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLundquist, Lars. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080438865 _z9780080438863 _w(DLC) 00049486 _w(OCoLC)45129123 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080438863 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00049486-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00049486-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03866nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162566692 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a sb 101 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080438900 020 _a0080438903 035 _a(OCoLC)162566692 037 _a126842:128567 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA410 _b.D79 2001eb 082 04 _a624.1/8/0287 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aDurability Workshop _d(2000 : _cBerkeley, Calif.) 245 10 _aLong term durability of structural materials _h[electronic resource] : _bDURABILITY 2000 : proceedings of the Durability Workshop, Berkeley, California, 26-27 October, 2000 / _cedited by P.J.M. Monteiro ... [et al.]. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2001. 300 _axv, 296 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a"Long Term Durability of Structural Materials" features proceedings of the workshop held at Berkeley, CA in October, 2000. It brought together engineers and scientists, who have received grants from the initiative NSF 98-42, to share their results on the study of long-term durability of materials and structures. The major objective was to develop new methods for accelerated short-term laboratory or in-situ tests which allow accurate, reliable, predictions of the long-term performance of materials, machines and structures. To achieve this goal it was important to understand the fundamental nature of the deterioration and damage processes in materials and to develop innovative ways to model the behavior of these processes as they affect the life and long-term performance of components, machines and structures. The researchers discussed their approach to include size effects in scaling up from laboratory specimens to actual structures. Accelerated testing and durability modeling techniques developed were validated by comparing their results with performance under actual operating conditions. The main mechanism of the deterioration discussed included environmental effects and/or exposure to loads, speeds and other operating conditions that are not fully anticipated in the original design. A broad range of deterioration damage, such as fatigue, overload, ultraviolet damage, corrosion, and wear was presented. A broad range of materials of interest was also discussed, including the full spectrum of construction materials, metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and coatings. Emphasis was placed on scale-dependence and history of fabrication on resulting mechanical behavior of materials. 505 0 _aSection Headings. Introduction. Structures. Corrosion. Polymeric and Composite Materials. Test Methods. Appendix. Author Index. Keyword Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aBuilding materials _xTesting _vCongresses. 650 7 _aMateriais de constru�c�ao (durabilidade;congressos) _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMonteiro, Paulo J. M. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080438903 _z9780080438900 _w(DLC) 2001042930 _w(OCoLC)47238278 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080438900 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001042930-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001042930-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02916nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162130016 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080439365 020 _a0080439365 035 _a(OCoLC)162130016 037 _a104475:104497 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD131 _b.M37 2003eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a543 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMartin, J. W. _q(John Wilson), _d1926- 245 14 _aThe local chemical analysis of materials _h[electronic resource] / _cJohn W. Martin. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2003. 300 _axviii, 215 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aPergamon materials series ; _vv. 9 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a* Expert, up-to-date guidance on the appropriate techniques of local chemical analysis * Comprehensive. This volume is an ideal starting point for material research and development, bringing together a number of techniques usually only found in isolation * Recent examples of the applications of techniques are provided in all cases

Helping to solve the problems of materials scientists in academia and industry, this book offers guidance on appropriate techniques of chemical analysis of materials at the local level, down to the atomic scale. Comparisons are made between various techniques in terms of the nature of the probe employed. The detection limit and the optimum spatial resolution is also considered, as well as the range of atomic number that may be identified and the precision and methods of calibration, where appropriate.

The Local Chemical Analysis of Materials is amply illustrated allowing the reader to easily see typical results. It includes a comparative table of techniques to aid selection for analysis and a table of acronyms, particularly valuable in this jargon-riddled area.

. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMaterials _xAnalysis. 650 0 _aChemistry, Analytic. 650 6 _aMat�eriaux _xAnalyse. 650 6 _aChimie analytique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080439365 _z9780080439365 _w(DLC) 2004298531 _w(OCoLC)52948323 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080439365 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004298531.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04366nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130730 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 ne a sb 101 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080439488 020 _a0080439489 035 _a(OCoLC)162130730 037 _a121244:128403 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA630 _b.I543 2001eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a624.1 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aInternational Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Computation _d(2001 : _cCape Town, South Africa) 245 10 _aStructural engineering, mechanics, and computation _h[electronic resource] : _bproceedings of the International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Computation, 2-4 April 2001, Cape Town, South Africa / _cedited by A. Zingoni. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2001. 300 _a2 v. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFollowing on from the International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, held in Cape Town in April 2001, this book contains the Proceedings, in two volumes. There are over 170 papers written by Authors from around 40 countries worldwide. The contributions include 6 Keynote Papers and 12 Special Invited Papers. In line with the aims of the SEMC 2001 International Conference, and as may be seen from the List of Contents, the papers cover a wide range of topics under a variety of themes. There is a healthy balance between papers of a theoretical nature, concerned with various aspects of structural mechanics and computational issues, and those of a more practical nature, addressing issues of design, safety and construction. As the contributions in these Proceedings show, new and more efficient methods of structural analysis and numerical computation are being explored all the time, while exciting structural materials such as glass have recently come onto the scene. Research interest in the repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure continues to grow, particularly in Europe and North America, while the challenges to protect human life and property against the effects of fire, earthquakes and other hazards are being addressed through the development of more appropriate design methods for buildings, bridges and other engineering structures. 505 0 _aSELECTED CONTENTS.. VOLUME 1. Preface v. Keynote papers. Invited papers. Steel structures: general considerations. Concrete structures: general considerations. Steel-concrete composite construction. Masonry, glass and timber structures. Plate, shell and containment structures. Lamintaed composite plates and shells. Bridges, towers and masts. Finite element formulations. Finite element and numerical modelling. Cracking and fracture mechanics. Soil-structure and fluid-structure interaction. VOLUME 2. Preface v. Stability of thin-walled members. Vibration and dynamic analysis. Vibration control and seismic analysis. Seismic design of stell structures. Seismic design of concrete structures. Analysis and design for blast and impact. Fire safety and fire resistance. Structural safety and reliability. Structural optimisation. Damage prediction and damage assessment. Repair, rehabilitation and strengthening. Loadings and code developments. Concrete and concrete materials. Construction technology and methods. Structural engineering education. Late papers. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aStructural engineering _vCongresses. 650 0 _aStructural analysis (Engineering) _vCongresses. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aZingoni, Alphose. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080439489 _z9780080439488 _w(DLC) 2001023572 _w(OCoLC)46343075 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080439488 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05017cam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162566854 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780080439532 020 _a0080439535 035 _a(OCoLC)162566854 037 _a121010:128551 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM163 _b.J46 2001eb 072 7 _aVM _2lcco 082 04 _a623.8/171 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aJensen, J�rgen Juncher. 245 10 _aLoad and global response of ships _h[electronic resource] / _cJ.J. Jensen. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2001. 300 _axi, 337 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aElsevier ocean engineering book series ; _vv. 4 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aLoad and Global Response of Ships gives an introductory background to naval architecture statistics and strength of materials. Each subject is treated in detail; starting from the first principle. The aim of this title was to derive and present the necessary theoretical framework for predicting the extreme loads and the corresponding hull girder stresses that a ship may be subjected to during its operational lifetime. Although some account is given to reliability analysis, the present treatment has to be supplemented with methods for detailed stress evaluation and for structural strength assessment before a complete structural reliability analysis can be carried out. The classification societies have issued rules and regulations for a proper structural analysis of a ship and selection of the scantlings. Previously, those rules rather explicitly gave formulae for the thickness of the hull plantings, the size of the stiffeners etc. Such empirical rules must necessarily be rather conservative in order to apply to a large variety of ships. With the advent of powerful computers, the rules have changed. Today, the naval architect can perform the structural analysis using mainly rational methods based on first principles. The classification society may then specify proper safety factors against local global failure modes, taking into account the consequences of failure and the analysis procedure used. A cruder method of analysis then necessitates a larger safety factor. Therefore the effort made by the experienced naval architect to perform a detailed structural analysis will be returned not just by a rational structural arrangement but also often in lower weight of the ship and thus a higher payload throughout the operational lifetime of the ship. This analysis has attempted to make explicit one way in which designers limit the design space by creating rules to which they expect users to adhere. It is also an attempt to encourage designers to reconsider the 'rules of use' that they have used in their designs, so as to reconceptualise potential usage. This can help design behaviour where rule use is not blindly followed. By making these rules visible, it is possible to expose the limitations of current technology, and development design solutions that do not restrict use to the 'normal' case of action. Rules are useful to designers because they are simplifications of activity. Rules encode the normal case, and these are simplistic representations of work that are, in many cases, accurate enough for the purpose of design. However, encoding behaviour in rules has dangers in that they do not encompass the whole range of behaviours that can be performed. Using examples, this title shows that being able to break rules means that people are able to engage in a richer more flexible set of actions (and therefore more appropriate to contingency) than when they are constrained to a limited range. 505 0 _aIntroduction. Hydrostatic Loads. Ocean Waves. Wave Loads on Ships. Hull Girder Response. Hull Girder Vibrations. Hull Girder Reliability. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [327]-331) and index. 650 0 _aStability of ships. 650 0 _aNaval architecture. 650 0 _aStrength of materials. 650 0 _aLoad factor design. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080439535 _z9780080439532 _w(DLC) 2001045200 _w(OCoLC)47282809 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080439532 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001045200-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001045200-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03455nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162566871 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080439587 020 _a0080439586 035 _a(OCoLC)162566871 037 _a126912:128792 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP858 _b.R36 2002eb 072 7 _aTP _2lcco 082 04 _a666/.1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRao, K. J. 245 10 _aStructural chemistry of glasses _h[electronic resource] / _cby K.J. Rao. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _axv, 568 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a Structural Chemistry of Glasses provides detailed coverage of the subject for students and professionals involved in the physical chemistry aspects of glass research. Starting with the historical background and importance of glasses, it follows on with methods of preparation, structural and bonding theories, and criteria for glass formation including new approaches such as the constraint model.

Glass transition is considered, as well as the wide range of theoretical approaches that are used to understand this phenomenon. The author provides a detailed discussion of Boson peaks, FSDP, Polymorphism, fragility, structural techniques, and theoretical modelling methods such as Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics simulation. The book covers ion and electron transport in glasses, mixed-alkali effect, fast ion conduction, power law and scaling behaviour, electron localization, charged defects, photo-structural effects, elastic properties, pressure-induced transitions, switching behaviour, colour, and optical properties of glasses. Special features of a variety of oxide, chalcogenide, halide, oxy-nitride and metallic gasses are discussed.

With over 140 sections, this book captures most of the important and topical aspects of glass science, and will be useful for both newcomers to the subject and the experienced practitioner. 505 0 _aThe world of inorganic glasses. The glassy state. The glass transition phenomenon. Structural techniques. Theoretical studies. D.C. conductivity. A.C. conductivity. Semiconducting glasses. Relaxation phenomena. Elastic properties and pressure effects. Optical properties. Oxide glasses. Chalcogenide glasses. Other glasses. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aGlass. 650 7 _aVidro. _2larpcal 650 17 _aGlas. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080439586 _z9780080439587 _w(DLC) 2002069339 _w(OCoLC)49627780 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080439587 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002069339-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002069339-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04600nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162130998 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 enka sb 101 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080439709 020 _a0080439705 035 _a(OCoLC)162130998 037 _a123121:128791 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.17 _b.C45 2001eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.165 _222 082 04 _a620.1/125 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aCharpy Centenary Conference _d(2001 : _cPoitiers, France) 245 10 _aFrom Charpy to present impact testing _h[electronic resource] / _ceditors, D. Fran�cois and A. Pineau. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _axii, 483 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aESIS publication, _x1566-1369 ; _v30 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFrom Charpy to Present Impact Testing contains 52 peer-reviewed papers selected from those presented at the Charpy Centenary Conference held in Poitiers, France, 2-5 October 2001.

The name of Charpy remains associated with impact testing on notched specimens. At a time when many steam engines exploded, engineers were preoccupied with studying the resistance of steels to impact loading.

The Charpy test has provided invaluable indications on the impact properties of materials. It revealed the brittle ductile transition of ferritic steels.

The Charpy test is able to provide more quantitative results by instrumenting the striker, which allows the evolution of the applied load during the impact to be determined. The Charpy test is of great importance to evaluate the embrittlement of steels by irradiation in nuclear reactors. Progress in computer programming has allowed for a computer model of the test to be developed; a difficult task in view of its dynamic, three dimensional, adiabatic nature. Together with precise observations of the processes of fracture, this opens the possibility of transferring quantitatively the results of Charpy tests to real components. This test has also been extended to materials other than steels, and is also frequently used to test polymeric materials.

Thus the Charpy test is a tool of great importance and is still at the root of a number of investigations; this is the reason why it was felt that the centenary of the Charpy test had to be celebrated. The Société Française de Métallurgie et de Matériaux decided to organise an international conference which was put under the auspices of the European Society for the Integrity of Structures (ESIS).

This Charpy Centenary Conference (CCC 2001) was held in Poitiers, at Futuroscope in October 2001. More than 150 participants from 17 countries took part in the discussions and about one hundred presentations were given. An exhibition of equipment showed, not only present day testing machines, but also one of the first Charpy pendulums, brought all the way from Imperial College in London.

From Charpy to Present Impact Testing puts together a number of significant contributions. They are classified into 6 headings:

•Keynote lectures, •Micromechanisms, •Polymers, •Testing procedures, •Applications, •Modelling. 505 0 _aKeynote lectures. Micromechanisms. Polymers. Test procedures. Applications. Modelling. 500 _aContains selected papers from the Charpy Centenary Conference held in Poitiers, France, October 2001. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aNotched bar testing _vCongresses. 650 0 _aMetals _xImpact testing _vCongresses. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aFran�cois, D. 700 1 _aPineau, A. _q(Andr�e) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080439705 _z9780080439709 _w(DLC) 2003265823 _w(OCoLC)50301658 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080439709 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0615/2003265823-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0615/2003265823-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03848nam 2200469Ia 4500 001 ocn162567001 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440187 020 _a0080440185 035 _a(OCoLC)162567001 037 _a126847:128584 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP248.65.C55 _bK48 2001eb 060 14 _a2003 A-650 060 14 _aQU 83 _bK45c 2001 082 04 _a660.6 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKhor, Eugene. 245 10 _aChitin _h[electronic resource] : _bfulfilling a biomaterials promise / _cEugene Khor. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Science Ltd., _c2001. 300 _axi, 136 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSo far little has been discussed on the groundwork necessary for chitin to claim its rightful place as a biomaterial. This book aims to describe the factors necessary to standardize chitin processing and characterization. It attempts to capture the essential interplay between chitin's assets and its limitations as a biomaterial, placing the past promises of chitin in perspective, addressing its present realities and limitations as a biomaterial and offering an insight into what is required for chitin, and its derivative chitosan, to fulfil its potential as a biomaterial of the 21st Century. The ongoing search for alternative and better ways to treat medical problems is filled with challenges and opportunities. When replacing body parts with artificial substitutes, state-of-the art technology developments such as Tissue Engineering are fuelling the quest for better biomaterials that can meet a myriad of challenges. Central to this goal is the potential for the utilization of materials from nature. Amongst the possible candidates, chitin has been poised to be one such natural material which could be the answer to a variety of needs in the biomedical field. According to researchers, chitin possesses capabilities as a wound dressing, in bone substitutes and in drug delivery carriers, abilities which have evoked great enthusiasm. However this excitement is accompanied by confusion and lack of consensus, and this book also attempts to address these issues. 505 0 _aChapter headings. The relevance Of chitin. Chitin biomedical applications. Chitin as a biomaterial. Biocompatibility issues. The sources and production of chitin. The structural properties of chitin as it is known today. The chemistry of chitin as it is known today. The regulatory road to approval for chitin. Too late the hero? 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aChitin _xBiotechnology. 650 0 _aBiomedical materials. 650 0 _aBiocompatibility. 650 12 _aChitin _xpharmacology. 650 12 _aChitin _xtherapeutic use. 650 22 _aBiocompatible Materials _xpharmacology. 650 22 _aBiocompatible Materials _xtherapeutic use. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080440185 _z9780080440187 _w(DLC) 2001040632 _w(OCoLC)47666715 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440187 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001040632-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001040632-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03793nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162567018 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440194 020 _a0080440193 035 _a(OCoLC)162567018 037 _a126932:128848 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN690 _b.C54 2002beb 082 04 _a669.9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aChristian, J. W. _q(John Wyrill), _d1926- 245 14 _aThe theory of transformations in metals and alloys _h[electronic resource] / _cJ.W. Christian. 250 _a3rd ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bPergamon, _c2002. 300 _a2 v. (xx, 1113 p.) : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis work is a classic reference text for metallurgists, material scientists and crystallographers. The first edition was published in 1965. The first part of that edition was revised and re-published in 1975 and again in 1981. The present two-part set represents the eagerly awaited full revision by the author of his seminal work, now published as Parts I and II.

Professor Christian was one of the founding fathers of materials science and highly respected worldwide. The new edition of his book deserves a place on the bookshelf of every materials science and engineering department.

Suitable thermal and mechanical treatments will produce extensive rearrangements of the atoms in metals and alloys, and corresponding marked variations in physical and chemical properties. This book describes how such changes in the atomic configuration are effected, and discusses the associated kinetic and crystallographic features. It deals with areas such as lattice geometry, point defects, dislocations, stacking faults, grain and interphase boundaries, solid solutions, diffusion, etc. The first part covers the general theory while the second part is concerned with descriptions of specific types of transformations. 505 0 _aPart I General introduction. Formal geometry of crystal lattices. The theory of reaction rates. The thermodynamics of irreversable processes. The structure of real metals. Solids solutions. The theory of dislocations. Polycrystalline aggregates. Diffusion in the solid state. The classical theory of nucleation. Theory of thermally activated growth. Formal theory of transformation kinetics.

Part II Growth from the vapour phase. Solidification and melting. Polymorphic Changes. Precipitation from supersaturated solid solution. Eutectoidal transformations. Order-disorder transformations. Recovery recrystalisation and grain growth. Deformation twinning. Characteristics of martensic transformations. Crystallography of martensitic transformations. Kinetics of martensitic transformations. Rapid solidification. Bainite steels. Shape memory alloys. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aPhysical metallurgy. 650 7 _aMudan�ca de fase. _2larpcal 650 7 _aMetalurgia f�isica. _2larpcal 650 6 _aM�etallurgie physique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080440193 _z9780080440194 _z9999902847 _z9789999902847 _z9999902855 _z9789999902854 _w(OCoLC)52102152 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440194 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04075nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162567037 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a sb 011 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440248 020 _a008044024X 035 _a(OCoLC)162567037 037 _a121068:128836 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS205 _b.M4663 2002eb 082 04 _a671 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aMetal forming science and practice _h[electronic resource] : _ba state-of-the-art volume in honour of Profesor J.A. Schey's 80th birthday / _cedited by J.G. Lenard. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _axiv, 363 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis publication has been written to honour the contribution to science and education made by the Distinguished Professor Emeritus Professor Schey on his eightieth birthday. The contributors to his book are among the countless researchers who have read, studied and learned from Professor Schey's work, which includes books, research monographs, invited papers, keynote papers, scientific journals and conferences. The topics include manufacturing, sheet and bulk metal forming and tribology, amongst others.

The topics included in this book include: John Schey and value-added manufacturing; Surface finish and friction in cold-metal rolling; Direct observation of interface for tribology in metal forming; An examination of the coefficient of friction; Studies on micro plasto hydrodynamic lubrication in metal forming; Numerical simulation of sheet metal forming; Geometric and mechanics model of sheet forming; Modelling and optimisation of metal forming processes; The mathematical modelling of hot rolling steel; Identification of rheological and tribological parameters; Oxide behaviour in hot rolling; Friction, lubrication and surface response in wire drawing; and Modelling and control of temper rolling and skin pass rolling. 505 0 _aRecollections (graduate students). John Schey and value-added manufacturing (T.A. Brzustowski). Introduction - The scheme of the book (J.G. Lenard). Surface finish and friction in cold metal rolling (M. Sutcliffe). Direct observation of interface for tribology in metal forming (A. Azushima). An examination of the coefficient of friction (J.G. Lenard). Studies on micro plasto hydrodynamic lubrication in metal forming (N. Bay et al.). Numerical simulation of sheet metal forming (M.J. Worswick). Geometric and mechanics model of sheet forming (E.J.L. Duncan). Modelling and optimization of metal forming processes (Manninen et al.). The mathematical modelling of hot rolling of steel (S. Yue). Identification of rheological and tribological parameters (D. Szeliga, M. Pietrzyk). Oxide behaviour in hot rolling (M. Krzyzanowski, J.H. Beynon). Friction, lubrication and surface response in wire drawing (R.N. Wright). Modelling and control of temper rolling and skin pass rolling (O. Wiklund, F. Sandberg). 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aMetal-work. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLenard, John G., _d1937- 700 1 _aSchey, John A. 776 1 _cOriginal _z008044024X _z9780080440248 _w(DLC) 2002029419 _w(OCoLC)50235095 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440248 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002029419-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002029419-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02345nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162131250 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440408 020 _a0080440401 035 _a(OCoLC)162131250 037 _a126876:128694 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.F5 _bW35 2002eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a677/.4 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWalczak, Zbigniew K. 245 10 _aProcesses of fiber formation _h[electronic resource] / _cZbigniew K. Walczak. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _ax, 414 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book presents the state of the art in fiber formation principles, including many original and crucial yet published developments by the author. The material is presented from the theoretical side with the evidence of agreement with experiment; with a few exceptions, uncorroborated theories are omitted. 505 0 _aChapter headings. Introduction. Polymer as raw material. Rheology. Polymer in fiber formation. Structure of fibers. Engineering physics. Formation from solution. Process variables. Scale change of a process. Fiber properties. Processes of "spunbond". Special techniques. Appendix a: numeric data. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFibers. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080440401 _z9780080440408 _w(DLC) 2001058571 _w(OCoLC)48536682 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440408 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001058571-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001058571-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05494nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162130710 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 ne a sb 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440507 020 _a0080440509 035 _a(OCoLC)162130710 037 _a121071:128861 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.12 _b.A88 2002eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.1/1295 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAsundi, Anand. 245 10 _aMATLAB for photomechanics _h[electronic resource] : _ba primer / _cAnand Krishna Asundi. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _aviii, 189 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe term "photomechanics" describes a suite of experimental techniques which use optics (photo) for studying problems in mechanics. The field has been in existence for some time, but has always lagged behind other experimental and numerical techniques. The main reason for this is that the interpretation of data, which whilst providing whole-field visualization, is not in a form readily amenable to the end-user. Digital image processing has become common within the photomechanics community. However, one approach does not fit all, and subtle variations in technique and method have been developed by different groups working on specific applications.

This primer enables the user to get started with their experimental analysis quickly. It is based on the universally popular MATLAB® software, which includes dedicated and optimized functions for a variety of image processing tasks. These can readily scripted, along with the necessary mathematical expressions, for particular experimental techniques. The book provides an introduction to some of the optical techniques, and then introduces MATLAB® routines specific to the image processing in experimental mechanics. There are also case studies on particular techniques.

As part of the book, a collection of M-files is provided on CD-ROM, which also contains example images and test code. This provides a starting point for the user, who can then easily add or edit statements or function for their own images.

MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. For product information, visit http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080440507http://www.mathworks.comhttp://www.mathworks.com. 520 _aThe term "photomechanics" describes a suite of experimental techniques which use optics (photo) for studying problems in mechanics. The field has been in existence for some time, but has always lagged behind other experimental and numerical techniques. The main reason for this is that the interpretation of data, which whilst providing whole-field visualization, is not in a form readily amenable to the end-user. Digital image processing has become common within the photomechanics community. However, one approach does not fit all, and subtle variations in technique and method have been developed by different groups working on specific applications.

MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. For product information, visit http://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440507http://www.mathworks.comhttp://www.mathworks.com. 505 0 _aIntroduction. MATLAB® for Photomechanics (PMTOOLBOX). Digital Photoelasticity. Moiré Methods. Digital Holography. Speckle Methods. Conclusion. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 169-178). 650 0 _aPhotoelasticity _xData processing. 630 00 _aMATLAB. 630 04 _aMATLAB (Computer file) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080440509 _z9780080440507 _w(DLC) 2002035412 _w(OCoLC)50713468 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440507 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002035412-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002035412-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03234nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162567136 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080440668 020 _a0080440665 035 _a(OCoLC)162567136 037 _a123170:128932 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK4660 _b.N35 2003eb 050 14 _aTk4660 _b.N22 2003eb 072 7 _aTJ _2lcco 082 04 _a671.5/212 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aNaidu, D. S. _q(Desineni S.), _d1940- 245 10 _aModeling, sensing and control of gas metal arc welding _h[electronic resource] / _cDesineni Subbaram Naidu, Selahattin Ozcelik, Kevin L. Moore. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsvier, _c2003. 300 _axx, 351 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a

Arc welding is one of the key processes in industrial manufacturing, with welders using two types of processes - gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). This new book provides a survey-oriented account of the modeling, sensing, and automatic control of the GMAW process. Researchers are presented with the most recent information in the areas of modeling, sensing and automatic control of the GMAW process, collecting a number of original research results on the topic from the authors and colleagues.

Providing an overview of a variety of topics, this book looks at the classification of various welding processes; the modeling aspects of GMAW; physics of welding; metal transfer characteristics; weld pool geometry; process voltages and variables; power supplies; sensing (sensors for arc length, weld penetration control, weld pool geometry, using optical and intelligent sensors); control techniques of PI, PID, multivariable control, adaptive control, and intelligent control. Finally, the book illustrates a case study presented by the authors and their students at Idaho State University, in collaboration with researchers at the Idaho National Engineering and Environment Laboratory. 505 0 _aGMAW:Modeling. GMAW:Sensing.GMAW:Automatic Control.GMAW:Case Study.Conclusions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aGas metal arc welding. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aOzcelik, Selahattin, _d1965- 700 1 _aMoore, Kevin L., _d1960- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080440665 _z9780080440668 _w(DLC) 2004296446 _w(OCoLC)52946533 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080440668 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004296446-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004296446-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02303nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162567200 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080441016 020 _a0080441017 035 _a(OCoLC)162567200 037 _a104510:104533 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA684 _b.Z43 2005eb 082 04 _a624.1/772 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aZhao, Xiao-Ling. 245 10 _aCold-formed tubular members and connections _h[electronic resource] : _bstructural behaviour and design / _cXiao-Ling Zhao, Tim Wilkinson, Gregory Hancock. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axiv, 239 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCold formed structural members are being used more widely in routine structural design as the world steel industry moves from the production of hot-rolled section and plate to coil and strip, often with galvanised and/or painted coatings. Steel in this form is more easily delivered from the steel mill to the manufacturing plant where it is usually cold-rolled into open and closed section members. This book not only summarises the research performed to date on cold form tubluar members and connections but also compares design rules in various standards and provides practical design examples. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aTubular steel structures. 650 0 _aSteel _xCold working. 650 0 _aSteel, Structural. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aWilkinson, Tim, _d1970- 700 1 _aHancock, Gregory J. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080441017 _z9780080441016 _w(OCoLC)62216559 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080441016 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05026nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162567246 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080441078 020 _a0080441076 035 _a(OCoLC)162567246 037 _a121054:128762 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA347.B69 _bK38 2002eb 082 04 _a620/.001/51535 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKatsikadelis, John T. 245 10 _aBoundary elements _h[electronic resource] : _btheory and applications / _cJohn T. Katsikadelis. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _axiv, 336 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe author's ambition for this publication was to make BEM accessible to the student as well as to the professional engineer. For this reason, his main task was to organize and present the material in such a way so that the book becomes "user-friendly" and easy to comprehend, taking into account only the mathematics and mechanics to which students have been exposed during their undergraduate studies. This effort led to an innovative, in many aspects, way of presenting BEM, including the derivation of fundamental solutions, the integral representation of the solutions and the boundary integral equations for various governing differential equations in a simple way minimizing a recourse to mathematics with which the student is not familiar. The indicial and tensorial notations, though they facilitate the author's work and allow to borrow ready to use expressions from the literature, have been avoided in the present book. Nevertheless, all the necessary preliminary mathematical concepts have been included in order to make the book complete and self-sufficient.

Throughout the book, every concept is followed by example problems, which have been worked out in detail and with all the necessary clarifications. Furthermore, each chapter of the book is enriched with problems-to-solve. These problems serve a threefold purpose. Some of them are simple and aim at applying and better understanding the presented theory, some others are more difficult and aim at extending the theory to special cases requiring a deeper understanding of the concepts, and others are small projects which serve the purpose of familiarizing the student with BEM programming and the programs contained in the CD-ROM.

The latter class of problems is very important as it helps students to comprehend the usefulness and effectiveness of the method by solving real-life engineering problems. Through these problems students realize that the BEM is a powerful computational tool and not an alternative theoretical approach for dealing with physical problems. My experience in teaching BEM shows that this is the students' most favorite type of problems. They are delighted to solve them, since they integrate their knowledge and make them feel confident in mastering BEM.

The CD-ROM which accompanies the book contains the source codes of all the computer programs developed in the book, so that the student or the engineer can use them for the solution of a broad class of problems. Among them are general potential problems, problems of torsion, thermal conductivity, deflection of membranes and plates, flow of incompressible fluids, flow through porous media, in isotropic or anisotropic, homogeneous or composite bodies, as well as plane elastostatic problems in simply or multiply connected domains. As one can readily find out from the variety of the applications, the book is useful for engineers of all disciplines. The author is hopeful that the present book will introduce the reader to BEM in an easy, smooth and pleasant way and also contribute to its dissemination as a modern robust computational tool for solving engineering problems. 505 0 _aIntroduction. Preliminary mathematical concepts. The BEM for potential problems in two dimensions. Numerical implementation of the BEM. Boundary element technology. Applications. The BEM for two-dimensional elastostatic problems. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aBoundary element methods. 650 4 _aS�n�r �oge metodu. 655 7 _aCD-ROMs. _2lcsh 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080441076 _z9780080441078 _w(DLC) 2002072183 _w(OCoLC)51684531 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080441078 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03644cam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162567323 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS _dOCLCA 020 _a9780080441481 020 _a0080441483 035 _a(OCoLC)162567323 037 _a126973:128948 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVK200 _b.P54 2003eb 072 7 _aVK _2lcco 082 04 _a363.12/37 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPillay, Anand. 245 10 _aTechnology and safety of marine systems _h[electronic resource] / _cAnand Pillay, Jin Wang. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Science, _c2003. 300 _a320 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aElsevier ocean engineering book series ; _vv. 7 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aTraditionally society has regulated hazardous industries by detailed references to engineering codes, standards and hardware requirements. These days a risk-based approach is adopted. Risk analysis involves identifying hazards, categorizing the risks, and providing the necessary decision support to determine the necessary arrangements and measures to reach a "safe" yet economical operating level. When adopting such an approach the abundance of techniques available to express risk levels can often prove confusing and inadequate. This highly practical guide to safety and risk analysis in Marine Systems not only adds to the current techniques available, but more importantly identifies instances where traditional techniques fall short. Uncertainties that manifest within risk analysis are highlighted and alternative solutions presented. In addition to risk analysis techniques this book addresses influencing elements including: reliability, Maintenance Decision making and Human error. The highly practical approach of this title ensures it is accessible to the widest possible audience. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aIntroduction -- Ship safety and accident statistics -- Safety analysis techniques -- Formal safety assessment of ships and its relation to offshore safety case approach -- Formal safety assessment -- Risk assessment using fuzzy set approach -- Modified failure mode and effects analysis -- Maintenance modelling -- Human error assessment and decision making using analystical hierarchy processing -- Three novel risk modelling and decision making techniques -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1. Code of practice for small fishing vessels -- Appendix 2. Fishing vessel (safety provisions) safety rules 1975 -- Influence diagram. 650 0 _aShips _xSafety measures. 650 0 _aShips _xSafety regulations. 650 0 _aShips _xInspection. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aWang, J. _q(Jin) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080441483 _z9780080441481 _w(DLC) 2003049208 _w(OCoLC)52377584 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080441481 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003049208-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003049208-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03710nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162130019 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080441641 020 _a0080441645 035 _a(OCoLC)162130019 037 _a104513:104536 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN690 _b.H969 2004eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a671.3/6 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHumphreys, F. J. 245 10 _aRecrystallization and related annealing phenomena _h[electronic resource] / _cby F.J. Humphreys and M. Hatherly. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axxx, 628 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aRelated Annealing Phenomena fulfils the information needs of materials scientists in both industry and academia. The subjects treated in the book are all active research areas, forming a major part of at least four regular international conference series. This new 2nd edition ensures the reader has access to the latest findings, essential to those working at the forefront of research in universities and laboratories. For those in industry, the book highlights applications of the research and technologically important examples. In particular, the 2nd edition builds on the significant progress made recently in the following key areas: Deformed state, including deformation to very large strains Characterisation of microstructures by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) Modelling and simulation of annealing. Continuous recrystallization. * Fully revised and up-to-date, the 2nd edition highlights the significant progress made recently in this important area of research * Detailed coverage, much more comprehensive treatment than is found in textbooks on physical metallurgy bridges the gap between theory and practice by examining the application of quantitative, physically based models to metal forming processes. 505 0 _aIntroduction; the deformed state; deformation textures; the structure and energy of grain boundaries; the mobility and migration of boundaries; recovery after deformation; recrystallization of single-phase alloys; recrystallization of ordered materials; recrystallization of two-phase alloys; the growth and stability of cellular microstructures; grain growth following recrystallization recrystallization textures; hot deformation and dynamic restoration; continuous recrystallization during and after large strain deformation; control of recrystallization; computer modeling and simulation of annealing. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 557-615) and index. 650 0 _aRecrystallization (Metallurgy) 650 6 _aRecristallisation (M�etallurgie) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHatherly, M. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080441645 _z9780080441641 _w(DLC) 2004556017 _w(OCoLC)54610830 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080441641 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2004556017.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004556017.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02772nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162130008 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080442716 020 _a0080442714 035 _a(OCoLC)162130008 037 _a104108:104129 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.S5 _bQ38 2004eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a624.1/776 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aQatu, Mohamad-Subhi Khalil, _d1963- 245 10 _aVibration of laminated shells and plates _h[electronic resource] / _cMohamad S. Qatu. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, CA : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _axvi, 409 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aVibrations drive many engineering designs in todays engineering environment. There has been an enormous amount of research into this area of research over the last decade. This book documents some of the latest research in the field of vibration of composite shells and plates filling a much-needed gap in the market. Laminated composite shells have many engineering applications including aerospace, mechanical, marine and automotive engineering. This book makes an ideal reference for researchers and practicing engineers alike. *The first book of its kind * Documents 10 years of research in the field of composite shells. * Many Engineering applications. 505 0 _a1. INTRODUCTION; 2. SHELL THEORIES; 3. METHODS OF ANALYSIS; 4. CURVED BEAMS; 5. PLATES; SHALLOW SHELLS; CYLINDRICAL SHELLS; 8. CONICAL SHELLS; 9. SPHERICAL SHELLS; 10. COMPLICATING EFFECTS; REFERENCES. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 379-404) and index. 650 0 _aShells (Engineering) _xVibration. 650 0 _aPlates (Engineering) _xVibration. 650 0 _aLaminated materials _xFatigue. 650 0 _aVibration. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080442714 _z9780080442716 _w(DLC) 2004300693 _w(OCoLC)54895380 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080442716 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2004300693.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004300693.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03284nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162567548 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080443508 020 _a0080443508 035 _a(OCoLC)162567548 037 _a104598:104621 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA913 _b.C4 2004eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a532.0527 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCebeci, Tuncer. 245 10 _aAnalysis of turbulent flows _h[electronic resource] / _cTuncer Cebeci. 250 _a2nd rev. and expanded ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aOxford : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _axiv, 376 p. ; _c25 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a

Modelling and Computation of Turbulent Flows has been written by one of the most prolific authors in the field of CFD. Professor of aerodynamics at SUPAERO and director of DMAE at ONERA, the author calls on both his academic and industrial experience when presenting this work. The field of CFD is strongly represented by the following corporate companies; Boeing; Airbus; Thales; United Technologies and General Electric, government bodies and academic institutions also have a strong interest in this exciting field. Each chapter has also been specifically constructed to constitute as an advanced textbook for PhD candidates working in the field of CFD, making this book essential reading for researchers, practitioners in industry and MSc and MEng students. * A broad overview of the development and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with real applications to industry * A Free CD-Rom which contains computer program's suitable for solving non-linear equations which arise in modeling turbulent flows * Professor Cebeci has published over 200 technical papers and 14 books, a world authority in the field of CFD. 505 0 _aTurbulent Boundary Layers; LaminarTurbulent Transition; Viscous and Inviscid coupling in between the boundary layer; Inviscid Flow; Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional incompressible flows; Physical and numerical aspects of Boundary-layer flows; Non-Linear Parabolic Partial Differential Equations. 500 _aPrevious ed.: published as Analysis of turbulent boundary layers. New York; London: Academic, 1974. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aTurbulence. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCebeci, Tuncer. _tAnalysis of turbulent boundary layers. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080443508 _z9780080443508 _w(DLC) 2006276083 _w(OCoLC)55641782 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080443508 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0646/2006276083-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02683nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162130033 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080443522 020 _a0080443524 035 _a(OCoLC)162130033 037 _a104601:104624 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA409 _b.R38 2004eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a620.1126 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRavi-Chandar, K. 245 10 _aDynamic fracture _h[electronic resource] / _cK. Ravi-Chandar. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _ax, 254 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDynamic fracture in solids has attracted much attention for over a century from engineers as well as physicists due both to its technological interest and to inherent scientific curiosity. Rapidly applied loads are encountered in a number of technical applications. In some cases such loads might be applied deliberately, as for example in problems of blasting, mining, and comminution or fragmentation; in other cases, such dynamic loads might arise from accidental conditions. Regardless of the origin of the rapid loading, it is necessary to understand the mechanisms and mechanics of fracture under dynamic loading conditions in order to design suitable procedures for assessing the susceptibility to fracture. Quite apart from its repercussions in the area of structural integrity, fundamental scientific curiosity has continued to play a large role in engendering interest in dynamic fracture problems * In-depth coverage of the mechanics, experimental methods, practical applications * Summary of material response of different materials * Discussion of unresolved issues in dynamic fracture. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFracture mechanics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080443524 _z9780080443522 _w(DLC) 2006276069 _w(OCoLC)56640591 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080443522 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0645/2006276069-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02730nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162567646 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080443737 020 _a0080443737 035 _a(OCoLC)162567646 037 _a104581:104604 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.N35 _bN24 2003eb 082 04 _a620.1/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aNano and microstructural design of advanced materials _h[electronic resource] : _ba commemorative volume on Professor G. Thomas' seventieth birthday / _cedited by M.A. Meyers, R.O. Ritchie, and M. Sarikaya. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2003. 300 _axii, 303 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe importance of the nanoscale effects has been recognized in materials research for over fifty years, but it is only recently that advanced characterization and fabrication methods are enabling scientists to build structures atom-by-atom or molecule-by molecule. The understanding and control of the nanostructure has been, to a large extent, made possible by new atomistic analysis and characterization methods pioneered by transmission electron microscopy. Nano and Microstructural Design of Advanced Materials focuses on the effective use of such advanced analysis and characterization techniques in the design of materials. * Teaches effective use of advanced analysis and characterization methods at an atomistic level. * Contains many supporting examples of materials in which such design concepts have been successfully applied. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aNanostructured materials. 650 0 _aMaterials _xMicroscopy. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aThomas, Gareth, _d1932- 700 1 _aMeyers, Marc A. 700 1 _aRitchie, R. O. _q(Robert O.) 700 1 _aSarikaya, Mehmet. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444377 _z9780080444376 _z0080443737 _z9780080443737 _w(DLC) 2003066706 _w(OCoLC)53231380 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080443737 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2003066706.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04147nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162567664 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080443751 020 _a0080443753 035 _a(OCoLC)162567664 037 _a104599:104622 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS670 _b.W32 2004eb 082 04 _a671.7/3 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWatanabe, Tohru. 245 10 _aNano-plating _h[electronic resource] : _bmicrostructure control theory of plated film and data base of plated film microstructure / _cTohru Watanabe. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axvi, 697 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aModern plating technology is highly advanced, and has developed to cover a wide range of applications. In addition to the traditional use for surface finishing, plating technology can now offer novel processes to fabricate high-performance films or fine microstructural bodies in the microelectronics industry. This rapid progress reflects the potential for the electroplating plating method to become one of today's leading-edge technologies. This book will introduce a concept of a Microstructure Control Theory for plated films, describe and discuss various experimental results that support the theory, and finally, present a collection of experimental data on 53 types of plated metal/alloy systems with a special emphasis on their microstructure.The unique feature of this database is that most of the plating baths are simple and contain no additives. In addition, amorphous materials were used as substrates to avoid the effects of substrate structure, and single-crystal substrates were chosen to study the epitaxial growth phenomenon. * Contains a comprehensive database for the microstructure of plated films * The book is very logically structured with a very detailed contents which makes finding information easy * The book gives a very good overview of the research and development in this field and each chapter is fully referenced. 505 0 _aFine Plating, Microstructure Control and Measurements for Plated Films; Research Process of Plating Technology; Review of Previous TMC and Practical Plated Films; Theory of Microstructure Control For Plated Films; Film Formation Mechanism In Electrodeposition; Plating In Organic Electrolyte; Experimental Methods; Selection of Plating Electrolyte; Cobalt Deposition from various Organic Solvent Solutions; Formation of Electrolytic Films; Electroless Films; Microstructural Changes in Plated Films during Heat Treatment; A Change of Meta-Stable and Non-Equilibrium Phases to Stable Crystals; Transformation of Amorphous Phase to Equilibrium Phase; Macrostructure Control in Plated Films; Fabrication of 3-D Microstructural Body; Characterization Methods for Plated Films; Structure of Metal Substrates; Structural Determination of Plated Films; Grain Size Measurements; Observations of Surface Morphology; Measurement of Preferred Orientation; Plating Methods; Microstructure Observations and Measurements Methods For Plated Films; Data Base on the Microstructure of Plated Films. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPlating. 650 0 _aNanostructured materials. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080443753 _z9780080443751 _w(DLC) 2004040386 _w(OCoLC)54365651 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080443751 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004040386-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03428nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162567692 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne ab sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080443812 020 _a0080443818 035 _a(OCoLC)162567692 037 _a104609:104632 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTC1665 _b.H36 2005eb 082 04 _a620.4162 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of offshore engineering _h[electronic resource] / _c[edited by] Subrata K. Chakrabarti. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _a2 v. (xx, 1278 p.) : _bill. (some col.), maps ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a

* Each chapter is written by one or more invited world-renowned experts * Information provided in handy reference tables and design charts * Numerous examples demonstrate how the theory outlined in the book is applied in the design of structures Tremendous strides have been made in the last decades in the advancement of offshore exploration and production of minerals. This book fills the need for a practical reference work for the state-of-the-art in offshore engineering. All the basic background material and its application in offshore engineering is covered. Particular emphasis is placed in the application of the theory to practical problems. It includes the practical aspects of the offshore structures with handy design guides, simple description of the various components of the offshore engineering and their functions. The primary purpose of the book is to provide the important practical aspects of offshore engineering without going into the nitty-gritty of the actual detailed design. Provides all the important practical aspects of ocean engineering without going into the nitty-gritty' of actual design details Simple to use - with handy design guides, references tables and charts Numerous examples demonstrate how theory is applied in the design of structures. 505 0 _aHistorical Development of Offshore Structures; Novel and Marginal Offshore Structures; Ocean Environment; Loads and Responses; Statistical Design of Offshore Structure; Fixed Structure Design; Floating Structure Design; Mooring, Cables & Anchoring; Drilling & Production Risers & Tendon Systems; Topside Structure; Pipeline Design ; Design for Reliability: Human and Organizational Factors; Physical Modeling of Offshore Structures; Installation & Field Operations; Materials for Offshore Applications; Geophysical and Geotechnical Design. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aOffshore structures. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aChakrabarti, Subrata K. _q(Subrata Kumar), _d1941- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080443818 _z9780080443812 _z0080445683 _z9780080445687 _z0080445691 _z9780080445694 _w(OCoLC)60959849 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080443812 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05689nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162567723 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080444017 020 _a0080444016 035 _a(OCoLC)162567723 037 _a104605:104628 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ810 _b.P392 2004eb 072 7 _aTK _2lcco 082 04 _a621.47/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aPerformance and durability assessment _h[electronic resource] : _boptical materials for solar thermal systems / _cedited by Michael K�ohl ... [et al.]. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axv, 395 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a* 2 real examples demonstrate how to obtain the service life of solar collector systems * Durable, providing fundamentals that will continue to be valuable over the next 5-10 years * Lighting a pathway to the commercialisation of solar products

Solar devices lose their performance over time. The rate of degradation controls the service life of these devices. The essential concepts used to assess durability and performance of two specific solar collector systems are described, enabling researchers to assess durability in other solar devices. The examples of modelling, testing and performance measurements give researchers a how-to approach to reach crucial service lifetime predictions.

Achieving successful and sustainable commercialisation of solar products relies on the fulfilment of 2 further criteria and these are also discussed.

The methodology of service lifetime predictions (SLP), which is explained in detail in the book, is crucially needed in other solar technologies and is generally applicable to a wide variety of materials, components and systems used in other solar, biomedical, aerospace, electronic and coatings technologies.

* 2 real examples demonstrate how to obtain the service life of solar collector systems * Reassuringly durable, providing fundamentals that will continue to be valuable over the next 5-10 years * Lighting a pathway for the commercialisation of solar products. 505 0 _a-Introduction to the performance and durability assessment of optical materials for solar thermal systems -- -Materials performance and system performance -- -Environmental stress conditions -- -Durability assessment and service lifetime prediction -- -Methods for reducing environmental stress in solar collectors -- -Modeling of microclimates, ventilation rate testing procedures, and case studies on polymeric glazings. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 00 _gPART 1: INTRODUCTION -- _tIntroduction to the performance and durability assessment of optical materials for solar thermal systems / _rB. Carlsson ... [et al.] -- _tPART 2: MATERIALS PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM PERFORMANCE -- _tOpticla properties and measurements / _rA. Roos -- _tPerformance models of solar collectors and systems / _rU. Frei -- _tSystem performance and testing / _rU. Frei, _rH. Oversloot -- _tPerformance requirements and criteria / _rM. K�ohl -- _tPerformance indicators / _rM. K�ohl, _rG. Jorgensen -- _gPART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CONDITIONS -- _tEnvironmental stress conditions / _rM. Heck, _rM. Kohl -- _tMeasurements of environmental stress conditions and evaluation for service life prediction / _rS. Brunold ... [et al.] -- _tEvaluation of the stress conditions / _rM. Heck, _rM. K�ohl -- _tCorrelation between microclimate and macroclimate / _rO. Holck ... [et al.] -- _gPART 4: DURABILITY ASSESSMENT AND SERVICE LIFETIME PREDICTION -- _tGeneral methodology ; _tInitial risk analysis of potential failure modes ; _tQualification testing / _rB. Carlsson -- _tAccelerated indoor testing / _rS. Brunold ... [et al.] -- _tService life prediction from results of accelerated aging / _rB. Carlsson -- _tNonmechanistic phenomenological treatment of glazings and reflectors / _rG. Jorgensen -- _tOutdoor exposure testing / _rG. Jorgensen -- _tAnalytical techniques for studying solar materials degradation processes / _rK. M�oller -- _gPART 5: METHODS FOR REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN SOLAR COLLECTORS -- _tRain tightness / _rO. Holck, _rS. Svendsen -- _tOptimization of the ventilation rate in flat-plate collectors / _rM. Heck ... [et al.] -- _tGuidelines for limiting environmental stress factors in glazed, ventilated solar collectors / _rO. Holck, _rS. Svendsen -- _tModeling of microclimates / _rO. Holck, _rS. Svendsen -- _tVentilation rate testing procedure / _rO. Holck -- _gPART 6: CASE STUDIES ON POLYMERIC GLAZING -- _tScreening tests of candidate polymeric glazings / _rG. Jorgensen -- _tCase study on polymeric glazings / _rG. Jorgensen ... [et al.]. 650 0 _aSolar thermal energy. 650 0 _aSolar collectors. 650 0 _aOptical materials. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aK�ohl, Michael, _cDr. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444016 _z9780080444017 _w(DLC) 2004050687 _w(OCoLC)55488204 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444017 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004050687-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03668cam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162130038 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne ab sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOCLCQ 020 _a9780080444284 020 _a0080444288 035 _a(OCoLC)162130038 037 _a104642:104665 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP215 _b.D38 2006eb 050 14 _aTS215 _b.D38 2006eb 082 04 _a661.22 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDavenport, W. G. _q(William George) 245 10 _aSulfuric acid manufacture _h[electronic resource] : _banalysis, control and optimization / _cWilliam G. Davenport and Matthew J. King. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axiv, 413 p. : _bill. (some col.), 1 map ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMore sulfuric acid is produced every year than any other chemical. It has a wide range of uses including phosphate fertilizer production, explosives, glue, wood preservatives, and lead-acid batteries. It is also a particularily corrosive and dangerous acid, with extreme environmental and health hazards if not manufactured, used, and regulated properly. Sulfuric Acid Manufacture: Analysis, Control and Optimization keeps the important topics of safety and regulation at the forefront as it overviews and analyzes the process of sulfuric acid manufacture. The first nine chapters focus on the chemical plant processes involved in industrial acidmaking, with considerable data input from the authors' industrial colleagues. The last 15 chapters are dedicated to the mathematical analysis of acidmaking. Both Authors bring years of hands-on knowledge and experience to the work, making it an exceptional reference for anyone involved in sulfuric acid research and/or manufacture. * Only book to examine the processes of sulfuric acid manufacture from an industrial plant standpoint as well as mathematical. * Draws on the industrial connections of the authors, through their years of hands-on experience in sulfuric acid manufacture. * A considerable amount of industrial plant data is presented to support the text. 505 0 _a24 Chapters, including the following: -- -- Production and Consumption (chapter 2) -- Regeneration of Spent Sulfuric Acid (chapter 5) -- Catalytic Oxidation of SO2 to SO3 (chapter 7) -- Production of H2SO4 from SO3 (chapter 9) -- Catalyst Bed (chapters 13-16) -- Optimum Double Contact Acidmaking (chapter 20) -- H2SO4 Making (chapter 23) -- Acid Temperature Control and Heat Recovery (chapter 24) -- Appendices -- Answers to Numerical Problems. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSulfuric acid. 650 0 _aSulfuric acid industry. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aKing, Matthew J. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444288 _z9780080444284 _w(DLC) 2005934960 _w(OCoLC)63136094 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444284 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2005934960-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2005934960-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02862nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162567773 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080444291 020 _a0080444296 035 _a(OCoLC)162567773 037 _a104613:104636 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA169.7 _b.K65 2004eb 082 04 _a620/.00452 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKo�owrocki, Krzysztof. 245 10 _aReliability of large systems _h[electronic resource] / _cKrzysztof Ko�owrocki. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axxx, 328 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aAs mechanisms grow in size and complexity, safety and reliability become of paramount importance. Such complexity makes the assessment of reliability and safety particularly difficult. Kolowrocki delivers the complete elaboration of the asymptotic approach to reliability evaluation. The text is mathematical, but applications of these methods cover wide range of engineering fields, from communication networks and microelectronic devices to transportation systems, piping transportation of water, gas, oil and various chemical substances. Only reference with on asymptotic approach to reliability currently on the market Suitable for use as a postgraduate course book Contains many new theoretical results. 505 0 _aBasic Notions, Two-State Systems, Multi-State Systems, Reliability Of Large Two-State Systems, Reliability Of Large Multi-State Systems, Reliability Evaluation Of Port And Shipyard Transportation Systems, Reliability Of Large Multi-State Exponential Systems, Related And Open Problems, Summary. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [315]-321) and index. 650 0 _aSystem safety. 650 0 _aSystem theory _xAsymptotic theory. 650 0 _aEngineering _xSafety measures. 650 0 _aSystem analysis. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444296 _z9780080444291 _w(DLC) 2004044790 _w(OCoLC)55102565 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444291 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2004044790.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0645/2004044790-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03061nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130061 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne ac sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080444635 020 _a0080444636 035 _a(OCoLC)162130061 037 _a105388:105416 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP245.C4 _bM37 2006eb 082 04 _a662.93 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMarsh, Harry. 245 10 _aActivated carbon _h[electronic resource] / _cHarry Marsh, Francisco Rodr�iguez-Reinoso. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axvii, 536 p. : _bill., ports. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aRecent years have seen an expansion in speciality uses of activated carbons including medicine, filtration, and the purification of liquids and gaseous media. Much of current research and information surrounding the nature and use of activated carbon is scattered throughout various literature, which has created the need for an up-to-date comprehensive and integrated review reference. In this book, special attention is paid to porosities in all forms of carbon, and to the modern-day materials which use activated carbons - including fibres, clothes, felts and monoliths. In addition, the use of activated carbon in its granular and powder forms to facilitate usage in liquid and gaseous media is explored. Activated Carbon will make essential reading for Material Scientists, Chemists and Engineers in academia and industry. * Characterization of porosity * The surface chemistry of the carbons, * Methods of activation and mechanisms of adsorption. * Computer modelling of structure and porosity within carbons. * Modern instrumental analytical methods. 505 0 _aPreface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction to the Scope of the Text -- 2. Activated Carbons (Origins) -- 3. Porosity in Carbons: Modeling -- 4. Characterization of Activated Carbon -- 5. Activation Processes (Thermal or Physical) -- 6. Activation Processes (Chemical) -- 7. SEM and TEM Images of Structures in Activated Carbons -- 8. Applicability of Activated Carbon -- 9. Production and Reference Material -- Author Index -- Subject Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCarbon, Activated. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRodr�iguez-Reinoso, F., _d1941- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444636 _z9780080444635 _w(OCoLC)71541218 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444635 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03854nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162567872 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dYDXCP 020 _a9780080444758 020 _a008044475X 035 _a(OCoLC)162567872 037 _a104629:104652 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.C6 _bF3376 2004eb 082 04 _a620.1920287 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aFailure criteria in fibre reinforced polymer composites _h[electronic resource] : _bthe World-Wide Failure Exercise / _cedited by M.J. Hinton, A.S. Kaddour, P.D. Soden. 260 _aAmersterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axii, 1255 : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFiber reinforced polymer composites are an extremely broad and versatile class of material.Their high strength coupled with lightweight leads to their use wherever structural efficiency is at a premium. Applications can be found in aircraft, process plants, sporting goods and military equipment. However they are heterogeneous in construction and antisotropic, which makes making strength prediction extremely difficult especially compared to that of a metal. This book brings together the results of a 12year worldwide failure exercise encompassing 19 theories in a single volume. Each contributor describes their own theory and employs it to solve 14 challenging problems. The accuracy of predictions and the performance of the theories are assessed and recommendations made on the uses of the theories in engineering design. All the necessary information is provided for the methodology to be readily employed for validating and benchmarking new theories as they emerge. Brings together 19 failure theories, with many application examples. Compares the leading failure theories with one another and with experimental data Failure to apply these theories could result in potentially unsafe designs or over design. 505 0 _aThe Worldwide Failure Exercise:Its Origin And Content; Test Cases And Experimental Results Under Biaxial Loads; Description Of The Individual Failure Theories By Their Originators; A Comparative Study Of Failure Theories And Predictions For Fiber Polymer Composite Laminates: Part A; Comparison Between The Individual Theoretical Predictions And Experimental Results; Predictive Capabilities Of Nineteen Failure Theories And Design Methodologies For Polymer Composite Laminates: Part B: Comparison With Experiments; Recommendations For Designers And Researchers Resulting From The Worldwide Failure Exercise. 500 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 500 _a"This volume contains 34 previously published papers from the journal Special Issue Composites Science and Technology and four new papers." 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPolymeric composites _xFatigue. 650 0 _aFibrous composites _xFatigue. 650 0 _aLaminated materials _xFatigue. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHinton, M. J. _q(Mike J.) 700 1 _aKaddour, A. S. 700 1 _aSoden, P. D. _q(Peter D.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z008044475X _z9780080444758 _w(OCoLC)56467614 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444758 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aYBP Library Services _bYANK _n2614488 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02707nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162567890 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080444772 020 _a0080444776 035 _a(OCoLC)162567890 037 _a104626:104649 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.S5 _bL453 2005eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a624.1/7762 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aLi, Hua. 245 10 _aRotating shell dynamics _h[electronic resource] / _cHua Li, K.Y. Lam, T.Y. Ng. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axix, 263 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aStudies in applied mechanics ; _v50 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThere are numerous engineering applications for high-speed rotating structures which rotate about their symmetric axes. For example, free-flight sub-munition projectiles rotate at high speeds in order to achieve an aerodynamically-stable flight. This is the first book of its kind to provide a comprehensive and systematic description of rotating shell dynamics. It not only provides the basic derivation of the dynamic governing equations for rotating shells, but documents benchmark results for free vibration, critical speed and parametric resonance. It is written in a simple and clear manner making it accessible both the expert and graduate student. The first monograph to provide a detailed description of rotating shell dynamics Dynamic problems such as free vibration and dynamic stability are examined in detail, for basic shells of revolutions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 251-260) and index. 650 0 _aShells (Engineering) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLam, Khin Yong. 700 1 _aNg, T. Y. _q(Teng Yong) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444776 _z9780080444772 _w(DLC) 2004057705 _w(OCoLC)56482245 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444772 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0607/2004057705.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0645/2004057705-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03903cam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162130271 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780080444963 020 _a0080444962 035 _a(OCoLC)162130271 037 _a111720:111804 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.7 _b.M38 2006eb 082 04 _a620/.44 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aMaterials surface processing by directed energy techniques _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Yves Pauleau. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axxi, 722 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe current status of the science and technology related to coatings, thin films and surface modifications produced by directed energy techniques is assessed in this book. The subject matter is divided into 20 chapters - each presented at a tutorial level rich with fundamental science and experimental results. New trends and new results are also evoked to give an overview of future developments and applications. * Provides a broad overview on modern coating and thin film deposition techniques, and their applications. * Presents and discusses various problems of physics and chemistry involved in the production, characterization and applications of coatings and thin films * Each chapter includes experimental results illustrating various models, mechanisms or theories. 505 0 _aPreface -- 1. Interaction of Ions and Electrons with Solid Surfaces -- 2. Laser Beam-Solid Interactions : Fundamental Aspects -- 3. Magnetron Discharges for Thin Films Plasma Processing -- 4. Surface Modification of Materials by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation -- 5. Ion Surface Treatment of Materials -- 6. Surface Treatment of Materials with Low-Energy, High-Current -- 7. Laser Processing for Surface Modification by Remelting and Alloying of Metallic Systems -- 8. Growth of Coatings by Pulsed Laser Deposition -- 9. Thermal Plasmas Surface Treatment -- 10. Thin Film Growth by Ion Beam Assisted Deposition Techniques -- 11. Cathodic Arc Evaporation -- 12. Spectroscopic Analyses of Surfaces and Thin Films -- 13. Formation and Characterization of the Structure of Thin Films and Coatings -- 14. Mechanical Characterizations of Surfaces and Coatings -- 15. etermination and Generation Mechanisms of Residual -- 16. Hard Coatings Based on Metal Nitrides, Metal Carbides and Nanocomposite Materials : PVD Process and Properties -- 17. Friction Mechanisms and Fundamental Aspects in Solid Lubricant Coatings -- 18. Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings Formed by Ion Beam Techniques -- 19. High Temperature Behaviour of Thermal Barrier and Bond Coatings in Oxidizing and Corrosive Atmospheres -- 20. Polymer Films Produced by Plasma Polymerization -- Index. 500 _a"Published in association with EMRS European Materials Research Society." 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) 650 0 _aCoating processes. 650 0 _aThin films. 650 17 _aDunne films. _2gtt 650 17 _aCoating. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aPauleau, Y. 710 2 _aEuropean Materials Research Society. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080444962 _z9780080444963 _w(OCoLC)69658013 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080444963 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03340nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162568043 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780080445069 020 _a0080445063 035 _a(OCoLC)162568043 037 _a105503:105531 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA911 _b.B638 2001eb 082 04 _a532.05 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBlazek, J. 245 10 _aComputational fluid dynamics _h[electronic resource] : _bprinciples and applications / _cJ. Blazek. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axx, 470 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an important design tool in engineering and also a substantial research tool in various physical sciences as well as in biology. The objective of this book is to provide university students with a solid foundation for understanding the numerical methods employed in todays CFD and to familiarise them with modern CFD codes by hands-on experience. It is also intended for engineers and scientists starting to work in the field of CFD or for those who apply CFD codes. Due to the detailed index, the text can serve as a reference handbook too. Each chapter includes an extensive bibliography, which provides an excellent basis for further studies. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the sources of 1-D and 2-D Euler and Navier-Stokes flow solvers (structured and unstructured) as well as of grid generators. Provided are also tools for Von Neumann stability analysis of 1-D model equations. Finally, the CD-ROM includes the source code of a dedicated visualisation software with graphical user interface. 505 0 _a1. Introduction -- 2. Governing Equations -- 3. Principles of Solution of the Governing Equations -- 4. Structured Finite Volume Schemes -- 5. Unstructured Finite Volume Schemes -- 6. Temporal Discretisation -- 7. Turbulence Modelling -- 8. Boundary Conditions -- 9. Acceleration Techniques -- 10. Consistency, Accuracy and Stability -- 11. Principles of Grid Generation -- 12. Description of the Source Codes. 500 _aPrevious ed.: Amsterdam: Elsevier Science, 2001. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFluid dynamics _xData processing. 650 0 _aFluid dynamics _xComputer simulation. 650 0 _aFluid dynamics _xMathematical models. 650 6 _aFluides, Dynamique des _xInformatique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080445063 _z9780080445069 _z0080448577 _z9780080448572 _w(OCoLC)61129105 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080445069 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c175.00 _d175.00 _i0080445063 _n0006469810 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03718nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162130110 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080445373 020 _a0080445373 035 _a(OCoLC)162130110 037 _a107473:107509 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN775 _b.B45 2005eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a669/.722 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBelov, N. A. 245 10 _aMulticomponent phase diagrams _h[electronic resource] : _bapplications for commercial aluminum alloys / _cNikolay A. Belov, Dmitry G. Eskin, Andrey A. Aksenov. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _ax, 413 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDespite decades of extensive research and application, commercial aluminum alloys are still poorly understood in terms of the phase composition and phase transformations occurring during solidification, cooling, and heating. Multicomponent Phase Diagrams: Applications for Commercial Aluminum Alloys aims to apply multi-component phase diagrams to commercial aluminum alloys, and give a comprehensive coverage of available and assessed phase diagrams for aluminum-based alloy systems of different dimensionality. Features data on non-equilibrium phase diagrams, which can rarely be obtained from other publications. Extensive coverage of all groups of commercially important alloys and materials. 505 0 _aChapter 1:Alloys of the Al-Fe-Mn-Si System -- -- Chapter 2:Alloys of the Al-Mg-Si-Fe System -- -- Chapter 3:Alloys of the Al-Cu-Si-(Mg, Fe)System -- -- Chapter 4:Alloys of the Al-Mg-Mn-Si-Fe System -- -- Chapter 5:Alloys of the Al-Cu-Mn (Mg, Fe, Si) System -- -- Chapter 6:Alloys with a High Content of Zinc -- -- Chapter 7:Alloys with Nickel -- -- Chapter 8:Alloys with Lithium -- -- Chapter 9:Alloys with Transition Metals -- -- Chapter 10:Composite Materials with SiC, Al2O3 and SiO2 -- -- Appendix 1:Main Characteristics of Binary Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 2:Visualization of Quaternary Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 3:Visualization of Quinary Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 4:Mathematical Approximation of Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 5:Summary of some calculated multicomponent phase diagrams of Al-based systems -- Appendix 2:Visualization of Quaternary Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 3:Visualization of Quinary Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 4:Mathematical Approximation of Phase Diagrams -- -- Appendix 5:Summary of some calculated multicomponent phase diagrams of Al-based systems. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 399-407) and index. 650 0 _aAluminum _xMetallurgy. 650 0 _aPhase diagrams. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aEskin, D. G. 700 1 _aAksenov, A. A. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080445373 _z9780080445373 _w(DLC) 2005051106 _w(OCoLC)60882010 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080445373 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2005051106-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0625/2005051106-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03302nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162568155 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806m20069999ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080445540 020 _a0080445543 035 _a(OCoLC)162568155 037 _a104627:104650 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP968 _b.E38 2006eb 082 04 _a668/.3 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of adhesives and sealants _h[electronic resource] / _cseries editor, Philippe Cognard. 246 18 _aAdhesives and sealants 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, CA : _bElsevier, _c2006- 300 _av. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is the most comprehensive Adhesives and Sealants Handbook ever published, with the cooperation of around 35 authors from all over the world each one a specialist in their field. It will include 80 chapters dealing with general information, theory of bonding and sealing, design of bonding parts, technical characteristics, chemistry, types of adhesives, application, equipment, controls, standards etc. Industrial applications such as automotive, aeronautics, building and civil engineering, electronics, packaging, wood, furniture, metals, plastics and composites, textiles, footwear etc. * Over 1,000 real-life examples illustrate the do's and don'ts of using adhesives * Every scientific and technical issue concerning every chemical type in every industry * Designed to help solve problems quickly, the content is structured to allow readers to navigate this comprehensive resource in 4 different ways. 505 0 _aGeneral information, theory of bonding and sealing, design of bonding parts, technical characteristics, chemistry, types of adhesives, application, equipment, controls, standards etc. Industrial applications such as automotive, aeronautics, building and civil engineering, electronics, packaging, wood, furniture, metals, plastics and composites, textiles, footwear etc. 505 1 _aV. 1. Adhesives and sealants : basic concepts and high tech bonding -- v. 2. Adhesives and sealants : general knowledge, application techniques, new curing techniques. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAdhesives. 650 0 _aAdhesives _xIndustrial applications. 650 0 _aSealing compounds. 650 0 _aSealing compounds _xIndustrial applications. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCognard, Philippe. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080445543 _z9780080445540 _z0080447082 _z9780080447087 _w(DLC) 2004066401 _w(OCoLC)57373736 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080445540 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2005931828-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02736nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162568191 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780080445663 020 _a0080445667 035 _a(OCoLC)162568191 037 _a106026:106056 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTC1650 _b.B35 2005eb 050 14 _aTN879.5 _b.B33 2005eb 082 04 _a621.8672 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBai, Yong. 245 10 _aSubsea pipelines and risers _h[electronic resource] / _cYong Bai and Qiang Bai. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axxvii, 812 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 490 1 _aOcean engineering series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMarine pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas have become a safe and reliable part of the expanding infrastructure put in place for the development of the valuable resources below the worlds seas and oceans. The design of these pipelines is a relatively new technology and continues to evolve as the design of more cost effective pipelines becomes a priority and applications move into deeper waters and more hostile environments. This updated edition of a best selling title provides the reader with a scope and depth of detail related to the design of offshore pipelines and risers not seen before in a textbook format. With over 25years experience, Professor Yong Bai has been able to assimilate the essence of the applied mechanics aspects of offshore pipeline system design in a form of value to students and designers alike. It represents an excellent source of up to date practices and knowledge to help equip those who wish to be part of the exciting future of this industry. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aUnderwater pipelines. 650 0 _aOcean engineering. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBai, Qiang. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080445667 _z9780080445663 _w(OCoLC)61129106 830 0 _aElsevier ocean engineering book series. 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080445663 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c225.00 _d225.00 _i0080445667 _n0006469811 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02643nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130104 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446066 020 _a008044606X 035 _a(OCoLC)162130104 037 _a107350:107386 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA807 _b.O88 2005eb 050 14 _aTA350 _b.O856 2005eb 082 04 _a620.105015118 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aOttosen, Niels Saabye. 245 14 _aThe mechanics of constitutive modeling _h[electronic resource] / _cNiels Saabye Ottosen, Matti Ristinmaa. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axii, 745 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aConstitutive modelling is the mathematical description of how materials respond to various loadings. This is the most intensely researched field within solid mechanics because of its complexity and the importance of accurate constitutive models for practical engineering problems. Topics covered include: Elasticity - Plasticity theory - Creep theory - The nonlinear finite element method - Solution of nonlinear equilibrium equations - Integration of elastoplastic constitutive equations - The thermodynamic framework for constitutive modelling Thermoplasticity - Uniqueness and discontinuous bifurcations More comprehensive in scope than competitive titles, with detailed discussion of thermodynamics and numerical methods. Offers appropriate strategies for numerical solution, illustrated by discussion of specific models. Demonstrates each topic in a complete and self-contained framework, with extensive referencing. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [705]-735) and index. 650 0 _aMechanics, Applied _xMathematical models. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRistinmaa, Matti. 776 1 _cOriginal _z008044606X _z9780080446066 _w(DLC) 2006273557 _w(OCoLC)60740765 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446066 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2006273557-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03884nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162568262 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka fsbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446264 020 _a0080446264 035 _a(OCoLC)162568262 037 _a112501:112590 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTH7656 _b.C67 2005eb 082 04 _a697.92 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCory, W. T. W. 245 10 _aFans & ventilation _h[electronic resource] : _ba practical guide / _cW.T.W. (Bill) Cory. 246 3 _aFans and ventilation 260 _a[Oxford] : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axxxii, 424 p. : _bill. ; _c20 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe practical reference book and guide to fans, ventilation and ancillary equipment with a comprehensive buyers guide to worldwide manufacturers and suppliers. Bill Cory, well-known throughout the fans and ventilation industry, has produced a comprehensive, practical reference with a broad scope: types of fans, how and why they work, ductwork, performance standards, testing, stressing, shafts and bearings. With advances in technology, manufacturers have had to continually improve the performance and efficiency of fans and ventilation systems; as a result, improvements that once seemed impossible have been achieved. Systems now range in all sizes, shapes, and weight, to match the ever increasing applications. An important reference in the wake of continuing harmonisation of standards throughout the European Union and the progression of National and International standards. The Handbook of Fans and Ventilation is a welcome aid to both mechanical and electrical engineers. This book will help you to Understand how and why fans work Choose the appropriate fan for the right job, helping to save time and money Learn installation, operational and maintenance techniques to keep your fans in perfect working order Discover special fans for your unique requirements Source the most appropriate equipment manufacturers for your individual needs * Helps you select, instal, operate and maintain the appropriate fan for your appliaction, to help you save time and money * Use as a reference tool, course-book, supplier guide or as a fan/ventilation selection system * Contains a guide to manufacturers and suppliers of ventilation systems, organised according to their different styles and basic principles of operation. 505 0 _aFan history, types and characteristics; The properties of gas; Air and gas flow; Fan performance standards; Fans and ducting systems; Flow regulation; Materials and stresses; Construction features; Fan arrangements and designation of discharge position; Fan bearings; Belt, rope and chain drives; Shaft couplings; Prime movers for fans; Fan noise; Fan vibration; Ancillary equipment; Quality assurance, inspection and performance certification; Installation, operation and maintenance; Fan Economics; Fan Selection; Case Studies; Manufacturers and Suppliers Guide; Units and Conversions; Useful Fan Terms translated; Reference Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aVentilation _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080446264 _z9780080446264 _w(OCoLC)61217409 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446264 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02908nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162130374 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446363 020 _a0080446361 035 _a(OCoLC)162130374 037 _a113308:113397 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.14 _b.K46 2005eb 082 04 _a531.385015118 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKhoei, Amir R. 245 10 _aComputational plasticity in powder forming processes _h[electronic resource] / _cAmir R. Khoei. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axii, 449 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe powder forming process is an extremely effective method of manufacturing structural metal components with high-dimensional accuracy on a mass production basis. The process is applicable to nearly all industry sectors. It offers competitive engineering solutions in terms of technical performance and manufacturing costs. For these reasons, powder metallurgy is developing faster than other metal forming technology. Computational Plasticity in Powder Forming Proceses takes a specific look at the application of computer-aided engineering in modern powder forming technologies, with particular attention given to the Finite Element Method (FEM). FEM analysis provides detailed information on conditions within the processed material, which is often more complete than can be obtained even from elaborate physical experiments, and the numerical simulation makes it possible to examine a range of designs, or operating conditions economically. * Describes the mechanical behavior of powder materials using classical and modern constitutive theories. * Devoted to the application of adaptive FEM strategy in the analysis of powder forming processes. * 2D and 3D numerical modeling of powder forming processes are presented, using advanced plasticity models. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPlasticity _xMathematical models. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080446361 _z9780080446363 _w(DLC) 2006274738 _w(OCoLC)62177154 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446363 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0645/2006274738-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04369nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162568375 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446882 020 _a0080446884 035 _a(OCoLC)162568375 037 _a112378:112466 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA481 _b.V69 2006eb 082 04 _a620.163 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aVoyiadjis, G. Z. 245 10 _aAdvances in damage mechanics _h[electronic resource] : _bmetals and metal matrix composites with an introduction to fabric tensors / _cGeorge Z. Voyiadjis and Peter I. Kattan. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axvi, 724 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe book presents the principles of Damage Mechanics along with the latest research findings. Both isotropic and anisotropic damage mechanisms are presented. Various damage models are presented coupled with elastic and elasto-plastic behavior. The book includes two chapters that are solely dedicated to experimental investigations conducted by the authors. In its last chapter, the book presents experimental data for damage in composite materials that appear in the literature for the first time. Systematic treatment of damage mechanics in composite materials Includes special and advanced topics Includes basic principles of damage mechanics Includes new experimental data that appears in print for the first time Covers both metals and metal matrix composite materials Includes new chapters on fabric tensors Second edition includes four new chapters. 505 0 _aChapter 1. Introduction -- -- Part I: Isotropic Damage Mechanics - Scalar Formulation -- Chapter 2. Uniaxial Tension in Metals -- -- Chapter 3. Uniaxial Tension in Elastic Metal Matric Composites -- -- Chapter 4. Uniaxial Tension in Elasto-Plastic Metal Matric Composites: Vector Formulation of the Overall Approach -- -- Part II: Anisotropic Damage Mechanics - Tensor Formulation -- Chapter 5. Damage and Elasticity in Metals -- -- Chapter 6. Damage and Plasticity in Metals -- -- Chapter 7. Metal Matrix Composites - Overall Approach -- -- Chapter 8. Metal Matrix Composites - Local Approach -- -- Chapter 9. Equivalence of the Overall and Local Approaches -- -- Chapter 10. Metal Matrix Composites - Local and Interfacial Damage -- -- Chapter 11. Symmetrization of the Effective Stress Tensor -- -- Chapter 12. Experimental Damage Investigation -- -- Chapter 13. High Cyclic Fatigue Damage for Uni-Directional Metal Matrix Composites -- -- Chapter 14. Anisotropic Cyclic Damage-Plasticity Models for Metal Matrix Composites -- -- Part III: Advanced Topics in Damage Mechanics -- Chapter 15. Damage in Metal Matrix Composites Using the Generalized Model Cells -- -- Chapter 16. The Kinematics of Damage for Finite-Strain Elasto-Plastic Solids -- -- Chapter 17. A Coupled Anisotropic Damage Model for the Inelastic Response of Composite Materials -- -- Part IV: Damage Mechanics and Fabric Tensors -- Chapter 18. Damage Mechanics and Fabric Tensors -- -- Chapter 19. Continuum Approach to Damage Mechanics of Composite Materials with Fabric Tensors -- -- Chapter 20. Micromechanical Approach to Damage Mechanics of Composite Materials with Fabric Tensors -- -- Chapter 21. Experimental Study and Fabric Tensor Quantification of Micro-Crack Distributions in Composite Materials. 500 _aPrevious ed.: 1999. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 687-708) and index. 650 0 _aContinuum damage mechanics. 650 0 _aMetals _xFracture. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aKattan, Peter Issa, _d1961- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080446884 _z9780080446882 _w(OCoLC)70174020 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446882 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02805nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162130266 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446912 020 _a0080446914 035 _a(OCoLC)162130266 037 _a111617:111701 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.38 _b.N53 2006eb 082 04 _a620.1126 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aNicholas, T. _q(Theodore) 245 10 _aHigh cycle fatigue _h[electronic resource] : _ba mechanics of materials perspective / _cTheodore Nicholas. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axiv, 641 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDr Theodore Nicholas ran the High Cycle Fatigue Program for the US Air Force between 1995 and 2003 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and is one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject, having authored over 250 papers in leading archival journals and books. Bringing his plethora of expertise to this book, Dr Nicholas discusses the subject of high cycle fatigue (HCF) from an engineering viewpoint in response to a series of HCF failures in the USAF and the concurrent realization that HCF failures in general were taking place universally in both civilian and military engines. Topic covered include: - Constant life diagrams - Fatigue limits under combined LCF and HCF - Notch fatigue under HCF conditions - Foreign object damage (FOD) * Brings years of the Author's US Air Force experience in high cycle fatigue together in one text * Discusses HCF in the context of recent international military and civilian engine failures. 505 0 _aPart I: Introduction and Background -- -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Characterizing Fatigue Limits -- 3. Accelerated Test Techniques -- -- Part II: Effects of Damage on HCF Properties -- -- 4. LCF-HCF Interactions -- 5. Notch Fatigue -- 6. Fretting Fatigue -- 7. Foreign Object Damage -- -- Part III: Applications -- -- 8. HCF Design Considerations -- Appendices -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMaterials _xFatigue. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080446914 _z9780080446912 _w(OCoLC)69733162 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446912 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04174nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162130372 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 dut d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446974 020 _a0080446973 035 _a(OCoLC)162130372 037 _a113295:113384 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.N35 _bN2486 2006eb 082 04 _a620.1/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aNanocrystalline materials _h[electronic resource] : _btheir synthesis-structure-property relationships and applications / _c[edited by] S.C. Tjong. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _cc2006. 300 _ax, 355 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNanocrystalline materials with new functionalities show great promise for use in industrial applications - such as reinforcing fillers in novel polymer composites and substantial progress has been made in the past decade in their synthesis and processing. However, there are several issues that need to be addressed to develop these materials further. Among these, exploration of novel methods for the large-scale synthesis of low cost self-assembled nanostructures is a challenging research topic. Accordingly, there has emerged a demand to study their synthesis-structure-property relationships in order to understand the fundamental concepts underlying the observed physical and mechanical properties. With contributions from leading experts, this book describes the fundamental theories and concepts that illustrate the complexity of the problem in developing novel nanocrystalline materials. It reviews the most up-to-date progress in the synthesis, microstructural characterization, physical and mechanical behavior, and application of nanomaterials. * Investigates the synthesis, characterisation and properties of a huge variety of nanocrystalline materials, and their applications in industry * Keeps the prominent challenges in nanomaterials fabrication at the forefront while offering the most up-to-date scientific findings. 505 0 _a1. Solution Route to Semiconducting Nanomaterials (Chanlong Jiang, Jianbo Liang and Yitai Qian) -- 2. Synthetic Architecture of Inorganic Nanomaterials (Hua Chun Zeng) -- 3. Self-Assembled Monolayer on Silicon (Hiroyuki Sugimura) -- 4. Fabrication and Structural Characterization of Ultrathin Nanoscale Wires and Particles (Ning Wang and Kwok Kwok Fung) -- 5. Synthesis and Characterization of Various One-Dimensional Semiconducting Nanostructures (Jeunghee Park) -- 6. Formation, Characterization and Properties of One-Dimensional Oxide Nanostructures (Jih-Jen Wu, Sai-Chang Liu and Ko-wei Chang) -- 7. Synthesis of Hyberbranched Conjugative Polymers and their Applications as Photoresist and Precursors for Magnetic Nanoceramics (Jacky Wing Yip Lam, Matthias Haubler, Hongchen Dong, Anjun Qin and ben Zhong Tang) -- 8. Deformation Characteristics of Nanocrystalline Metals (S.C. Tjong) -- 9. Semiconductor Nanoparticle-Polymer Composites (M. Abdullah, Khairurrijal, Ferry Iskandar and Kiluo Okuyama) -- 10. Synthesis and Structure-Property Characteristics of Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites (S.C. Tjong). 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aNanostructured materials. 650 0 _aNanocrystals. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aTjong, S. C. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080446973 _z9780080446974 _w(DLC) 2006929877 _w(OCoLC)71675346 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446974 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0703/2006929877-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02536nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162568390 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080446998 020 _a008044699X 035 _a(OCoLC)162568390 037 _a112953:113041 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQC176.83 _b.S68 2006eb 082 04 _a621.38152 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSreeHarsha, K. S. 245 10 _aPrinciples of physical vapor deposition of thin films _h[electronic resource] / _cK.S. Sree Harsha. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axi, 1160 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe goal of producing devices that are smaller, faster, more functional, reproducible, reliable and economical has given thin film processing a unique role in technology. Principles of Vapor Deposition of Thin Films brings in to one place a diverse amount of scientific background that is considered essential to become knowledgeable in thin film depostition techniques. Its ultimate goal as a reference is to provide the foundation upon which thin film science and technological innovation are possible. * Offers detailed derivation of important formulae. * Thoroughly covers the basic principles of materials science that are important to any thin film preparation. * Careful attention to terminologies, concepts and definitions, as well as abundance of illustrations offer clear support for the text. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aThin films. 650 0 _aVapor-plating. 650 6 _aCouches minces. 650 6 _aD�ep�ot en phase vapeur. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z008044699X _z9780080446998 _w(DLC) 2005937842 _w(OCoLC)61217411 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080446998 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0664/2005937842-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03229nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162568416 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806m20069999ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080447087 020 _a0080447082 035 _a(OCoLC)162568416 037 _a113671:113761 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP968 _b.E38 2006eb 082 04 _a668/.3 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of adhesives and sealants _h[electronic resource] / _cseries editor, Philippe Cognard. 246 18 _aAdhesives and sealants 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, CA : _bElsevier, _c2006- 300 _av. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aContributions from more than 60 authors, each a well-known specialist in their field, have been co-ordinated to produce the most comprehensive Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants ever published. The handbook will be published as 8 volumes, over a period of 4 years and will contain over 2800 pages, rich with case studies, industrial applications and the latest research. It is a work in progress, enabling the latest new and important applications to be included as they happen.

Volume 2 of Elseviers Handbook of Adhesives & Sealants Series, General knowledge, application of adhesives & new curing techniques, covers the mechanisms of adhesion, its application, and drying and curing techniques. The volume is divided in to the following sections:

• Theory of adhesion • Metering and dispensing • Design and calculation of bonded joints • Heat stable adhesives • UV curing • Flexible bonding and sealants

Each contributing author is a scientist, practitioner, engineer, or chemist with an abundance of practical experience in their respective field, making this text an authoritative reference source for any materials scientist or engineer, whether in academia or industry. 505 1 _aV. 1. Adhesives and sealants : basic concepts and high tech bonding -- v. 2. Adhesives and sealants : general knowledge, application techniques, new curing techniques. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAdhesives. 650 0 _aAdhesives _xIndustrial applications. 650 0 _aSealing compounds. 650 0 _aSealing compounds _xIndustrial applications. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCognard, Philippe. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080445543 _z9780080445540 _z0080447082 _z9780080447087 _w(DLC) 2004066401 _w(OCoLC)57373736 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080447087 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2005931828-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03269nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130418 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080447230 020 _a0080447236 035 _a(OCoLC)162130418 037 _a115404:115499 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP873.5.D5 _bK63 2005eb 082 04 _a666.88 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKobashi, Koji. 245 10 _aDiamond films _h[electronic resource] : _bchemical vapor deposition for oriented and heteroepitaxial growth / _cKoji Kobashi. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; : _bLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axii, 336 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a

Discusses the most advanced techniques for diamond growth

Assists diamond researchers in deciding on the most suitable process conditions

Inspires readers to devise new CVD (chemical vapor deposition

Ever since the early 1980s, and the discovery of the vapour growth methods of diamond film, heteroexpitaxial growth has become one of the most important and heavily discussed topics amongst the diamond research community. Kobashi has documented such discussions with a strong focus on how diamond films can be best utilised as an industrial material, working from the premise that crystal diamond films can be made by chemical vapour disposition. Kobashi provides information on the process and characterization technologies of oriented and heteroepitaxial growth of diamond films. 505 0 _a1. Overview of Oriented Growth -- 2. Diamond - Structure and CVD Growth -- 3. Microwave Plasma CVD Reactors -- 4. Other CVD Reactors -- 5. Crystal Orientations and Film Surface Morphology -- 6. Formation of Twins -- 7. Homoepitaxial Growth -- 8. Surface Reconstruction -- 9. Epitaxial Growth on cBN, Ni, and Other Substrates -- 10. Diamond Nucleation -- 11. HOD Film Growth -- 12. Oriented Growth on Noble Metals -- 13. Properties and Applications of Heteroepitaxial Diamond Films -- 14. Conclusion -- APPENDICES --

Notations and units

Plasma

Properties of diamond and other semiconducting materials

Reconstruction of diamond surfaces

Materials constants

Phase diagrams of carbon and metals

Carbon solubilities in metals

Biasing and growth conditions for diamond growth

. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 319-334) and indexes. 650 0 _aDiamonds, Artificial. 650 0 _aDiamond thin films. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080447236 _z9780080447230 _w(OCoLC)63185437 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080447230 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05072nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162130318 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080449241 020 _a0080449247 035 _a(OCoLC)162130318 037 _a112505:112594 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA169.3 _b.K596 2006eb 082 04 _a620/.0044 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKlyatis, Lev M. 245 10 _aAccelerated quality and reliability solutions _h[electronic resource] / _cLev M. Klyatis and Eugene L. Klyatis. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axxv, 489 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDrawing of real-world issues and with supporting data from industry, this book overviews the technique and equipment available to engineers and scientists to identify the solutions of the physical essence of engineering problems in simulation, accelerated testing, prediction, quality improvement, and risk during the design, manufacturing, and maintenance stages. For this goal the book integrates Quality Improvement and Accelerated Reliability/ Durability/ Maintainability/Test Engineering concepts. The book includes new and unpublished aspects in quality: - complex analysis of factors that influence product quality, and other quality development and improvement problems during design and manufacturing ; in simulation: - the strategy for development of accurate physical simulation of field input influences on the actual product a system of control for physical simulation of the random input influences a methodology for selecting a representative input region for accurate simulation of the field conditions; in testing: - useful accelerated reliability testing (UART) accelerated multiple environmental testing technology trends in development of UART technology; in studying climate and reliability; in prediction: - accurate prediction (AP) of reliability, durability, and maintainability - criteria of AP - development of techniques, etc.. The book includes new and effective aspects integration of quality, reliability, and maintainability. Other key features 1.Includes aspects of quality integrated with reliability which can help to solve earlier inaccessible problems during design, manufacturing, and usage. 2.Develops a new approach to improving the engineering culture for solving quality and reliability problems. 3.Enables the accurate prediction of quality, reliability, durability, and maintainability. 4.Proposes strategies for accelerated quality, reliability, durability, and maintainability improvement and development. 5.Combines new techniques with equipment for accurate physical simulation of field situation (mechanical, electrical, multi-environmental, and other influences, as well as human and other factors) for development accelerated testing (including reliability testing) and research. 6.Overviews the latest techniques in physical simulation; accelerated testing; prediction of reliability, durability, and maintainability; quality development and improvement; safety aspects of risk assessment, especially for transportation. 7.Supported by real life examples and industry data. Deals with the latest techniques in physical simulation, accelerated testing, prediction of reliability, durability, maintainability, quality development and safety aspects of risk assessment Provides step-by-step guidance on the accurate prediction of quality factors, the physical simulation of field situations and of accelerated reliability testing Dramatically reduces recalls by solving product improvement problems through the integration of quality development with reliability. 505 0 _aACCURATE PHYSICAL SIMULATION OF FIELD INPUT INFLUENCES ON THE ACTUAL PRODUCT; USEFUL ACCELERATED RELIABILITY TESTING (UART) PERFORMANCE; ACCURATE PREDICTION OF RELIABILITY, DURABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY ON THE BASIS OF UART RESULTS; PRACTICAL ACCELERATED QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT IN DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING; BASIC CONCEPTS OF SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aAccelerated life testing. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aKlyatis, Eugene L. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080449247 _z9780080449241 _w(DLC) 2006296226 _w(OCoLC)64546743 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080449241 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0634/2006296226-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02466nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130501 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780080449500 020 _a0080449506 035 _a(OCoLC)162130501 037 _a116859:116959 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS283 _b.Z46 2006eb 082 04 _a681.76041 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aZeman, Josef L. 245 10 _aPressure vessel design _h[electronic resource] : _bthe direct route / _cJosef L. Zeman in cooperation with Franz Rauscher and Sebastian Schindler. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axvi, 301 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book explores a new, economically viable approach to pressure vessel design, included in the (harmonized) standard EN 13445 (for unfired pressure vessels) and based on linear as well as non-linear Finite Element analyses. It is intended as a supporting reference of this standards route, providing background information on the underlying principles, basic ideas, presuppositions, and new notions. Examples are included to familiarize readers with this approach, to highlight problems and solutions, advantages and disadvantages. * The only book with background information on the direct route in pressure vessel design. * Contains many worked examples, supporting figures and tables and a comprehensive glossary of terms. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPressure vessels _xDesign and construction. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRauscher, Franz. 700 1 _aSchindler, Sebastian. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0080449506 _z9780080449500 _w(DLC) 2006923401 _w(OCoLC)64742035 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780080449500 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006923401-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03517nam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162129425 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780120683772 020 _a0120683776 035 _a(OCoLC)162129425 037 _a89497:89497 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK7888.3 _b.A8718 2003eb 082 04 _a004.6/16 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAusterlitz, Howard. 245 10 _aData acquisition techniques using PCs _h[electronic resource] / _cHoward Austerlitz. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aSan Diego, Calif. : _bAcademic Press, _cc2003. 300 _axii, 416 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe second edition of this highly successful text focuses on the major changes that have taken place in this field in recent times. Data Acquisition Techniques Using PCs, Second Edition, recognises that data acquisition is the core of most engineering and many life science systems in measurement and instrumentation. It will prove invaluable to scientists, engineers, students and technicians wishing to keep up with the latest technological developments. * Teaches the reader how to set up a PC-based system that measures, analyzes, and controls experiments and processes through detailed design examples * Geared for beginning and advanced users, with many tutorials for less experienced readers, and detailed standards references for more experienced readers * Fully revised new edition discusses latest programming languages and includes a list of over 80 product manufacurers to save valuable time. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Data Acquisition; Analog Signal Transducers; Analog Signal Conditioning; Analog/Digital Conversions; The PC; Interfacing Hardware to a PC Bus; Interfacing Software to the PC; Standard Hardware Interfaces; Data Storage and Compression Techniques; Data Processing and Analysis; Commercial Data Acquisition Products; Other PC Configurations and Hardware for Data Acquisition; Computer Programming Languages; PC-Based Data Acquisition Applications; Data Acquisition and Related PC Product Manufacturers; Bibliography; Index. 500 _aRev. ed. of: Data acquisition techniques using personal computers. 1991. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMicrocomputers. 650 0 _aAutomatic data collection systems. 650 0 _aComputer interfaces. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aAusterlitz, Howard. _tData acquisition techniques using personal computers. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0120683776 _z9780120683772 _w(DLC) 2002107710 _w(OCoLC)50176515 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120683772 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002107710.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002107710.html 856 42 _3Book review (E-STREAMS) _uhttp://www.e-streams.com/es0607/es0607%5F2560.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03868nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162569227 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780120735518 020 _a0120735512 035 _a(OCoLC)162569227 037 _a90099:90099 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA403 _b.N3328 2003eb 082 04 _a620.1/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aNavigating the materials world _h[electronic resource] : _ba guide to understanding materials behavior / _cedited by Caroline Baillie, Linda Vanasupa. 246 30 _aGuide to understanding materials behavior 246 30 _aUnderstanding materials behavior 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic, _cc2003. 300 _axiii, 242 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book will enable students to navigate through materials science and engineering courses with increased motivation, reflection and depth. It contains a series of guides that will help students learn about materials while enhancing their thinking and learning skills. The first chapter serves as an introduction to the general concepts and terminology of materials science. The remaining chapters focus on specific materialspolymers, metals, ceramics, biomaterials, composites, natural materials, and electronic and magnetic materials. Throughout the text, expert contributors highlight key concepts and ideas and how they relate to other areas of science. Navigating the Material is based on current educational theory in higher education, which puts the student at the center of learning and encourages learning with understanding. Introduces general concepts and provides a thorough review of specific types of materials Based on current educational theory that helps students not only learn important facts, but also helps them understand core concepts and improve their thinking and learning skills Adopts a style that is appealing to faculty and students and is enhanced with a large number of illustrations. 505 0 _aIntroduction(Welcome to the Materials World) - Caroline Baillie, Linda Vanasupa, and John Bowden -- Selecting your Material & Life Cycle (Visiting the Travel Agency) - Caroline Baillie and Chris Rose -- Characterization of Materials (The Tool Shop) - Peter Goodhew and Adam Mannis -- Metals (Entering the Metal Zone) - Katherine Chen and Susan Ambrose -- Ceramics (A Tour of Ceramic Land) - Linda Vanasupa and Susan Ambrose -- Composites (Interfacing with Composites) - Caroline Baillie and Ton Peijs -- Polymers (The Land of Polymers) - Caroline Baillie and Ton Peijs -- Natural Materials (Back to Nature) - Adrian Lowe -- Semiconductors (An Electronic Trip Through Semiconductors) - Emily Allen and Susan Ambrose -- Failure of Materials (Accident and Emergency) - Andy Bushby. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aMaterials science. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBaillie, Caroline. 700 1 _aVanasupa, Linda. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0120735512 _z9780120735518 _w(DLC) 2002108381 _w(OCoLC)50495126 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120735518 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2002108381.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2002108381.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04066nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162569809 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780120884414 020 _a0120884410 035 _a(OCoLC)162569809 037 _a107413:107449 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTD145 _b.E576 2005eb 082 04 _a363.7 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aEnvironmental solutions _h[electronic resource] : _b[environmental problems and the all-inclusive global, scientific, political, legal, economic, medical, and engineering bases to solve them] / _ceditors, Franklin J. Agardy, Nelson Leonard Nemerow. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _cc2005. 300 _axxiv, 451 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn our changing world, society demands more comprehensive and thoughtful solutions from environmental engineers, environmental consultants and scientists dealing with the degradation of our environment. Lead by Nelson Nemerow and Franklin Agardy, experts in business, academia, government and practice have been brought together in this book to provide guidance for these environmental professionals. The reader is presented with a variety of solutions to common and not so common environmental problems which lay the groundwork for environmental advocates to decide which solutions will work best for their particular circumstances. This book discusses chemical, biological, physical, forensic, medical, international, economic, political, industrial-collaborative solutions and solutions for rural and developing countries giving readers the freedom to evaluate a variety of options and make informed decisions. End of chapter questions and additional resources are included making this an invaluable teaching tool and ideal reference for those currently involved in improving and preserving our environment. * Contributions by international experts in government, industry, and academia. * Editors are recognized as the editors of Environmental Engineering, the best selling title published by John Wiley * The first action-oriented book for environmental engineers. 505 0 _aPart I: Politics and Policy of Pollution; -- Chapter One: The Political Environment; Chapter Two: Forensic (legal) Solutions; Chapter Three: Educatioonal Solutions; Part II: Scientific and Technical Solutions; Chapter Four: EconomicSolutions; Chapter Five: Physical(Engineering) Solutions; Chapter Six: Biological Solutions; Chapter Seven: Hydrogen Energy Solutions; Chapter Eight: Chemical Solutions; Chapter Nine: Electrical and Thermal Solutions; Chapter Ten: Medical Solutions; Chapter Eleven: Industrial and Municipal Collaborative Solutions; -- Chapter Twelve: Industrial Ecology Solutions; Part III: International Aspects; Chapter Thirteen: Rural and Developing Country Solutions; Chapter Fourteen: International Solutions; Part IV: Summary; Chapter Fifteen: Summary. 500 _aSubtitle from cover. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSanitary engineering. 650 0 _aEnvironmental engineering. 650 0 _aGreen technology. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aAgardy, Franklin J. 700 1 _aNemerow, Nelson Leonard. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0120884410 _z9780120884414 _w(DLC) 2005045750 _w(OCoLC)58457436 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120884414 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2005045750-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02689nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130032 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780120884872 020 _a0120884879 035 _a(OCoLC)162130032 037 _a104577:104600 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK7874.887 _b.M355 2004eb 082 04 _a621.3 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aMagnetoelectronics _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Mark Johnson. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, CA : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axii, 396 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe arrival of the information age took most people by surprise including scientists and technologists. Today, research on better, smaller, and faster ways to store and transfer information continues to grow, and growing fast within this scope is the field of magnetoelectronics. With its possibilities as a magnetic storage technology capable of overcoming the vulnerabilities of CMOS (complementary metal on oxide semiconductor), magnetoelectronics promises to be an important installation in the information era. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aIntroduction to magnetoelectronics / Mark Johnson -- Spin valves / B. Dieny -- Spin-polarized tunneling / Jagadeesh S. Moodera and Robert H. Meservey -- Magnetoresistive random access memories / James Daughton -- Magnetic tunnel junction based magnetoresistive random access memory / Johan �Akerman ... [et al.] -- Broader digital electronics applications of magnetoelectronics / Mark Johnson -- Magnetoresistive DNA chips / P.P. Freitas ... [et al.]. 650 0 _aSpintronics. 650 0 _aMagnetic memory (Computers) 650 17 _aMagneto-elektronica. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aJohnson, Mark _q(Mark Brian) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0120884879 _z9780120884872 _w(DLC) 2006276088 _w(OCoLC)57588639 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120884872 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0646/2006276088-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03759nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162570062 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780120885145 020 _a012088514X 035 _a(OCoLC)162570062 037 _a109465:109512 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA168 _b.G66 2006eb 082 04 _a620/.001/171 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGrady, Jeffrey O. 245 10 _aSystem requirements analysis _h[electronic resource] / _cJeffrey O. Grady. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2006. 300 _axxii, 455 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSystems Requirement Analysis gives the professional systems engineer the tools to set up a proper and effective analysis of the resources, schedules and parts that will be needed in order to successfully undertake and complete any large, complex project. The text offers the reader the methodology for rationally breaking a large project down into a series of stepwise questions so that a schedule can be determined and a plan can be established for what needs to be procured, how it should be obtained, and what the likely costs in dollars, manpower and equipment will be in order to complete the project at hand. Systems Requirement Analysis is compatible with the full range of engineering management tools now popularly used, from project management to competitive engineering to Six Sigma, and will ensure that a project gets off to a good start before its too late to make critical planning changes. The book can be used for either self-instruction or in the classroom, offering a wealth of detail about the advantages of requirements analysis to the individual reader or the student group. * Author is the recognized authority on the subject of Systems Engineering, and was a founding member of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) * Defines an engineering system, and how it must be broken down into a series of process steps, beginning with a definition of the problems to be solved * Complete overview of the basic principles involved in setting up a systems requirements analysis program, including how to set up the initial specifications that define the problems and parameters of an engineering program * Covers various analytical approaches to systems requirements including: structural and functional analysis, budget calculations, and risk analysis. 505 0 _aTABLE OF CONTENTS -- 1PART 1, INTRODUCTION -- 2PART 2, REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION -- 3PART 3, TRADITIONAL STRUCTURED ANALYSIS -- 4PART 4, COMPUTER SOFTWARE STRUCTURED ANALYSIS -- 5PART 5, SPECIFICATION CONTENT STANDARDS -- 6PART 6, REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT -- 7PART 7, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS -- 8PART 8, CLOSING. 500 _aIncludes index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSystems engineering. 650 0 _aSystem analysis. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z012088514X _z9780120885145 _w(DLC) 2005022277 _w(OCoLC)61229711 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120885145 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005022277.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03198cam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162130215 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780120885152 020 _a0120885158 035 _a(OCoLC)162130215 037 _a109619:109667 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQC183 _b.P5 v.33eb 072 7 _aQC _2lcco 072 7 _aQD _2lcco 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a530.4/175 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKhomchenko, Alexander V. 245 10 _aWaveguide spectroscopy of thin films _h[electronic resource] / _cAlexander V. Khomchenko. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axv, 220 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aThin films and nanostructures ; _vv. 33 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn this book new methods of study of the linear and nonlinear optical properties of thin films are presented. These techniques are based on the principles of the spatial Fourier spectroscopy of the light beam reflected from a prism-coupling device with the tunnel excitation of guided lightmodes in thin-film structures. Measurement techniques of determination of the absorption coefficient, refractive index and thickness of the dielectric, semiconductor or metallic films are considered. This book is highly recommended for specialists in the fields of integrated and thin film optics and for graduated students in related specialties. There are new techniques of measurement of thin-film parameters stated. 505 0 _aForeword -- -- Acknowledgements -- -- Contents -- -- Introduction -- -- 1. Interaction of light with matter -- -- 2. Spectroscopy of optical guided modes -- -- 3. New applications of the m-line technique for thin-film structure studying -- -- 4. Spatial Fourier spectroscopy of guided modes: measuring the thin-film parameters -- -- 5. Characterizations of thin films by prism coupling of leaky modes -- -- 6. Measurements of absorption spectra of thin films -- -- 7. Applications of waveguide spectroscopy techniques in sensor systems -- -- 8. Optical nonlinearity in thin films at low-intensity light -- -- 9. Optical nonlinearity in multilayer structures -- -- Bibliography -- -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-217) and index. 650 0 _aThin films _xSpectra. 650 0 _aThin films _xOptical properties. 650 6 _aCouches minces _xSpectre. 650 6 _aCouches minces _xPropri�et�es optiques. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0120885158 _z9780120885152 _w(OCoLC)63127460 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780120885152 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 07093nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162570863 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780121088521 020 _a0121088529 035 _a(OCoLC)162570863 037 _a89496:89496 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQ180.55.M4 _bB595 2001eb 082 04 _a001.4/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBock, Peter, _d1941- 245 10 _aGetting it right _h[electronic resource] : _bR&D methods for science and engineering / _cPeter Bock ; illustrations by Bettina Scheibe. 260 _aSan Diego : _bAcademic Press, _cc2001. 300 _axviii, 406 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aOver the past decade, the author has met with directors of R&D departments in large industrial firms, who are frustrated by the lack of coherent and consistent methodologies in R&D projects. As a direct result the author was asked to design and present a seminar to provide R&D engineers and scientists a standard methodology for conducting coherent, rigorous, comprehensible, and consistent R&D projects. The author also realized that this training should be included in engineering and science curricula in universities and colleges. To this end, he designed and presented a pilot course for his department that was received enthusiastically by students who participated. This course has now become a required course for all doctoral students in the author's department. This book has been designed to provide professional engineers, scientists, and students with a consistent and practical framework for the rigorous conduct and communication of complex research and development projects. Although courses and training in research methods are common and generally required of social science professionals, a vast majority of physical scientists and engineers have had no formal classroom training or on-the-job mentoring on proper procedures for research methods. Getting It Right emphasizes the comprehensive analysis of project problems, requirements, and objectives; the use of standard and consistent terminology and procedures; the design of rigorous and reproducible experiments; the appropriate reduction and interpretation of project results; and the effective communication of project design, methods, results, and conclusions. Presents a standard methodology for conducting coherent, rigorous, comprehensible, and consistent R&D projects Thoroughly researched to appeal to the needs of R&D engineers and scientists in industry Will also appeal to students of engineering and science. 505 0 _aAcknowledgements -- Foreword (Fridolin Piwonka) -- Part IIntroduction -- Research and Development -- Process and Preparation -- Part IIProject Organization -- The Project Hierarchy -- The Project Task -- Part III Knowledge Representation -- An Epistemological Journey -- Categories and Types of Knowledge -- Roles of Knowledge Propositions -- Limits of Knowledge -- Part IVThe Scientific Method -- Overview -- Analysis -- Hypothesis -- Synthesis -- Validation -- Appendices -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Tips -- Summaries and Guidelines -- Sample Milestone Charts. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 331-334) and index. 505 8 _aMachine generated contents note: Chapter 1 Research and Development -- 1.1 Motivation 3 -- 1.2 Background 7 -- 1.3 R&D Problems 8 -- 1.4 Primary Objective 12 -- Chapter 2 Process and Preparation -- 2.1 The Methodology 13 -- 2.2 Tools and Resources 15 -- Part II Project Organization -- Chapter 3 The Project Hierarchy -- 3.1 Bottoms Up 21 -- 3.2 Top-Down Project Planning 22 -- Chapter 4 The Project Task -- 4.1 Task Domain 36 -- 4.1.1 Task Objective 36 -- 4.1.2 Task Unit 37 -- 4.1.3 Task Resources 40 -- 4.1.3.1 Inducers 41 -- 4.1.3.2 Sensors 42 -- 4.1.3.3 Supervisor 55 -- 4.1.3.4 Channels 57 -- 4.1.3.5 Knowledge 61 -- 4.2 Task Method 63 -- 4.3 Task Range 67 -- Part III Knowledge Representation -- Chapter 5 An Epistemological Journey 71 -- Chapter 6 Categories and Types of Knowledge 77 -- 6.1 Speculative Knowledge 78 -- 6.2 Presumptive Knowledge 78 -- 6.3 Stipulative Knowledge 85 -- 6.4 Conclusive Knowledge 88 -- Chapter 7 Roles of Knowledge Propositions 93 -- 7.1 Governing Propositions 94 -- 7.2 Factors 100 -- 7.3 Range Knowledge 103 -- Chapter 8 Limits of Knowledge 109 -- 8.1 Accuracy and Error 113 -- 8.2 Uncertainty 119 -- 8.2.1 Parametric Estimates of Uncertainty 120 -- 8.2.2 Geometric Estimates of the Uncertainty of Measurements 129 -- 8.2.3 Propagation of Uncertainty 142 -- 8.3 Precision 146 -- 8.3.1 Ascertaining the Precision Limit 149 -- 8.3.2 Setting the Precision of Results and Conclusions 152 -- 8.4 Knowledge, Truth, and Humility 156 -- Part IV The Scientific Method -- Chapter 9 Overview -- 9.1 History of the Scientific Method 161 -- 9.2 The Modern Scientific Method 166 -- 9.2.1 Iterative Execution 169 -- 9.2.2 Recursive Execution 173 -- Chapter 10 Analysis -- 10.1 Describe Problem 183 -- 10.2 Set Performance Criteria 187 -- 10.3 Investigate Related Work 191 -- 10.4 State Objective 193 -- Chapter 11 Hypothesis -- 11.1 Specify Solution 200 -- 11.2 Set Goals 202 -- 11.3 Define Factors 211 -- 11.4 Postulate Performance Metrics 215 -- Chapter 12 Synthesis -- 12.1 Implement Solution 220 -- 12.2 Design Experiments 227 -- 12.2.1 Experiment Laboratory 232 -- 12.2.2 Block Design 238 -- 12.2.3 Data Management 264 -- 12.3 Conduct Experiments 274 -- 12.4 Reduce Results 274 -- Chapter 13 Validation -- 13.1 Compute Performance 280 -- 13.2 Draw Conclusions 291 -- 13.3 Prepare Documentation 299 -- 13.3.1 Primary Project Documentation 303 -- 13.3.2 Secondary Project Documentation 315 -- 13.3 Solicit Peer Review 323 -- Appendices -- A. Bibliography 331 -- B. Glossary 335 -- C. Tips 343 -- D. Summaries and Guidelines 347 -- E. Case-Study Figures and Tables 365 -- F. Sample Experiment Protocol 387 -- G. An Algorithmfor Discovery 393 -- Index 395. 650 0 _aResearch _xMethodology. 650 0 _aEngineering _xResearch _xMethodology. 650 6 _aRecherche _xM�ethodologie. 650 6 _aRecherche technique _xM�ethodologie. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aScheibe, Bettina. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0121088529 _z9780121088521 _w(DLC) 2001089411 _w(OCoLC)48416898 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780121088521 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001089411.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy022/2001089411.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03120nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162570957 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780121218515 020 _a0121218511 035 _a(OCoLC)162570957 037 _a89639:89639 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT57.6 _b.B69 2001eb 082 04 _a003 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBoyd, Donald W. _q(Donald William), _d1930- 245 10 _aSystems analysis and modeling _h[electronic resource] : _ba macro to micro approach with multidisciplinary applications / _cDonald W. Boyd. 260 _aSan Diego, CA : _bAcademic Press, _cc2001. 300 _axi, 365 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book presents a fresh, new approach to systems analysis and modeling with a systems science flavor that stimulates systems thinking. After introducing systems modeling principles, the ensuing wide selection of examples aptly illustrate that anything which changes over time can be modeled as a system. Each example begins with a knowledge base that displays relevant information obtained from systems analysis. The diversity of examples clearly establishes a new protocol for synthesizing systems models. * Macro-to-micro, top-down approach * Multidisciplinary examples * Incorporation of human knowledge to synthesise a systems model * Clear and concise systems delimitation * Complex systems using simple mathematics * "Exact" reproduction of historical data plus model generated secondary data * Systems simulation via systems models. 505 0 _a1. Introduction to Analysis and Modeling -- 2. Systems Modeling Principles -- 3. Population Model: Calibration and Validation -- 4. Modeling with Dynamic Forms -- 5. Small Arms Exterior Ballistics Model -- 6. Inventory Systems Models: Shaping Dynamic Response -- 7. Modeling Corporate Assets -- 8. Stochastic Analysis -- 9. Work Physiology Model -- 10. Macro Model of Blue Glacier -- 11. State Water Planning Model -- 12. Prototyping a Forest Systems Model -- 13. Applications Unlimited -- References -- Glossary -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 347-350) and index. 650 0 _aSystem analysis. 650 0 _aMathematical models. 650 17 _aSysteemtheorie. _2gtt 650 17 _aWiskundige modellen. _2gtt 650 17 _aToepassingen. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0121211851 _z9780121211851 _z0121218511 _z9780121218515 _w(DLC) 00104661 _w(OCoLC)44915798 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780121218515 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04262nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162571218 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780121569310 020 _a0121569314 035 _a(OCoLC)162571218 037 _a90097:90097 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP155.7 _b.H38 2001eb 082 04 _a660/.28/0015118 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHangos, K. M. _q(Katalin M.) 245 10 _aProcess modelling and model analysis _h[electronic resource] / _cK.M. Hangos, I.T. Cameron. 260 _aSan Diego : _bAcademic Press, _cc2001. 300 _axvi, 543 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 440 0 _aProcess systems engineering ; _vv. 4 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book describes the use of models in process engineering. Process engineering is all about manufacturing--of just about anything! To manage processing and manufacturing systematically, the engineer has to bring together many different techniques and analyses of the interaction between various aspects of the process. For example, process engineers would apply models to perform feasibility analyses of novel process designs, assess environmental impact, and detect potential hazards or accidents. To manage complex systems and enable process design, the behavior of systems is reduced to simple mathematical forms. This book provides a systematic approach to the mathematical development of process models and explains how to analyze those models. Additionally, there is a comprehensive bibliography for further reading, a question and answer section, and an accompanying Web site developed by the authors with additional data and exercises. * Introduces a structured modeling methodology emphasizing the importance of the modeling goal and including key steps such as model verification, calibration, and validation. * Focuses on novel and advanced modeling techniques such as discrete, hybrid, hierarchical, and empirical modeling * Illustrates the notions, tools, and techniques of process modeling with examples and advances applications. 505 0 _aIntroduction -- FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT -- The Role of Models in Process Systems Engineering; -- A Systematic Approach to Model Building; Conservation Principles; Constitutive Relations; -- Dynamic Models - Lumped Parameter Systems; Solution Strategies for Lumped Parameter Models; Dynamic Models - Distributed Parameter Systems -- Solution Strategies for Distributed Parameter Systems; Process Model Hierarchies

-- ADVANCED PROCESS MODELING AND MODEL ANALYSIS -- Basic Tools for Process Model Analysis; Data Acquisition and Analysis; Statistical Model Calibration and Validation; Analysis of Dynamic Process Models; Process Modeling for Control and Diagnostic Purposes; Modeling Discrete Event Systems; Modeling Hybrid Systems; Modeling Applications in Process Systems; Computer Aided Process Modeling; Empirical Model Building; Appendix: Basic Mathematic Tools; Bibliography; -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 527-533) and index. 650 0 _aChemical processes _xMathematical models. 650 0 _aChemical processes _xComputer simulation. 650 7 _aProcessos qu�imicos (simula�c�ao computacional) _2larpcal 650 7 _aModelos matem�aticos. _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCameron, I. T. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0121569314 _z9780121569310 _w(DLC) 00112073 _w(OCoLC)47402346 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780121569310 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00112073.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00112073.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04423nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162571413 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780121746513 020 _a0121746518 035 _a(OCoLC)162571413 037 _a90592:90592 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP1180.P67 _bC48 2002eb 082 04 _a661/.814 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aChung, T. C. 245 10 _aFunctionalization of polyolefins _h[electronic resource] / _cT.C. (Mike) Chung. 260 _aSan Diego : _bAcademic Press, _cc2002. 300 _axii, 274 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aPolyolefins are the most widely used commercial polymers and their functionalization has been a long standing scientific challenge and an industrially important area. In recent decades significant progress has been made in the area, with exciting results reported in many journals. Functionalization of Polyolefins is the first book to summarize the significant experimental results on the functionalization of polyolefins and classify them into several chemical methods (shown in each chapter of this book). The book also provides an update on the functional polyolefin materials available today. The two key subject categories covered are: *Chemical approaches in the functionalization of polyolefins *New available polyolefin materials and their potential applications The book includes: *The historic development and future prospects for polyolefins *Functionalization chemistry, classified into four general approaches *Chemical approaches with experimental results *Functionalization approaches The book provides an invaluable reference for researchers in industry and academia interested in functionalization chemistry and polymers.� It has been developed through Professor Chung's own teaching experience, both at Pennsylvania State University and on short courses. It is therefore ideally suited as a core text for advanced polymer chemistry and courses on polyolefins and polymers, as well as being a useful supplementary reference for introductory courses on polyolefin chemistry and materials. T.C. Mike Chung is Professor of Polymer Science in the Materials Science and Engineering Department, Pennsylvania State University, USA. He is one of the most experienced people in the field of polyolefin functionalization, with a wide-ranging knowledge gained through many years of experience both in academia and industry. Shows the available functionalisation approaches with a discussion of their scope and limitations Written by one of the most experienced people in this field. 505 0 _aPolyolefin Development and Prospects. -- General Approaches in Functionalization of Polyolefins. -- Direct Polymerization of B- and Si-containing Monomers. -- Direct Polymerization of O-, N-, and Cl-containing Monomers. -- Functionalization by Post-polymerization Processes. -- Functionalization via Reactive Polyolefins. Containing Borane Groups. -- Functionalization via Reactive Polyolefins. Containing p-Methylstyrene Groups. -- Functionalization via Reactive Polyolefins Containing Unsaturated Groups. -- Synthesis of Polyolefins with a Terminal Functional Group. -- Synthesis of Functional Polyolefin Diblock Copolymers. -- Synthesis of Functional Polyolefin Graft Copolymers. -- New Maleic-anhydride-modified and Long-chain-branched Polyolefins. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [247]-256) and index. 650 0 _aPolyolefins. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0121746518 _z9780121746513 _w(DLC) 2001093793 _w(OCoLC)49558899 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780121746513 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001093793.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy022/2001093793.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03317nam 2200493Ia 4500 001 ocn162571510 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780121860318 020 _a0121860310 035 _a(OCoLC)162571510 037 _a102534:102553 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aR857.M34 _bN86 2006eb 060 14 _a2005 O-465 060 14 _aQT 36 _bN977 2006 082 04 _a610/.28 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aNumerical methods in biomedical engineering _h[electronic resource] / _cStanley M. Dunn, Alkis Constantinides, Prabhas V. Moghe. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2006. 300 _axviii, 615 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aAcademic Press series in biomedical engineering 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNumerical Modeling in Biomedical Engineering brings together the integrative set of computational problem solving tools important to biomedical engineers. Through the use of comprehensive homework exercises, relevant examples and extensive case studies, this book integrates principles and techniques of numerical analysis. Covering biomechanical phenomena and physiologic, cell and molecular systems, this is an essential tool for students and all those studying biomedical transport, biomedical thermodynamics & kinetics and biomechanics. Supported by Whitaker Foundation Teaching Materials Program; ABET-oriented pedagogical layout MATLAB problem sets and examples available electronically; UNIX, Windows, Mac OS compatible Extensive hands-on homework exercises. 505 0 _aSection I: Fundamentals of Computational Analysis and Modeling Biosystems; Section II: Steady State Biosystems: Linear and Non-linear Models; Section III: Dynamic Biosystems Modeled with Ordinary or Partial Differential Equations; Section IV: Computational Packages of Physiology Models and Case Studies. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aBiomedical engineering _xMathematics. 650 0 _aBiomedical engineering _xMathematical models. 650 12 _aBiomedical Engineering _xmethods. 650 22 _aMathematical Computing. 650 22 _aModels, Theoretical. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aDunn, Stanley Martin. 700 1 _aConstantinides, A. 700 1 _aMoghe, Prabhas V. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0121860310 _z9780121860318 _w(DLC) 2005020031 _w(OCoLC)61121099 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780121860318 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0516/2005020031.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005020031-d.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c93.95 _d.00 _i0121860310 _n0006535092 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03810nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162571639 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780122035906 020 _a0122035909 035 _a(OCoLC)162571639 037 _a77588:77588 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA402.3 _b.D368 2004eb 082 04 _a629.8/32 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDatta, Biswa Nath. 245 10 _aNumerical methods for linear control systems _h[electronic resource] : _bdesign and analysis / _cBiswa Nath Datta. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2004. 300 _axxxviii, 695 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNumerical Methods for Linear Control Systems Design and Analysis is an interdisciplinary textbook aimed at systematic descriptions and implementations of numerically-viable algorithms based on well-established, efficient and stable modern numerical linear techniques for mathematical problems arising in the design and analysis of linear control systems both for the first- and second-order models. MATLAB-based software is included for implementing all of the major algorithms from the book. * Unique coverage of modern mathematical concepts such as parallel computations, second-order systems, and large-scale solutions * Background material in linear algebra, numerical linear algebra, and control theory included in text * Step-by-step explanations of the algorithms and examples * Includes MATLAB-based solution software. 505 0 _aIntroduction and Overview; Review of Basic Concepts and Results from Theoretical Linear Algebra; Fundamental Tools and Concepts from Numerical Linear Algebra; Canonical Forms Obtained via Orthogonal Transformations; Linear State Space Models and Solutions of the State Equations; Contollability, Observability and Distance to Uncontrollability; Stability, Inertia and Robust Stability; Numerical Solutions and Conditioning of Lyapunov and Sylvester Equations; Realization and Subspace Identification; Feedback Stabilization, Eigenvalue Assignment and Optimal Control; Numerical Methods and Conditioning of the Eigenvalue Assignment Problems; State Estimation; Numerical Solutions and Conditioning of Algebraic Riccati Equations; Internal Balancing and Model Reduction; Large-Scale Matrix Computations in Control: Krylov Subspace Methods; Numerical Methods for Matrix-Second-Order Control Systems; Existing Software for Control Systems Design and Analysis. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aControl theory. 650 0 _aSystem analysis. 650 0 _aLinear control systems. 650 7 _aControle (teoria de sistema e controle) _2larpcal 650 7 _aSistemas lineares. _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0122035909 _z9780122035906 _w(DLC) 2003058331 _w(OCoLC)52920154 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780122035906 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els041/2003058331.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els041/2003058331.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c93.95 _d93.95 _i0122035909 _n0004314770 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04160nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162128974 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780122265709 020 _a012226570X 035 _a(OCoLC)162128974 037 _a80719:80719 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aR856.15 _b.C56 2004eb 060 14 _a2004 L-274 060 14 _aQT 36 _bC6414 2004 082 04 _a610.28 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aClinical engineering handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Joseph F. Dyro. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2004. 300 _axix, 674 p. : _bill. 440 0 _aAcademic Press series in biomedical engineering 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aAs the biomedical engineering field expands throughout the world, clinical engineers play an evermore-important role as translators between the medical, engineering, and business professions. They influence procedure and policy at research facilities, universities, as well as private and government agencies including the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization. The profession of clinical engineering continues to seek its place amidst the myriad of professionals that comprise the health care field. The Clinical Engineering Handbook meets a long felt need for a comprehensive book on all aspects of clinical engineering that is a suitable reference in hospitals, classrooms, workshops, and governmental and non-governmental organization. The Handbooks thirteen sections address the following areas: Clinical Engineering; Models of Clinical Engineering Practice; Technology Management; Safety Education and Training; Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation and Control of Medical Devices; Utilization and Service of Medical Devices; Information Technology; and Professionalism and Ethics. The Clinical Engineering Handbook provides the reader with prospects for the future of clinical engineering as well as guidelines and standards for best practice around the world. From telemedicine and IT issues, to sanitation and disaster planning, it brings together all the important aspects of clinical engineering. * Clinical Engineers are the safety and quality faciltators in all medical facilities. * The most definitive, comprehensive, and up-to-date book available on the subject of clinical engineering. * Over 170 contributions by leaders in the field of clinical engineering. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Section I: Clinical Engineering; Section II: Models of Clinical Engineering Practice; Section III: Technology Management; Section IV: Management; Section V: Safety; Section VI: Education and Training; Section VII Medical Devices: Design, Manufacture, Evaluation and Control; Section VIII: Medical Devices: Utilzation and Service; Section IX: Information, Section X: Engineering the Clinical Environment, Section XI: Regulations, Standards and Law; Section XII: Professionalism; Section XIII: The Future. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 12 _aBiomedical Engineering. 650 17 _aBiomedische techniek. _2gtt 650 0 _aBiomedical engineering _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aDyro, Joseph F. 776 1 _cOriginal _z012226570X _z9780122265709 _w(DLC) 2005274896 _w(OCoLC)56444886 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780122265709 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005274896-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005274896-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04009nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162129336 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780122476655 020 _a0122476654 035 _a(OCoLC)162129336 037 _a89020:89020 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA365 _b.F34 2001eb 082 04 _a620.2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFahy, Frank. 245 10 _aFoundations of engineering acoustics _h[electronic resource] / _cFrank Fahy. 260 _aSan Diego, Calif. : _aLondon : _bAcademic, _cc2001. 300 _axix, 443 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFoundations of Engineering Acoustics takes the reader on a journey from a qualitative introduction to the physical nature of sound, explained in terms of common experience, to mathematical models and analytical results which underlie the techniques applied by the engineering industry to improve the acoustic performance of their products. The book is distinguished by extensive descriptions and explanations of audio-frequency acoustic phenomena and their relevance to engineering, supported by a wealth of diagrams, and by a guide for teachers of tried and tested class demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments. Foundations of Engineering Acoustics is a textbook suitable for both senior undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mechanical, aerospace, marine, and possibly electrical and civil engineering schools at universities. It will be a valuable reference for academic teachers and researchers and will also assist Industrial Acoustic Group staff and Consultants. Comprehensive and up-to-date: broad coverage, many illustrations, questions, elaborated answers, references and a bibliography Introductory chapter on the importance of sound in technology and the role of the engineering acoustician Deals with the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and forms of mathematical representation, rather than methodology Frequent reference to practical applications and contemporary technology Emphasizes qualitative, physical introductions to each principal as an ent�re to mathematical analysis for the less theoretically oriented readers and courses Provides a 'cook book' of demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments for teachers Useful for discussing acoustical problems with non-expert clients/managers because the descriptive sections are couched in largely non-technical language and any jargon is explained Draws on the vast pedagogic experience of the writer. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 00 _tSound engineering -- _tThe nature of sound and some sound wave phenomena -- _tSound in fluids -- _tImpedance -- _tSound energy and intensity -- _tSources of sound -- _tSound absorption and sound absorbers -- _tSound in waveguides -- _tSound in enclosures -- _tStructure-borne sound -- _tTransmission of sound through partitions -- _tReflection, scattering, diffraction and refraction. 650 0 _aAcoustical engineering. 650 17 _aAkoestiek. _2gtt 650 17 _aGeluid. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0122476654 _z9780122476655 _w(DLC) 00103464 _w(OCoLC)44915790 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780122476655 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00103464.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c109.00 _d109.00 _i0122476654 _n0003546383 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03424nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162572291 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780122572517 020 _a0122572513 035 _a(OCoLC)162572291 037 _a88644:88644 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK454.4.M3 _bF56 2004eb 082 04 _a620.11297 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFiorillo, Fausto. 245 10 _aMeasurement and characterization of magnetic materials _h[electronic resource] / _cFausto Fiorillo. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, CA : _bElsevier Academic Press, _c2004. 300 _axviii, 647 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aElsevier series in electromagnetism, _x1567-2131 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCorrect and efficient measurements are vital to the understanding of materials properties and applications. This is especially so for magnetic materials for which in last twenty years, our understanding and use have changed dramatically. New or improved materials have been created and have reached the market. The Soft amorphous alloys, the Fe-based rare-earth magnets and the giant magnetorestrictive and magnetoresistive materials have all posed challenges to measurement. At the same time new digital measurement techniques have forced a change in laboratory and commercial measuring setups. A revision of measuring standards also occurred in the 1990s with the result that there is now a lack of up-to-date works on the measurement of magnetic materials. The basic objective of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of the properties of the hard and soft magnetic materials relevant to applications and of thoroughly discussing the modern methodologies for employed in the measurement of these properties. The balance of these topics results in a complete text on the topic, which will be invaluable to researchers, students and practitioners in industry. It will be of significant interest not only to scientists working in the fields of power engineering and materials science but also to specialists in measurement who be able to easily find all the information they need. * Comprehensive overview of the properties of the hard and soft magnetic materials * Provides applications and discusses thoroughly the modern methodologies for employed in the measurement of these properties * Provides the latest up-to-date works on the measurement of magnetic materials. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMagnetic materials _xAnalysis. 650 0 _aMagnetic materials _xMeasurement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0122572513 _z9780122572517 _w(OCoLC)57412823 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780122572517 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c180.00 _d180.00 _i0122572513 _n0006019937 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03329nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162572508 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780122941511 020 _a0122941519 035 _a(OCoLC)162572508 037 _a90661:90661 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHD38.5 _b.G683 2002eb 082 04 _a658.7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGovil, Manish. 245 10 _aSupply chain design and management _h[electronic resource] : _bstrategic and tactical perspectives / _cManish Govil, Jean-Marie Proth. 260 _aSan Diego : _bAcademic Press, _cc2002. 300 _axiii, 187 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aAcademic Press series in engineering 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSupply Chain Design and Management introduces the concept of a sharing mechanism that will ensure the sustainability of a supply chain by fair distribution of costs and benefits. This book provides a holistic view of the supply chain from product development, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution and storage, to retailing. The presentation of the enabling technologies in supply chain management will help companies better understand their options. � Provides a step-by-step framework for designing supply chains at the strategic level � Written for those who deal with the supply chains on a day-to-day basis as well as those new to the field � Provides a synthesis of best practices for managing supply chains at the tactical level � Provides a review of the state-of-the-art in enabling information technologies and business applications � Explains the concepts with examples from the industry and simple mathematical formulations � Is accessible to graduate students for an excellent understanding of how supply chains work and can join the industry armed with the knowledge of the workings of supply chains. 505 0 _aForeword -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Definition of a Supply Chain -- 3 Supply Chain at the Strategic Level -- 4 Supply Chain at the Tactical Level -- 5 Product Development in a Supply Chain -- 6 Enabling Technologies -- 7 Conclusion -- App. A. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aBusiness logistics _xManagement. 650 0 _aBusiness logistics _xTechnological innovations. 650 0 _aStrategic planning. 650 6 _aLogistique (Organisation) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aProth, Jean-Marie, _d1938- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0122941519 _z9780122941511 _w(DLC) 2001094751 _w(OCoLC)48466975 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780122941511 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001094751.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001094751.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03542cam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162130301 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780123693907 020 _a012369390X 035 _a(OCoLC)162130301 037 _a112314:112402 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aRD768 _b.K88 2006eb 060 14 _a2006 K-736 060 14 _aWE 725 _bK96s 2006 082 04 _a617.5/6 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKurtz, Steven M., _d1968- 245 10 _aSpine technology handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cSteven M. Kurtz, Avram Allan Edidin. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2006. 300 _axiv, 535 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aOver the past decade, there has been rapid growth in bioengineering applications in the field of spine implants. This book explains the technical foundation for understanding and expanding the field of spine implants, reviews the major established technologies related to spine implants, and provides reference material for developing and commercializing new spine implants. The editors, who have a track record of collaboration and editing technical books, provide a unified approach to this topic in the most comprehensive and useful book to date. Related website provides the latest information on spine technology including articles and research papers on the latest technology and development. Major technologies reviewed include devices used for fusion (screws, plates, rods, and cages), disc repair and augmentation, total disc replacement, and vertebral body repair and augmentation. Technology landscape, review of published/public domain data currently available, and safety and efficacy of technology discussed in detail. 505 0 _aOverview of Spine; Intro to Properties of Materials and Synthetic Biomaterials Used in the Spine; Structure & Properties of Soft Tissues in the Spine; Structure & Properties of Trabecular Bone in the Spine; Muscular Actuation and Biomechanics of the Spine; Spine Disorders: Implications for Bioengineers; Fusion: Rods, Plates, Screws, and Cages; Performance of Rods, Plates, Screws and Cages; Biologics to Promote Spine Fusion; Disc Repair & Augmentation; Total Disc Replacement; Vertebral Compression Fracture Augmentation; Standard Test Methods for Spine Implants; Advanced Finite Element Analysis in Preclinical Assessment of Spine Technology; Regulatory Approval Process. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSpine. 650 0 _aSpine _xMechanical properties. 650 0 _aSpine _xSurgery. 650 0 _aSpinal implants. 650 0 _aBiomedical engineering. 650 12 _aSpine _xsurgery. 650 22 _aBiomedical Engineering. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aEdidin, Avram Allan. 776 1 _cOriginal _z012369390X _z9780123693907 _w(OCoLC)71252810 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780123693907 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 06235nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162573013 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780123693945 020 _a0123693942 035 _a(OCoLC)162573013 037 _a112038:112126 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ254.5 _b.C6463 2006eb 082 04 _a658.3/82 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aCombustion processes in propulsion _h[electronic resource] : _bcontrol, noise, and pulse detonation / _cedited by Gabriel D. Roy. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Butterworth Heinemann, _cc2006. 300 _axl, 439, xxiv p. : _bill. (some col.); _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aChemical propulsion comprises the science and technology of using chemical reactions of any kind to create thrust and thereby propel a vehicle or object to a desired acceleration and speed. This book focuses on recent advances in the design of very highly efficient, low-pollution-emitting propulsion systems, as well as advances in testing, diagnostics and analysis. It offers unique coverage of Pulse Detonation Engines, which add tremendous power to jet thrust by combining high pressure with ignition of the air/fuel mixture. Readers will learn about the advances in the reduction of jet noise and toxic fuel emissionssomething that is being heavily regulated by relevant government agencies. * Lead editor is one of the world's foremost combustion researchers, with contributions from some of the world's leading researchers in combustion engineering * Covers all major areas of chemical propulsion-from combustion measurement, analysis and simulation, to advanced control of combustion processes, to noise and emission control * Includes important information on advanced technologies for reducing jet engine noise and hazardous fuel combustion emissions. 505 0 _aChapter 1: Simultaneous Velocity and Temperature Field Measurements of a Jet Flame; Chapter 2: Infrared Absorption Tomography for Active Combustion -- Control; Chapter 3: Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches for Prediction of Two-Phase Turbulent Flow in Liquid-Fuel Combustors; Chapter 4: Large-Scale Simulations of Turbulent Combustion and Propulsion Systems; Chapter 5: Direct Simulation of Primary Atomization; Chapter 6: Extinction and Relight in Opposed Premixed Flames; Chapter 7: -- In uence of Markstein Number on the Parametric Acoustic Instability; Chapter 8: Prevaporized JP-10 Combustion and the Enhanced Production of Turbulence Using Countercurrent Shear; Chapter 9: -- Mixing Control for Jet Flows; Chapter 10: Characteristics and Control of a Multiswirl Spray Combustor; Chapter 11: Swirling Jet Systems for Combustion Control; Chapter 12: Control of Flame Structure in Spray Combustion; Chapter 13: Porous Media Burners for Clean Engines; Chapter 14: -- Simulations of a Porous Burner for a Gas Turbine; Chapter 15: Characteristics and Control of Combustion Instabilities in a Swirl-Stabilized Spray Combustor; Chapter 16: Combustion and Mixing Control Studies for Advanced Propulsion; Chapter 17: -- Active Pattern Factor Control on an Advanced Combustor; Chapter 18: System Design Methods for Simultaneous Optimal Control of Combustion Instabilities and E�ciency; Chapter 19: Model-Based Optimal Active Control of Liquid-Fueled Combustion Systems; -- SECTION TWO: HIGH-SPEED JET NOISE 211 -- Chapter 1: Aeroacoustics and Emissions Studies of Swirling Combustor Flows; Chapter 2: Considerations for the Measurement of Very-High-Amplitude Noise Fields; Chapter 3: High-Speed Jet Noise Reduction Using Microjets; Chapter 4: Acoustic Test Flight Results with Prediction for the F/A-18 E/F Aircraft During FCLP Mission; Chapter 5: Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Supersonic Jet-Noise Reduction Concepts; -- SECTION THREE: PULSE DETONATION ENGINES -- Chapter 1: Investigation of Spray Detonation Characteristics Using a Controlled, Homogeneously Seeded Two-Phase Mixture; Chapter 2: Deagration-to-Detonation Studies for Multicycle PDE Applications -- Chapter 3: Initiator Diraction Limits in a Pulse Detonation Engine; Chapter 4: The Role of Geometrical Factors in Deagration-to-Detonation Transition; Chapter 5: Pseudospark-Based Pulse Generator for Corona-Assisted Combustion Experiments; Chapter 6: Breakup of Droplets under Shock Impact; Chapter 7: Impulse Production by Injecting Fuel-Rich Combustion Products in Air; Chapter 8: Thermodynamic Evaluation of the Dual-Fuel PDE Concept; Chapter 9: Thermal Decomposition of JP-10 Studied by Microflow Tube Pyrolysis{Mass Spectrometry; Chapter 10: Laser Diagnostics and Combustion Chemistry for Pulse Detonation Engines; Chapter 11: Computational Studies of Pulse Detonation Engines; Chapter 12: Simulation of Direct Initiation of Detonation Using Realistic Finite-Rate Models; Chapter 13: System Performance and Thrust Chamber Optimization of Air-Breathing Pulse Detonation Engines; Chapter 14: Software Development for Automated Parametric Study -- and Performance Optimization of Pulse Detonation Engines. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aCombustion engineering. 650 0 _aJet propulsion. 650 0 _aInternal combustion engines _xCombustion. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRoy, G. D. _q(Gabriel D.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0123693942 _z9780123693945 _w(DLC) 2005025111 _w(OCoLC)61456576 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780123693945 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0518/2005025111.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0623/2005025111-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04252nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162573450 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780123705020 020 _a0123705029 035 _a(OCoLC)162573450 037 _a131588:131694 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHD62.15 _b.T344 2006eb 082 04 _a658.4/013 _222 082 04 _a658.562 _bT128e _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aTaghizadegan, Salman, _d1957- 245 10 _aEssentials of lean six sigma _h[electronic resource] / _cSalman Taghizadegan. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, Mass. : _bElsevier, _cc2006. 300 _axvii, 275 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSix Sigma is a management program that provides tools that help manufacturers obtain efficient, stream-lined production to coincide with ultimate high quality products. Lean Six Sigma will show how the well-regarded analytical tools of Six Sigma quality control can be successfully brought into the well-established models of lean manufacturing, bringing efficient, stream-lined production and high quality product readily together. This book offers a thorough, yet concise introduction to the essential mathematics of Six Sigma, with solid case examples from a variety of industrial settings, culminating in an extended case study. Various professionals will find this book immensely useful, whether it be the industrial engineer, the industrial manager, or anyone associated with engineering in a technical or managing role. It will bring about a clear understanding of not only how to implement Six Sigma statistical tools, but also how to do so within the bounds of Lean manufacturing scheme. It will show how Lean Six Sigma can help reinforce the notion of less is more, while at the same time preserving minimal error rates in final manufactured products. *Reviews the essential statistical tools upon which Six Sigma rests, including normal distribution and mean deviation and the derivation of 1 sigma through six sigma *Explains essential lean tools like Value-Stream Mapping and quality improvement tools like Kaizen techniques within the context of Lean Six Sigma practice *Extended case study to clearly demonstrate how Six Sigma and Lean principles have been actually implemented, reducing production times and costs and creating improved product quality. 505 0 _aPART I: Statistical Theory and Concepts -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Essentials of Lean Six Sigma (6 )Strategies -- Chapter 2. Statistical Theory of Lean Six Sigma (6 ) Strategies -- Chapter 3. Mathematical Concepts of Lean Six Sigma Engineering Strategies -- PART II: Six Sigma Engineering and Implementation -- Chapter 4. Six Sigma Continuous Improvement -- Chapter 5. Design for Six Sigma -- Chapter 6. Design for Lean/Kaizen Six Sigma -- Chapter 7. The Roles and Responsibilities to Six Sigma Philosophy and Strategy -- Chapter 8. The Road Map to Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineering Strategies -- PART III: Case Studies -- Chapter 9. Case Study -- 9.1: Methodology for Machine Downtime -- Reduction. A Green Belt methodology -- Case Study 9.2: Methodology for Defect Reduction in Injection Molding Tools Life time. A Black Belt methodology. -- Chapter 10. Case Study: Methodology for Defect Reduction in Injection Molding a Multi-Factor Central Composite Design Approach. A Master Black Belt methodology. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aSix sigma (Quality control standard) 650 0 _aQuality control _xStandards. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0123705029 _z9780123705020 _w(OCoLC)70246145 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780123705020 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04744nam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162129958 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780123705822 020 _a0123705827 035 _a(OCoLC)162129958 037 _a101439:101448 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP248.27 _bIKAeb 060 14 _a2006 L-937 060 14 _aQT 37 _bI26t 2006 082 04 _a571.538 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aIkada, Yoshito, _d1935- 245 10 _aTissue engineering _h[electronic resource] : _bfundamentals and applications / _cYoshito Ikada. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic Press/Elsevier, _c2006. 300 _axix, 469 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aInterface science and technology ; _vv. 8 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aTissue engineering is an emerging interdisciplinary field, occupying a major position in the regenerative medicine that aims at restoring lost or damaged tissues and organs with use of cells. Regenerative medicine includes cellular therapy and tissue engineering. In general, the former treats patients by cell infusion alone, while tissue engineering needs biomaterials and growth factors in addition to cells. Biomaterials function in tissue engineering as the scaffold or template for cells to proliferate, differentiate, and produce matrices. This book focuses on the fundamentals (biomaterials, scaffolds, cell cultures, bioreactors, animal models etc.), recent animal and human trials, and future prospects regarding tissue engineering.

Almost twenty years have passed since the advent of the tissue engineering, whicht uses cells, scaffolds, and growth factors for regeneration of neotissues. The number of investigations on tissue engineering is still increasing tremendously. Nevertheless, it seems likely that the number of reports describing clinical trials of tissue engineering will remain very limited. Even the studies that apply tissue engineering research to large animals have not been performed yet on a large scale. The major objective of this book is to address this question from a science and technology point of view, and to describe the principles of basic technologies that have currently been developed by numerous research groups. * Helps reader understand the key issues required for promotion of clinical trials in tissue engineering * Covers in full the issues related to tissue engineering * Looking at current technologies in the field. 505 0 _aChapter 1: Scope of Tissue Engineering -- 1. Functions of Scaffold -- 2. Absorbable Biomaterials -- 3. Pore Creation in Biomaterials -- 4. Special Scaffolds -- 5. Surface Modifications -- 6. Cell Expansion and Differentiation -- -- 7. Growth Factors -- 8. Cell Sources

-- -- Chapter 2: Animal and Human Trials of Engineered -- Tissues -- 1. Plastic Surgical System -- 2. Musculoskeletal System -- 3. Cardiovascular and Thoracic System -- 4. Nervous System -- 5. Maxillofacial System -- 6. Gastrointestinal System -- -- 7. Urogenital System -- -- 8. Others

-- Chapter 3: Basic Technologies Developed for Tissue Engineering -- 1. Biomaterials -- -- 2. Fabrication of Porous Scaffolds -- 3. Novel Scaffolds -- 4. Surface Modification of Biomaterials and Cell Interactions -- 5. Growth Factors and Carriers -- 6. Cell Culture -- 7. Examples of Cell Culture

-- Chapter 4: Challenges in Tissue Engineering -- 1. Problems in Tissue Engineering -- 2. Sites for Neotissue Creation -- 3. Autologous or Allogeneic Cells -- 4. Cell Types -- 5. Risks at Cell Culture -- 6. Scaffolds for Large Animals and Human Trials -- 7. Importance of Neovascularization -- -- 8. Carriers for Growth Factors -- 9. Primary Roles of Each Player in the Tissue Engineering Arena. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 12 _aTissue Engineering. 650 0 _aAnimal cell biotechnology. 650 0 _aTissue engineering. 650 17 _aWeefselculturen. _2gtt 650 17 _aBiomaterialen. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0123705827 _z9780123705822 _w(OCoLC)71254946 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780123705822 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03784nam 2200469Ia 4500 001 ocn162574594 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780124298514 020 _a0124298516 035 _a(OCoLC)162574594 037 _a102023:102039 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aRD686 _b.K87 2004eb 060 14 _a2004 F-687 060 14 _aWE 312 _bK96u 2004 082 04 _a617.5/80592 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKurtz, Steven M., _d1968- 245 14 _aThe UHMWPE handbook _h[electronic resource] : _bultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement / _cSteven M. Kurtz. 246 30 _aUltra-high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic Press, _cc2004. 300 _axiv, 379 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. UHMWPE is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities and spine. It has been used in hip replacements for over 40 years. Although the use of this material is very succcessful, the lifetime of artificial joints is limited to approximately 10 years, after which the survivorship declines markedly. Recently, the orthopedic industry has developed new processing techniques (radiation crosslinking), which are expected to dramatically reduce wear and improve the longevity of hip implants beyond 10 years. A major emphasis of this book is to describe the properties of these new highly crosslinked UHMWPE materials and to review the latest clinical results. * The most up-to-date information on the properties of UHMWPE * Endorsed by Ticona - the world's leading manufacturer of UHMWPE for medical use * An enormous 'installed base' of over 1.4 million procedures each year * UHMWPE has been used by orthopedists for over 40 years, yet its properties and performance in situ are still not well understood. 505 0 _aPart I : UHMWPE Foundations -- Primer on UHMWPE -- Processing of UHMWPE -- Sterilization and Packaging -- Part II: UHMWPE in Orthopedics -- The Origins -- Clinical Performance in Hip Replacements -- Alternative Bearings for Hip Joint Replacements -- Highly Cross-inked UHMWPE for Knee Joint Replacement -- Applications of UHMWPE in the Upper Extremity -- Applications in the Spine -- Clinical Performance of Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE -- The Future of UHMWPE in Orthopedics. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aArtificial joints. 650 0 _aPolyethylene _xTherapeutic use. 650 0 _aPlastics in medicine. 650 12 _aJoints _xsurgery. 650 12 _aProstheses and Implants. 650 22 _aPolyethylene _xtherapeutic use. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0124298516 _z9780124298514 _w(DLC) 2003070856 _w(OCoLC)53967166 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780124298514 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2003070856.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els041/2003070856.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 06671nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162129537 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780124433458 020 _a0124433456 035 _a(OCoLC)162129537 037 _a90502:90502 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQC244 _b.L45 2002eb 082 04 _a620.2/8 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aLempriere, Brian M. 245 10 _aUltrasound and elastic waves _h[electronic resource] : _bfrequently asked questions / _cBrian M. Lempriere. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic Press, _cc2002. 300 _axxi, 241 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aUltrasound has found an increasing number of applications in recent years due to greatly increased computing power. Ultrasound devices are often preferred over other devices because of their lower cost, portability, and non-invasive nature. Patients using ultrasound can avoid the dangers of radiological imaging devices such as x-rays, CT scans, and radioactive media injections. Ultrasound is also a preferred and practical method of detecting material fatique and defects in metals, composites, semiconductors, wood, etc. Detailed appendices contain useful formulas and their derivations, technical details of relevant theories The FAQ format is used where a concept in one answer leads to a new Q&A. 505 0 _aList of Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Definitions and Background -- 3 Wave Propagation Concepts -- 4 Wave Interactions -- 5 Hardware: Equipment Concepts -- 6 Software: Data Processing -- App. 1 Stress, Strain, and Elasticity (Also Vectors and Tensors) -- App. 2 The Generalized Hooke's Law -- App. 3 States of Stress or Strain in Waves -- App. 4 Balance of Forces and Newton's Law of Inertia -- App. 5 Theory of Wave Propagation -- App. 6 Solutions to the Wave Equations -- App. 7 Dispersion, Group Velocity -- App. 8 Transducer Beam Forming -- App. 9 Solutions for Anisotropy -- App. 10 Oblique Interactions between Waves and Boundaries -- App. 11 Lateral Stress and Strain in Rods under Axial Loads -- App. 12 Bending Waves in Beams and Plates -- App. 13 Time-Domain Analysis -- References -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 229-230) and index. 505 8 _aMachine generated contents note: LIST OF FIGURES xi -- PREFACE xvii -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xxi -- I Introduction -- What is Ultrasonics? 1 -- How has UT Technology Progressed? 1 -- What Are Some Current Industrial/Manufacturing Applications -- of UT? 2 -- What Are the Major Medical Applications of UT? 5 -- What Are Some Unique Applications of UT? 7 -- 2 Definitions and Background -- What is a Wave? 9 -- What are the Quantitative Measures of a Wave? 14 -- What is Elasticity? 17 -- What are the Units of Elasticity, Density, and Wavespeed? 22 -- 3 Wave Propagation Concepts -- What are the Types of Elastic Waves? 25 -- What is a UT Beam? 35 -- How Does a Propagating Wave Change? 40 -- 4 Wave Interactions -- How Do Two or More Waves Interact? 45 -- How Does a Wave Interact with a Nonuniform Object? 61 -- 5 Hardware: Equipment Concepts -- 6 Software: Data Processing -- What Does Software Do? 85 -- A. What are the Types of Time-Domain Analyses? 86 -- B. What Are the Types of Spectral Analysis? 101 -- C. What Statistical Measurements Are Taken? 108 -- D. What Is Imaging? 117 -- APPENDIX I -- Stress, Strain, and Elasticity (Also Vectors and Tensors) 121 -- A. Elasticity 121 -- B. Stress 122 -- C. Strain 128 -- D. Alternative Indicial Notation 130 -- APPENDIX 2 -- The Generalized Hooke's Law 131 -- A. Hooke's Law 131 -- B. Stiffness in Rotated Axes 132 -- C. Special Classes of Elastic Materials 133 -- APPENDIX 3 -- States of Stress or Strain in Waves 139 -- A. States of Uniaxial Stress or Strain 139 -- B. Uniaxial Stress-Strain Relationships 143 -- APPENDIX 4 -- Balance of Forces and Newton's Law of Inertia 147 -- A. One-Dimensional System 148 -- B. Three-Dimensional Systems 148 -- APPENDIX 5 -- Theory of Wave Propagation 151 -- A. One-Dimensional Systems 151 -- B. Three-Dimensional Systems 154 -- C. Wave Excitations 155 -- APPENDIX 6 -- Solutions to the Wave Equations 159 -- A. Fundamental Solution Types 159 -- B. Separation of Variables 163 -- C. Plane Waves in Two or Three Dimensions 163 -- D. Plane Wave Solutions 165 -- APPENDIX 7 -- Dispersion, Group Velocity 169 -- A. Wave Propagation in Viscoelastic Media 170 -- B. Wave Propagation in a Thick Rod 171 -- C. Bending Waves 172 -- APPENDIX 8 -- Transducer Beam Forming 175 -- A. Simplified Analysis of Beam Forming 175 -- B. Analysis of Radial Variation over Beam 176 -- C. Analysis of Axial Variation of BeamStrength 180 -- APPENDIX 9 -- Solutions for Anisotropy 183 -- A. Wavespeed 184 -- B. Material (Particle) Motion and the Principal Directions (Vectors) -- 186 -- C. Special Cases 187 -- D. Group Velocity 191 -- APPENDIX 10 -- Oblique Interactions between Waves and Boundaries 195 -- A. Oblique Free-Surface Reflection of a Longitudinal Wave 195 -- B. Oblique Free Surface Reflection of a Transverse Wave 198 -- C. Refraction (Oblique Transmission) of a Longitudinal or Trans- -- verse Wave 200 -- D. Rayleigh Waves 201 -- APPENDIX I I -- Lateral Stress and Strain in Rods under Axial Loads 205 -- A. Simple Approximation for Thin Rods 205 -- B. The Mindlin-Herrmann Approximation 206 -- APPENDIX 12 -- Bending Waves in Beams and Plates 21 1 -- A. Bending of Beams 211 -- B. Thin Plates 217 -- APPENDIX 13 -- Time-Domain Analysis 221 -- A. The Hilbert Transform and the Analytic Envelope and Phase -- 221 -- B. 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The inclusion of examples and instructive problems present the reader with a teachable computer-oriented text. Useful analytical techniques provide the practitioner and student with powerful tools for the design of kinematic chains and machine components. Kinematic Chains and Machine Components Design serves as a on-volume reference for engineers and students in mechanical engineering with applications for all engineers working in the fields of machine design and robotics. The book contains the fundamental laws and theories of science basic to mechanical engineering including mechanisms, robots and machine components to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of mechanical design. * Combines theories of kinematics and behavior of mechanisms with the practical design of robots, machine parts, and machine systems into one comprehensive mechanical design book * Offers the method of contour equations for the kinematic analysis of mechanicsl systems and dynamic force analysis * Mathematica programs and packages for the analysis of mechanical systems * An Instructor's Solutions Manual will be provided. 505 0 _aPart I. Kinematic Chains; 1.Introduction, 2. Position Analysis, 3. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis, 4. Dynamics Analysis, 5. Mathematica Simulation for Closed Kinematic Chains, 6. Packages for Closed Kinematic Chains, 7. Robots, 8.Kinematic Chains with Flexible Links; Part II. Machine Components; 1. Screws 2. Gears, 3. Springs, 4.Rolling Bearings, 5. Lubrication and Sliding Bearing. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMachinery, Kinematics of. 650 0 _aMachine design. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0124713521 _z9780124713529 _w(DLC) 2004061907 _w(OCoLC)57349074 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780124713529 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0619/2004061907-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0619/2004061907-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03047cam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162129491 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780125112215 020 _a0125112211 035 _a(OCoLC)162129491 037 _a90072:90072 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK7871.85 _b.I584 2003eb 082 04 _a621.3815/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aInterlayer dielectrics for semiconductor technologies _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by S.P. Murarka, M. Eizenberg, A.K. Sinha. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier/Academic Press, _c2003 300 _axiv, 444 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSemiconductor technologies are moving at such a fast pace that new materials are needed in all types of application. Manipulating the materials and their properties at atomic dimensions has become a must. This book presents the case of interlayer dielectrics materials whilst considering these challenges. Interlayer Dielectrics for Semiconductor Technologies cover the science, properties and applications of dielectrics, their preparation, patterning, reliability and characterisation, followed by the discussion of different materials including those with high dielctric constants and those useful for waveguide applications in optical communications on the chip and the package. * Brings together for the FIRST time the science and technology of interlayer deilectrics materials, in one volume * written by renowned experts in the field * Provides an up-to-date starting point in this young research field. 505 0 _aDialectric Properties, Characterization of Low Dielectric Constant Materials, Compatibilities of Dielectric Film, Silicon Based Dielectrics, Low K Polymers, Chemical Vapour Deposition of CF Low K Materials, Nanoporous Dielectric Films: Fundamental Property Relations and Microelectronic Applications, High K Dielectrics Grown by Atomic Layer Disposition, Dielectric Materials in Optical Waveguide Applications, Reliability, Future Trends in Silicon Technologies. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p.425-[427]) and index. 650 0 _aSemiconductor wafers. 650 0 _aDielectrics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMurarka, S. P. 700 1 _aEizenberg, M. _q(Moshe) 700 1 _aSinha, A. K. _q(Ashok K.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125112211 _z9780125112215 _w(OCoLC)54397124 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125112215 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04526nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162129473 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125139045 020 _a0125139047 035 _a(OCoLC)162129473 037 _a89883:89883 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD441 _b.S86 2001eb 082 04 _a621.36/028/4 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aSupramolecular photosensitive and electroactive materials _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Hari Singh Nalwa. 260 _aSan Diego, CA : _bAcademic Press, _c2001. 300 _axxiii, 970 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn the last decade, much progress has been made in these materials. This book presents a highly coherent coverage of supramolecular, photosensitive and electroactive materials, namely those that have been extensively investigated for applications in fields of electronic and photonic technologies. This extensive reference provides broad coverage of on different types of materials, their processing, spectroscopic characterization, physical properties and device applications. The implications reach from molecular recognition in synthetic and natural complexes to exciting new applications in chemical technologies, materials, nanostructures, functional materials, new generation catalysts, signal transducers, medical and biomedical applications and novel separation techniques. All these applications rely on supramolecular properties such as molecular recognition, molecular information, and tailored molecular assemblies. This book is aimed to present a highly coherent coverage of supramolecular, photosenstive and electroactive materials and their applications in electronic and photonic technologies. The research behind these materials constitute some of the most actively pursued fields of science. Key Features * Covers supramolecular photosensitive and electroactive materials * Provides recent developments on metallophthalocyanines and polydiacetylenes * Include various types of supramolecular materials, their processing, fabrication, physical properties and device applications * Role of polyimides in microelectronic and tribology * Describes Photosynthetic and respiratory proteins, Dendrimers * A very special topic presented in a timely manner and in a format. 505 0 _aPhthalocyanines: Synthesis, Supramolecular -- Organization, and Physical Properties -- Sandwich-Type Phthalocyaninato and Porphyrinato -- Metal Complexes -- Electronic Properties of Molecular Organic -- Semiconductor Thin Films -- Polydiacetylenes -- Structural and Optical Properties of Conjugated -- Molecules in Perhydrotriphenylene (PHTP) and in -- Other Channel-Forming Inclusion Compounds -- Charge Transfer Properties of Photosynthetic and -- Respiratory Proteins -- Optical and Electronic Properties of Carbon Nitride -- Polyimides for Microelectronics and Tribology -- Applications -- Anomalous Charge Transport and Polarization in -- Semiconductors Oxides and Porous Film Electrodes -- Electroactive and Photoactive Dendrimers -- Electrical Properties of Organic Monolayer Films. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPhthalocyanins _xOptical properties. 650 0 _aPhthalocyanins _xElectric properties. 650 7 _aPROPRIEDADES �OTICAS. _2larpcal 650 7 _aCORANTES (QU�IMICA ORG�ANICA) _2larpcal 650 7 _aPIGMENTOS (QU�IMICA) _2larpcal 650 17 _aLichtgevoeligheid. _2gtt 650 17 _aElektrochemie. _2gtt 650 17 _aOpto-elektronica. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aNalwa, Hari Singh, _d1954- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125139047 _z9780125139045 _w(DLC) 00108831 _w(OCoLC)47042843 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125139045 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00108831.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00108831.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05844nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162575842 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125139205 020 _a0125139209 035 _a(OCoLC)162575842 037 _a90423:90423 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.N35 _bH37 2002eb 082 04 _a620/.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 130 0 _aHandbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology. _kSelections. 245 10 _aNanostructured materials and nanotechnology _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Hari Singh Nalwa. 250 _aConcise ed. 260 _aSan Diego : _bAcademic Press, _cc2002. 300 _axxiii, 834 p. : _bill. ; _c29 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis concise edition of Hari Singh Nalwa's Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology fills the needs of scientists and students working in chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, polymer science, surface science, spectroscopy, and biotechnology. This version of the Handbook contains 16 chapters particularly focused on synthesis and fabrication as well as the electrical and optical properties of nanoscale materials. The 5-volume reference Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology, published in October 1999, created widespread interest in researchers in the field of nanotechnology and many of our colleagues expressed interest in a shorter version of our major reference work. The Handbook will serve the objectives of providing state-of-the-art information on many aspects of nanostructured materials and emerging nanotechnology. Presenting the eagerly anticipated concise edition of the classic work of reference in nanostructured materials and nanotechnology Provides comprehensive coverage of the dominant technology of the 21st century Written by a truly international list of contributors. 505 0 _a1. Chemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Metals, Metals Alloys and Semiconductors -- 2. Nanocomposites Prepared by Sol-Gel Methods: Synthesis and Characterization -- 3. Low Temperature Compaction of Nanosize Powders -- 4. Semiconductor Nanoparticles -- 5. Colloidal Quantum Dots of III-V Semiconductors -- 6. Strained-layer Heteroepitaxy to Fabricate Self-assembled Semiconductor Islands -- 7. Hybrid Magnetic-Semiconductor Nanostructures -- 8. Carbon Nanotubes -- 9. Encapsulation and Crystallization Behavior of Materials Inside Carbon Nanotubes -- 10. Silicon-based Nanostructures -- 11. Electronic Transport Properties of Quantum Dots -- 12. Photorefractive Semiconductor Nanostructures -- 13. Linear and Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanocrystals -- 14. Molecular and Supramolecular Nanomachines -- 15. Functional Nanostructures Incorporating Responsive Modules. 500 _a"This condensed version of Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology contains 16 chapters selected from the five-volume reference work published in 1999"--P. [4] of cover. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 00 _tChemical synthesis of nanostructured metals, metal alloys, and semiconductors / _rK.E. Gonsalves, S.P. Rangarajan, J. Wang -- _tNanocomposites prepared by sol-gel methods: synthesis and characterization / _rKrzysztof C. Kwiatkowski, Charles M. Lukehart -- _tLow-temperature compaction of nanosize powders / _rE.J. Gonzalez, G.J. Piermarini -- _tSemiconductor nanoparticles / _rPrashant V. Kamat, Kei Murakoshi, Yuji Wada, Shizo Yanagida -- _tColloidal quantum dots of III-V semiconductors / _rOlga I. Mi�ci�c, Arthur J. Nozik -- _tStrained-layer heteroepitaxy to fabricate self-assembled semiconductor islands / _rW.H. Weinberg, C.M. Reaves, B.Z. Nosho, R.I. Pelzel, S.P. DenBaars -- _tHybrid magnetic-semiconductor nanostructures / _rFran�cois M. Peeters, Jo De Boeck -- _tCarbon nanotubes / _rP.M. Ajayan -- _tEncapsulation and crystallization behavior of materials inside carbon nanotubes / _rJ. Sloan, M.L.H. Green -- _tSilicon-based nanostructures / _rTamim P. Sidiki, Clivia M. Sotomayor Torres -- _tElectronic transport properties of quantum dots / _rM.A. Reed, J.W. Sleight, M.R. Deshpande -- _tPhotorefractive semiconductor nanostructures / _rD.D. Nolte, M.R. Melloch, Y. Ding, M. Dinu, K.M. Kwolek, I. Lahiri -- _tLinear and nonlinear optical spectroscopy of semiconductor nanocrystals / _rVictor I. Klimov -- _tMolecular and supramolecular nanomachines / _rMarcos G�omez-L�opez, J. Fraser Stoddart -- _tFunctional nanostructures incorporating responsive modules / _rAndrew C. Benniston, Philip R. Mackie -- _tStructure, behavior and manipulation of nanoscale biological assemblies / _rTimothy Bayburt, Joseph Carlson, Bruce Godfrey, Mary Shank-Retzlaff, Stephen G. Sligar. 650 0 _aNanostructured materials. 650 0 _aNanotechnology. 650 6 _aMat�eriaux nanocristallins. 650 6 _aNanotechnologie. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aNalwa, Hari Singh, _d1954- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125139209 _z9780125139205 _w(DLC) 2001089144 _w(OCoLC)48065279 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125139205 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001089144.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001089144.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03310nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162575888 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125154239 020 _a0125154232 035 _a(OCoLC)162575888 037 _a101892:101908 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA340 _b.I58 2003eb 082 04 _a620/.007/27 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aNelson, Peter R. 245 10 _aIntroductory statistics for engineering experimentation _h[electronic resource] / _cPeter R. Nelson, Marie Coffin, Karen A.F. Copeland. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic Press, _c2003. 300 _axii, 514 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) introduced a criterion starting with their 1992-1993 site visits that "Students must demonstrate a knowledge of the application of statistics to engineering problems." Since most engineering curricula are filled with requirements in their own discipline, they generally do not have time for a traditional two semesters of probability and statistics. Attempts to condense that material into a single semester often results in so much time being spent on probability that the statistics useful for designing and analyzing engineering/scientific experiments is never covered. In developing a one-semester course whose purpose was to introduce engineering/scientific students to the most useful statistical methods, this book was created to satisfy those needs. - Provides the statistical design and analysis of engineering experiments & problems - Presents a student-friendly approach through providing statistical models for advanced learning techniques - Covers essential and useful statistical methods used by engineers and scientists. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Summarizing Data; Models for Experiment Outcomes; Models for the Random Error; Inference for a Single Population; Comparing Two Populations; One-Factor Multi-Sample Experiments; Experiments with Two Factors; Multi-Factor Experiments; Inference for Regression Models; Response Surface Methods; Appendices; References. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 508-510) and index. 650 0 _aEngineering _xStatistical methods. 650 0 _aEngineering _xExperiments. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCoffin, Marie. 700 1 _aCopeland, Karen A. F. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125154232 _z9780125154239 _w(DLC) 2003049385 _w(OCoLC)52858311 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125154239 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els033/2003049385.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els033/2003049385.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 07165nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162575935 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125249751 020 _a0125249756 035 _a(OCoLC)162575935 037 _a78783:78783 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.T45 _bO47 2002eb 082 04 _a621.3815/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aOhring, Milton, _d1936- 245 10 _aMaterials science of thin films _h[electronic resource] : _bdeposition and structure / _cMilton Ohring. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aSan Diego, CA : _bAcademic Press, _c2002. 300 _axxi, 794 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is the first book that can be considered a textbook on thin film science, complete with exercises at the end of each chapter. Ohring has contributed many highly regarded reference books to the AP list, including Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and the Engineering Science of Thin Films. The knowledge base is intended for science and engineering students in advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level courses on thin films and scientists and engineers who are entering or require an overview of the field. Since 1992, when the book was first published, the field of thin films has expanded tremendously, especially with regard to technological applications. The second edition will bring the book up-to-date with regard to these advances. Most chapters have been greatly updated, and several new chapters have been added. 505 0 _aForeword to First Edition -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- A Historical Perspective -- Chapter 1 A Review of Materials Science -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Structure -- 1.3. Defects in Solids -- 1.4. Bonds and Bands in Materials -- 1.5. Thermodynamics of Materials -- 1.6. Kinetics -- 1.7. Nucleation -- 1.8. An Introduction to Mechanical Behavior -- 1.9. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 2 Vacuum Science and Technology -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Kinetic Theory of Gases -- 2.3. Gas Transport and Pumping -- 2.4. Vacuum Pumps -- 2.5. Vacuum Systems -- 2.6. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 3 Thin-Film Evaporation Processes -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. The Physics and Chemistry of Evaporation -- 3.3. Film Thickness Uniformity and Purity -- 3.4. Evaporation Hardware -- 3.5. Evaporation Processes and Applications -- 3.6. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 4 Discharges, Plasmas, and Ion-Surface Interactions -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Plasmas, Discharges, and Arcs -- 4.3. Fundamentals of Plasma Physics -- 4.4. Reactions in Plasmas -- 4.5. Physics of Sputtering -- 4.6. Ion Bombardment Modification of Growing Films -- 4.7. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 5 Plasma and Ion Beam Processing of Thin Films -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. DC, AC, and Reactive Sputtering Processes -- 5.3. Magnetron Sputtering -- 5.4. Plasma Etching -- 5.5. Hybrid and Modified PVD Processes -- 5.6. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 6 Chemical Vapor Deposition -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Reaction Types -- 6.3. Thermodynamics of CVD -- 6.4. Gas Transport -- 6.5. Film Growth Kinetics -- 6.6. Thermal CVD Processes -- 6.7. Plasma-Enhanced CVD Processes -- 6.8. Some CVD Materials Issues -- 6.9. Safety -- 6.10. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 7 Substrate Surfaces and Thin-Film Nucleation -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. An Atomic View of Substrate Surfaces -- 7.3. Thermodynamic Aspects of Nucleation -- 7.4. Kinetic Processes in Nucleation and Growth -- 7.5. Experimental Studies of Nucleation and Growth -- 7.6. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 8 Epitaxy -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Manifestations of Epitaxy -- 8.3. Lattice Misfit and Defects in Epitaxial Films -- 8.4. Epitaxy of Compound Semiconductors -- 8.5. High-Temperature Methods for Depositing Epitaxial Semiconductor Films -- 8.6. Low-Temperature Methods for Depositing Epitaxial Semiconductor Films -- 8.7. Mechanisms and Characterization of Epitaxial Film Growth -- 8.8. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 9 Film Structure -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Structural Morphology of Deposited Films and Coatings -- 9.3. Computational Simulations of Film Structure -- 9.4. Grain Growth, Texture, and Microstructure Control in Thin Films -- 9.5. Constrained Film Structures -- 9.6. Amorphous Thin Films -- 9.7. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 10 Characterization of Thin Films and Surfaces -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Film Thickness -- 10.3. Structural Characterization of Films and Surfaces -- 10.4. Chemical Characterization of Surfaces and Films -- 10.5. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 11 Interdiffusion, Reactions, and Transformations in Thin Films -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Fundamentals of Diffusion -- 11.3. Interdiffusion in Thin Metal Films -- 11.4. Compound Formation and Phase Transformations in Thin Films -- 11.5. Metal-Semiconductor Reactions -- 11.6. Mass Transport in Thin Films under Large Driving Forces -- 11.7. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 12 Mechanical Properties of Thin Films -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Mechanical Testing and Strength of Thin Films -- 12.3. Analysis of Internal Stress -- 12.4. Techniques for Measuring Internal Stress in Films -- 12.5. Internal Stresses in Thin Films and Their Causes -- 12.6. Mechanical Relaxation Effects in Stressed Films -- 12.7. Adhesion -- 12.8. Conclusion -- Exercises -- References -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aA review of materials science -- Vacuum science and technology -- Thin-film evaporation processes -- Discharges, plasmas, and ion-surface interactions -- Plasma and ion beam processing of thin films -- Chamical vapor deposition -- Substrate surfaces and thin-film nucleation -- Epitaxy -- Film structure -- Characterixation of thin films and surfaces -- Interdiffusion, reactions, and transformations in thin films -- Mechanical properties of thin films. 650 0 _aThin films. 650 6 _aCouches minces. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125249756 _z9780125249751 _w(DLC) 2001089414 _w(OCoLC)48463437 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125249751 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001089414.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001089414.html 856 42 _3Book review (E-STREAMS) _uhttp://www.e-streams.com/es0505/es0505%5F1873.htm 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02874cam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162576094 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 caua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780125443616 020 _a0125443617 035 _a(OCoLC)162576094 037 _a102086:102103 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA357.5.F58 _bP35 1998eb 082 04 _a624.1/71 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPaidoussis, M. P. 245 10 _aFluid - structure interactions _h[electronic resource] : _bslender structures and axial flow. 260 _aLondon : _bElsevier Academic Press, _c2004. 300 _a2 v. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe text is richly illustrated, lightly written and more wide-ranging than Volume 1. A comprehensive treatment of fluid-structure interactions involving axial flow and slender structures, such as piping, human veins, aircraft, nuclear reactor fuel and submarine skins. The emphasis is on fundamentals, particularly on the physical understanding and underlying mechanisms, as well as on applications. This book will be invaluable for researchers, professional engineers, applied scientists and students involved in the design, study or operation or systems involving fluid flow, internal or external structures, wind or ocean currents Emphasizes real-world analysis of problems encountered in the field and presents their solutions A practical and thorough literature review of over 1400 references, an excellent reference document Bridges the gap between academic researchers and practitioners in industry. 505 0 _aAxial flow; fluid-structure interactions; flow-induced vibration; slender structures; shells; plates; cylinders; cylinder clusters; annular flow; collapsible tubes; haemodynamics; pulmonary dynamics; acoustic arrays; heat exchanges; nuclear reactors; travelling web; spinning disks; coaxial cylinders; coaxial shells; rotating shafts; CFD; engineering applications. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFluid-structure interaction. 650 02 _aFluid - structure interactions. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 740 0 _aSlender structures and axial flow. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125443617 _z9780125443616 _w(OCoLC)55494322 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125443616 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03015nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162129114 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s1996 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125530101 020 _a0125530102 035 _a(OCoLC)162129114 037 _a81729:81729 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA911 _b.H347 1996eb 082 04 _a532.001515 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of computational fluid mechanics _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Roger Peyret. 260 _aLondon : _bAcademic Press, _cc1996. 300 _ax, 467 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis handbook covers computational fluid dynamics from fundamentals to applications. This text provides a well documented critical survey of numerical methods for fluid mechanics, and gives a state-of-the-art description of computational fluid mechanics, considering numerical analysis, computer technology, and visualization tools. The chapters in this book are invaluable tools for reaching a deeper understanding of the problems associated with the calculation of fluid motion in various situations: inviscid and viscous, incompressible and compressible, steady and unsteady, laminar and turbulent flows, as well as simple and complex geometries. Each chapter includes a related bibliography Covers fundamentals and applications Provides a deeper understanding of the problems associated with the calculation of fluid motion. 505 0 _aA. Dervieux, About the Basic Numerical Methods. G.B. Deng, J. Piquet, P. Queutey, and M. Visonneau, Navier#&150:Stokes Equations for Incompressible Flows: Finite-Difference and Finite-Volume Methods. M.D. Gunzburger, Navier#&150;Stokes Equations for Incompressible Flows: Finite-Element Methods. F. Grasso and C. Meola, Euler and Navier#&150;Stokes Equations for Compressible Flows: Finite-Volume Methods. C. Hartel, Turbulent Flows: Direct Numerical Simulation and Large-Eddy Simulation. T.B. Gatski, Turbulent Flows: Model Equations and Solution Methodology. D.J. Mavriplis, Mesh Generation and Adaptivity for Complex Geometries and Flows. Subject Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographies and index. 650 0 _aFluid mechanics _xMathematical models. 650 0 _aFluid mechanics _xMathematics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aPeyret, Roger. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125530102 _z9780125530101 _w(OCoLC)34731785 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125530101 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02967cam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162576278 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780125541572 020 _a0125541570 035 _a(OCoLC)162576278 037 _a92878:92877 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS156.2 _b.P43 2003eb 082 04 _a658.5/62 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPham, D. T. 245 10 _aSmart inspection systems _h[electronic resource] : _btechniques and applications of intelligent vision / _cD.T. Pham, R.J. Alcock. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bAcademic Press, _cc2003. 300 _a221 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSmart Inspection Systems - Techniques and Applications of Intelligent Vision will enable engineers to understand the various stages of automated visual inspection (AVI) and how artificial intelligence can be incorporated into each stage to create "smart" inspection systems. The book contains many examples that illustrate and explain the application of conventional and artificial intelligence techniques in AVI. The text covers the whole AVI process, from illumination, image enhancement, segmentation and feature extraction, through to classification, and includes case studies of implemented AVI systems as well as reviews of commercially available inspection systems. Each chapter concludes with exercises, some based on a demonstration version of a commercially available image-processing tool contained in the CD-ROM supplied with the book. This book will be of interest to users and developers of commercial industrial inspection systems as well as researchers in the fields of machine vision, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing engineering. 505 0 _aAutomated Visual Inspection and Artificial Intelligence. Image Acquisition and Enhancement. Segmentation. Feature Extraction and Selection. Classification. Smart Vision Applications. Industrial Inspection Systems. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aQuality control _xOptical methods. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aAlcock, R. J. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125541570 _z9780125541572 _w(OCoLC)51809713 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125541572 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c121.00 _d121.00 _i0125541570 _n0004100827 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04272nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162576548 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780125947510 020 _a0125947518 035 _a(OCoLC)162576548 037 _a102880:102900 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1187 _b.R62 2005eb 082 04 _a621.9/92 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRong, Yiming, _d1958- 245 10 _aAdvanced computer-aided fixture design _h[electronic resource] / _cYiming (Kevin) Rong, Samuel H. Huang, Zhikun Hou. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _ax, 414 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFixtures--the component or assembly that holds a part undergoing machining--must be designed to fit the shape of that part and the type of machining being done. This book discusses the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Fixture Design (CAFD) techniques and covers fixture planning, fixture design (both modular and dedicated fixtures), fixture design verifications, and the overall integration with CAD/CAM. The book shows how CAFD may lead to a significant reduction of product and process development time and production cost, and how CAFD can increase quality assurance through simulation and science-based technical specification and cost estimation in business quoting, especially in current supplier-based manufacturing. It also provides case study examples. * This book provides a total solution of CAFD, including planning, design, and design verification * Practical and comprehensive theoretical analysis of fixturing from real industrial application projects * Introduces the integration of fixture design and analysis with CAD/CAM so that detailed geometric information can be processed and complex fixture designs can be designed and analyzed. 505 0 _aPreface; Ch1. Background; 1.1 Mass customization and fixture design in manufacturing; 1.2 Introduction to Computer-Aided Fixture Design; 1.3 Recent development of CAFD; 1.4 Objectives; content; and organization of the book; Ch 2. Machining Setup Planning; 2.1 Feature representation of inter-setup tolerance stack-up; Manufacturing resource model; 2.4 Setup planning generation; 2.5 System implementation; Ch.3 Fixture Planning; 3.1 Geometric model of fixturing; 3.2 Kinetic model of fixturing; 3.3 Fixture locating datum surface determination; 3.4 Fixture locating position optimization; 3.5 Fixture clamping design and optimization; 3.6 System implementation; Ch. 4 Fixture Configuration Design; 4.1 Automated modular fixture design; 4.2 Automated permanent fixture design with pre-defined component types; 4.3 Variation fixture design for part families; 4.4 Computer-aided fixture design with operation constraints; Ch. 5 Fixture Design Verification; 5.1 Geometric constraint verification; 5.2 Locating tolerance verification; 5.3 Locating tolerance assignment; 5.4 Fixturing surface accessibility verification; 5.6 Minimum clamping force determination; 5.7 Fixturing stiffness analysis; 5.8 System implementation; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aJigs and fixtures _xComputer-aided design. 650 6 _aMontages (G�enie m�ecanique) _xConception assist�ee par ordinateur. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHuang, Samuel H. 700 1 _aHou, Zhikun. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0125947518 _z9780125947510 _w(DLC) 2004026784 _w(OCoLC)57167667 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780125947510 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip054/2004026784.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0617/2004026784-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05415nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162576636 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780126022506 020 _a012602250X 035 _a(OCoLC)162576636 037 _a88977:88977 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA345 _b.H67 2004eb 082 04 _a620/.0042/0285 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHorv�ath, L�aszl�o. 245 10 _aModeling and problem solving techniques for engineers _h[electronic resource] / _cby L�aszl�o Horv�ath and Imre J. Rudas. 260 _aBurlington, Mass. : _bElsevier Academic Press, _c2004. 300 _axvii, 330 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book offers a comprehensive survey of computer methods for engineers that know the importance of the future applications of these techniques but can not understand them. Typically, design and production engineers can find books for specialists but they need one that helps them to understand the mystic world of advanced computer aided engineering activitites. This book is intended to fill this gap. Mechanical engineers will find basic theory and the value of competitive computer-aided engineering methods in the proposed book. The book will be written in a style free of computer specialists' jargon. The topic of the book is computer methodology for engineers, including conceptual design, detailed design, styling, modeling, analysis, simulation, manufacturing planning, 3D graphic visualization. The aspect is of the engineer who is in dialog connection with computer procedures and is working in a human-computer system where a group of engineers collaborates using an advanced concurrent engineering environment. The book will include chapters on: computing for engineering; computer representation; computing methods: creating computer representations; application of computer representations; engineering activities in the global computer environment; and opinions of some potentials. The audience for this book consists of engineers, who must be familiar with computer methods and should be able to apply them in their work, as well as students who are not involved in computer-related courses but need an understanding of the world of computer-aided engineering to solve engineering tasks. Potential readers may be any individuals who need to understand computer-aided engineering methods, especially engineering modeling. *Written by engineering professors who are also IT professionals, this book marries two points-of-view to provide a unique perspective *Covers the full spectrum of computer-aided engineering, from mathematics to graphics *Written purposefully in languge that is IT jargon-free, so that engineers will not get lost in tangled acronyms. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 319-325) and index. 505 0 _a1. The magic world of virtual engineering -- 2. Activities in virtual engineering -- 3. Computer representations of shapes -- 4. Representation of elementary shapes -- 5. Models of shape-centered products -- 6. Finite element and manufacturing process models -- 7. Creating curve and surface models in CAD/CAM systems -- 8. Construction and relating solid part models in CAD/CAM systems -- 9. Creating kinematic models in CAD/CAM systems. 520 _a"Today, the majority of engineers in many varied fields must utilize CAD/CAM systems in their work, but due to the increasing number and sophistication of programs and methods available, no one engineer can possibly be an expert in all of them. This book will help, by offering a detailed and comprehensive survey of all the leading computer-aided engineering methods, effectively providing a map to this sometimes confusing world. It is especially written for design and production engineers practicing in the modern industrial environment, where design, analysis, manufacturing planning, production planning and computer controlled equipment programming are all governed by CAD/CAM systems. The authors, who are engineering professors as well as IT professionals, clearly explain concepts, approaches, principles, and practical methods in purposefully IT-jargon free language, so that engineers will not get lost in a tangle of acronyms. It profides basic theoretical background and examines the relative value of various competitive computer-aided engineering methods, so that engineers will feel confident in making design tool choices, without having to become specialists in the development issues surrounding each system"--P. [4] of cover. 650 0 _aComputer-aided engineering. 650 0 _aEngineering design _xData processing. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRudas, I. J. 776 1 _cOriginal _z012602250X _z9780126022506 _w(OCoLC)56628708 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780126022506 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03001nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162576951 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a s 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780126546408 020 _a0126546401 035 _a(OCoLC)162576951 037 _a89313:89313 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP807 _b.H34 2003eb 082 04 _a620.14 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of advanced ceramics _h[electronic resource] / _ceditors, Shigeyuki Somiya ... [et al.]. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aSan Diego, Calif. : _bAcademic Press, _c2003. 300 _a2 v. (xv, 787, 495 p.) : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a

A two-volume reference set for all ceramicists, both in research and working in industry

The only definitive reference covering the entire field of advanced ceramics from fundamental science and processing to application

Contributions from over 50 leading researchers from around the world This new Handbook will be an essential resource for ceramicists. It includes contributions from leading researchers around the world, and includes sections on: Basic Science of Advanced Ceramic, Functional Ceramics (electro-ceramics and optoelectro-ceramics) and engineering ceramics. Contributions from over 50 leading researchers from around the world. 505 0 _aVolume 1: Basic Science of Advanced Ceramics; Raw Materials; Forming and Drying; Sintering; Synthesis of Single Crystals; Machining; Joining and Coating; Fracture Mechanics; Testing and Evaluation. -- Volume 2: Insulating Ceramics; Semiconductive Ceramics; Ionic Conductor; Piezoelectric Ceramics; Dielectric Ceramics; Magnetic Ceramics; Optoelectroceramics; Superconductive Ceramics; Engineering Ceramics; High Temperature High Strength Ceramics; Porous Ceramics for Filtration; High Hardness Wear Resistant Ceramics; Ceramic Materials for Energy Storage, Li-ion Batteries; Extruded Cordierite Honeycomb Ceramics for Environmental Application; Ceramics for Biomedical Applications; Ceramic Matrix Composites; Functionally Graded Materials; Intelligent Ceramics. 505 00 _gv. 1. _tMaterials science -- _gv. 2. _tProcessing and their applications. 650 0 _aCeramics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aS�omiya, Shigeyuki. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0126546401 _z9780126546408 _z012654641X _z9780126546415 _z0126546428 _z9780126546422 _w(OCoLC)54527030 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780126546408 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03259nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162129964 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne ab sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780126552812 020 _a0126552819 035 _a(OCoLC)162129964 037 _a101540:101549 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP359.H8 _bS68 2005eb 082 04 _a665.8/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aS�rensen, Bent, _d1941- 245 10 _aHydrogen and fuel cells _h[electronic resource] : _bemerging technologies and applications / _cBent S�rensen. 250 _a[1st ed.]. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2005. 300 _axiv, 450 p. : _bill., maps ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aSustainable world series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe next several years will see a massive emergence of hydrogen fuel cells as an alterative energy option in both transportation and domestic use. The long-range expectation is that hydrogen will be used as a fuel, produced either from renewable energy, fossil, or nuclear sources, offering an environmentally acceptable and efficient source of power/energy. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells describes in detail the techniques associated with all the production and conversion steps and the set-up of systems at a level suited for both academic and professional use. The book not only describes the "how" and "where" aspects hydrogen fuels cells may be used, but also the obstacles and benefits of its use, as well as the social implications (both economically and environmental). Thoroughly illustrated and cross-referenced, this is the ultimate reference for researchers, professionals and students in the field of renewable energy. * Written by a world-renowned leader in the study of renewable energy. * Thoroughly illustrated with cross-references for easy use and reference. * Written at a level suited for both academic and professional use. 505 0 _a1. Introduction: The current relevance of fuel cells and hydrogen; 2. Hydrogen; 3. Fuel cells; 4. Systems; 5. Implementation scenarios; 6. Social implications; -- 7. Conclusion: a conditional outcome; References; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 405-440) and index. 650 0 _aHydrogen as fuel. 650 0 _aFuel cells. 650 6 _aHydrog�ene (Combustible) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0126552819 _z9780126552812 _w(DLC) 2005275773 _w(OCoLC)57719054 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780126552812 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005275773-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005275773-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05302nam 2200493Ia 4500 001 ocn162577725 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780127639529 020 _a0127639527 035 _a(OCoLC)162577725 037 _a90866:90866 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQK898.P76 _bW66 2005eb 070 1 _aQK898.P76 _bW66 2005 082 04 _a620.1/92 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWool, Richard P. 245 10 _aBio-based polymers and composites _h[electronic resource] / _cRichard P. Wool, Xiuzhi Susan Sun. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2005. 300 _axix, 620 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aBio-Based Polymers and Composites is the first book systematically describing the green engineering, chemistry and manufacture of biobased polymers and composites derived from plants. This book gives a thorough introduction to bio-based material resources, availability, sustainability, biobased polymer formation, extraction and refining technologies, and the need for integrated research and multi-disciplinary working teams. It provides an in-depth description of adhesives, resins, plastics, and composites derived from plant oils, proteins, starches, and natural fibers in terms of structures, properties, manufacturing, and product performance. This is an excellent book for scientists, engineers, graduate students and industrial researchers in the field of bio-based materials. * First book describing the utilization of crops to make high performance plastics, adhesives, and composites * Interdisciplinary approach to the subject, integrating genetic engineering, plant science, food science, chemistry, physics, nano-technology, and composite manufacturing. * Explains how to make green materials at low cost from soyoil, proteins, starch, natural fibers, recycled newspapers, chicken feathers and waste agricultural by-products. 505 0 _aPreface -- About the Authors -- 1. Overview of Plant Polymers: Resources, Demands, and Sustainability -- 2. Plant Materials Formation and Growth -- 3. Isolation and Processing of Plant Materials -- 4. Polymers and Composite Resins from Plant Oils -- 5. Composites and Foams from Plant Oil-Based Resins -- 6. Fundamentals of Fracture in Bio-Based Polymers -- 7. Properties of Triglyceride-Based Thermosets -- 8. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Elastomers, and Coatings from Plant Oil -- 9. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Soy Proteins -- 10. Soy Protein Adhesives -- 11. Plastics Derived from Starch and Poly (Lactic Acids) -- 12. Bio-Based Composites from Soybean Oil and Chicken Feathers -- 13. Hurricane-Resistant Houses from Soybean Oil and Natural Fibers -- 14. Carbon Nanotube Composites with Soybean Oil Resins -- 15. Nanoclay Biocomposites -- 16. Lignin Polymers and Composites -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aOverview of plant polymers: resources, demands, and sustainability / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Plant materials formation and growth / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Isolation and processing of plant materials / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Polymers and composite resins from plant oils / Richard P. Wool -- Composites and foams from plant oil-based resins / Richard P. Wool -- Fundamentals of fracture in bio-based polymers / Richard P. Wool -- Properties of triglyceride-based thermosets / Richard P. Wool -- Pressure-sensitive adhesives, elastomers, and coatings from plant oil / Richard P. Wool -- Thermal and mechanical properties of soy proteins / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Soy protein adhesives / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Plastics derived from starch and poly (lactic acids) / Xiuzhi Susan Sun -- Bio-based composites from soybean oil and chicken feathers / Richard P. Wool -- Hurricane-resistant houses from soybean oil and natural fibers / Richard P. Wool -- Carbon nanotube composites with soybean oil resins / Richard P. Wool -- Nanoclay biocomposites / Richard P. Wool -- Lignin polymers and composites / Richard P. Wool. 650 0 _aPlant polymers. 650 0 _aBiopolymers. 650 0 _aPlants _xComposition. 650 6 _aPolym�eres v�eg�etaux. 650 6 _aBiopolym�eres. 650 6 _aPlantes _xComposition. 650 7 _aBiopol�imeros. _2larpcal 650 7 _aPlantas (composi�c�ao) _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aSun, Xiuzhi Susan. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0127639527 _z9780127639529 _w(DLC) 2005013910 _w(OCoLC)60514999 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780127639529 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0513/2005013910.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005013910-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04456nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162577751 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780127877679 020 _a0127877673 035 _a(OCoLC)162577751 037 _a104566:104589 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA648.3 _b.Y36 2005eb 082 04 _a624.1/7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aYang, Bingen. 245 10 _aStress, strain, and structural dynamics _h[electronic resource] : _ban interactive handbook of formulas, solutions, and MATLAB toolboxes / _cBingen Yang. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, Mass. : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2005. 300 _axvii, 942 p. ; _bill. ; _c27 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aStress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics is a comprehensive and definitive reference to statics and dynamics of solids and structures, including mechanics of materials, structural mechanics, elasticity, rigid-body dynamics, vibrations, structural dynamics, and structural controls. This text integrates the development of fundamental theories, formulas and mathematical models with user-friendly interactive computer programs, written in the powerful and popular MATLAB. This unique merger of technical referencing and interactive computing allows instant solution of a variety of engineering problems, and in-depth exploration of the physics of deformation, stress and motion by analysis, simulation, graphics, and animation. This book is ideal for both professionals and students dealing with aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering, as well as naval architecture, biomechanics, robotics, and mechtronics. For engineers and specialists, the book is a valuable resource and handy design tool in research and development. For engineering students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, the book serves as a useful study guide and powerful learning aid in many courses. And for instructors, the book offers an easy and efficient approach to curriculum development and teaching innovation. * Combines knowledge of solid mechanics--including both statics and dynamics, with relevant mathematical physics and offers a viable solution scheme. * Will help the reader better integrate and understand the physical principles of classical mechanics, the applied mathematics of solid mechanics, and computer methods. * The Matlab programs will allow professional engineers to develop a wider range of complex engineering analytical problems, using closed- solution methods to test against numerical and other open-ended methods. * Allows for solution of higher order problems at earlier engineering level than traditional textbook approaches. 505 0 _aStatic Analysis of Euler-Bernoulli Beams; Static Analysis of Bars, Shafts and Strings; Buckling Analysis of Columns; Stress Analysis in Two-Dimensional Problems; Static Analysis of Constrained Multispan Beams; Static Analysis of Plane Trusses; Static Analysis of Plane Frames; Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies; Vibration Analysis of One-Degree-of-Freedom Systems; Vibration and Control of Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems; Dynamics and Control of Euler-Bernoulli Beams; Dynamic Analysis of Bars, Shafts and Strings; Dynamic Analysis of Constrained, Combined, and Stepped Beams; Static Analysis of Linearly Elastic Bodies; Free Vibration of Membranes and Plates. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aStrains and stresses. 650 0 _aStructural dynamics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0127877673 _z9780127877679 _w(DLC) 2004022861 _w(OCoLC)56672314 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780127877679 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip051/2004022861.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0617/2004022861-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03128nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162131192 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780444505033 020 _a0444505032 035 _a(OCoLC)162131192 037 _a126648:128052 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1075 _b.V39 2000eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a621.8/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aVenner, C. H. 245 10 _aMultilevel methods in lubrication _h[electronic resource] / _cC.H. Venner, A.A. Lubrecht. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2000. 300 _axx, 379 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aTribology series ; _v37 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aEfficient numerical solution of realistic and, therefore, complex equation systems occupies many researchers in many disciplines. For various reasons, but mainly in order to approximate reality, a very large number of unknowns are needed. Using classical techniques, the solution of such a system of equations would take too long, and so sometimes MultiLevel techniques are used to accelerate convergence. Over the last one and a half decades, the authors have studied the problem of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication, governed by a complex integro-differential equation. Their work has resulted in a very efficient and stable solver. In this book they describe the different intermediate problems analyzed and solved, and how those ingredients finally come together in the EHL solver. A number of these intermediate problems, such as Hydrodynamic Lubrication and Dry Contact, are useful in their own right. In the Appendix the full codes of the Poisson problem, the Hydrodynamic Lubrication problem, the dry contact solver and the EHL solver are given. These codes are all written in 'C' language, based on the 'ANSI-C' version. 505 0 _aChapter Headings -- Introduction -- Numerical Methods: Introduction -- Multigrid -- Hydrodynamic Lubrication -- Dry Contact -- Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 225-233) and index. 650 0 _aLubrication and lubricants. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLubrecht, A. A. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444505032 _z9780444505033 _w(DLC) 00041747 _w(OCoLC)44118048 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444505033 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00041747-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00041747-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04008nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130694 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 ne sb 100 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780444508652 020 _a0444508651 035 _a(OCoLC)162130694 037 _a121000:128527 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD921 _b.P597 2000eb 082 04 _a548/.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aPorquerolles School on Special Topics in Surface Science _n(3rd : _d2000 : _cPorquerolles Island, France) 245 10 _aStress and strain in epitaxy _h[electronic resource] : _btheoretical concepts, measurements, and applications : keynote lectures of the Third Porquerolles School on Special Topics in Surface Science, Ile de Porquerolles, France, October 1-7, 2000 / _cedited by Margrit Hanb�ucken, Jean-Paul Deville. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Science, _c2001. 300 _ax, 322 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book contains keynote lectures which have been delivered at the 3rd Porquerolles' School on Surface Science, SIR2000 (Surfaces-Interfaces-Relaxation). The aim of this school was to review the main concepts necessary to understand the role of interfacial stress, strain and relaxation in crystal growth by heteroepitaxy. By bringing together scientists from various fields (physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering) which daily use complementary methodological approaches (experiment, theory, modelization), the school allowed to offer 11 multidisciplinary courses. This book addresses the state of art of stress in epitaxial materials, it describes the various methods to measure the atomic displacement and stress fields, it reviews the spectroscopic methods necessary to map the interface chemistry, it details the theoretical methods and concepts which are needed to predict them and it questions the fact that stress and relaxation can induce specific properties in magnetism, catalysis, electron transport and so on.

The field of stress and strain in heteroepitaxy has know large developments during the last ten years. New techniques have been used to set up new devices in which functionalities are obtained through structuration at a nanometer scale. Large-scale integration and reduced dimensions are the key factors to optimize the achievements of these devices. Already used in industry (quantum wells, magnetic sensors), these devices are obtained by molecular beam epitaxy, sputtering or pulsed laser deposition. Their reduced dimensionality increased the number of surfaces and interfaces, the role of which has to be precised. Experimentalists try now to associate materials having very different crystal structure and chemical composition. The elastic stress stored in the device can induce various phenomena which have to be evaluated, understood and predicted. The book intends also to show that many questions are still in debate. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 650 0 _aEpitaxy _vCongresses. 650 0 _aStrains and stresses _vCongresses. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHanb�ucken, Margrit. 700 1 _aDeville, Jean-Paul. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444508651 _z9780444508652 _w(DLC) 2001040457 _w(OCoLC)47295984 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444508652 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001040457-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03541nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162578879 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780444508829 020 _a0444508821 035 _a(OCoLC)162578879 037 _a123065:128637 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ900 _b.W45 2001eb 072 7 _aTJ _2lcco 082 04 _a621.6/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWelch, Kimo M. 245 10 _aCapture pumping technology _h[electronic resource] / _cKimo Welch. 250 _a2nd fully rev. ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2001. 300 _axiv, 361 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is a practical textbook written for use by engineers, scientists and technicians. It is not intended to be a rigorous scientific treatment of the subject material, as this would fill several volumes. Rather, it introduces the reader to the fundamentals of the subject material, and provides sufficient references for an in-depth study of the subject by the interested technologist. The author has a lifetime teaching credential in the California Community College System. Also, he has taught technical courses with the American Vacuum Society for about 35 years. Students attending many of these classes have backgrounds varying from high-school graduates to Ph.D.s in technical disciplines. This is an extremely difficult class profile to teach. This book still endeavors to reach this same audience. Basic algebra is required to master most of the material. But, the calculus is used in derivation of some of the equations. The author risks use of the first person I, instead of the author, and you instead of the reader. Both are thought to be in poor taste when writing for publication in the scientific community. However, I am writing this book for you because the subject is exciting, and I enjoy teaching you, perhaps, something new. The book is written more in the vein of a one-on-one discussion with you, rather than the author lecturing to the reader. There are anecdotes, and examples of some failures and successes I have had over the last forty-five years in vacuum related activities, I'll try not to understate either. Lastly, there are a few equations which if memorised will help you as a vacuum technician. There are less than a dozen equations and half that many rules of thumb to memorize, which will be drawn on time an again in designing, operating and trouble-shooting any vacuum system. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 650 0 _aPumping machinery. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444508821 _z9780444508829 _z0444509410 _z9780444509413 _w(DLC) 2001044966 _w(OCoLC)47989909 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444508829 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001044966-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03549nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162578982 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a sb 100 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780444509697 020 _a0444509690 035 _a(OCoLC)162578982 037 _a126907:128782 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1075.A2 _bL43 2001eb 072 7 _aTA _2lcco 082 04 _a621.8/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aLeeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology _n(28th : _d2001 : _cVienna, Austria) 245 10 _aBoundary and mixed lubrication _h[electronic resource] : _bscience and applications : proceedings of the 28th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology held in the Messe Congress Center, Vienna, Austria, 4th-7th September 2001 / _cedited by D. Dowson ... [et al.]. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2002. 300 _axv, 594 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aTribology series ; _v40 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe objective of the 28th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology was to define current understanding of the science relating to boundary and mixed lubrication and to compare this with the needs of industry in terms of applications.

Major advances have been made in recent years in areas such as contact mechanics, wear, elastohydrodynamic lubrication incorporating surface texture, lubricant interactions with surfaces and the experimental interrogation of surface topography, surface films and lubricant film thickness. However, the needs of industry are equally intense with a seemingly relentless drive towards more compact, efficient and durable tribological systems.

Boundary and Mixed Lubrication: Science and Applications publishes peer-reviewed papers presented at the 28th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology. The Keynote address was presented by Professor Koji Kato, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan under the title "Wear of Boundary or Mixed Lubrication Regimes", which set the scene for the meeting with a review of recent scientific developments with a clear focus on the potential for technological and industrial development. 505 0 _aSession headings. Keynote address and invited paper. Boundary lubrication 1. Boundary lubrication 2. Mixed lubrication. Lubricants 1. Lubricants 2. Nano-boundary lubrication and molecular dynamics. Coatings. Dry wear. Lubricated wear. Bio-tribology- total replacement hip joints. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Friction 1. Bearings. Friction 2. Mechanical systems. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 650 0 _aTribology _vCongresses. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aDowson, D. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444509690 _z9780444509697 _w(DLC) 2002070604 _w(OCoLC)49775444 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444509697 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002070604-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002070604-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02824nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162131023 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780444514943 020 _a0444514945 035 _a(OCoLC)162131023 037 _a123183:128977 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK7874.8 _b.N35 2003eb 050 14 _aTK7874 _b.N356 2003eb 072 7 _aTK _2lcco 082 04 _a621.381 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aNano and giga challenges in microelectronics _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by J. Greer, Anatoli Korkin, Jan Labanowski. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2003. 300 _av, 255 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe book is designed as an introduction for engineers and researchers wishing to obtain a fundamental knowledge and a snapshot in time of the cutting edge in technology research. As a natural consequence, Nano and Giga Challenges is also an essential reference for the "gurus" wishing to keep abreast of the latest directions and challenges in microelectronic technology development and future trends. The combination of viewpoints presented within the book can help to foster further research and cross-disciplinary interaction needed to surmount the barriers facing future generations of technology design.

Key Features:

• Quickly becoming the hottest topic of the new millennium (2.4 billion dollars funding in US alone

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• Excellent tutorial for graduate students and reference for "gurus". 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMicroelectronics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aGreer, Jim. 700 1 _aKorkin, Anatoli. 700 1 _aLabanowski, Jan K. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444514945 _z9780444514943 _w(DLC) 2004295065 _w(OCoLC)53242139 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444514943 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004295065-d.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c123.00 _d123.00 _i0444514945 _n0004309365 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03228nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130017 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780444516169 020 _a0444516166 035 _a(OCoLC)162130017 037 _a104495:104517 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK7875 _b.B36 2005eb 072 7 _aTK _2lcco 082 04 _a621.381 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBao, Min-Hang. 245 10 _aAnalysis and design principles of MEMS devices _h[electronic resource] / _cby Minhang Bao. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2005. 300 _axii, 312 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSensors and actuators are now part of our everyday life and appear in many appliances, such as cars, vending machines and washing machines. MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) are micro systems consisting of micro mechanical sensors, actuators and micro electronic circuits. A variety of MEMS devices have been developed and many mass produced, but the information on these is widely dispersed in the literature. This book presents the analysis and design principles of MEMS devices. The information is comprehensive, focusing on microdynamics, such as the mechanics of beam and diaphragm structures, air damping and its effect on the motion of mechanical structures. Using practical examples, the author examines problems associated with analysis and design, and solutions are included at the back of the book. The ideal advanced level textbook for graduates, Analysis and Design Principles of MEMS Devices is a suitable source of reference for researchers and engineers in the field. * Presents the analysis and design principles of MEMS devices more systematically than ever before. * Includes the theories essential for the analysis and design of MEMS includes the dynamics of micro mechanical structures * A problem section is included at the end of each chapter with answers provided at the end of the book. 505 0 _aChapter 1. Introduction to MEMS devices -- -- Chapter 2. Basic mechanics of beam and diaphragm structures -- -- Chapter 3. Air Damping -- -- Chapter 4. Electrostatic Actuation -- -- Chapter 5. Capacitive Sensing and Effects of Electrical Excitation -- -- Chapter 6. Piezoresistive Sensing. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMicroelectromechanical systems. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444516166 _z9780444516169 _w(OCoLC)57750897 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444516169 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c101.00 _d101.00 _i0444516166 _n0006291862 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03361nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162696008 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 100 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBTCTA _dBAKER 019 _a144555826 020 _a9780444516879 020 _a0444516875 035 _a(OCoLC)162696008 _z(OCoLC)144555826 037 _a104648:104671 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1075 _b.L36 2005eb 082 04 _a621.89 _222 049 _aTEFA 111 2 _aLeeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology _n(31st : _d2004 : _cUniversity of Leeds) 245 10 _aLife cycle tribology _h[electronic resource] : _bproceedings of the 31st Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology held at Trinity and All Saints College, Horsforth, Leeds, UK, 7th-10th September 2004 / _cedited by D. Dowson ... [et al.]. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier for the Institute of Tribology, The University of Leeds and Institut National des Sciences Appliqu�ees de Lyon, _c2005. 300 _axxi, 909 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aTribology and interface engineering series _vv. 48 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe 31st Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology was held at Trinity and All Saints College in Leeds under the title "Life Cycle Tribology" from Tuesday 7th September until Friday 10th September 2004. Over the three days of presentations that followed, life cycle tribology was explored across a range of areas including automotive tribology, bearings, bio-degradability and sustainability, bio-tribology, coatings, condition monitoring, contact mechanics, debris effects, elastohydrodynamic lubrication, lubricants, machine systems, nanotribology, rolling contact fatigue, transmissions, tribochemistry and wear and failure. Invited talks in these fields were presented by leading international researchers and practitioners, namely C.J. Hooke, J.A. Williams, R.J.K. Wood, G. Isaac, S.C. Tung, D. Price, I. Sherrington, M. Hadfield, K. Kato, R.I. Taylor, H.P. Evans, R.S. Dwyer-Joyce and H. Rahnejat. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 505 0 _aKeynote addresses -- Elastohydrodynamic lubrication -- Nanotribology -- Lubricants -- Bio-tribology -- Coatings -- Transmissions -- Tribochemistry -- Condition monitoring -- Rolling contact fatigue -- Bio-degradability, sustainability -- Machine systems -- Contact mechanics, wear and failure -- Automotive -- Wear and debris effects -- Bearings -- Written discussion. 650 0 _aTribology _vCongresses. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aDowson, D. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444516875 _z9780444516879 _z0444416773 _z9780444416773 _w(OCoLC)63185446 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444516879 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker and Taylor _bBTCP _nBK0006559355 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c375.00 _d375.00 _i0444516875 _n0006559355 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03405nam 2200505Ia 4500 001 ocn162130227 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne ac sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780444521620 020 _a0444521623 035 _a(OCoLC)162130227 037 _a110028:110076 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aRD686 _b.T75 2006eb 060 14 _a2006 H-540 060 14 _aWE 312 _bT822 2006 082 04 _a681.761 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aTribology and biophysics of artificial joints _h[electronic resource] / _c[edited by] L.S. Pinchuk ... [et al]. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _aix, 350 p. : _bill., ports. ; _c25 cm. 440 0 _aTribology and interface engineering series, _x1572-3364 ; _v50 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aJoint endoprosthetics - the science of implanting artificial joints into the human body - has been around since the 1960s, and consistent advancements are leading to better practice, materials and mechanics. The present book is devoted to the biophysics and effect of wear, friction and lubrication on artificial joints. The important aspects of biocompatibility and wear resistance are reviewed and a retrospective analysis of modern joint endoprosthetic designs is presented. Data on clinical aspects of endoprosthetics are cited in support of the text. Advancements in genetic engineering, and promising new techniques of designing bone and cartilage transplants are explored, and a critical comparison between tribological mechanisms of operation and natural joint functioning are made. An exceptional resource for all specialists in orthopedy, biophysics, immunology and engineers engaged in developing artificial joints. 505 0 _aARTHROLOGY AND JOINT ENDOPROSTHETICS -- MATERIALS FOR JOINT ENDOPROSTHESES -- DESIGNS OF JOINT ENDOPROSTHESES -- SOME CLINICAL ASPECTS OF ENDOPROSTHETICS -- TRIBOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ENDOPROSTHETICS -- SIMULATION OF CARTILAGE TISSUES -- SIMULATION OF BIOPOTENTIALS IN JOINTS -- EDVANCES IN JOINTS ENDOPROSTHETICS. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aArtificial joints _xDesign. 650 0 _aArtificial joints _xMaterials. 650 0 _aTribology. 650 2 _aArthroplasty, Replacement. 650 2 _aJoint Prosthesis. 650 2 _aBiocompatible Materials. 650 2 _aBiophysics. 650 2 _aProsthesis Design. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aPinchuk, L. S. _q(Leonid Semenovich) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0444521623 _z9780444521620 _w(DLC) 2007274536 _w(OCoLC)64554121 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780444521620 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2007274536-d.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c185.00 _d185.00 _i0444521623 _n0006583162 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03936nam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162589993 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750644501 020 _a0750644508 035 _a(OCoLC)162589993 037 _a95005:95004 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN500 _b.W54 2006eb 082 04 _a622.7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWills, B. A. _q(Barry Alan) 245 10 _aWills' mineral processing technology _h[electronic resource] : _ban introduction to the practical aspects of ore treatment and mineral recovery / _cBarry A. Wills. 250 _a7th ed. / _brevised by staff of the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre ; editor: Tim Napier-Munn. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier/BH, _c2006. 300 _aviii, 444 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWills' Mineral Processing Technology provides practising engineers and students of mineral processing, metallurgy and mining with a review of all of the common ore-processing techniques utilized in modern processing installations. Now in its Seventh Edition, this renowned book is a standard reference for the mineral processing industry. Chapters deal with each of the major processing techniques, and coverage includes the latest technical developments in the processing of increasingly complex refractory ores, new equipment and process routes. This new edition has been prepared by the prestigious J K Minerals Research Centre of Australia, which contributes its world-class expertise and ensures that this will continue to be the book of choice for professionals and students in this field. This latest edition highlights the developments and the challenges facing the mineral processor, particularly with regard to the environmental problems posed in improving the efficiency of the existing processes and also in dealing with the waste created. The work is fully indexed and referenced. The classic mineral processing text, revised and updated by a prestigious new team Provides a clear exposition of the principles and practice of mineral processing, with examples taken from practice Covers the latest technological developments and highlights the challenges facing the mineral processor New sections on environmental problems, improving the efficiency of existing processes and dealing with waste. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Ore Handling; Metallurgical Accounting, Control and Simulation; Particle Size Analysis; Comminution; Crushers; Grinding Mills; Industrial Screening; Classification; Gravity Concentration; Dense Medium Separation (DMS); Froth Flotation; Magnetic and High Tension Separation; Ore Sorting; Dewatering; Tailings Disposal; Appendices; Index. 500 _aPrevious ed. published as: Mineral processing technology. 1997. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aOre-dressing. 650 0 _aMinerals. 650 0 _aOres. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aNapier-Munn, Tim. 700 1 _aWills, B. A. _q(Barry Alan) _tMineral processing technology. 710 2 _aJulius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750644508 _z9780750644501 _w(OCoLC)72141197 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750644501 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c59.95 _d59.95 _i0750644508 _n0006753953 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03496cam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162129641 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780750644525 020 _a0750644524 035 _a(OCoLC)162129641 037 _a93399:93398 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS184 _b.P53 2002 082 04 _a658.2 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aPlant engineer's reference book _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Dennis A. Snow. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aOxford : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2002. 300 _a[1 v.] 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aA plant engineer is responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. The Plant Engineer's Reference Book 2nd Edition is a reference work designed to provide a primary source of information for the plant engineer. Subjects include the selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities, including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes. Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns. The editor, Dennis Snow, has experience of a wide range of operations in the UK, Europe, the USA, and elsewhere in the world. Produced with the backing of the Institution of Plant Engineers, the Plant Engineer's Reference Book, 2nd Edition provides complete coverage of the information needed by plant engineers in any industry worldwide. Wide range of information will prove to be use to engineers in any industry. Covers all the topics necessary to design and develop an engineering plant. Will help engineers in industry deal with practical problems in a variety of situations. 505 0 _aPhysical considerations in site selection; Plant location; Industrial buildings; Industrial flooring; Planning and plant layout; Contracts and specifications; Finance for the plant engineer; Industrial boilers; Combustion equipment; Oil; Gas; Liquefied petroleum gas; Steam utilization; Heating; Ventilation; Air conditioning; Water and effluents; Pumps and pumping; Cooling towers; Electricity generation; Electrical distribution and installation; Electrical instrumentation; Lighting; Compressed air systems; Noise and vibration; Air pollution; Dust and fume control; Insulation; Economizers; Heat exchanges; Corrosion; Paint coatings for the plant engineer; Maintenance; Energy conservation; Insurance: plant and equipment; Insurance: buildings and risks; Health and safety; Education and training; Lubrication. 650 0 _aPlant engineering _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aSnow, Dennis A. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750644524 _z9780750644525 _w(OCoLC)59505526 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750644525 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03637nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162129642 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750645676 020 _a0750645679 035 _a(OCoLC)162129642 037 _a93414:93413 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS230 _b.B423 2001eb 082 04 _a671.2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBeeley, Peter R. 245 10 _aFoundry technology _h[electronic resource] / _cPeter Beeley. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _ax, 719 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFoundry Technology brings together basic metal casting phenomena, foundry techniques and product characteristics in a single work of reference. Peter Beeley was a foundry manager before he became a senior lecturer in metallurgy, and subsequently maintained continuous links with the castings industry and associated research activities and publications. His book is designed to serve as a bridge between the study of the basic principles of metal founding and their application in the producing and user industries. A particular aim of Foundry Technology is to assist engineers and engineering students in appreciating the role of castings in design and materials selection. Orthodox and specialized casting processes, and both ferrous and non-ferrous founding are considered on a comparative basis, and the place of castings in design is critically examined and related to other products. The revised edition takes account of the main changes in casting processes and products since the publication of the original edition in 1972. While retaining treatments of basic aspects of molding, solidification, cast structures and feeding, newer developments in modeling and rapid prototyping are reviewed, together with quality, environmental, health and other issues of growing importance. New edition of well-known book. Fully updated with latest technology. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Liquid Metals and the Gating of Castings; Solidification 1 - Crystallization and the development of cast structure; Solidification 2 - the Feeding of Castings; The Moulding Material - Properties, Preparation and Testing; Defects in Castings; Quality Assessment and Control; Casting Design; Production Techniques 1 - the Manufacture of Sand Castings; Mould Production; Melting and Casting; Finishing Operations; Production Techniques 2 - Shell, Investment and Die Casting Techniques; Production Techniques 3 - Further Casting techniques; Environmental Protection, Health and Safety; Appendix; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 650 0 _aFounding. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750645679 _z9780750645676 _w(DLC) 2001280100 _w(OCoLC)43820007 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750645676 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001280100.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001280100.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02819nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162129648 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 enka sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750646369 020 _a0750646365 035 _a(OCoLC)162129648 037 _a93491:93490 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT11 _b.S529 2000eb 082 04 _a808/.0666 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSilyn-Roberts, Heather. 245 10 _aWriting for science and engineering _h[electronic resource] : _bpapers, presentations, and reports / _cHeather Silyn-Roberts. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2000. 300 _axi, 281 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aAre you a post-graduate student in Engineering, Science or Technology who needs to know how to: Prepare abstracts, theses and journal papers Present your work orally Present a progress report to your funding body Would you like some guidance aimed specifically at your subject area? ... This is the book for you; a practical guide to all aspects of post-graduate documentation for Engineering, Science and Technology students, which will prove indispensable to readers. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students. 505 0 _aSection 1: Document structure. The requirements for each section. Section 2: Specific types of documents. Section 3: Referencing, editorial conventions, revising, proof reading. Section 4: Writing style. Section 5: Presenting your work orally. Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [274]) and index. 650 0 _aTechnical writing. 650 4 _aTechnical writing _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750646365 _z9780750646369 _w(DLC) 00712761 _w(OCoLC)43879536 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750646369 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00712761.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00712761.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03886nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162129649 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750646819 020 _a0750646810 035 _a(OCoLC)162129649 037 _a93500:93499 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD921 _b.H84 2001eb 082 04 _a548/.842 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHull, Derek. 245 10 _aIntroduction to dislocations _h[electronic resource] / _cby D. Hull and D.J. Bacon. 250 _a4th ed. 260 _aOxford [Oxfordshire] ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _avii, 242 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIntroduction to Dislocations was first published in 1965 in a series aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students in metallurgy and materials science and related disciplines. At the time, the subject was maturing and it was expected that 'dislocation concepts' would remain a core discipline for a very long time. As expected, the book has been, and remains, an important undergraduate text all over the world. A wider range of materials has emerged since 1965, most notably in the field of electronics and micro-engineering. The principles of dislocation theory still apply but some of the detail requires further treatment. This fourth edition provides an essential basis for an understanding of many of the physical and mechanical properties of crystalline solids. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect developments in the understanding of the subject, whilst retaining the clarity and comprehensibility of the previous editions. 505 0 _aDefects in Crystals; Crystalline materials; Simple crystal structures; Observation of Dislocations: Surface methods; Decoration methods; Electron microscopy; Movement of Dislocations: Concept of slip; Dislocations and slip; The slip plane; Cross slip; Elastic dislocation; Dislocations in Face-Centred Cubic Metals: Perfect dislocations; Partial dislocations - the Shockley partial; Dislocations in Other Crystal Structures: Dislocations in hexagonal close-packed metals; Dislocations in body-centred cubic metals; Jogs and the Intersection of Dislocations: Intersection of dislocations; Movement of dislocations containing elementary jogs; Origin and Multiplication of Dislocations: Dislocations in freshly grown crystals; Homogeneous nucleation of dislocations; Dislocation Arrays and Crystal Boundaries: Plastic deformation, recovery and recrystallisation; Simple dislocation boundaries; Strength of Crystalline Solids: Temperature-and strain-rate-dependence of the flow stress; The Peierls stress and lattice resistance. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aDislocations in crystals. 650 6 _aDislocations dans les cristaux. 650 17 _aRoosterfouten. _2gtt 650 7 _aCristalografia f�isica. _2larpcal 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBacon, D. J. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750646810 _z9780750646819 _w(DLC) 2001280073 _w(OCoLC)47941381 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750646819 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001280073.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001280073.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04335nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162129874 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750647090 020 _a0750647094 035 _a(OCoLC)162129874 037 _a96555:96555 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA279 _b.A58 2003eb 082 04 _a670.72 _222 082 04 _a658.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAntony, Jiju. 245 10 _aDesign of experiments for engineers and scientists _h[electronic resource] / _cJiju Antony. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlinton, MA : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2003. 300 _ax, 152 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe tools and technique used in the Design of Experiments (DOE) have been proved successful in meeting the challenge of continuous improvement over the last 15 years. However, research has shown that applications of these techniques in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are limited due to a lack of statistical knowledge required for their effective implementation. Although many books have been written in this subject, they are mainly by statisticians, for statisticians and not appropriate for engineers. Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists overcomes the problem of statistics by taking a unique approach using graphical tools. The same outcomes and conclusions are reached as by those using statistical methods and readers will find the concepts in this book both familiar and easy to understand. The book treats Planning, Communication, Engineering, Teamwork and Statistical Skills in separate chapters and then combines these skills through the use of many industrial case studies. Design of Experiments forms part of the suite of tools used in Six Sigma. Key features: * Provides essential DOE techniques for process improvement initiatives * Introduces simple graphical techniques as an alternative to advanced statistical methods reducing time taken to design and develop prototypes, reducing time to reach the market * Case studies place DOE techniques in the context of different industry sectors * An excellent resource for the Six Sigma training program This book will be useful to engineers and scientists from all disciplines tackling all kinds of manufacturing, product and process quality problems and will be an ideal resource for students of this topic. Dr Jiju Anthony is Senior Teaching Fellow at the International Manufacturing Unit at Warwick University. He is also a trainer and consultant in DOE and has worked as such for a number of companies including Motorola, Vickers, Procter and Gamble, Nokia, Bosch and a large number of SMEs. * Provides essential DOE techniques for process improvement initiatives * Introduces simple graphical techniques as an alternative to advanced statistical methods - reducing time taken to design and conduct tests * Case studies place DOE techniques in the context of different industry sectors. 505 0 _aPreface. -- Acknowledgements. -- Introduction to industrial experimentation. -- Fundamentals of Design of Experiments. -- Understanding key interactions in processes. -- A systematic methodology for Design of Experiments. -- Screening designs. -- Full factorial designs. -- Fractional factorial designs. -- Some useful and practical tips for making your experiments successful. -- Case Studies. -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aExperimental design. 650 0 _aResearch, Industrial. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750647094 _z9780750647090 _w(OCoLC)52357948 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750647090 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c48.95 _d48.95 _i0750647094 _n0004283404 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03079nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162590035 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750647915 020 _a0750647914 035 _a(OCoLC)162590035 037 _a93583:93582 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS230 _b.C285 2004eb 082 04 _a671.2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCampbell, John, _cMAFS. 245 10 _aCastings practice _h[electronic resource] : _bthe 10 rules of castings / _cJohn Campbell. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axii, 205 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aEach chapter of Professor Cambell's new book Castings Practice will take a look at one of his 10 rules. It is to be expected that the Rules wil one day be taken as an outline or blueprint for an international specification on the methods for making reliable castings. John Cambell has over two decades of experience in the casting industry and is the author of over 40 technical papers and patents. He has become well-known in the foundry industry as the originator of the Cosworth casting process, which is becoming accepted throughout the world as a new production process for the casting of cylinder heads and blocks. He is now Federal Mogul Professor of Casting Technology at the University of Birmingham. * Must-follow rules of castings, from one of the world's leading experts * Companion volume to the renowned book 'Castings' * Accessible and direct, provides essential information for students of metallurgy and foundry professionals alike. 505 0 _aThe liquid metal defects; Random defects due to liquid surface damage; Geometric defects due to liquid arrest; Bubble damage: Core outgassing damage: Shrinkage damage; Convection damage; Segregation damage; Residual stresss; Location points. 500 _aRev. ed. of: Castings. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1991. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [195]-198) and index. 650 0 _aFounding. 650 0 _aMetal castings. 650 7 _aFundi�c�ao. _2larpcal 650 6 _aFonderie. 650 6 _aPi�eces moul�ees. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCampbell, John, _cMAFS. _tCastings. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750647914 _z9780750647915 _w(DLC) 2004042061 _w(OCoLC)54685420 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750647915 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004042061-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03885nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590119 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750649889 020 _a0750649887 035 _a(OCoLC)162590119 037 _a93620:93619 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM159 _b.B57 2003eb 082 04 _a623.81 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBiran, Adrian. 245 10 _aShip hydrostatics and stability _h[electronic resource] / _cAdrian Biran. 260 _aOxford : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2003. 300 _axvi, 344 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe hydrostatic approach to ship stability aims to balance idealized ship weight against buoyancy forces. This textbook is a complete guide to understanding ship hydrostatics in ship design and ship performance. Adrian Biran guides readers from first principles through basic and applied hydrostatic and ship stability theory, and introduces contemporary mathematical techniques for hydrostatic modelling and analysis. Real life examples of the practical application of hydrostatics are used to explain the theory and calculations; and to illustrate the effect shifting weights and central gravity displacements have on overall ship stability. Ship Hydrostatics and Stability covers recent developments in the field of naval architecture such as parametric resonance (also known as the Mathieu effect), the effects of non-linear motions on stability, the influence of ship lines, and new international stability regulations for small vessels. Extensive use of computer techniques is made throughout and downloadable MATLAB files accompany the book to support readers' own hydrostatic and stability calculations. A revised reprint was published in 2005 that includes tables of terms and indexes in French, German, Italian and Spanish. * Adheres to international standards and terminology * Includes real life practical examples and calculations to illustrate the hydrostatic approach to ship stability * Accompanied by free downloadable MATLAB files to support readers' own hydrostatic and stability calculations. 505 0 _aPreface; Acknowledgements; Definitions, principal dimensions; Basic ship hydrostatics; Numerical integration in naval architecture; Hydrostatic curves; Statical stability at large angles of heel; Simple models of stability; Weight and trim calculations; Intact stability regulations I; Parametric resonance; Intact stability regulations II; Flooding and damage condition; Linear ship response in waves; Computer methods; Bibliography; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aDefinitions, principal dimensions -- Basic ship hydrostatics -- Numerical integration in naval architecture -- Hydrostatic curves -- Statical stability at large angles of heel -- Simple models of stability -- Weight and trim calculations -- Intact stability regulations 1 -- Parametric resonance -- Intact stability regulations 2 -- Flooding and damage condition -- Linear ship response in waves -- Computer methods. 650 0 _aShips _xHydrodynamics. 650 0 _aStability of ships. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750649887 _z9780750649889 _w(OCoLC)50783260 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750649889 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03138nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162590177 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750650793 020 _a0750650796 035 _a(OCoLC)162590177 037 _a95132:95131 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA654.15 _b.H4 2001eb 082 04 _a624.1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHe, Jimin. 245 10 _aModal analysis _h[electronic resource] / _cJimin He and Zhi-Fang Fu. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _axiii, 291 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book provides a detailed overview of the theory of analytical and experimental modal analysis and its applications. Modal Analysis is the processes of determining the inherent dynamic characteristics of any system and using them to formulate a mathematical model of the dynamic behavior of the system. In the past two decades it has become a major technological tool in the quest for determining, improving and optimizing dynamic characteristics of engineering structures. Its main application is in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, but it is also gaining widespread use in civil and structural engineering, biomechanical problems, space structures, acoustic instruments and nuclear engineering. The only book to focus on the theory of modal analysis before discussing applications A relatively new technique being utilized more and more in recent years which is now filtering through to undergraduate courses Leading expert in the field. 505 0 _aOverview of Modal Analysis * Essential Mathematics for Modal Analysis * Basic Vibration Theory * Modal Analysis of a SDOF System * Modal Analysis of an Undamped MDOF System * Modal Analysis of a Damped MDOF System * Frequency Response Function Measurements * Initial Assessment of Measured FRF Data * Modal Analysis Methods - Frequency Domain * Experimental Modal Analysis - Time Domain * Local Structural Modification * Applications of Modal Analysis I * Applications of Modal Analysis II. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aModal analysis. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aFu, Zhi-Fang. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750650796 _z9780750650793 _w(DLC) 2001037430 _w(OCoLC)47100894 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750650793 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2001037430.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001037430.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02809nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162129763 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750650809 020 _a075065080X 035 _a(OCoLC)162129763 037 _a95133:95132 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQC271 _b.C45 2001eb 082 04 _a536/.5/0287 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aChilds, Peter R. N. 245 10 _aPractical temperature measurement _h[electronic resource] / _cPeter R.N. Childs. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _axi, 372 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a'Practical Temperature Measurement' introduces the concepts of temperature and its measurement to engineers, physicists and chemists of all disciplines. The author describes the wide range of techniques and specific devices available for temperature measurement and provides guidance for the selection of a particular method for a given application. It is of value to engineering and physics postgraduates studying modules on instrumentation and process control and, in addition, for practical project work requiring an understanding of temperature measurement methods. For postgraduates and industrialists faced with the task of selecting a particular measurement method or sensor for an experiment, product or process, this text provides both thorough descriptions of the various techniques, as well as guidance for their selection. Essential for all those who need to measure temperature in real-life situations Includes worked examples of real situations commonly found in industry. 505 0 _aTemperature * General temperature measurement considerations * Invasive temperature measurement * Semi-invasive temperature measurement * Non-invasive temperature measurement * Temperature measurement technique selection * Heat flux measurement * Conclusions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aTemperature measurements. 650 0 _aTemperature measuring instruments. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z075065080X _z9780750650809 _w(DLC) 2001037460 _w(OCoLC)47091992 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750650809 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03374nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162129766 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750650878 020 _a0750650877 035 _a(OCoLC)162129766 037 _a95139:95138 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS155.8 _b.I48 2001eb 082 04 _a658.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aImproving changeover performance _h[electronic resource] : _ba strategy for becoming a lean, responsive manufacturer / _cR.I. McIntosh ... [et al.]. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _ax, 351 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a'Improving Changeover Performance' is essential reading for managers, engineers and improvement practitioners working in manufacturing industries. It will also prove invaluable to original equipment manufacturers and postgraduates and academic researchers alike. Increasing importance is being placed on responsive, flexible manufacture in multi-product industrial environments. The ability to changeover production facilities both quickly and to a high standard is a key component of just-in-time and lean manufacturing paradigms, which are increasingly being adopted as businesses strive to compete in today's volatile and congested markets. Currently industry frequently adopts the SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) system, a well-established shop floor method to improve changeovers. This book takes a major step beyond the SMED system, by describing in much greater detail than hitherto the potential role of engineering design, of both substantive and non-substantive nature, to enhance changeovers. It also clearly sets out what better changeover performance can contribute to business competitiveness, and describes the many pitfalls that an improvement initiative can face. Provides overall methodology for changeover improvementIncorporates design into SMED systemRecommended by the IMechE Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 505 0 _aIntroduction; -- Manufacturing flexibility; -- Addressing changeover issues: an overall methodology for changeover improvement; -- Financial benefit analysis; -- The role of design; -- Shop floor issues: changeover auditing; -- Shop floor issues: develop and operational strategy; set local targets; implement; monitor; -- Organisation-led improvement techniques; -- Design-led improvement techniques; -- Case studies. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aProduction control. 650 0 _aProduction management. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMcIntosh, R. I. _q(Richard I.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750650877 _z9780750650878 _w(DLC) 2001037437 _w(OCoLC)47099192 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750650878 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03057nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590216 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 paua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750650939 020 _a0750650931 035 _a(OCoLC)162590216 037 _a93648:93647 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL152.8 _b.I573 2001eb 082 04 _a629.2/3 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aIntelligent vehicle technologies _h[electronic resource] : _btheory and applications / _cedited by Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent, Fumio Harashima. 260 _aWarrendale, PA : _bSAE International, _c2001. 300 _axv, 498 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a'Intelligent Vehicle Technologies' covers the growing field of intelligent technologies, from intelligent control systems to intelligent sensors. Systems such as in-car navigation devices and cruise control are already being introduced into modern vehicles, but manufacturers are now racing to develop systems such as 'smart' cruise control, on-vehicle driver information systems, collision avoidance systems, vision enhancement and roadworthiness diagnostics systems. aimed specifically at the automotive industry packed with practical examples and applications in-depth treatment written in a text book style (rather than a theoretical specialist text style). 505 0 _aPart 1: Introduction - The car of the future. Part 2: Intelligent vehicle sensor technologies - The CAN bus; Microcontrollers and microelectronic technology; Vehicle optical sensor; Towards intelligent automotive vision systems; From door to door - principles and applications of computer vision for driver assistant systems; Radio communication technologies for vehicle information systems; Global positioning technology in the intelligent transportation space. Part 3: Intelligent vehicle decision and control technologies - Adaptive control system techniques; Fuzzy control; Decisional architectures for motion autonomy; Brake modelling and control; ACC systems - overview and examples; Part 4: Case study - ARGO prototype vehicle. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xAutomatic control. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aVlacic, Ljubo. 700 1 _aParent, Michel. 700 1 _aHarashima, Fumio. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0768007801 _z9780768007800 _z0750650931 _z9780750650939 _w(DLC) 2001025276 _w(OCoLC)45963049 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750650939 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03547cam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162590230 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780750651127 020 _a0750651121 035 _a(OCoLC)162590230 037 _a93714:93713 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL243 _b.B58 2004eb 082 04 _a629.2/31 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBlundell, Michael. 245 10 _aMultibody systems approach to vehicle dynamics _h[electronic resource] / _cMichael Blundell, Damian Harty. 246 3 _aMulti-body systems approach to vehicle dynamics 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axxi, 518 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is the first book to comprehensively bridge the gap between classical vehicle dynamics and the widely-used, computer-based technique of Multibody Systems analysis (MBS). MBS is firmly established as a key part of all modern vehicle design and development processes; any engineer working on problems involving vehicle ride or handling will use MBS to simulate vehicle motion. Suitable for use both as a teaching text and a professional reference volume, this book is an essential addition to the resources available to anyone working in vehicle design and development. Written by a leading academic in the field (who himself has considerable practical experience) and the chief dynamics engineer of Prodrive, the pre-eminent rally, race and road technology organization, the book has a unique blend of theory and practice that will be of immense value in this applications based field. * Full of practical examples and applications * Uses industry standard ADAMS software based applications * Accompanied by downloadable ADAMS models and data sets available from the companion website that enable readers to explore the material in the book * Guides readers from modelling suspension movement through to full vehicle models able to perform handling manoeuvres. 505 0 _aPreface; Nomenclature; Introduction ; Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies; Multibody Systems Simulation Software; Modelling and Analysis of Suspension Systems; Tyre Characteristics and Modelling; Modelling and the Assembly of the Full Vehicle; Simulation Output and Interpretation; Active Systems; References; Appendix A-C. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [502]-509) and index. 500 _a"SAE International." 500 _a"Published on behalf of Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc." 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xDynamics. 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xDynamics _xComputer simulation. 650 6 _aV�ehicules automobiles _xDynamique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHarty, Damian. 710 2 _aSociety of Automotive Engineers. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0768014964 _z9780768014969 _z0750651121 _z9780750651127 _w(OCoLC)56872358 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750651127 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03960nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162590271 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750651295 020 _a0750651296 035 _a(OCoLC)162590271 037 _a95225:95224 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS176 _b.S338 2003eb 082 04 _a658.5/03 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aScallan, Peter. 245 10 _aProcess planning _h[electronic resource] : _bthe design/manufacture interface / _cPeter Scallan. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2003. 300 _axii, 483 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aProcess Planning covers the selection of processes, equipment, tooling and the sequencing of operations required to transform a chosen raw material into a finished product. Initial chapters review materials and processes for manufacturing and are followed by chapters detailing the core activities involved in process planning, from drawing interpretation to preparing the final process plan. The concept of maximising or 'adding value' runs throughout the book and is supported with activities. Designed as a teaching and learning resource, each chapter begins with learning objectives, explores the theory behind process planning, and sets it in a 'real-life' context through the use of case studies and examples. Furthermore, the questions in the book develop the problem-solving skills of the reader. ISO standards are used throughout the book (these are cross-referenced to corresponding British standards). This is a core textbook, aimed at undergraduate students of manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering with manufacturing options and materials science. * Features numerous case studies and examples from industry to help provide an easy guide to a complex subject * Fills a gap in the market for which there are currently no suitable texts * Learning aims and objectives are provided at the beginning of each chapter - a user-friendly method to consolidate learning. 505 0 _aPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction to manufacturing; What is process planning?; Drawing interpretation; Material evaluation and process selection; Production equipment and tooling selection; Process parameters; Workholding devices; Selection of quality assurance methods; Economics of process planning; From design to manufacture; Appendices: Control chart factors for variables; Blank control charts; Blank process planning documents. -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Manufacturing -- What is Process Planning? -- Drawing Interpretation -- Material Evaluation and Process Selection -- Production Equipment and Tooling Selection -- Process Parameters -- Workholding Devices -- Selection of Quality Assurance Methods -- Economics of Process Planning -- From Design to Manufacture. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes _xPlanning _xData processing. 650 6 _aProduction _xPlanification 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750651296 _z9780750651295 _w(DLC) 2003045193 _w(OCoLC)51848345 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750651295 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2003045193.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2003045193.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03134nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162129782 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750651349 020 _a0750651342 035 _a(OCoLC)162129782 037 _a95229:95228 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL255 _b.B76 2002aeb 082 04 _a629.26 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBrown, Jason C. 245 10 _aMotor vehicle structures _h[electronic resource] : _bconcepts and fundamentals / _cJason C. Brown, A. John Robertson, Stan T. Serpento. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2002. 300 _axiv, 285 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMotor Vehicle Structures has been written as a unified textbook dealing with the structural mechanics of the mass produced integral passenger car body. It provides a clear and concise explanation of load paths in the vehicle body-in-white (BIW), based on engineering first principles. This is then used as a basis for an in-depth discussion of the conceptual design of car structures, using case studies directly related to real-life design problems. The book is based on a short course designed for industry which has been well received and is used to train body engineers worldwide. The authors have extensive experience of analysis and design of vehicle structures in the automobile industry, and of teaching the subject both in-company and academia. Focuses on the conceptual rather than the quantitative aspect of design Provides several practical examples and applications. 505 0 _aIntroduction / Terminology and overview of vehicle structure types / Simple structural surfaces (SSS) method / Standard sedan - baseline load paths / Alternative constructions, model variants, range integration / Planar structures / Case study - application of the SSS method to an existing vehicle structure / Vehicle structure preliminary design using the SSS method / Preliminary design and analysis of body sub-assemblies using the SSS method / Fundamentals and preliminary sizing of sections and joints /. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xBodies _xDesign and construction. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xBodies _xDesign and construction. 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xBodies _xTesting. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRobertson, A. John. 700 1 _aSerpento, Stan T. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750651342 _z9780750651349 _w(OCoLC)49015274 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750651349 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03388nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162590299 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne s 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750651486 020 _a0750651482 035 _a(OCoLC)162590299 037 _a95238:95237 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA455.P5 _bM515 2005eb 082 04 _a668.4 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMills, N. J. _q(Nigel J.) 245 10 _aPlastics _h[electronic resource] : _bmicrostructure and applications / _cN.J. Mills. 250 _a3rd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, MA : _bElsevier Butterworth Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _a517 p. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNow in its Third Edition, Plastics is the key text for senior students studying the science and engineering of plastic materials. Starting from microstructure and physical properties, the book covers the mechanical, chemical and electrical properties of plastic materials, and also deals in detail with wider plastics issues that todays engineers and materials scientists need such as manufacturing processes and the design of plastic products. The new edition has been updated to reflect changes in polymer technology and the plastics industry, and the increased knowledge of the mechanical properties of plastics. A new first chapter introduces plastics properties through practical exercises, to help students to see the relevance of more academic chapters. Computer modeling has revealed the mechanics of many types of composites, so the emphasis of chapter 4 has shifted to modeling. Applications, product design and process technology have moved on; consequently the case studies in chapter 14 were updated. A new chapter 15 introduces sport and biomaterials case studies, since increasing numbers of students are enrolled on courses with these emphases. The material has been thoroughly updated, and the principles of polymer structure-property relationships set out more clearly. *Meets latest undergraduate needs for studying polymer properties *Expended coverage of materials selection and shape selection *New teaching case studies plus new material on plastics for use in sport applications and biomaterials *Examination questions to accompany each chapter, with online Instructor Solutions Manual. 500 _aSubtitle on cover and spine: Microstructure and engineering applications. 500 _aPrevious ed. published by Halsted Press, New York. 1993. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPlastics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750651482 _z9780750651486 _w(DLC) 2005932504 _w(OCoLC)63703764 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750651486 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0628/2005932504-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03238nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162129666 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 maua sf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750651547 020 _a0750651547 035 _a(OCoLC)162129666 037 _a93829:93828 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1075 _b.L812 2001eb 082 04 _a621.8/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aLubrication and reliability handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by M.J. Neale. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _a1 v. (various pagings) : _bill. ; _c30 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis handbook helps engineers in industry with the operation and maintenance of machinery. It provides the information that these engineers need in a form that is instantly accessible and easy to read. The manufacturers of machinery give guidelines on the operation, lubrication and maintenance required for their particular equipment. There are however many different machines in an industrial plant or service organisation, often supplied by many different manufacturers, and there is a need to select as many similar lubricants as possible and to use related machine techniques. This book bridges the gap which exists between the available data on the various machines by providing overall guidance on how to co-ordinate the recommendations of the various equipment makers. The book is structured in a number of sections that will make it easier to use, and to bring together related topics so that when a reader is focusing on a particular problem they can also refer to related material that is also likely to be of interest. THE handbook for an industrial audience consisting of plant engineers and maintenance managers. It describes the essential theory and practice relating to matters of lubrication and reliability. Unique layout and presentation of information makes this one of the best practical reference books available. 505 0 _aLubricants; Lubrication of Components; Lubrication Systems; Machine Operation; Machine Maintenance; Component Failures; Component Repair; Reference Data; Index. 650 0 _aLubrication and lubricants _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 _aReliability (Engineering) _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aNeale, M. J. _q(Michael John) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750651547 _z9780750651547 _w(DLC) 00049378 _w(OCoLC)45093799 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750651547 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00049378.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00049378.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03554nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162590324 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 enka s 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750652117 020 _a075065211X 035 _a(OCoLC)162590324 037 _a93836:93835 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA174 _b.D4649 2001eb 082 04 _a620/.0042 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aDesign engineering _h[electronic resource] / _cHarry Cather ... [et al.]. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _avi, 355 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aA core text for first year modules in Design Engineering offering student-centred learning based in real-life engineering practice. Design Engineering provides all the essential information an engineering student needs in preparation for real-life engineering practice. The authors take a uniquely student-centred approach to the subject, with easily accessible material introduced through case studies, assignments and knowledge-check questions. This book is carefully designed to be used on a wide range of introductory courses at first degree and HND level. The interactive style of the book brings the subjects to life with activities and case studies rather than devoting hundreds of pages to theory. Key numerical and statistical techniques are introduced through Maths in Action panels located within the main text. The content has been carefully matched to a variety of first year degree modules from IEng and other BSc Engineering and Technology courses. Lecturers will find the breadth of material covered gears the book towards a flexible style of use, which can be tailored to their syllabus. This essential text is part of the IIE accredited textbook series from Newnes - textbooks to form the strong practical, business and academic foundations for the professional development of tomorrow's incorporated engineers. Forthcoming lecturer support materials and the IIE textbook series website will provide additional material for handouts and assessment, plus the latest web links to support, and update case studies in the book. Content matched to requirements of IIE and other BSc Engineering and Technology courses Practical text featuring worked examples, case studies, assignments and knowledge-check questions throughout. Maths in Action panels introduce key mathematical methods in their engineering contexts. 505 0 _aPreface; Foreword; The Design Process; Communication; Materials and Processing; Design Optimisation; Index. 650 0 _aEngineering design. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aCather, Harry. 776 1 _cOriginal _z075065211X _z9780750652117 _w(DLC) 2002281014 _w(OCoLC)48683174 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750652117 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002281014.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002281014.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04177nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162590339 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750652131 020 _a0750652136 035 _a(OCoLC)162590339 037 _a95331:95330 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ173 _b.G46 2001eb 082 04 _a620.1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGentle, Richard. 245 10 _aMechanical engineering systems _h[electronic resource] / _cRichard Gentle. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bButterworth Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _a310 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aIIE textbook series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe authors of Mechanical Engineering Systems have taken a highly practical approach within this book, bringing the subject to life through a lively text supported by numerous activities and case studies. Little prior knowledge of mathematics is assumed and so key numerical and statistical techniques are introduced through unique Maths in Action features. The IIE Textbook Series from Butterworth-Heinemann *Student-focused textbooks with numerous examples, activities, problems and knowledge-check questions *Designed for a wide range of undergraduate courses *Real-world engineering examples at the heart of each book *Contextual introduction of key mathematical methods through Maths in Action features *Core texts suitable for students with no previous background studying engineering "I am very proud to be able to introduce this series as the fruition of a joint publishing venture between Butterworth-Heinemann and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers. Mechanical Engineering Systems is one of the first three titles in a series of core texts designed to cover the essential modules of a broad cross-section of undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology. These books are designed with today's students firmly in mind, and real-world engineering contexts to the fore - students who are increasingly opting for the growing number of courses that provide the foundation for Incorporated Engineer registration." Peter F Wason BSc(Eng) CEng FIEE FIIE FIMechE FIMgt. Secretary and Chief Executive,IIE This essential text is part of the IIE accredited textbook series from Newnes - textbooks to form the strong practical, business and academic foundations for the professional development of tomorrow's incorporated engineers. Forthcoming lecturer support materials and the IIE textbook series website will provide additional material for handouts and assessment, plus the latest web links to support, and update case studies in the book. Content matched to requirements of IIE and other BSc Engineering and Technology courses Practical text featuring worked examples, case studies, assignments and knowledge-check questions throughout. Maths in Action panels introduce key mathematical methods in their engineering contexts. 505 0 _aPreface; Introduction: The basis of engineering; Thermodynamics; Fluid Mechanics; Dynamics; Statics; Solutions to problems; Index. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aMachinery, Dynamics of. 650 0 _aPower (Mechanics) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aEdwards, Peter, _d1948- 700 1 _aBolton, W. _q(William), _d1933- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750652136 _z9780750652131 _w(DLC) 2002275439 _w(OCoLC)48959732 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750652131 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002275439.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002275439.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03923nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590372 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 enk s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750653213 020 _a0750653213 035 _a(OCoLC)162590372 037 _a93761:93760 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTH9537 _b.T56 2001eb 082 04 _a658.477 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aThomson, Norman. 245 10 _aFire hazards in industry _h[electronic resource] / _cNorman Thomson. 260 _aOxford : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _a166 p. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSignificant loss to business occurs through fires in the workplace. Whether large or small, fire causes personal suffering, damage to plant, equipment and buildings, and loss of business. Fire legislation has changed over the past few years, especially with the introduction of European Directives. New regulations mean that employers have to carry out fire risk assessment and then, as a result of their findings, put in place control measures to prevent loss of life. Fire Hazards in Industry has been designed to cover, in general terms, exactly what is required of employers. It is written in simple language and considers the basics of good fire safety management. After reading Fire Hazards in Industry, any employer, safety professional or fire safety officer should be able to install a system for carrying out fire risk assessment. In addition to sections relating to the legal aspects of fire prevention, the book explains the concepts of fire modelling, explosions and combustion reactions. There is also a section relating to common industry fire hazards and hazards associated with electrical equipment. Knowledge of all these topics would be required if a person were to attempt to carry out fire risk assessment. Throughout the book, past case histories are used to illustrate certain aspects of fire and the causes of fire. The cases used have all been published by the Health and Safety Executive as a result of their investigations. These include; Abbeystead, Frodingham steelworks, HMS Glasgow, BP Grangemouth and many more. This book will be equally relevant to motor manufacturing as it is to the chemical industry. There are many case studies included that deal with fire hazards that are found in general industry.Fire Hazards in Industry is suitable for those who have relatively limited experience in fire safety and therefore use it as part of their career and educational development, but also can be used as reference material for those experienced professionals who have fire safety included in their day to day responsibility. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Fire Safety Legislation; Fire Risk Assessment; Management of Fire Risks; Wilful Fire-raising and Control; The Combustion Process; Flammability; Common Causes of Fire; Fires Involving Electrical Equipment; Gas Explosions; Dust Explosions; Liquefied Petroleum Gas; Oxidising Agents; Other Combustion Reactions; Human Factors; Conclusions. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aFire prevention _xLaw and legislation. 650 0 _aFire risk assessment. 650 0 _aFire prevention _xManagement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750653213 _z9780750653213 _w(OCoLC)47939209 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750653213 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03686nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162590388 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750653985 020 _a0750653981 035 _a(OCoLC)162590388 037 _a93866:93865 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM156 _b.R37 2001eb 082 04 _a623.8/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRawson, K. J. 245 10 _aBasic ship theory _h[electronic resource] / _cK.J. Rawson, E.C. Tupper. 250 _a5th ed. [combined volume] 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _axxviii, 727 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aRawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer. The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in its more basic concepts, also covering safety issues, structural strength, flotation, trim and stability. Volume 2 expands on the material in Volume 1, covering the dynamics behaviour of marine vehicles, hydrodynamics, manoeuvrability and seakeeping. It concludes with some case studies of particular ship types and a discussion of maritime design. Both volumes feature the importance of considering the environment in design. Basic Ship Theory is an essential tool for undergraduates and national vocational students of naval architecture, maritime studies, ocean and offshore engineering, and this combined hardback version will be of great assistance to practising marine engineers and naval architects. Brand new edition of the leading undergraduate textbook in Naval Architecture. Provides a basis for more advanced theory. Over 500 examples, with answers. 505 0 _aCONTENTS OF VOLUME 1: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Symbols and Nomenclature; Art or Science?; Some tools; Flotation and Trim; Stability; Hazards and Protection; The Ship Girder; Structural Design and Analysis; Launching and Docking; The Ship Environment and Human Factors; Answers to problems; Index. -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME 2: Acknowledgements; Introduction; Symbols and Nomenclature; Powering of Ships: general principles; Powering of Ships: application; Seakeeping; Manoevrability; Major Ship Design Features; Ship Design; Particular Ship Types; Fishing Vehicles; Yachts; Answers to problems; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 705-708) and index. 505 1 _av. 2. Ship dynamics and design. 650 0 _aNaval architecture. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aTupper, E. C. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750653965 _z9780750653961 _z0750653973 _z9780750653978 _z0750653981 _z9780750653985 _w(DLC) 2001037513 _w(OCoLC)47126774 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750653985 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001037513.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2001037513-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02390nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162129668 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750654616 020 _a0750654619 035 _a(OCoLC)162129668 037 _a93856:93855 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ213 _b.B59537 2002eb 082 04 _a629.8 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBolton, W. _q(William), _d1933- 245 10 _aControl systems _h[electronic resource] / _cW. Bolton. 260 _aOxford : _bNewnes, _c2002. 300 _aix, 181 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWorking through this student-centred text readers will be brought up to speed with the modelling of control systems using Laplace, and given a solid grounding of the pivotal role of control systems across the spectrum of modern engineering. A clear, readable text is supported by numerous worked example and problems. * Key concepts and techniques introduced through applications * Introduces mathematical techniques without assuming prior knowledge * Written for the latest vocational and undergraduate courses. 505 0 _aPreface; Control systems; System models; System response; System parameters; Frequency response; Nyquist diagrams; Controllers; Appendices; Answers; Index. 504 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aAutomatic control. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750654619 _z9780750654616 _w(DLC) 2005295556 _w(OCoLC)48487164 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750654616 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295556-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295556-t.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c35.95 _d35.95 _i0750654619 _n0003869964 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02545nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590417 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750655446 020 _a0750655445 035 _a(OCoLC)162590417 037 _a95348:95347 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA330 _b.F69 2002eb 082 04 _a510.2462 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFox, Huw. 245 10 _aMathematics for engineers and technologists _h[electronic resource] / _cHuw Fox, Bill Bolton. 260 _aOxford ; _aNew York : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2002. 300 _axi, 337 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 4 _aThe IIE textbooks series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book is carefully designed to be used on a wide range of introductory courses at first degree and HND level in the U.K., with content matched to a variety of first year degree modules from IEng and other BSc Engineering and Technology courses. Lecturers will find the breadth of material covered gears the book towards a flexible style of use, which can be tailored to their syllabus, and used along side the other IIE Core Textbooks to bring first year students up to speed on the mathematics they require for their engineering degree. *Features real-world examples, case studies, assignments and knowledge-check questions throughout *Introduces key mathematical methods in practical engineering contexts *Bridges the gap between theory and practice. 505 0 _aForeword; Introduction; Functions; Vectors, phasors and complex numbers; Mathematical models; Calculus; Differential equations; Laplace transform; Sequences and series; Logic gates; Probability and statistics; Solutions to problems; Index. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aEngineering mathematics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBolton, W. _q(William), _d1933- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750655445 _z9780750655446 _w(OCoLC)49044242 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750655446 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03409nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162590522 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750656924 020 _a0750656921 035 _a(OCoLC)162590522 037 _a96449:96449 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL255 _b.D38 2003eb 082 04 _a629.2/6 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDavies, Geoff. 245 10 _aMaterials for automobile bodies _h[electronic resource] / _cGeoff Davies. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, Butterworth Heinemann, _c2003. 300 _aviii, 277 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe selection of automobile body materials is fundamental to the choice of fabrication method, and the characteristics and performance of the final vehicle or component. The factors behind these choices comprise some of the key technological and design issues facing automotive engineers today. Materials for Automobile Bodies presents detailed up-to-date information on material technologies for the automobile industry, embracing steels (including high-strength steels) aluminium, plastics, magnesium, hydro-forming and composite body panels. Coverage also includes: materials processing; formability; welding and joining; anti-corrosion technologies; plus a comprehensive consideration of the implications of materials selection on these processes. Dealing with the whole assembly process from raw material to production, right through to recycling at the end of a vehicle's life, this book is the essential resource for practising engineers, designers, analysts and students involved in the design and specification of motor vehicle bodies and components. * Up-to-date information on contemporary autobody materials * International case studies, examples and terminology * Fully illustrated throughout, with examples from Honda, Ferrari, Lotus, BMW and Audi. 505 0 _aPreface; Introduction; Design and material utilization; Materials for consideration and use in automotive body structures; The role of demonstration, concept and competition cars; Component manufacture; Component assembly: materials joining technology; Corrosion and protection of the automotive structure; Environmental considerations; Future trends in automotive body materials; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xBodies _xMaterials. 650 6 _aAutomobiles _xCarrosseries _xMat�eriaux. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750656921 _z9780750656924 _w(DLC) 2003048187 _w(OCoLC)52058253 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750656924 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2003048187.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2003048187.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03466nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162590544 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750657150 020 _a0750657154 035 _a(OCoLC)162590544 037 _a94217:94216 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL716 _b.W37 2004eb 082 04 _a629.133352 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWatkinson, John, _d1950- 245 10 _aArt of the helicopter _h[electronic resource] / _cJohn Watkinson. 260 _aOxford : _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axii, 390 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe modern helicopter is a sophisticated device which merges a surprising number of technologies together. This wide range of disciplines is one of the fascinations of the helicopter, but it is also makes a complete understanding difficult. Those searching for an understanding of the helicopter will find The Art of the Helicopter invaluable. John Watkinson approaches every subject associated with the helicopter from first principles and builds up in a clearly explained logical sequence using plain English and clear diagrams, avoiding unnecessary mathematics. Technical terms and buzzwords are defined and acronyms are spelled out. Misnomers, myths and old wives tales (for there are plenty surrounding helicopters) are disposed of. Whilst the contents of the book are expressed in straightforward language there is no oversimplification and the content is based on established physics and accepted theory. The student of helicopter technology or aerodynamics will find here a concise introduction leading naturally to more advanced textbooks on the subject. * Designed to complement the instruction of PPL(H) flying training in order to assist helicopter pilots in-training to achieve their "wings". * Clear and simple diagrams aid verbal explanations to provide an easy to understand account of how helicopters are made, how they fly and how to fly them. * The only book to cover all the aspects of helicopter design, manufacture and performance in one volume. 505 0 _aChapter 1. Introduction to Rotorcraft -- Chapter 2. Technical Background -- Chapter 3. Introduction to Helicopter Dynamics -- Chapter 4. Rotors in Practice -- Chapter 5. The Tail -- Chapter 6. Engines and transmissions -- Chapter 7. Other types of rotorcraft -- Chapter 8. Flight Instruments -- Chapter 9. Control and stability -- Chapter 10. Helicopter Performance -- Chapter 11. Flying Training -- Index. 504 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aHelicopters. 650 0 _aHelicopters _xAerodynamics. 650 0 _aHelicopters _xControl systems. 650 0 _aHelicopters _xElectric equipment. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750657154 _z9780750657150 _w(OCoLC)52739033 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750657150 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04071nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162590751 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enk s 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750657990 020 _a0750657995 035 _a(OCoLC)162590751 037 _a96260:96260 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS158.6 _b.C558 2004eb 082 04 _a670.4275 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aClarke, Gordon R. 245 10 _aPractical modern SCADA protocols _h[electronic resource] : _bDNP3, 60870.5 and related systems / _cGordon Clarke, Deon Reynders, Edwin Wright. 260 _aLondon : _bElsevier ; _aOxford : _bNewnes, _c2004. 300 _a537 p. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are at the heart of the modern industrial enterprise ranging from mining plants, water and electrical utility installations to oil and gas plants. In a market that is crowded with high-level monographs and reference guides, more practical information for professional engineers is required. This book covers the essentials of SCADA communication systems focussing on DNP3, the IEC 60870.5 standard and other new developments in this area. It commences with a brief review of the fundamentals of SCADA systems' hardware, software and the communications systems (such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA Modules together. A solid review is then done on the DNP3 and IEC 60870.5 protocols where its features, message structure, practical benefits and applications are discussed. This book provides you with the knowledge to design your next SCADA system more effectively with a focus on using the latest communications technologies available. * Covers the essentials of SCADA communication systems and other new developments in this area * Covers a wide range of specialist networking topics and other topics ideal for practicing engineers and technicians looking to further and develop their knowledge of the subject * Extremely timely subject as the industry has made a strong movement towards standard protocols in modern SCADA communications systems. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Basic Terminology; Fundamentals of SCADA Communications; Preview of DNP3; Fundamentals of Distributed Network Protocol; Advanced Considerations of DNP; Preview of IEC 60870.5; Fundamentals of IEC 60870.5; Advanced Considerations of IEC 60870.5; Differences between DNP3 and IEC 60870.5; Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED's); Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks; Fieldbus and SCADA Communications Systems; UCA Protocol; Radio and Telecommunications Considerations; Applications of DNP3 and SCADA Protocols; Future Developments; Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B: Discussions; Appendix C: Implementers of DNP3; Appendix D: Sample Device Profile Document; Appendix E: Key to Data Structure; Practical Sessions. 650 0 _aAutomatic data collection systems. 650 0 _aSupervisory control systems. 650 0 _aComputer network protocols. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aReynders, Deon. 700 1 _aWright, Edwin, _cBSc. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750657995 _z9780750657990 _w(DLC) 2005299232 _w(OCoLC)54976856 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750657990 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299232-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299232-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04342nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162590820 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750658041 020 _a0750658045 035 _a(OCoLC)162590820 037 _a96280:96280 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA169.7 _b.M33 2004eb 082 04 _a629.895 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMacdonald, Dave, _d1942- 245 10 _aPractical industrial safety, risk assessment and shutdown systems for industry _h[electronic resource] / _cDave Macdonald. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aOxford : _bNewnes, _c2004. 300 _axviii, 354 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is a book for engineers that covers the hardware and software aspects of high-reliability safety systems, safety instrumentation and shutdown systems as well as risk assessment techniques and the wider spectrum of industrial safety. Rather than another book on the discipline of safety engineering, this is a thoroughly practical guide to the procedures and technology of safety in control and plant engineering. This highly practical book focuses on efficiently implementing and assessing hazard studies, designing and applying international safety practices and techniques, and ensuring high reliability in the safety and emergency shutdown of systems in your plant. This book will provide the reader with the most up-to-date standards for and information on each stage of the safety life cycle from the initial evaluation of hazards through to the detailed engineering and maintenance of safety instrumented systems. It will help them develop the ability to plan hazard and risk assessment studies, then design and implement and operate the safety systems and maintain and evaluate them to ensure high reliability. Finally it will give the reader the knowledge to help prevent the massive devastation and destruction that can be caused by today's highly technical computer controlled industrial environments. * Helps readers develop the ability to plan hazard and risk assessment studies, then design, implement and operate the safety systems and maintain and evaluate them to ensure high reliability * Gives the reader the knowledge to help prevent the massive devastation that can be caused by today's highly technical computer controlled industrial environments * Rather than another book on the discipline of safety engineering, this is a thoroughly practical guide to the procedures and technology of safety in control and plant engineering. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Safety Instrumentation; Hazards and Risk Reduction; Hazard Studies; Safety Requirements Specifications; Technology Choices and the Conceptual Design Stage; Basic Reliability Analysis Applied to Safety Systems; Safety in Field Instruments and Devices; Engineering the Safety System : Hardware; Engineering: the Application Software; Overall Planning: IEC Phases 6,7 and 8; Installation and Commissioning (IEC Phase 12); Validation, Operations and Management of Change; Justification for a Safety Instrumented System; Practicals 1-8; Practical Answers; Glossary. 500 _aIncludes index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 27-29) and index. 650 0 _aAutomatic control. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety. 650 0 _aRisk assessment. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750658045 _z9780750658041 _w(DLC) 2005299241 _w(OCoLC)51527095 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750658041 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299241-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299241-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03920nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590870 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sd 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750658072 020 _a075065807X 035 _a(OCoLC)162590870 037 _a96264:96264 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTK5105 _b.P714 2004eb 082 04 _a621.382 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aPractical industrial data networks _h[electronic resource] : _bdesign, installation and troubleshooting / _cSteve Mackay ... [et al.]. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bNewnes, _c2004. 300 _axv, 421 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThere are many data communications titles covering design, installation, etc, but almost none that specifically focus on industrial networks, which are an essential part of the day-to-day work of industrial control systems engineers, and the main focus of an increasingly large group of network specialists. The focus of this book makes it uniquely relevant to control engineers and network designers working in this area. The industrial application of networking is explored in terms of design, installation and troubleshooting, building the skills required to identify, prevent and fix common industrial data communications problems - both at the design stage and in the maintenance phase. The focus of this book is 'outside the box'. The emphasis goes beyond typical communications issues and theory to provide the necessary toolkit of knowledge to solve industrial communications problems covering RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet and TCP/IP. The idea of the book is that in reading it you should be able to walk onto your plant, or facility, and troubleshoot and fix communications problems as quickly as possible. This book is the only title that addresses the nuts-and-bolts issues involved in design, installation and troubleshooting that are the day-to-day concern of engineers and network specialists working in industry. * Provides a unique focus on the industrial application of data networks * Emphasis goes beyond typical communications issues and theory to provide the necessary toolkit of knowledge to solve industrial communications problems * Provides the tools to allow engineers in various plants or facilities to troubleshoot and fix communications problems as quickly as possible. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Overall Methodology; RS-232; RS-485; Current Loop and RS-485 Converters; Fiber Optics; Modbus; Modbus Plus; Data Highway + /DH485; HART; ASI Bus; DeviceNet; Profibus PA/DP/FMS; Foundation Fieldbus; Industrial Ethernet; TCP/IP; Radio and Wireless Communications; Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B: Basic Communications Terminology; Appendix C: Practical and Problem Solving Sessions; Appendix D: Miscellaneous Industrial Protocols Overview; Appendix E: Fieldbus Comparison Chart; Appendix F: Local Services, Regulations and Standards. 500 _aIncludes "Glossary" (p. [298]-315) and "Basic terminology (p. [316]-342). 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aData transmission systems. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMackay, Steve. 776 1 _cOriginal _z075065807X _z9780750658072 _w(OCoLC)56070200 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750658072 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03427nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162590919 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750658577 020 _a0750658576 035 _a(OCoLC)162590919 037 _a94440:94439 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS192 _b.M478 2004eb 082 04 _a658.202 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMcCarthy, Dennis. 245 10 _aLean TPM _h[electronic resource] : _ba blueprint for change / _cDennis McCarthy and Nick Rich. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aOxford : _bElsevier Butterworth Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axv, 193 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMerging the benefits of two well-known methodolgies, Lean Thinking and Total Productive Maintenance, Lean TPM shows how to secure increased manufacturing efficiency. Based on their experienc of working with organisations that have successfully achieved outstanding performance, McCarthy and Rich provide the tools and techniques that convert strategic vision into practical reality. Lean TPM accelerates the benefits of continuous improvement activities within any manufacturing environment by challenging wasteful working practices, releasing the potential of the workforce, targeting effectiveness and making processes work as planned. * Unites world-class manufacturing, Lean Thinking and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) * Shows how to achieve zero breakdowns * Optimises processes to deliver performance and new products efficiently * Delivers benefit from continuous improvement activities quickly Lean TPM provides a single change agenda for organisations. It will help to develop robust supply chain relationships and to optimise the value generating process. Supported by an integrated route map and comprehensive benchmark data, this book enables engineers, technicians and managers to explore this potent technique fully. *Unites the concepts of world-class manufacturing, Lean and TPM. *Shows how to accelerate the benefits gained from continuous improvement activities. *Includes an integrated route map for Lean TPM, including benchmark data. 505 0 _aChapter One: The business of survival and growth -- Chapter Two: Lean TPM -- Chapter Three: The change mandate: A top-down/bottom-up partnership -- Chapter Four: Transforming the business model -- Chapter Five: Process stabilisation -- Chapter Six: Process optimisation -- Chapter Seven: Sustaining the improvement drive -- Chapter Eight: Conclusions -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 650 0 _aTotal productive maintenance. 650 0 _aIndustrial equipment _xMaintenance and repair _xManagement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRich, Nick. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750658576 _z9780750658577 _w(OCoLC)56455662 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750658577 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03372cam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162129926 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER _dOPELS 020 _a9780750659246 020 _a0750659246 035 _a(OCoLC)162129926 037 _a98800:98803 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA462 _b.A39 2006eb 082 04 _a620.1/1223 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAhmad, Zaki. 245 10 _aPrinciples of corrosion engineering and corrosion control _h[electronic resource] / _cZaki Ahmad. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aBoston, MA : _bElsevier/BH, _c2006. 300 _axv, 656 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCorrosion is a huge issue for materials, mechanical, civil and petrochemical engineers. With comprehensive coverage of the principles of corrosion engineering, this book is a one-stop text and reference for students and practicing corrosion engineers. Highly illustrated, with worked examples and definitions, it covers basic corrosion principles, and more advanced information for postgraduate students and professionals. Basic principles of electrochemistry and chemical thermodynamics are incorporated to make the book accessible for students and engineers who do not have prior knowledge of this area. Each form of corrosion covered in the book has a definition, description, mechanism, examples and preventative methods. Case histories of failure are cited for each form. End of chapter questions are accompanied by an online solutions manual. * Comprehensively covers the principles of corrosion engineering, methods of corrosion protection and corrosion processes and control in selected engineering environments * Structured for corrosion science and engineering classes at senior undergraduate and graduate level, and is an ideal reference that readers will want to use in their professional work * Worked examples, extensive end of chapter exercises and accompanying online solutions and written by an expert from a key pretochemical university. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Basic concepts; Corrosion kinetics; Types of corrosion: materials and environments; Cathodic protection; Corrosion control by inhibition; Coatings; Corrosion prevention by design; Selection of materials for corrosive environments; Atmospheric corrosion; Boiler corrosion; Concrete corrosion; Index. 500 _a"IChemE." 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCorrosion and anti-corrosives. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 710 2 _aInstitution of Chemical Engineers (Great Britain) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750659246 _z9780750659246 _w(OCoLC)71348254 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750659246 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c69.95 _d69.95 _i0750659246 _n0006733841 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04960nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162591026 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750660006 020 _a0750660007 035 _a(OCoLC)162591026 037 _a101281:101287 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM156 _b.B34 2004eb 082 04 _a623.81 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBarrass, C. B. 245 10 _aShip design and performance for masters and mates _h[electronic resource] / _cC.B. Barrass. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axii, 252 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aStudents, professional trainees and marine engineers studying for their certificates of competency, as well as more experienced marine engineers on shore or at sea, will all welcome this quick to use, comprehensive reference that brings the key information needed to understand ship design and performance to their fingertips in one handy volume. The book does not assume detailed theoretical knowledge, but rather builds up the reader's understanding of how the elements of ship design influence and impact on its performance, and how the engineer, crew and operators can maximise the performance of their vessel in operation. For non-specialist vocational-level students (British NVQs, Certificates of Competency, plus other international Maritime Licences, such as the MMD in the US), Basic Elements of Ship Design and Performance is an accessible, single source of guidance. It presents key facts, backed up throughout by relevant theory, illustrations and photographs, and also includes valuable with key engineering data, facts and formulas, plus revision one-liners. Written by an experienced marine engineering consultant, author and lecturer, this essential introduction and reference for students and those newly at sea will appeal to anyone involved with ship design, marine engineering, naval architecture, as well as those engaged in the day-to-day operation of ships in port. * Accessible information on understanding and improving ship performance at your fingertips * Ideal for marine engineering students and those studying for certificates of competency * Covers all key aspects of ship design and performance, with exam revision one-liners. 505 0 _aPreface and introduction; Examples of modern ship-types and their general particulars; Ship design; Preliminary estimates; Design coefficients; Types of ship resistance; Types of ship speed; Types of power on ships; Power coefficients; Designing a ship's propeller; Ship performance; Ship trials; Details of maximum ship squats; The phenomena of interaction of ships in confined waters; Ship vibration; Mechanisms for improving ship handling; Damping devices; Improvements in power output; Reference centre; Formulae; Exam preparations; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [241]-242) and index. 505 0 _aPt. 1. Ship design. Preliminary estimates for new ships: main dimensions -- Preliminary estimates for group weights for a new ship -- Preliminary capacities for a new ship -- Approximate hydrostatic particulars -- Types of ship resistance -- Types of ship speed -- Types of power in ships -- Power coefficients on ships -- Preliminary design methods for a ship's propeller and rudder -- Nomenclature for ship design and performance -- Pt. 2. Ship performance. Modern merchant ships -- Ships of this millennium -- Ship trials: a typical 'diary of events' -- Ship trials: speed performance on the measured mile -- Ship trials: endurance and fuel consumption -- Ship trials: manoeuvring trials and stopping characteristics -- Ship trials: residual trials -- Ship squat in open water and in confined channels -- Reduced ship speed and decreased propeller revolutions in shallow waters -- The phenomena of interaction of ships in confined waters -- Ship vibration -- Performance enhancement in ship-handling mechanisms -- Improvements in propeller performance -- Useful design and performance formulae -- Revision one-liners for student's examination preparation -- How to pass examinations in maritime studies. 650 0 _aNaval architecture. 650 0 _aShipbuilding. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750660007 _z9780750660006 _w(OCoLC)56347169 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750660006 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03658nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162591063 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750660792 020 _a0750660791 035 _a(OCoLC)162591063 037 _a101708:101721 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA1677 _b.I66 2005eb 082 04 _a621.366 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aIon, John C. 245 10 _aLaser processing of engineering materials _h[electronic resource] : _bprinciples, procedure and industrial application / _cJohn C. Ion. 260 _aOxford : _bBoston : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axviii, 556 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe complete guide to understanding and using lasers in material processing! Lasers are now an integral part of modern society, providing extraordinary opportunities for innovation in an ever-widening range of material processing and manufacturing applications. The study of laser material processing is a core element of many materials and manufacturing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a consequence, there is now a vast amount of research on the theory and application of lasers to be absorbed by students, industrial researchers, practising engineers and production managers. Written by an acknowledged expert in the field with over twenty years' experience in laser processing, John Ion distils cutting-edge information and research into a single key text. Essential for anyone studying or working with lasers, Laser Processing of Engineering Materials provides a clear explanation of the underlying principles, including physics, chemistry and materials science, along with a framework of available laser processes and their distinguishing features and variables. This book delivers the knowledge needed to understand and apply lasers to the processing of engineering materials, and is highly recommended as a valuable guide to this revolutionary manufacturing technology. * The first single volume text that treats this core engineering subject in a systematic manner * Covers the principles, practice and application of lasers in all contemporary industrial processes; packed with examples, materials data and analysis, and modelling techniques * Accompanied by extensive examination questions plus a companion website with instructor's solutions manual. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Evolution of Laser Material Processing; Lasers; Systems for Material Processing; Engineering Materials; Laser Processing Diagrams; Athermal Processing; Structural Change; Surface Hardening; Deformation and Fracture; Surface Melting; Cladding; Conduction Joining; Cutting; Marking; Keyhole Welding; Thermal Machining; Opportunities; Glossary; Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aLasers _xIndustrial applications. 650 6 _aLasers _xApplications industrielles. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750660791 _z9780750660792 _w(OCoLC)59719945 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750660792 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02950nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162591152 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750661294 020 _a0750661291 035 _a(OCoLC)162591152 037 _a101870:101886 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL246 _b.H37 2004eb 082 04 _a629.2'31 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHarrison, Matthew. 245 10 _aVehicle refinement _h[electronic resource] : _bcontrolling noise and vibration in road vehicles / _cMatthew Harrison. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, Mass. : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axi, 345 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aHigh standards of NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) performance are expected by consumers of all modern cars. Refinement is one of the main engineering and design attributes to be addressed in the course of developing new vehicle models and vehicle components. Written for students and engineering practitioners, this is the first book to address automotive NVH. It will help readers to understand and develop quieter, more comfortable cars. With chapters on the fundamentals of acoustics and detailed coverage of practical engineering solutions for noise control issues it is suitable for students of automotive engineering and engineers who havent been trained in acoustics, and will be an important reference for practicing engineers in the motor industry. The first book devoted to the refinement of noise and vibration in automobiles Combines a detailed explanation of the fundamentals of acoustics and the science behind vehicle noise and vibration with practical tips and know-how for noise and vibration control. Based on real world experience with a variety of automotive companies including Ford, BMW and Nissan. 505 0 _aVehicle refinement: purpose and targets; The measurement and behaviour of sound; Exterior noise: assessment and control; Interior noise: assessment and control; The measurement and behaviour of vibration; Sources of vibration and their control. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xNoise. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xVibration. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750661291 _z9780750661294 _w(OCoLC)56540976 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750661294 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05568nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162591226 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750662727 020 _a0750662727 035 _a(OCoLC)162591226 037 _a103870:103890 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHD38.5 _b.G74 2004eb 082 04 _a658.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGreeff, Gerhard. 245 10 _aPractical E-manufacturing and supply chain management _h[electronic resource] / _cGerhard Greeff, Ranjan Ghoshal ; series editor, Steve Mackay. 246 3 _aPractical electronic manufacturing and supply chain management 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bNewnes, _c2004. 300 _axi, 461 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNew technologies are revolutionising the way manufacturing and supply chain management are implemented. These changes are delivering manufacturing firms the competitive advantage of a highly flexible and responsive supply chain and manufacturing system to ensure that they meet the high expectations of their customers, who, in today's economy, demand absolutely the best service, price, delivery time and product quality. To make e-manufacturing and supply chain technologies effective, integration is needed between various, often disparate systems. To understand why this is such an issue, one needs to understand what the different systems or system components do, their objectives, their specific focus areas and how they interact with other systems. It is also required to understand how these systems evolved to their current state, as the concepts used during the early development of systems and technology tend to remain in place throughout the life-cycle of the systems/technology. This book explores various standards, concepts and techniques used over the years to model systems and hierarchies in order to understand where they fit into the organization and supply chain. It looks at the specific system components and the ways in which they can be designed and graphically depicted for easy understanding by both information technology (IT) and non-IT personnel. Without a good implementation philosophy, very few systems add any real benefit to an organization, and for this reason the ways in which systems are implemented and installation projects managed are also explored and recommendations are made as to possible methods that have proven successful in the past. The human factor and how that impacts on system success are also addressed, as is the motivation for system investment and subsequent benefit measurement processes. Finally, the vendor/user supply/demand within the e-manufacturing domain is explored and a method is put forward that enables the reduction of vendor bias during the vendor selection process. The objective of this book is to provide the reader with a good understanding regarding the four critical factors (business/physical processes, systems supporting the processes, company personnel and company/personal performance measures) that influence the success of any e-manufacturing implementation, and the synchronization required between these factors. Discover how to implement the flexible and responsive supply chain and manufacturing execution systems required for competitive and customer-focused manufacturing Build a working knowledge of the latest plant automation, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and supply chain management (SCM) design techniques Gain a fuller understanding of the four critical factors (business and physical processes, systems supporting the processes, company personnel, performance measurement) that influence the success of any e-manufacturing implementation, and how to evaluate and optimize all four factors. 505 0 _a1 Introduction to e-manufacturing systems -- 2 History of business automation -- 3 System hierarchies and components -- 4 Business process design models and concepts used in operations systems -- 5 Business process and system modeling tools and packages -- 6 Enterprise planning and supply-chain interaction -- 7 Product and plant knowledge management -- 8 Production capability management -- 9 Production scheduling, management and control -- 10 Production data collection and performance analysis -- 11 Project motivation and benefit quantification -- 12 System integration models and concepts -- 13 Product and vendor evaluation methodology -- 14 Software project management -- 15 Change management -- 16 Conclusion. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [445]-448) and index. 650 0 _aBusiness logistics. 650 0 _aProduction engineering. 650 6 _aProduction, Technique de la. 650 6 _aLogistique (Organisation) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aGhoshal, Ranjan. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750662727 _z9780750662727 _w(OCoLC)56913456 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750662727 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02767nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162591234 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enk fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750662734 020 _a0750662735 035 _a(OCoLC)162591234 037 _a103871:103891 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ919 _b.G57 2005eb 082 04 _a621.67 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGirdhar, Paresh. 245 10 _aPractical centrifugal pumps _h[electronic resource] : _bdesign, operation and maintenance / _cParesh Girdhar, Octo Moniz. 260 _aOxford : _bNewnes, _c2005. 300 _a264 p. ; _c26 cm. 490 0 _aPractical series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aPractical Centrifugal Pumps is a comprehensive guide to pump construction, application, operation, maintenance and management issues. Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps, such as how to read pump curves and cross reference. Throughout the book the focus is on best practice and developing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner. Case studies provide real-world scenarios covering the design, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps. A comprehensive guide to pump construction, design, installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Develop real-world knowhow and practical skills through seven real-world case studies Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps. 505 0 _aCentrifugal pumps -- Centrifugal pump design and construction -- Pump hydraulics -- Forces in centrifugal pumps -- Centrifugal pump characteristics and operation -- Pump specification and selection -- Pump testing and inspection -- Pump installation and commissioning -- Pump maintenance -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCentrifugal pumps. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMoniz, Octo. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750662735 _z9780750662734 _w(OCoLC)56640133 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750662734 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03768nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162591253 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750662758 020 _a0750662751 035 _a(OCoLC)162591253 037 _a103873:103893 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ177 _b.G49 2004eb 082 04 _a621.811 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGirdhar, Paresh. 245 10 _aPractical machinery vibration analysis and predictive maintenance _h[electronic resource] / _cParesh Girdhar ; edited by C. Scheffer. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier ; _aBurlington, MA : _bNewnes, _c2004. 300 _avi, 255 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMachinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance provides a detailed examination of the detection, location and diagnosis of faults in rotating and reciprocating machinery using vibration analysis. The basics and underlying physics of vibration signals are first examined. The acquisition and processing of signals is then reviewed followed by a discussion of machinery fault diagnosis using vibration analysis. Hereafter the important issue of rectifying faults that have been identified using vibration analysis is covered. The book also covers the other techniques of predictive maintenance such as oil and particle analysis, ultrasound and infrared thermography. The latest approaches and equipment used together with the latest techniques in vibration analysis emerging from current research are also highlighted. 1.Understand the basics of vibration measurement 2.Apply vibration analysis for different machinery faults 3.Diagnose machinery-related problems with vibration analysis techniques. 505 0 _aMachinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance provides a detailed examination of the detection, location and diagnosis of faults in rotating and reciprocating machinery using vibration analysis. The basics and underlying physics of vibration signals are first examined. The acquisition and processing of signals is then reviewed followed by a discussion of machinery fault diagnosis using vibration analysis. Hereafter the important issue of rectifying faults that have been identified using vibration analysis is covered. The book also covers the other techniques of predictive maintenance such as oil and particle analysis, ultrasound and infrared thermography. The latest approaches and equipment used together with the latest techniques in vibration analysis emerging from current research are also highlighted. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aMachinery _xVibration. 650 0 _aVibration _xMeasurement. 650 0 _aMachinery _xMaintenance and repair. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aScheffer, C. _q(Cornelius) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750662751 _z9780750662758 _w(DLC) 2005299230 _w(OCoLC)56694318 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750662758 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299230-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005299230-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03166nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162591265 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 maua fs 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750662765 020 _a075066276X 035 _a(OCoLC)162591265 037 _a103939:103960 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTC160 _b.D55 2005eb 082 04 _a627 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDoddannavar, Ravi. 245 10 _aPractical hydraulic systems _h[electronic resource] : _boperation and troubleshooting for engineers and technicians / _cRavi Doddannavar, Andries Barnard. 260 _aOxford ; _aBoston : _bNewnes, _c2005. 300 _avii, 229 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 440 0 _aPractical professional books from Elsevier 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWhatever your hydraulic applications, Practical Hydraulic Systems: Operation & Troubleshooting For Engineers & Technicians will help you to increase your knowledge of the fundamentals, improve your maintenance programs and become an excellent troubleshooter of problems in this area. Cutaways of all major components are included in the book to visually demonstrate the components' construction and operation. Developing an understanding of how it works leads to an understanding of how and why it fails. Multimedia views of the equipment are shown, to give as realistic a view of hydraulic systems as possible. The book is highly practical, comprehensive and interactive. It discusses Hydraulic Systems construction, design applications, operations, maintenance, and management issues and provides you with the most up-to-date information and Best Practice in dealing with the subject. * A focus on maintenance and troubleshooting makes this book essential reading for practising engineers. * Written to cover the requirements of mechanical / industrial and civil engineering. * Cutaway diagrams demonstrate the construction and operation of key equipment. 505 0 _a1Introduction to hydraulics -- 2Pressure and flow -- 3Hydraulic pumps -- 4Hydraulic motors -- 5Hydraulic cylinders -- 6Control components in a hydraulic system -- 7Hydraulic accessories -- 8Hydraulic fluids -- 9Applications of hydraulic systems -- 10Hydraulic circuit design and analysis -- 11Maintenance and troubleshooting -- Appendix A: Practical problems -- Appendix B: Practical solutions -- Appendix C: Valves. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aHydraulics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBarnard, Andries. 776 1 _cOriginal _z075066276X _z9780750662765 _w(OCoLC)56913121 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750662765 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02929nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162591367 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750663717 020 _a0750663715 035 _a(OCoLC)162591367 037 _a104925:104951 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN773 _b.P64 2006eb 082 04 _a669/.72 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPolmear, I. J. 245 10 _aLight alloys _h[electronic resource] : _bfrom traditional alloys to nanocrystals / _cI.J. Polmear. 250 _a4th ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2006. 300 _axiv, 421 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe definitive overview of the science and metallurgy of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and beryllium alloys, this is the only book available covering the background materials science, properties, manufacturing processes and applications of these key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. Use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, and they are routinely found in motor vehicles and aircraft. New material includes materials characteristics and applications; heat treatment properties; fabrication; microstructure/property relationships; new applications and processes. *The definitive single volume overview *New material on processing, characteristics and applications of these essential metals *Covers the latest applications and processes in the auto and aero industries. 505 0 _aPreface; The light metals; Physical metallurgy of aluminum alloys; Wrought aluminum alloys; Cast aluminum alloys; Magnesium alloys; Titanium alloys; New materials and processing methods; Appendix; Index. 500 _aPrevious ed.: London: Arnold, 1995. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aLight metals _xMetallurgy. 650 0 _aLight metal alloys. 650 6 _aAlliages l�egers. 650 6 _aM�etaux l�egers _xM�etallurgie. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750663715 _z9780750663717 _w(DLC) 2005932508 _w(OCoLC)61757381 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750663717 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0710/2005932508.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2005932508-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03184nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162591388 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750663793 020 _a0750663790 035 _a(OCoLC)162591388 037 _a105296:105324 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ163.12 _b.O645 2005eb 082 04 _a621 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aOnwubolu, Godfrey C. 245 10 _aMechatronics _h[electronic resource] : _bprinciples and applications / _cGodfrey C. Onwubolu. 260 _aOxford [England] ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _cc2005. 300 _axviii, 645 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMechatronics is a core subject for engineers, combining elements of mechanical and electronic engineering into the development of computer-controlled mechanical devices such as DVD players or anti-lock braking systems. This book is the most comprehensive text available for both mechanical and electrical engineering students and will enable them to engage fully with all stages of mechatronic system design. It offers broader and more integrated coverage than other books in the field with practical examples, case studies and exercises throughout and an Instructor's Manual. A further key feature of the book is its integrated coverage of programming the PIC microcontroller, and the use of MATLAB and Simulink programming and modelling, along with code files for downloading from the accompanying website. *Integrated coverage of PIC microcontroller programming, MATLAB and Simulink modelling *Fully developed student exercises, detailed practical examples *Accompanying website with Instructor's Manual, downloadable code and image bank. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Mechatronics; Electrical Components and Circuits; Semiconductor Electronic Devices; Digital Electronics; Analog Electronics; Microcomputers and Micro-controllers; Data Acquisition; Sensors; Electrical Actuator Systems; Mechanical Actuator Systems; Interfacing Micro-controller with Actuators; Control Theory: Modelling; Control Theory: Analysis; Control Theory: Graphical Techniques; Robotics Systems; Electronic Fabrication Process; Reliability; Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronic Systems; Mechatronics applications of some new optimization techniques; Mechatronics Systems & Case Shows; Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMechatronics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750663790 _z9780750663793 _w(OCoLC)60702939 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750663793 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04113nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162591493 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750664325 020 _a0750664320 035 _a(OCoLC)162591493 037 _a105614:105642 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ213 _b.B575 2004eb 082 04 _a629.8 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBolton, W. _q(William), _d1933- 245 10 _aInstrumentation and control systems _h[electronic resource] / _cW. Bolton. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bNewnes, _cc2004. 300 _axvii, 339 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn a clear and readable style, Bill Bolton addresses the basic principles of modern instrumentation and control systems, including examples of the latest devices, techniques and applications. Unlike the majority of books in this field, only a minimal prior knowledge of mathematical methods is assumed. The book focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject, with Laplace presented in a simple and easily accessible form, complimented by an outline of the mathematics that would be required to progress to more advanced levels of study. Taking a highly practical approach, Bill Bolton combines underpinning theory with numerous case studies and applications throughout, to enable the reader to apply the content directly to real-world engineering contexts. Coverage includes smart instrumentation, DAQ, crucial health and safety considerations, and practical issues such as noise reduction, maintenance and testing. An introduction to PLCs and ladder programming is incorporated in the text, as well as new information introducing the various software programmes used for simulation. Problems with a full answer section are also included, to aid the readers self-assessment and learning, and a companion website (for lecturers only) at http://textbooks.elsevier.com features an Instructors Manual including multiple choice questions, further assignments with detailed solutions, as well as additional teaching resources. The overall approach of this book makes it an ideal text for all introductory level undergraduate courses in control engineering and instrumentation. It is fully in line with latest syllabus requirements, and also covers, in full, the requirements of the Instrumentation & Control Principles and Control Systems & Automation units of the new Higher National Engineering syllabus from Edexcel. * Assumes minimal prior mathematical knowledge, creating a highly accessible student-centred text * Problems, case studies and applications included throughout, with a full set of answers at the back of the book, to aid student learning, and place theory in real-world engineering contexts * Free online lecturer resources featuring supporting notes, multiple-choice tests, lecturer handouts and further assignments and solutions. 505 0 _aPreface. -- Measurement systems. -- Instrumentation systems elements. -- Instrumentation case studies. -- Control Systems. -- Process controllers. -- Correction elements. -- PLC systems. -- Systems. -- Transfer function. -- Systems response. -- Frequency response. -- Nyquist diagrams. -- Controllers. -- Appendices: -- Errors. -- Differential equations. -- Laplace transform. -- Answers. -- Index. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aAutomatic control. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750664320 _z9780750664325 _w(OCoLC)55706782 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750664325 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03894nam 2200469Ia 4500 001 ocn162130126 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 enka fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750665070 020 _a0750665076 035 _a(OCoLC)162130126 037 _a107945:107987 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA76.76.D47 _bG54 2005eb 082 04 _a620.00684 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGilb, Tom. 245 10 _aCompetitive engineering _h[electronic resource] : _ba handbook for systems engineering, requirements engineering, and software engineering using Planguage / _cTom Gilb ; editor, Lindsey Brodie. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axxi, 474 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCompetitive Engineering documents Tom Gilb's unique, ground-breaking approach to communicating management objectives and systems engineering requirements, clearly and unambiguously. Competitive Engineering is a revelation for anyone involved in management and risk control. Already used by thousands of project managers and systems engineers around the world, this is a handbook for initiating, controlling and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. The Competitive Engineering methodology provides a practical set of tools and techniques that enable readers to effectively design, manage and deliver results in any complex organization - in engineering, industry, systems engineering, software, IT, the service sector and beyond. Elegant, comprehensive and accessible, the Competitive Engineering methodology provides a practical set of tools and techniques that enable readers to effectively design, manage and deliver results in any complex organization - in engineering, industry, systems engineering, software, IT, the service sector and beyond. * Provides detailed, practical and innovative coverage of key subjects including requirements specification, design evaluation, specification quality control and evolutionary project management * Offers a complete, proven and meaningful 'end-to-end' process for specifying, evaluating, managing and delivering high quality solutions * Tom Gilb's clients include HP, Intel, CitiGroup, IBM, Nokia and the US Department of Defense. 505 0 _a1. Planguage Basics and Process Control; 2. Introduction to Requirements; 3. Functions; 4. Performance; 5. Scales of Measure; 6. Resources, Budgets and Costs; 7. Design Ideas and Design Engineering; 8. Specification Quality Control; 9. Impact Estimation; 10. Evolutionary Project Management; Planguage Concept Glossary. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [439]-447) and index. 650 0 _aSystems engineering _xManagement. 650 0 _aProcess control. 650 0 _aProject management. 650 17 _aProductontwikkeling. _2gtt 650 17 _aMarktwaarde. _2gtt 650 17 _aWetenschappelijke technieken. _2gtt 650 6 _aIng�enierie des syst�emes _xGestion. 650 6 _aFabrication _xContr�ole. 650 6 _aGestion de projets. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBrodie, Lindsey. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750665076 _z9780750665070 _w(OCoLC)56913137 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750665070 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c41.95 _d41.95 _i0750665076 _n0006111273 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03857nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162591543 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750665544 020 _a0750665548 035 _a(OCoLC)162591543 037 _a108392:108437 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM156 _b.M78 2004eb 082 04 _a623.8/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aTupper, E. C. 245 10 _aIntroduction to naval architecture _h[electronic resource] / _cE.C. Tupper. 246 30 _aNaval architecture 250 _a4th ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, Butterworth Heinemann, _c2004. 300 _axiii, 446 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe fundamental characteristics of a ships design, and how they affect its behaviour at sea are of crucial importance to many people involved in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all marine vessels. Naval architects and those working in ship design need to understand these principles in depth. Marine engineers must likewise recognise the degree to which their activities are influenced and bounded by these principles. Finally, senior crew both Ships Engineers and Commanders need an understanding of the principles of naval architecture in order to properly fulfil their duties. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the subject and is of great value to both students and practising professionals in all of the above fields. *Covers introductory level courses in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering *Updated to cover key developments including double-hulled tankers *Fully revised fourth edition accompanied by exercises and worked solutions for the first time. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Ship design; Definition and regulation; Ship form calculations; Flotation and initial stability; External environment; Stability at large angles; Launching, docking and grounding; Resistance; Propulsion; Simple ship dynamics and vibration; Seakeeping; Manoeuvering; Main hull strength; Structural integrity; Internal environment; Ship types; Appendices; Web bank: Questions and Solutions. 500 _a"Formerly Muckle's Naval architecture for marine engineers"--Cover. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aIntroduction -- Ship design -- Definition and regulation -- Ship form calculations -- Flotation and initial stability -- The external environment -- Stability at large angles -- Launching, docking and grounding -- Resistance -- Propulsion -- Ship dynamics -- Seakeeping -- Manoeuvring -- Main hull strength -- Structural elements -- The internal environment -- Ship types -- Appendix A. : Units, notation and sources -- Appendix B. : The displacement sheet and hydrostatics -- Appendix C. : Glossary of terms -- Appendix D. : The Froude notation -- Appendix E. : Questions. 650 0 _aNaval architecture. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750665548 _z9780750665544 _w(DLC) 2005270184 _w(OCoLC)57506538 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750665544 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005270184-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0626/2005270184-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03195nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162591566 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750666633 020 _a0750666633 035 _a(OCoLC)162591566 037 _a110521:110570 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL278.5 _b.H68 2005eb 082 04 _a338.4762920218 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHoyle, David. 245 10 _aAutomotive quality systems handbook _h[electronic resource] : _bISO/TS 16949:2002 edition / _cDavid Hoyle. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axii, 709 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aISO/TS 16949:2002 (TS2) will have a huge impact on the whole of the automobile industry as it formalises, under a single world-wide standard, the quality system that must be met by vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. This handbook is the only comprehensive guide to understanding and satisfying the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002. Written by best-selling quality author David Hoyle (ISO 9000 Quality Systems Handbook) this new book is ideal for those new to the standard or establishing a single management system for the first time, as well as those migrating from existing quality management systems. It will suit quality system managers and quality professionals across the automotive industry, managers and executive level readers, consultants, auditors, trainers and students of management and quality. *The only complete ISO/TS 16949:2002 (TS2) reference: essential for understanding both TS2 and ISO 9001:2000 *TS2 becomes mandatory for all auto manufacturers and their many thousands of suppliers in 2006 * Includes details of the certification scheme, the differences with previous standards, check lists, questionnaires, tips for implementers, flow charts and a glossary of terms *David Hoyle is one of the world's leading quality management authors. 505 0 _aBasic concepts; Perceptions of ISO 9000 and its derivatives; Role, origins and application of ISO/TS 16949; Quality management system; Management responsibility; Resource management; Product realization; Measurement, analysis and improvement; Glossary; Related web sites; Index. 500 _aPrevious ed.: 2000. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aISO 9001 Standard. 650 0 _aAutomobile industry and trade _xQuality control _xStandards. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750666633 _z9780750666633 _w(OCoLC)58830561 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750666633 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03567nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162591595 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750666947 020 _a0750666943 035 _a(OCoLC)162591595 037 _a111698:111782 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA169 _b.S64 2005eb 082 04 _a620.00452 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSmith, David John, _d1943- 245 10 _aReliability, maintainability and risk _h[electronic resource] : _bpractical methods for engineers / _cDavid J. Smith. 250 _a7th ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axii, 346 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFor over 30 years, Reliability, Maintainability and Risk has been recognised as a leading text for reliability and maintenance professionals. Now in its seventh edition, the book has been updated to remain the first choice for professional engineers and students. The seventh edition incorporates new material on important topics including software failure, the latest safety legislation and standards, product liability, integrity of safety-related systems, as well as delivering an up-to-date review of the latest approaches to reliability modelling, including cutsec ranking. It is also supported by new detailed case studies on reliability and risk in practice. *The leading reliability reference for over 30 years *Covers all key aspects of reliability and maintenance management in an accessible way with minimal mathematics - ideal for hands-on applications *Four new chapters covering software failure, safety legislation, safety systems and new case studies on reliability and risk in practice. 505 0 _aThe history of reliability & safety technology; Understanding terms & jargon; A cost-effective approach to quality, reliability & safety; Realistic failure rates & prediction confidence; Interpreting data & demonstrating reliability; Variable failure rates & probability plotting; Essential reliability theory; Methods of modelling (New chapter); Quantifying the reliability models (New chapter); QRA; Design & assurance techniques; Design review & test; Field data collection & feedback; Factors influencing down time; Predicting & demonstrating repair times; QRCM; Software quality/reliability; Project management; Contract clauses; Product liability & safety legislation; Major incident legislation; Integrity of safety-related systems; Case Studies; Appendices. 500 _aPrevious ed.: 2001. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aReliability (Engineering) 650 0 _aMaintainability (Engineering) 650 0 _aEngineering design. 650 6 _aFiabilit�e. 650 6 _aMaintenabilit�e. 650 6 _aConception technique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750666943 _z9780750666947 _w(OCoLC)60961762 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750666947 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 06635nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162591603 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750667845 020 _a0750667842 035 _a(OCoLC)162591603 037 _a113165:113253 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aVM159 _b.D4 2006eb 082 04 _a623.8171 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDerrett, D. R. 245 10 _aShip stability for masters and mates _h[electronic resource] / _cby D. R. Derrett. 250 _a6th consolidated ed., revised by C.B. Barrass. 260 _aOxford : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2006. 300 _axiv, 534 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aUnderstanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic 'Ship Stability' provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces. * The market leading ship stability text, widely used at sea and on shore * New content inclues coverage of now-mandatory double-skin tankers and fast ferries * Meets STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) requirements and includes self-examination material: essential reading for professionals and students alike. 505 0 _aLinking Ship Stability and Ship Motions: Forces and Moments; Centroids and the centre of gravity; Density and specific gravity; Laws of flotation; Effect of density on draft and displacement; Transverse statical stability; Effect of free surface of liquids on stability; TPC and displacement curves; Form coefficients; Simpsons Rules for areas and centroids; Second moments of areas; Calculating KB, BM and Metacentric Diagrams; Final KG twenty reasons for a rise in G; Angle of List; Moments of statical stability; Trim or longitudinal stability; Stability and hydrostatic curves; Increase in draft due to list; Water pressure; Combined list and trim; Calculating the effect of free surface of liquids (FSE); Bilging and permeability; Dynamical stability; Effect of beam and freeboard on stability; Effects of side winds on stability; Icing allowances - effects on trim and stability; Floodable and Permissible length curves; Tabular and assigned Freeboard Marks; Timber ship Freeboard marks; IMO Grain Rules and angle of list; Angle of Loll; True mean draft; The Inclining Experiment or Stability Test; Effect of trim on tank soundings; Drydocking and grounding; Liquid pressure and thrust - Centres of pressure; Ship squat; Interaction; Heel due to turning; Rolling, pitching and heaving motions; Synchronous rolling and Parametric rolling of ships; List due to bilging side compartments; Effect of change of density on draft and trim; List with zero metacentric height; The Deadweight Scale; The Trim and Stability book; The Calibration book soundings and ullages; Simplified stability information; A trim and stability pro-forma sheet; Linking Ship Stability and Ship Strength: Bending of beams; Bending of ships; Strength curves for ships; Bending and shear stresses. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aForces and moments -- Centroids and the centre of gravity -- Density and specific gravity -- Laws of flotation -- Group weights, water draft, air draft and density -- Transverse statical stability -- Effect of free surface of liquids on stability -- TPC and displacement curves -- Form coefficients -- Simpson's rules for areas and centroids -- Second moments of area - moments of inertia -- Calculating KB, BM and metacentric diagrams -- Final KG plus twenty reasons for a rise in G -- Angle of list -- Moments of statical stability -- Trim or longitudinal stability -- Stability and hydrostatic curves -- Increase in draft due to list -- Water pressure -- Combined list and trim -- Calculating the effect of free surface liquids (FSE) -- Bilging and permeability -- Dynamical stability -- Effect of beam and freeboard on stabilty -- Effects of side winds on stability -- Icing allowances plus effects on trim and stability -- Type A, Type B, and Type (B-60) vessels plus FL and PL curves (as governedby DfT regulations) -- Load lines and freeboard marks -- Timber ship freeboard marks -- IMO grain rules for the safe carriage of grain in bulk -- Angle of loll -- True mean draft -- The inclining experiment plus fluctuations in a ship's lightweight -- The calibration book plus soundings and ullages -- Dry docking and grounding -- Liquid pressure and thrust plus centres of pressure -- Ship squat in open water and in confined channels -- Interaction, including two cases studies -- Heel due to turning -- Rolling, pitching and heavy motions -- Synchronous rollingand parametric rolling of ships -- List due to bilging side compartments -- Effect of change of density on draft and trim -- List with zero metacentric height -- The deadweight scale -- The trim and stabilty book -- Simplified stability information -- The stability pro-forma -- Nomenclature of ship terms -- Photgraphs of merchant ships -- Ships of this millennium -- Bending of beams -- Bending of ships -- Strength curves for ships -- Bending and shear stresses -- Draft surveys -- Quality control plus the work of ship purveyors -- Extracts from the 1998 Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations Reference Number MSN 1752 (M) -- Keeping up to date -- Summary of stability formulae -- SQA / MCA 2004 syllabuses for masters and mates -- Specimen exam questions with marking scheme -- 100 revision one-liners -- How to plass exams in maritime studies. 650 0 _aStability of ships. 650 0 _aNaval architecture. 650 0 _aShips _xHydrodynamics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBarrass, Bryan. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750667842 _z9780750667845 _w(OCoLC)63956237 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750667845 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03272nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162591606 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dYDXCP 020 _a9780750667876 020 _a0750667877 035 _a(OCoLC)162591606 037 _a113031:113119 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHD69.P75 _bL457 2006eb 082 04 _a658 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aLenahan, Tom. 245 10 _aTurnaround, shutdown and outage management _h[electronic resource] : _beffective planning and step-by-step execution of planned maintenance operations / _cTom Lenahan. 250 _aNew ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2006. 300 _aviii, 269 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aShutdown management is project management of a special kind: managing the repair, replacement or maintenance of critical systems. Manufacturing and process plants, computer systems, airliners, and many other systems must be regularly closed down or taken out of service for planned maintenance operations. This book provides a complete shutdown project planning guide along with a new, detailed model of excellence and step-by-step project guide. In a critical field, this book shows the maintenance manager or project leader how to get the job done correctly. *Covers all aspects of major maintenance project planning, minimizing downtime and improving maintenance schedules *Covers projects ranging from weekend overhauls through to complete plant rebuilds *With detailed checklists and a new step-by-step project guide. 505 0 _aPart 1: Turnaround overview: context and strategy; Initiating the turnaround; Validating the work scope; Pre-shutdown work; Contractor packages; The turnaround plan; The turnaround organization; Site logistics; The cost profile; The safety plan; The quality plan; The communications package; Executing the turnaround; Terminating the turnaround. Part 2: Real World Application; Case Study 1 - Designing an organisation; Case Study 2 - Worklist control; Case Study 3 - Contract strategy; Case Study 5 - Logistics; Case Study 4 - Cost Control; Summing up - A reality check. 500 _aPrevious ed.: published as Turnaround management. 1999. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aIndustrial management. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance. 650 17 _aBedrijfssluitingen. _2gtt 650 17 _aCrisisbeheersing. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aLenahan, Tom. _tTurnaround management. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750667877 _z9780750667876 _w(OCoLC)61425611 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750667876 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aYBP Library Services _bYANK _n2614368 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02798nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162591609 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 enka fs 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750668217 020 _a0750668210 035 _a(OCoLC)162591609 037 _a114395:114488 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT353 _b.G835 2005eb 082 04 _a604.2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGreen, Paul, _cEng. 245 14 _aThe geometrical tolerancing desk reference _h[electronic resource] : _bcreating and interpreting ISO standard technical drawings / _cPaul Green. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier/Newnes, _c2005. 300 _a197 p. : _bill. ; _c30 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aGeometrical tolerancing is the standard technique that designers and engineers use to specify and control the form, location and orientation of the features of components and manufactured parts. This innovative book has been created to simplify and codify the use and understanding of geometrical tolerancing. It is a complete, self contained reference for daily use. An indispensable guide for anyone who creates or needs to understand technical drawings. *The only desktop geometrical tolerancing reference *For all CAD users, engineers, designers, drafting professionals and anyone who needs to specify or interpret product specifications to international standards *Simple and quick to use, visually indexed, large format presentation for ease of use. 505 0 _aPreface; ISO/ANSI/BS text equivalents; New ISO terminology; Introduction to Engineering Drawing; How to use this book; Single features; Symbols; Tolerance frame; Datum symbols; Datum target; Toleranced feature; Tolerance zone; True dimensions; Projected tolerance zone; Maximum material condition; Least material condition; Envelope requirement; Screw threads, gears and splines; Principle of independency; General tolerances; Geometrical tolerancing examples; Quick reference tables; Index. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aTolerance (Engineering) 650 0 _aMechanical drawing. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750668210 _z9780750668217 _w(OCoLC)61217713 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750668217 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03729cam 2200493Ia 4500 001 ocn162591611 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806m20049999enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS _dBTCTA _dYDXCP _dBAKER 019 _a144549925 020 _a9780750668460 020 _a0750668466 035 _a(OCoLC)162591611 _z(OCoLC)144549925 037 _a115683:115780 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 041 0 _aeng 050 14 _aTA350 _b.A9513 2004eb 082 04 _a620.1/01/183 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAxisa, Fran�cois, _d1941- 240 10 _aMod�elisation des syst�emes m�ecaniques. _lEnglish 245 10 _aModelling of mechanical systems _h[electronic resource] / _cFrancois Axisa. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2004- 300 _av. <1 > : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe modelling of mechanical systems provides engineers and students with the methods to model and understand mechanical systems by using both mathematical and computer-based tools. Written by an eminent authority in the field, this is the second of four volumes which provide engineers with a comprehensive resource on this cornerstone mechanical engineering subject. Dealing with continuous systems, this book covers solid mechanics, beams, plates and shells. In a clear style and with a practical rather than theoretical approach, it shows how to model continuous systems in order to study vibration modes, motion and forces. Appendices give useful primers on aspects of the mathematics introduced in the book. Other volumes in the series cover discrete systems, fluid-structure interaction and flow-induced vibration. *Axisa is a world authority in the modelling of systems *Comprehensive coverage of mathematical techniques used to perform computer-based analytical studies and numerical simulations *A key reference for mechanical engineers, researchers and graduate students in this cornerstone subject. 505 0 _aSolid mechanics; Straight beam models: Newtonian approach; Straight beam models: Hamilton's principle; Vibration modes of straight beams and modal analysis methods; Plates: in-plane motion; Plates: out-of-plane motion; Arches and shells: string and membrane forces; Bent and twisted arches and shells; Appendices; References; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [419]-423) and index. 505 1 _av. 1. Discrete systems 650 0 _aMechanics, Applied. 650 0 _aDiscrete-time systems. 650 6 _aM�ecanique appliqu�ee. 650 6 _aSyst�emes �echantillonn�es. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996511 _z9781903996515 _z0750668466 _z9780750668460 _z9780750668477 _z0750668474 _w(DLC) 2003014087 _w(OCoLC)52478571 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750668460 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip045/2003014087.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003014087-d.html 938 _aBaker and Taylor _bBTCP _nBK0006465790 938 _aYBP Library Services _bYANK _n2211753 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c104.00 _d104.00 _i0750668466 _n0006465790 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03541nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162130445 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 enka fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750668491 020 _a0750668490 035 _a(OCoLC)162130445 037 _a115681:115778 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA645 _b.B358 2005eb 082 04 _a624.171 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBa�zant, Z. P. 245 10 _aScaling of structural strength _h[electronic resource] / _cZden�ek P. Ba�zant. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aBurlington, MA : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axii, 327 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great interest and importance, exemplifying the relationship between experimental research, material modeling, structural analysis and design. It focuses on the effect of structure size on structural strength and failure behaviour. Bazant's theory has found wide application to all quasibrittle materials, including rocks, ice, modern fiber composites and tough ceramics. The topic of energetic scaling, considered controversial until recently, is finally getting the attention it deserves, mainly as a result of Bazant's pioneering work. In this new edition an extra section of data and new appendices covering twelve new application developments are included. * The first book to show the 'size effect' theory of structure size on strength * Presents the principles and applications of Bazant's pioneering work on structural strength * Revised edition with new material on topics including asymptotic matching, flexural strength of fiber-composite laminates, polymeric foam fractures and the design of reinforced concrete beams. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Asymptotic Analysis of Size Effect; Randomness and Disorder; Energetic Scaling for Sea Ice and Concrete Structures; Energetic Scaling of Compression Fracture and Further Applications to Concrete, Rocks and Composites; Scaling via J-Integral, with Application to Kink Bands in Fiber Composites; Time Dependence, Repeated Loads and Energy Absorption Capacity; Computational Approaches to Quasibrittle Fracture and its Scaling; New Asymptotic Scaling Analysis of Cohesive Crack Model and Smeared-Tip Method; Size Effect at Continuum Limit on Approach to Atomic Lattice Scale; Future Perspectives; Appendices. 500 _aPrevious ed.: London: Hermes Penton Science, 2001. 500 _aIncludes 1-page errata. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [269]-312) and indexes. 650 0 _aStructural analysis (Engineering) 650 0 _aStrength of materials. 650 0 _aScaling laws (Statistical physics) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750668490 _z9780750668491 _w(OCoLC)60561060 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750668491 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c51.95 _d51.95 _i0750668490 _n0006465791 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02985nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162591625 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750669184 020 _a0750669187 035 _a(OCoLC)162591625 037 _a116521:116619 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS1912 _b.P34 2006eb 082 04 _a629.2482 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPacejka, H. B. 245 10 _aTyre and vehicle dynamics _h[electronic resource] / _cHans B. Pacejka. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aOxford : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2006. 300 _axiii, 642 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn this new paperback edition of Tyre and Vehicle Dynamics, theory is supported by practical and experimental evidence. Pacejka provides both basic and advanced explanations of the pneumatic tyre and its impact on vehicle dynamic performance. The book shows the way in which tyre models are incorporated in vehicle models and how important tyre influence is on overall vehicle behaviour. Those working in any industry involving equipment with tyres will continue to find this book both extremely relevant and useful. * Written by a world expert in tyre dynamics * Covers both basic and advanced tyre modelling and simulation, including case studies of application examples and chapter exercises * Indispensable for any engineer working in vehicle system dynamics and for any industry involving equipment with tyres. 505 0 _aTyre characteristics and vehicle handling and stability; Basic tyre modelling considerations; Theory of steady-state slip force and moment generation; Semi-empirical steady-state tyre models; Non-steady-state out-of-plane string-based tyre model; Theory of the wheel-shimmy phenomenon; Single contact point transient tyre models; Applications of transient tyre models; Short wavelength intermediate frequency tyre model; Dynamic Tyre Model Performance; Motorcycle dynamics; Steady state and dynamic tyre testing; References; Appendix; List of symbols; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [595]-605) and index. 650 0 _aTires _xDesign. 650 0 _aTires _xTraction. 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xTires. 650 0 _aMotor vehicles _xDynamics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750669187 _z9780750669184 _w(OCoLC)70252538 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750669184 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02993cam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162591678 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780750669955 020 _a0750669950 035 _a(OCoLC)162591678 037 _a132083:132190 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS192 _b.K45 2006 082 04 _a658.202 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKelly, Anthony, _cM. Sc. 245 10 _aManaging maintenance resources _h[electronic resource] / _cAnthony Kelly. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2006. 300 _axii, 292 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 490 0 _aThe plant maintenance management set 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aPlant asset management is a holistic approach to managing maintenance. Practical, accessible and business centred, these books provide a complete guide to understanding, planning, organising and managing maintenance. Together they cover the needs of any organisation with assets to maintain and manage. World-renowned expert Tony Kelly identifies real-world business aims and delivers a complete methodology for developing maintenance objectives, formulating a maintenance strategy, and designing and implementing maintenance systems that deliver. With full coverage of key techniques including TPM, RCM and CMMP, this is the complete maintenance management resource. * The most comprehensive guide to all aspects of managing and executing maintenance * World-renowned author with stand-out ability to cover this huge subject comprehensively and rigorously * Fully developed for professionals and students, with both theory and practice and cases form ranging from the process industries to customer services systems. 505 0 _aStrategic Maintenance Planning, 0750669926 -- Managing Maintenance Resources, 0750669934 -- Maintenance Systems & Documentation, 0750669942. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance _xManagement. 650 0 _aMaterial requirements planning. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance _xManagement _vCase studies. 650 0 _aMaterial requirements planning _vCase studies. 650 17 _aOnderhoud. _2gtt 650 17 _aBedrijfsorganisatie. _2gtt 650 17 _aStrategische planning. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750669934 _z9780750669931 _z0750669950 _z9780750669955 _w(OCoLC)70398045 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750669955 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03809nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162591700 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2000 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750670692 020 _a075067069X 035 _a(OCoLC)162591700 037 _a94449:94448 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1185 _b.T73 2000eb 082 04 _a671.5/3 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aTrent, E. M. _q(Edward Moor) 245 10 _aMetal cutting _h[electronic resource] / _cEdward M. Trent, Paul K. Wright. 250 _a4th ed. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2000. 300 _axviii, 446 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMetal cutting is an essential process throughout engineering design and manufacturing industries. To increase efficiency and reduce costs, it is necessary to improve understanding of the metal cutting process. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject that focuses on the features of the behavior of tool and work materials that influence the efficiency of metal cutting operations. The fourth edition of this acclaimed book has been expanded and revised to include significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory, and to cover developments in tool materials and industrial practice. In particular, improvements in the understanding of the generation of heat and distribution of temperature in the cutting tool are described; a discussion of the structure, properties, and performance of newly developed ceramic tool materials and tool coatings is presented; new information of the machinability of alloys is given; and the introduction of calcium deoxidized steels and their improved machinability are assessed. Additionally, a material selection and design-based approach is expanded upon to improve industrial relevance. Metal Cutting provides invaluable information for those engaged in machining, toolmaking, and related engineering activities, and it serves as a useful introduction to the subject for students of metallurgy and engineering. Presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject Includes information on significant changes and additions to metal cutting theory Offers industrial relevance through a materials selection and and design-based approach. 505 0 _aMetal Cutting Operations and Terminology; The Essential Features of Metal Cutting; Forces in Metal Cutting; Heat in Metal Cutting; Cutting Tool Materials, Steel; Cutting Tool Materials, Carbides; Cutting Tool Materials, Ceramic and Ultrahard; Machinability; Coolants and Lubricants; Bibliography; and Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMetal-cutting. 650 0 _aMetal-cutting tools. 650 7 _aMetais. _2larpcal 650 7 _aCorte. _2larpcal 650 6 _aM�etaux _xCoupe. 650 6 _aOutils de coupe. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aWright, Paul Kenneth. 776 1 _cOriginal _z075067069X _z9780750670692 _w(DLC) 99052104 _w(OCoLC)42649747 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750670692 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els033/99052104.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els033/99052104.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05229nam 2200517Ia 4500 001 ocn162129708 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 maua sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750671279 020 _a0750671270 035 _a(OCoLC)162129708 037 _a94456:94455 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 043 _an-us--- 050 14 _aT55 _b.M358 2001eb 060 14 _a2001 N-389 060 14 _aWA 485 _bM383s 2001 082 04 _a658.3/82 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMartin, William F. 245 10 _aSafety and health essentials for small businessess _h[electronic resource] / _cWilliam F. Martin, James B. Walters. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth/Heinemann, _cc2001. 300 _axiv, 544 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSafety and Health Essentials is the leading introductory guide to industrial safety and health. Written by a team of specialist contributors, under the editorship of William Martin, the book covers all aspects of safety management and will be a companion to the more detailed treatment found in Industrial Safety & Hygiene Handbooks. The book is most useful to small companies that do not have or cannot afford a full-time safety officer and to business managers and human resources staff who have responsibilities for health and safety issues in the workplace. The book will cover all the most recent developments in health and safety laws, standards, techniques, and practices. Provides a leading introductory guide to industrial safety and health Specialist contributors cover all aspects of safety management, including recent developments in the field Offers an extremely useful tool to business managers and human resources staff with health and safety responsibilities, as well as to small companies that cannot afford a full-time safety officer. 505 0 _aThe Safety and Health Program; Essential Processes in Hazard Control; Hazard Analysis; Safety Committees; Accident Investigation Techniques; Safety and Health Inspection Techniques; Principles of Good Shop Planning; Safe Working Surfaces; Maintaining the Small Business Work Area; Illumination and Color Safety; Fire Protection; Health Hazards; Personal protective Equipment, Machine Guarding; Welding and Cutting Operations; Electrical Safety; Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Lockout/Tagout; Behavior Change Methods; Violence in the Workplace; Asbestos Safety; Construction Safety; Hazardous Waste Operations; Noise and Hearing Conservation; Confined Spaces; Appendix A-Model Policy Statements; Appendix B-Self-Inspection Check Lists; Appendix C-Codes of Safe Practices; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 8 _aMachine generated contents note: Authorsvii -- Preface ix -- Acknowledgementsxiv -- 1. The Safety and Health Program1 -- 2. Essential Processes in Hazard Control 13 -- 3. Hazard Analysis 22 -- 4. Safety Committees 35 -- 5. Accident Investigation Techniques 42 -- 6. Safety and Health Inspection Techniques 55 -- 7. Principles of Good Shop Planning 62 -- 8. Safe Working Surfaces 73 -- 9. Maintaining the Small Business Work Area 87 -- 10. Illumination and Color Safety97 -- 11. Fire Protection113 -- 12. Health Hazards152 -- 13. Personal Protective Equipment202 -- 14. Machine Guarding234 -- 15. Welding and Cutting Operations268 -- 16. Electrical Safety292 -- 17. Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne -- Pathogens321 -- 18. Lockout/Tagout336 -- 19. Behavior Change Methods349 -- 20. Violence in the Workplace366 -- 21. Asbestos Safety383 -- 22. Construction Safety413 -- 23. Hazardous Waste Operations447 -- 24. Noise and Hearing Conservation462 -- 25. Confined Spaces472 -- Appendix A: Model Policy Statements483 -- Appendix B: Self-Inspection Check Lists485 -- Appendix C: Codes of Safe Practices535 -- Index538. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _zUnited States _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 _aSmall business _zUnited States _xSafety measures _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 12 _aCommerce. 650 12 _aSafety Management. 650 22 _aOccupational Health. 650 6 _aPetites et moyennes entreprises _xS�ecurit�e _xMesures. 650 6 _aS�ecurit�e du travail _xGestion. 650 6 _aHygi�ene industrielle _xGestion. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aWalters, James B. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750671270 _z9780750671279 _w(DLC) 2001281317 _w(OCoLC)49905456 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750671279 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001281317.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy022/2001281317.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04101nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592001 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2000 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750673167 020 _a0750673168 035 _a(OCoLC)162592001 037 _a94284:94283 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS156 _b.B467 2000eb 082 04 _a658.5/62 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBerk, Joseph, _d1951- 245 10 _aQuality management for the technology sector _h[electronic resource] / _cJoseph Berk and Susan Berk. 260 _aBoston : _bNewnes, _c2000. 300 _aix, 208 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThere are many standards, methods and perhaps most confusing, but most importantly of all acronyms in use in the field of quality management, and especially so in the field of technology-based products. From the seemingly simple concepts of ISO 9000 (and the military MIL standards from which that grew) to statistical and analytical methods like Statistical Process Control (SPC) the range of complexity and compliance is staggering. What the average quality engineer or manager needs is a simple guide to what these are, how they relate to one another and most critically how to take advantage of and implement the benefits of each. This book provides that guidance. Written by a quality consultant with over 20 years experience in precisely these fields, including work with the US Defense Department, Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Raytheon, and many other leading companies, this book provides an easily digestible toolbox of solutions to quality and management problems for every engineer, manager and even student looking for those answers for the medium to high-technology sector manufacturing company. This is a highly practical book which includes all the major topics in quality as well as case studies from relevant real-world situations yet without the need to wade through reams of reference materials and international standards verbiage. If you need to get to the bottom of problems like these, you need this book. Targetted at the Technology company engineer and quality manager Highly illustrated, comprehensive subject coverage Practical examples and case studies used throughout. 505 0 _a1. Managing for Quality in the High Tech Environment. 2. The Continuous Improvement Concept 3. Finding your Customers Both Internally & Externally. 4. Quality Measurement Systems. 5. Problem Solving. 6. Systems Failure Analysis. 7. Employee Involvement and Empowerment. 8 Corrective Action Boards and Focus Teams. 9. Statistics for Non-statisticians. 10. Statistical Process Control. 11. ANOVA, Taguchi, and other Design of Experiments Techniques. 12. Quality Function Development. 13. Inventory Management and its Relation to Quality. 14. Value Improvement. 15 Supplier Teaming and Procurement Quality Assurance. 16. D1-9000, ISO 9000, MIL-Q-9858 and MIL-STD-1520. 17. Disposition and Corrective Action. 18 Putting it all Together. 19 Case Studies. Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aQuality control. 650 0 _aFactory management. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBerk, Susan, _d1955- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750673168 _z9780750673167 _w(DLC) 00022363 _w(OCoLC)43434659 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750673167 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00022363.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00022363.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04020nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162592055 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750673419 020 _a0750673419 035 _a(OCoLC)162592055 037 _a94662:94661 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA174 _b.P644 2001eb 082 04 _a620/.0042 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPoli, C., _d1935- 245 10 _aDesign for manufacturing _h[electronic resource] : _ba structured approach / _cCorrado Poli. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2001. 300 _axxxi, 375 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. + _e1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDesign for Manufacturing assists anyone not familiar with various manufacturing processes in better visualizing and understanding the relationship between part design and the ease or difficulty of producing the part. Decisions made during the early conceptual stages of design have a great effect on subsequent stages. In fact, quite often more than 70% of the manufacturing cost of a product is determined at this conceptual stage, yet manufacturing is not involved. Through this book, designers will gain insight that will allow them to assess the impact of their proposed design on manufacturing difficulty. The vast majority of components found in commercial batch-manufactured products, such as appliances, computers and office automation equipment are either injection molded, stamped, die cast, or (occasionally) forged. This book emphasizes these particular, most commonly implemented processes. In addition to chapters on these processes, the book touches upon material process selection, general guidelines for determining whether several components should be combined into a single component or not, communications, the physical and mechanical properties of materials, tolerances, and inspection and quality control. In developing the DFM methods presented in this book, he has worked with over 30 firms specializing in injection molding, die-casting, forging and stamping. A set of Power Point slides, containing animations of the various processes, drawings, and photographs of various parts are included. There is also a specially developed website, featuring specific tutorials on each process and its practical applications. Implements a philosophy which allows for easier and more economic production of designs Educates designers about manufacturing Emphasizes the four major manufacturing processes. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Tolerances, Mechanical Properties, Physical Properties; Polymer Processing; Injection Molding: Relative Tooling Cost; Injection Molding: Total Relative Part Cost; Metal Casting Processes; Die Casting: Total Relative Part Cost; Sheet-Metal Forming; Stamping: Relative Tooling Cost; Stamping: Total Relative Part Cost; Other Metal Shaping Processes; Assembly; Selecting Materials and Processes for Special Purpose Parts; Communications. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aEngineering design. 650 0 _aDesign, Industrial. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750673419 _z9780750673419 _w(DLC) 2001025915 _w(OCoLC)46616120 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750673419 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001025915.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001025915.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03532nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162592067 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750673426 020 _a0750673427 035 _a(OCoLC)162592067 037 _a94378:94377 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ990 _b.C628 2001eb 082 04 _a621.5/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGresh, M. Theodore. 245 00 _aCompressor performance _h[electronic resource] : _baerodynamics for the user / _cM. Theodore Gresh. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2001. 300 _ax, 203 p. : _bill. ; _c29 cm. _e+ 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCompressor Performance is a reference book and CD-ROM for compressor design engineers and compressor maintenance engineers, as well as engineering students. The book covers the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. It includes basic aerodynamic theory to provide the user with the "how's" and "why's" of compressor design. Maintenance engineers will especially appreciate the troubleshooting guidelines offered. Includes many example problems and reference data such as gas properties and flow meter calculations to enable easy analysis of compressor performance in practice. Includes companion CD with computer programs. M. Theodore Gresh has been with the Elliot Company in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, since 1975, initially working on the mechanical and aerodynamic design and application of centrifugal compressors. Unrivalled coverage of the theory and practical use of all kinds of compressors in industrial use from an industry-leading company source Complete subject reference and learning resource in one stop, suitable for newly graduated engineers and experienced professional reference use Includes companion CD-ROM. 505 0 _aPreface; Acknowledgments; Symbols; Part 1 - Theory. Introduction to Aerodynamics; Thermodynamics; Aerodynamic Conponents; Compressor Characteristics. Part 2 - Application. Equipment Selection; Operation; Field Performance Testing; Troubleshooting; Flow Meters. Field Analysis of Multi-section Compressors. Part 3 - Reference Material. Appendix A Gas Properties; Appendix B Mollier Diagrams; Appendix C Conversion Tables; Appendix D Identifying Surge; Appendix E Glossary; References; Additional Reading; Compressor Performance Software; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 198) and index. 650 0 _aCompressors _xPerformance. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750673427 _z9780750673426 _w(DLC) 00049379 _w(OCoLC)45093803 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750673426 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/00049379.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00049379.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04674nam 2200457Ia 4500 001 ocn162592076 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2000 mau sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750673433 020 _a0750673435 035 _a(OCoLC)162592076 037 _a95556:95555 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHD39.5 _b.L36 2000eb 082 04 _a658.4/012 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aLamprecht, James L., _d1947- 245 10 _aQuality and power in the supply chain _h[electronic resource] : _bwhat industry does for the sake of quality / _cJames Lamprecht. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2000. 300 _axiii, 219 p. :b ill. _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book reconciles two divergent worlds for the beleaguered quality manager. The first is that of quality and managerial fads, promoted by quality professionals and the quality 'industry' - with its seminars, certification programs and the pressures of an ever increasing number of international standards, state and national legislation and powerful corporations. The second is a virtual antithesis to this world of mission statements, quality policies, procedures and statistical techniques, and is embodied in the international phenomenon that is the Dilbert (TM) cartoon strip. Across America and Europe millions of ordinary employees revel in the truths that are exposed concerning corporate absurdities and a blind reliance upon acronym-laden quick-fixes. Here you will find the gap bridged between the vast literature of quality fads (including the recent tranche of international standards) and that more humorous portrayal of these worlds. The origins of today's quality ideology and industry is traced, followed by a description of how the quality profession popularizes, promotes and ultimately benefits from the fads that come and go. Finally it is shown that despite the propaganda of the profession, there is a separate reality to "quality" and that management principles in this field can only ever be a small limiting factor in corporate success. Addresses a vital aspect of Supply-chain Management, one of todays hottest management topics From a widely and internationally published quality author and professional The "Emperors Clothes" for the Quality profession. 505 0 _a1 Power and its Impact on Customer Supplier Relation; 2 On Registrars and Bureaucratic Power; Part III: The Limits of Quality: Essays on a Separate Reality; 3 Thoughts on the Relativity of Quality; 4 How Old Can a Company Hope to be?; 5 Built to Last for a While; 6 On Servicing the Customer; 7 Fads, Incompetence, Ignorance and Stupidity; PART III Colbertism and the Dawn of Power in Customer-Supplier Relations; 8 Colbertism: The Dawn of Regulatory Practices; 9 The Quest for Repeatability; 10 Military as Customer and Controller of Subcontractors; 11 The Value of Standardization; 12 The ISO 9000 Phenomenon and The Privatization of Military Standards; 13 Quality Professionalism and the Ideology of Control; 14 On The Origin of Procedures; 15 Writing Procedures; 16 By Way of Conclusion: Dos and Don'ts; Challenges of the 21st Century: General conclusions; For the quality professional; Need to integrate many methods; For companies; Final Thoughts on Don'ts; What to do; How to Simplify?; ISO 9000 Software: No panacea; On quality speak; Teamwork: Another view; Smaller would be better. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aIndustrial procurement. 650 0 _aQuality assurance. 650 0 _aBusiness networks. 650 17 _aKwaliteitszorg. _2gtt 650 17 _aDistributiekanalen. _2gtt 650 17 _aKlantgerichtheid. _2gtt 650 17 _aBedrijfsprocessen. _2gtt 650 17 _aISO-normen. _2gtt 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750673435 _z9780750673433 _w(DLC) 00031226 _w(OCoLC)43970719 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750673433 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00031226.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/00031226.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04064nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162592123 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750674119 020 _a0750674113 035 _a(OCoLC)162592123 037 _a94666:94665 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT55 _b.R69 2002eb 082 04 _a658.3/82 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRoughton, James E. 245 10 _aDeveloping an effective safety culture _h[electronic resource] : _ba leadership approach / _cJames E. Roughton, James J. Mercurio. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2002. 300 _axxxvii, 477 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aDeveloping an Effective Safety Culture implements a simple philosophy, namely that working safely is a cultural issue. An effective safety culture will eventually lead to the desired goal of zero incidents in the work place, and this book will provide an understanding of what is needed to reach this goal. The authors present reference material for all phases of building a safety management system and ultimately developing a safety program that fits the culture. This volume offers the most comprehensive approach to developing an effective safety culture. Information is easily accessible as the authors move first through, understanding the cost of incidents, then to perspectives and descriptions of management systems, principal management leadership traits, establishing and evaluating goals and objectives, providing visible leadership, and assigning required responsibilities. In addition, you are given the means to systematically identifying hazards and develop your own hazard inventory and control system. Further information on OSHA requirements for training, behavior-based safety processes, and the development of a job hazard analysis for each task is available as well. Valuable case studies, from the authors' own experience in the industry, are used throughout to demonstrate the concepts presented. * Provides the tools to rebuild or enhance a desired safety culture * Allows you to identify a program that will fit your specific application * Examines different philosophies in relation to safety culture development. 505 0 _aPart 1: Characteristics of an Effective Safety Culture; Does Management Commitment Make a Difference; Defining a Value System; Voluntary Guidelines for Safety Management; Part 2: Management Aspects of an Effective Safety Culture; Management's Role In Developing an Effective Safety Culture; Journey to a Safety Culture: Determining The Direction of Your Management System; Management Leadership: Demonstrating Commitment; Employee Participation; Assigning Safety Responsibilities; Developing Accountability; Part 3: Safety and Health Programs That Support the Safety Culture; Developing a Hazard Inventory; Developing a Hazard Prevention and Control System; Incident Investigation; Establishing a Medical Surveillance Program; Defining Safety and Health Training; Conducting Job Hazard Analysis; Understanding Behavioral-Based Safety; Part 4: Measuring the Safety Culture; Safety and Health Program Assessment; Appendices; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _xManagement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMercurio, James, _d1959- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750674113 _z9780750674119 _w(DLC) 2001043911 _w(OCoLC)48038199 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750674119 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04086nam 2200481Ia 4500 001 ocn162592127 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750674355 020 _a0750674350 035 _a(OCoLC)162592127 037 _a95733:95732 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT55.G3 _bR35 2002eb 060 14 _a2002 N-659 060 14 _aWF 26 _bR161p 2002 082 04 _a604.7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRajhans, Gyan S. 245 10 _aPractical guide to respirator usage in industry _h[electronic resource] / _cGyan S. Rajhans, Bhawani P. Pathak. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aNew York : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2002. 300 _axv, 173 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis new edition outlines the design and implementation of an effective respiratory protective equipment program for industries in which workers are at risk from inhaled particulates, toxins and other hazardous materials. The book is intended for managers, health and safety committees, safety specialists and occupational health professionals who need the most up-to-date and practical advice in a concise and easy to read step-by-step form rather than an abstract and theoretical reference on the subject. As in the first edition, the authors present individual components of a respiratory protection program by including chapters on the respiratory tract and how toxic substances affect the lung, different respirator types and their limitations, the criteria for selection, fitting, supervision, training, cleaning, administration and medical assessment, advice on how to set up an RPE (respiratory protection equipment) program, and case studies to illustrate the need of an effective RPE program in the workplace. An impressive number of new research and application related publications have been reviewed since the publication of the first edition. The references (including relevant web sites) and abstracts of these publications have been included to help the reader select appropriate resources for further reading. Experts guide you through the complex data presented to industries by OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, BSI and other health and safety standards setting organizations and equipment manufacturersSaves time and effort in searching official OEM literatureSeveral case studies to illustrate the improper respirator selections and resulting detrimental effects. 505 0 _aRespiratory Hazards and Evaluation; Respirator Types, Uses and Limitations; Criteria for Selection and Fitting; Administration and Training; Maintenance and Care; Medical Supervision; Respiratory Protection Program; Case Studies and Industrial Researches; Industrial Respiratory Protection Websites; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aBreathing apparatus. 650 0 _aRespiratory organs _xDiseases _xPrevention. 650 0 _aGases, Asphyxiating and poisonous _xSafety measures. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _xEquipment and supplies. 650 12 _aRespiratory Protective Devices. 650 22 _aOccupational Health. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aPathak, Bhawani. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750674350 _z9780750674355 _w(DLC) 2001056550 _w(OCoLC)48494341 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750674355 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2001056550.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001056550.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02749nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162592151 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750674461 020 _a0750674466 035 _a(OCoLC)162592151 037 _a95566:95565 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS156.8 _b.K347 2002eb 082 04 _a670.42/7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKalani, Ghodrat. 245 10 _aIndustrial process control _h[electronic resource] : _badvances and applications / _cGhodrat Kalani. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2002. 300 _axiii, 182 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is a comprehensive, practical, easy-to-read book on process control, covering some of the most important topics in the petrochemical process industry, including Fieldbus, Multiphase Flow Metering, and other recently developed control systems. Drawing from his own experience and successes at such high-profile companies as Brown and Root and Honeywell spanning more than 20 years, the author explains the practical applications of some of the most intricate and complicated control systems that have ever been developed. Compilation of all the best instrumentation and control techniques used in industry today Interesting theoretical content as well as practical topics on planning, integration and application Includes the latest on Fieldbus, Profibus and Multiphase Flow Metering. 505 0 _aAn Overview of Instrumentation, Control, and Safety Systems; Systems Theory; Integrated Safety and Automation Systems; Project Engineering of Control Systems; Application Engineering of Control Systems; Some Typical Control/Safety Systems; Glossary; References. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aProcess control. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750674466 _z9780750674461 _w(DLC) 2002071151 _w(OCoLC)49859918 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750674461 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002071151.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002071151.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03218nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162129816 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 maua s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750674737 020 _a0750674733 035 _a(OCoLC)162129816 037 _a95745:95744 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS192 _b.C37 2002eb 082 04 _a658.2/02 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCato, William W. 245 10 _aComputer-managed maintenance systems _h[electronic resource] : _ba step-by-step guide to effective management of maintenance, labor, and inventory / _cWilliam W. Cato and R. Keith Mobley. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2002. 300 _axiv, 180 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aEffective resource management and reliable equipment are essential for optimum plant performance. Computer-Managed Maintenance Systems goes beyond the simple selection and implementation of a CMMS. It also defines the changes in infrastructure, management philosophy and employee skills that must be implemented to gain maximum benefits from the CMMS. The book is designed to address the information needs of all levels of plant management. In this new edition, the authors have added a chapter specifically on the latest technology, Application Solution Providers (ASP) that has revolutionized the way CMMS are used and the benefits they can offer to a business. This solution provides integrated software, hardware and networking technology along with Information Technology (IT) consulting services into an outsourced package. A new appendix on Key Performance Indicators has also been added. Comprehensive, practical guide that covers selection, justification, and implementation of an effective CMMS in any facilityAll levels of plant management will find useful information in this step-by-step guideIncludes a new chapter on ASP technologies. 505 0 _aDetermining the Need and Selling the Program; Definition of CMMS; CMMS Justification; CMMS Vendor Selection; Project Implementation; Integrating a CMMS with other Systems; CMMS and Client Server; Why a CMMS Fails; How to Assure Success; Application Service Providers; Appendices. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance _xManagement. 650 0 _aFactory management _xData processing. 650 6 _aUsines _xEntretien _xGestion. 650 6 _aUsines _xDirection _xInformatique. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMobley, R. Keith, _d1943- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750674733 _z9780750674737 _w(DLC) 2001043381 _w(OCoLC)47785614 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750674737 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03241nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162129693 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9780750675451 020 _a0750675454 035 _a(OCoLC)162129693 037 _a94389:94388 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ990 _b.B76 2005eb 082 04 _a621.5/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBrown, Royce N. 245 10 _aCompressors _h[electronic resource] : _bselection and sizing / _cRoyce N. Brown. 250 _a3rd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _cc2005. 300 _axv, 620 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis practical reference provides in-depth information required to understand and properly estimate compressor capabilities and to select the proper designs. Engineers and students will gain a thorough understanding of compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance. The many examples clearly illustrate key aspects to help readers understand the "real world" of compressor technology. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, third edition is completely updated with new API standards. Additions requested by readers include a new section on diaphragm compressors in the reciprocating compressors chapter, and a new section on rotor dynamics stability in the chapter on diaphragm compressors. The latest technology is presented in the areas of efficiency, 3-D geometry, electronics, CAD, and the use of plant computers. The critical chapter on negotiating the purchase of a compressor now reflects current industry practices for preparing detailed specifications, bid evaluations, engineering reviews, and installation. A key chapter compares the reliability of various types of compressors. *Everything you need to select the right compressor for your specific application. *Practical information on compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance. *New sections on diaphragm compressors and an introduction to rotor dynamics stability. 505 0 _aOverview. Basic relationships. Reciprocating compressors. Rotary compressors. Centrifugal compressors. Axial compressors. Drivers. Accessories. Dynamics. Testing. Negotiation and purchasing. Reliability issues. Appendices. Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCompressors. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750675454 _z9780750675451 _w(OCoLC)62171044 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750675451 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c104.00 _d104.00 _i0750675454 _n0006241717 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04307nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592332 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750675598 020 _a0750675594 035 _a(OCoLC)162592332 037 _a94685:94684 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 043 _an-us--- 050 14 _aT55 _b.R695 2003eb 082 04 _a658.3/82 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRoughton, James E. 245 10 _aOSHA 2002 recordkeeping simplified _h[electronic resource] / _cJames E. Roughton. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2003. 300 _axxiii, 471 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated their recordkeeping requirements for the first time since 1971. This results in a significant number of changes for every employer with ten or more employees, which can often cause confusion and failure to comply. OSHA 2002 Recordkeeping Simplified goes beyond the explanation that OSHA supplies to provide an easy understanding of these new requirements. OSHA 2002 Recordkeeping Simplified provides an easy to follow format that allows all those in charge of recordkeeping to comply with the updated standards. The book follows the standards as OSHA provides them and adds commentary in order to explain and simplify. Jim Roughton provides a comparison of the old standards to the new to allow for an easier transition. The text is divided into several major subject sections. First the requirements are addressed to outline new elements compared to the current requirements. Next the supplement information for each subject area is divided into several parts: The first part reviews the relevant sections of the requirement and provides the basic concepts of how recordkeeping works; the second part provides answers to most frequently asked questions about recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. These questions and answers elaborate on the basic recordkeeping concepts and are further defined in each section. In addition, a series of flow diagrams are used to track the flow of the standard and examples of citations are offered through case histories. A simplified user's guide to the 2002 OSHA record keeping requirements Provides answers to frequently asked questions Offers case histories of citations. 505 0 _aEmployers Subject To OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements; The Mechanics Of OSHA Recordkeeping; Location, Retention, And Maintenance Of Records; Employer Decision-making; Analysis Of Recordability Of Case; Evaluating The Extent Of Recordable Cases; Employer Obligations For Reporting Occupational Injuries And Illnesses; Access To OSHA Records And Penalties For Failure To Comply With Recordkeeping Obligations; Recordkeeping Summary; General Citations; Glossary of Terms; Sample Recordkeeping And Reporting Forms; Selected Illnesses Which May Result From Exposure In The Work Environment; Participating State Agencies; United States Department Of Labor, Occupational Safety And Health Administration - Regional Offices; Flow Charts; Summary of Changes; Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _zUnited States _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _zUnited States _xManagement _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750675594 _z9780750675598 _w(DLC) 2002066583 _w(OCoLC)49704900 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750675598 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002066583.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002066583.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04404nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592340 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750675963 020 _a0750675969 035 _a(OCoLC)162592340 037 _a95755:95754 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT55 _b.D815 2003eb 082 04 _a620.8/6 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDuffey, R. B. _q(Romney B.) 245 10 _aKnow the risk _h[electronic resource] : _blearning from errors and accidents : safety and risk in today's technology / _cRomney Beecher Duffey, John Walton Saull. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2003. 300 _axiv, 227 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWe live in a technological world, exposed to many risks and errors and the fear of death. Know the Risk shows us how we can learn from the many errors and tragic accidents which have plagued our developing technological world. This breakthrough volume presents a new concept and theory that shows how errors can and should be analyzed so that learning and experience are accounted for. The authors show that, by using a universal learning curve, errors can be tracked and managed so that they are reduced to the smallest number possible. The authors have devoted a number of years to gathering data, analyzing theories relating to error reduction, design improvement, management of errors and assignment of cause. The analyzed data relates to millions of errors. They find a common thread between all technology-related accidents and link all of these errors (from the headline stories to the everyday accidents). They challenge the reader to take a different look at the stream of threats, risks, dangers, statistics and errors by presenting a new perspective. The book makes use of detailed illustrations and explores many headline accidents which highlight human weaknesses in harnessing and exploiting the technology we have developed; from the Titanic to Chernobyl, Bhopal to Concorde, the Mary Rose to the Paddington rail crash and examine errors over which we have little or no control. By analyzing the vast data society has collected, the authors show how the famous accidents and our everyday risks are related. The authors prove the strength of their observations by comparing their findings to the recorded history of tragedies, disasters, accidents and incidents in chemical, airline, shipping, rail, automobile, nuclear, medical, industrial and manufacturing technologies. They also address the management of Quality and losses in production, the search for zero defects and the avoidance of personal risk and danger. Stresses the importance of a learning environment for safety improvement Places both quality and safety management in the same learning context Learn how to track and manage errors to reduce as quickly as possible. 505 0 _aMeasuring safety; Traveling in Safety; Working in safety; Living in safety; Error Management: Strategies for Reducing Risk; Universal Learning Curves and the Exponential Model for Errors, Incidents and Accidents; Extracts from Event Investigations and Inquiries. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 201-210) and index. 505 0 _aMeasuring Safety -- Traveling in Safety -- Working in Safety -- Living in Safety -- Error Management: Strategies for Reducing Risk. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aSaull, John Walton, _d1935- 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750675969 _z9780750675963 _w(DLC) 2002026289 _w(OCoLC)50124269 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750675963 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2002026289.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy034/2002026289.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02946nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592341 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750675994 020 _a0750675993 035 _a(OCoLC)162592341 037 _a95581:95580 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL272.5 _b.R45 2003eb 082 04 _a629.2/7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRibbens, William B. 245 10 _aUnderstanding automotive electronics _h[electronic resource] / _cWilliam B. Ribbens ; with contributions to previous editions by Norman P. Mansour ... [et al.]. 250 _a6th ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bNewnes, _cc2003. 300 _aix, 470 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn addition, the new edition explains new electronically controlled vehicle motion control systems including advanced suspension, electronically controlled electric power steering, 4-wheel steering and electronically controlled electric brakes. The braking systems are part of an integrated motion control system that couples ABS brakes; traction control and variable vehicle dynamics for enhanced stability are also described. The development of hybrid/electric vehicles and their associated electronic control/monitoring systems as well as the new technologies incorporated into conventional gasoline and diesel-fueled engines are also discussed. *Extensive revision of a popular text *Covers the shift from 14-volt to 42-volt systems *Includes information on future automotive elctronic systems. 505 0 _aAutomotive Fundamentals; The Systems Approach to Control and Instrumentation; Electronics Fundamentals; Microcomputer Instrumentation and Control; The Basics of Electronic Engine Control; Sensors and Actuators; Digital Engine Control System; Vehicle Motion Control; Automotive Instrumentation; Diagnostics; Future Automotive Electronic Systems. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aAutomobiles _xElectronic equipment. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aMansour, Norman P. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750675993 _z9780750675994 _w(DLC) 2002034651 _w(OCoLC)50560465 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750675994 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002034651.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002034651.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03028nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162592386 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750676106 020 _a0750676108 035 _a(OCoLC)162592386 037 _a94694:94693 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 043 _an-us--- 050 14 _aHD7654 _b.F57 2002eb 082 04 _a658.3/82 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFlorczak, Clifford M., _d1951- 245 10 _aMaximizing profitability with safety culture development _h[electronic resource] / _cClifford M. Florczak. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2002. 300 _aix, 327 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCliff Florczak has been an integral part of a number of highly successful zero incidents safety culture development programs. Here, he shares the details of these programs in order to provide others with the necessary information to assess their own safety culture. After a brief background on safety cultures themselves, the author utilizes some of the basic safety principles, combines them with some of the basic management theories and puts all of this to use in real life situations. Aims for zero incidents to control costs and losses Packed full of real-life examples and analogies Learn what to look for, where to look for it and how to go about making improvements. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Management Philosophies and Theory; Assessment Tools; Program Implementation - How to Start; Medical Surveillance/Drug Testing; New Hire Orientation; Training; Safety Performance as Part of Performance Evaluations; Safety Incentive Bonus Programs; Planning for Field Compliance; Safety Culture Barometers; Measuring Field Compliance; Increasing Program Effectiveness; Training and Grooming Front Line Supervisors; The Effect of a Tight Economy on Safety Programs and Culture. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aIndustrial safety _xEconomic aspects _zUnited States. 650 0 _aIndustrial hygiene _xEconomic aspects _zUnited States. 650 0 _aProfit _zUnited States. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750676108 _z9780750676106 _w(DLC) 2002028178 _w(OCoLC)50292360 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750676106 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2002028178.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2002028178.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02908nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592407 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750676120 020 _a0750676124 035 _a(OCoLC)162592407 037 _a96574:96574 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP155.7 _b.C67 2002beb 082 04 _a660/.28 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aContainment systems _h[electronic resource] : _ba design guide / _cedited by Nigel Hirst, Mike Brocklebank and Martyn Ryder. 260 _aWoburn, Mass. : _bGulf Professional Pub. ; _aRugby, Warwickshire, UK : _bInstitution of Chemical Engineers, _cc2002. 300 _av, 199 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is the only book that covers containment, specifically for the process industries. This Guide covers the range of containment equipment from simple air-flow control devices to enclosures that restrict exposures to well below a microgram per cubic meter averaged over a working day. The selection of a particular containment system for a particular transfer operation can be difficult because of the wide choice available. This Guide provides a structured approach to the selection process. Covers the legislation for containment guidelines in the US, UK, and Europe Provides an exhaustive list of containment equipment, including chapters on maintenance and reliability Shows the engineer how to develop a containment strategy for his/her plant. 505 0 _aIntroduction to the Guide; Legislation; Occupational Hygiene Aspects of Containment; Typical Industrial Operations Requiring Containment; Principles for the Design of Containment Systems; Development of a Containment Strategy; Containment Equipment Types; Control of Wastes and Emissions; Operation and Maintenance of Containment Devices; Validation; Glossary; Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 185-188) and index. 650 0 _aChemical processes _xEquipment and supplies. 650 0 _aHazardous substances _xTransportation. 650 0 _aChemicals _xSafety measures. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHirst, Nigel. 700 1 _aBrocklebank, Mike. 700 1 _aRyder, Martyn. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750676124 _z9780750676120 _w(OCoLC)51108962 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750676120 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03359nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162592653 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677165 020 _a0750677163 035 _a(OCoLC)162592653 037 _a97680:97683 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA403 _b.A88 2006eb 082 04 _a620.1/1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAsthana, R. _q(Rajiv) 245 10 _aMaterials processing and manufacturing science _h[electronic resource] / _cRajiv Asthana, Ashok Kumar, Narendra B. Dahotre. 260 _aAmsterdam : _bBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2006. 300 _axxv, 628 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMaterials Science in Manufacturing focuses on materials science and materials processing primarily for engineering and technology students preparing for careers in manufacturing. The text also serves as a useful reference on materials science for the practitioner engaged in manufacturing as well as the beginning graduate student. Integrates theoretical understanding and current practices to provide a resource for students preparing for advanced study or career in industry. Also serves as a useful resource to the practitioner who works with diverse materials and processes, but is not a specialist in materials science. This book covers a wider range of materials and processes than is customary in the elementary materials science books. This book covers a wider range of materials and processes than is customary in the elementary materials science books. * Detailed explanations of theories, concepts, principles and practices of materials and processes of manufacturing through richly illustrated text * Includes new topics such as nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing, not covered in most similar works * Focuses on the interrelationship between Materials Science, Processing Science, and Manufacturing Technology. 505 0 _a1. Materials Behaviour -- 2. Casting and Solidification -- 3. Powder Metallurgy and Ceramic Forming -- 4. Surface, Subsurface and Interface Phenomena -- 5. Coatings and Surface Engineering -- 6. Composite Materials -- 7. Semiconductor Manufacturing -- 8. Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aMaterials science. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes. 650 6 _aScience des mat�eriaux. 650 6 _aFabrication. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aKumar, A. _q(Ashok), _d1938- 700 1 _aDahotre, Narendra B. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677163 _z9780750677165 _w(DLC) 2005054326 _w(OCoLC)61758710 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677165 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0634/2005054326-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03536nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162592720 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677226 020 _a0750677228 035 _a(OCoLC)162592720 037 _a98190:98192 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS155.6 _b.F76 2003eb 082 04 _a658.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFrontini, Gian F. 245 10 _aManufacturing in real time _h[electronic resource] : _bmanagers, engineers and an age of smart machines / _cGian F. Frontini, Scott L. Kennedy. 260 _aAmsterdam : _aLondon : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2003. 300 _axi, 206 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe development of self-operating machines is the foundation of modern manufacturing. This current manufacturing environment is based on automation and smart machines that have the ability to make things with a level of accuracy and consistency that humans cannot match. In order to maximize efficiency, engineers and managers need to change their outlooks, processes and strategies and as a result, adopt new methods and management systems. The authors demonstrate what is needed by first presenting a brief history of manufacturing and the changes we have already seen and then make their way into the current manufacturing environment. Topics covered include supply chain management, product streams, the role of automation in the supply chain, the relationships between machines and people in automated product streams (looking at what machines do best and what humans do best), variation and quality control, statistical process control, the flow of information in a supply chain and how all of these elements are effected by new technologies and need to be changed to allow for maximum efficiency as we move more toward automation in factories. *Discover the impact of new technologies on the future shape on the manufacturing industry *Excellent examples used throughout to demonstrate each idea and process *Includes a CD with lectures, slides, tutorials, dynamic models and much more! 505 0 _aThe Historical Development of Flow in Manufacturing; Dynamics in the Marketplace; Introduction to Product Streams; Automation in the Factory; Variation in Dynamic Systems; The Statistical Meaning of Profitable Manufacturing; In Praise of Simplicity; Organizations for Real-Time Decision Making; Next-Generation Manufacturing and the Virtual Reality Plant; Industrial Engineers and Intelligent Machines. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 525 _aOne CD-ROM in pocket attached to inside back cover. 650 0 _aProduction management. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes _xAutomation. 650 0 _aBusiness logistics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aKennedy, Scott L. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677228 _z9780750677226 _w(OCoLC)51738097 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677226 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03870nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162129914 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677325 020 _a0750677325 035 _a(OCoLC)162129914 037 _a98498:98501 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aHF5415.153 _b.A56 2003eb 082 04 _a658.5/75 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAnnacchino, Marc A. 245 10 _aNew product development _h[electronic resource] : _bfrom initial idea to product management / _cMarc A. Annacchino. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, MA : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _c2003. 300 _axxxii, 567 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. + _eCD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMarc Annacchino's New Product Development will maximize return on development dollar invested by providing the reader with an interdisciplinary understanding of the new product development process. New Product Development is the last frontier in gaining a competitive edge. While other factors such as functionality, quality and reliability, availability and shipment performance are now entry level requirements, New Product Development is the competitive weapon of necessity. This comprehensive and detailed book is a practical guide to the process of New Product Development from initial concept and corporate goals assessment through marketing, planning, development, manufacturing and product management. It contains over 200 illustrations with 52 actual tools needed to execute an actual program. On the accompanying CD-ROM version, these tools are embedded in the text for presentation to the reader. Embedded hyperlinks allow the reader to jump to a special "sandbox" which will allow them to apply the concepts presented in the text directly to their development program and save them as part of their filing system, providing the actual framework for practitioner use. This book and accompanying tool set is the best investment you can make to ensure new product success! *Contains CD-ROM with over 50 software tools needed to implement programs *Presents a unique multidimensional perspective that comes from 26 years of experience and over 40 real implementations *Provides readers with blueprints for organizing and documenting their development programs. 505 0 _aThe Business, The Objective; The Market Opportunity; Refinement of the Business Concept Into a Product; The Product and Business Plan; Justifying a Program, the Accounting Viewpoint; Starting Out; Prosecuting the Plan; Manufacturing Development; The Pre-launch Checklist; The Launch; The Pursuit and Product Management; Perspectives on New Product Development. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aNew products _xPlanning. 650 0 _aProduct management. 650 17 _aProductontwikkeling. _2gtt 650 6 _aProduits nouveaux _xPlanification. 650 6 _aProduits commerciaux _xGestion. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677325 _z9780750677325 _w(DLC) 2003051881 _w(OCoLC)52214464 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677325 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2003051881.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2003051881.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03622nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162592819 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677349 020 _a0750677341 035 _a(OCoLC)162592819 037 _a98547:98550 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP155.5 _b.T788 2003eb 082 04 _a660/.2804 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aTweeddale, Mark. 245 10 _aManaging risk and reliability of process plants _h[electronic resource] / _cMark Tweeddale. 260 _aBoston : _bGulf Professional Pub., _cc2003. 300 _axv, 509 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThere is much specialist material written about different elements of managing risks of hazardous industries, such as hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk management. Managing Risk and Reliability of Process Plants provides a systematic and integrated coverage of all these elements in sufficient detail for the reader to be able to pursue more detailed study of particular elements or topics from a good appreciation of the whole field. The reader would use this book to keep up to date with new developments and, if they are new to the job, to learn more about the subject. The text includes a chapter of case studies and worked examples - including examples of risk assessments, which is consistent with the approach taken throughout the book of applying real-life scenarios and approaches. * Provides a source for reasonable understanding across the whole field of risk management and risk assessment. * Focuses on the how, what, and why of risk management using a consistent and well organized writing style interspersed with case studies, examples, exercises, as well as end matter. * Fills a need in the area of risk assessment and risk management in the process and chemical engineering industry as an essential multi-audience reference/resource tool, useful to managers and students. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Hazard Identification; Ranking and Shortlisting of Risks; Defining Risk Criteria; Consequence Assessment; Frequency Assessment; Computer-Based Risk Assessment; Systematic Risk Reduction; Management of Process Safety and Reliability of New Plants; Management of Risk and Reliability of Existing Plants; Introduction to "Software" and the "Human Factor"; Appendices A-E: Conducting a Hazard and Operability Study (Hazop); Application of Rapid Ranking to Improve the Reliability of Supply to the Market; FMEA and FMECA; An Illustrative Audit Checklist for Process Safety and Reliability; U.S. Regulations. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aChemical plants _xManagement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677341 _z9780750677349 _w(DLC) 2003048309 _w(OCoLC)51967377 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677349 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/2003048309.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2003048309.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03128nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162592877 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677424 020 _a0750677422 035 _a(OCoLC)162592877 037 _a94482:94481 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTD1050.R57 _bV35 2003eb 082 04 _a628.4/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aVallero, Daniel A. 245 10 _aEngineering the risks of hazardous wastes _h[electronic resource] / _cDaniel A. Vallero ; with a contribution by J. Jeffrey Peirce. 260 _aBurlington, MA : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2003. 300 _axxi, 306 p. : _bill., map ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMany engineers, from the chemical and process industries, waste treatment system management and design to the clean-up of contaminated sites, are engaged in careers that address hazardous wastes. However, no single book is available that explains how to manage the risks of those wastes. At best it is dealt with in diverse sections of books on the general field of environmental engineering, and in various treatments of the subject of risk, statistics and hazard assessment. This is a reference and text that blends together theoretical explanations, techniques and case study examples to complement practical knowledge. These include problems with solutions, case studies of current and landmark hazardous waste problems, a companion website, and reference sections that will make certain that this text stays on the practicing engineer's bookshelf. - Addresses a subject of theoretical and regulatory importance - The only book to take this approach - Includes textbook case studies and examples as well as practical advice. 505 0 _a1. An Engineering Perspective on the Risks of Hazardous Wastes -- 2. Entering the Risk Era -- 3. The Fate, Transformation, and Transport of Hazardous Chemicals -- 4. Opportunities for Hazardous Waste Intervention by Engineers -- 5. A Risk Based Assessment to Support Remediating of a Hazardous Waste Site -- 6. The Role of the Engineer in Emergency Response -- 7. Risk Perception: What You Say May Not Be What They Hear -- 8. Closing Thoughts on the Future of Hazardous Waste Engineering. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aHazardous wastes _xRisk assessment. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aPeirce, J. Jeffrey. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750673184 _z9780750673181 _w(DLC) 2002035609 _w(OCoLC)50809030 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677424 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03506nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162593035 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677653 020 _a0750677651 035 _a(OCoLC)162593035 037 _a91484:91483 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA355 _b.L87 2004eb 082 04 _a620.11248 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aLutes, L. D. _q(Loren D.) 245 10 _aRandom vibrations _h[electronic resource] : _banalysis of structural and mechanical systems / _cLoren D. Lutes, Shahram Sarkani. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axii, 638 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe topic of Introduction to Random Vibrations is the behavior of structural and mechanical systems when they are subjected to unpredictable, or random, vibrations. These vibrations may arise from natural phenomena such as earthquakes or wind, or from human-controlled causes such as the stresses placed on aircraft at takeoff and landing. Study and mastery of this topic enables engineers to design and maintain structures capable of withstanding random vibrations, thereby protecting human life. Introduction to Random Vibrations will lead readers in a user-friendly fashion to a thorough understanding of vibrations of linear and nonlinear systems that undergo stochasticrandomexcitation. Provides over 150 worked out example problems and, along with over 225 exercises, illustrates concepts with true-to-life engineering design problems Offers intuitive explanations of concepts within a context of mathematical rigor and relatively advanced analysis techniques. Essential for self-study by practicing engineers, and for instruction in the classroom. 505 0 _aTable of Contents -- Chapter 1Introduction -- Chapter 2Fundamentals of Probability and Random Variables -- Chapter 3Expected Values of Random Variables -- Chapter 4Analysis of Stochastic Processes -- Chapter 5Time Domain Linear Vibration Analysis -- Chapter 6Frequency Domain Analysis -- Chapter 7Frequency, bandwith, and Amplitude -- Chapter 8Matrix Analysis of Linear Systems -- Chapter 9Direct Stochastic Analysis of Linear Systems -- Chapter 10Introduction to Nonlinear Stochastic -- Vibration -- Chapter 11 Failure Analysis -- Chapter 12 Effect of Parameter Uncertainty -- Appendices A and B. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 623-631) and index. 650 0 _aRandom vibration. 650 0 _aStructural dynamics. 650 0 _aStochastic processes. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aSarkani, Shahram. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677651 _z9780750677653 _w(DLC) 2004269954 _w(OCoLC)54395023 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677653 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2004269954.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004269954.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04223nam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162593090 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677790 020 _a0750677791 035 _a(OCoLC)162593090 037 _a102870:102889 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS155 _b.S635 2004eb 082 04 _a658.5 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSmith, Ricky. 245 10 _aLean maintenance _h[electronic resource] : _breduce costs, improve quality, and increase market share / _cRicky Smith and Bruce Hawkins. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Butterworth Heinemann, _cc2004. 300 _axii, 287 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 490 1 _aPlant engineering 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWhat is "Lean?" Whether referring to manufacturing operations or maintenance, lean is about doing more with less: less effort, less space, fewer defects, less throughput time, lower volume requirements, less capital for a given level of output, etc. The need to provide the customer more value with less waste is a necessity for any firm wanting to stay in business, especially in today's increasingly global market place. And this is what lean thinking is all about. Lean Operations are difficult to sustain. More Lean Manufacturing Plant Transformations have been abandoned than have achieved true Lean Enterprise status. There are solid and recurring reasons for both of these conditions. The most significant of these reasons is that production support processes have not been pre-positioned or refined adequately to assist the manufacturing plant in making the lean transformation. And the most significant of the support functions is the maintenance operation, which determines production line equipment reliability. Moving the maintenance operation well into its own lean transformation is a must-do prerequisite for successful manufacturing plant - or any process plant - Lean Transformations. This Handbook provides detailed, step-by-step, fully explained processes for each phase of Lean Maintenance implementation providing examples, checklists and methodologies of a quantity, detail and practicality that no previous publication has even approached. It is required reading, and a required reference, for every plant and facility that is planning, or even thinking of adopting "Lean" as their mode of operation. * A continuous improvement strategy using new "lean" principles * Eliminate wasteful practices from your manufacturing or chemical processes, increasing the profitability of your plant * Save thousands of dollars a year on new equipment by keeping your existing equipment maintained using this revolutionary method. 505 0 _aCommon Ground; Goals and Objectives; Total Productive Maintenance (TPM); Pre-Planning for Lean Maintenance; The Lean Maintenance Master Plan; Implementing the Plan; Executing Lean Maintenance; Summarizing the Concepts: LM in Practice; Checklists and Forms; Documentation Examples. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aProduction management. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes. 650 0 _aJust-in-time systems. 650 6 _aProduction _xGestion. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHawkins, Bruce. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677791 _z9780750677790 _w(DLC) 2003026393 _w(OCoLC)53940668 830 0 _aPlant engineering (Butterworth-Heinemann (Firm)) 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677790 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2003026393.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2003026393.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03393nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162593175 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750677981 020 _a0750677988 035 _a(OCoLC)162593175 037 _a104112:104133 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS192 _b.M6245 2004eb 082 04 _a658.2/7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMobley, R. Keith, _d1943- 245 10 _aMaintenance fundamentals _h[electronic resource] / _cR. Keith Mobley. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier/Butterworth Heinemann, _cc2004. 300 _av, 418 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aPlant engineering maintenance series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aNo matter which industry a company is a part of, its profitability, like its products, is driven by the reliability and performance of its plant(s). The fundamentals for maintenance found in this volume are applicable to a multitude of industries: power, process, materials, manufacturing, transportation, communication, and many others. This book shows the engineer how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot critical plant machinery, equipment, and systems. NEW to this edition: New material includes a chapter on inspections, providing practical guidelines for effective visual inspections, the key to effective preventive maintenance. Also included in the revision will be multiple chapters on equipment, such as pumps, compressors, and fans. *Provides practical knowledge about plant machinery, equipment, and systems for the new hire or the veteran engineer *Covers a wide array of topics, from shaft alignment and bearings to rotor balancing and flexible intermediate drives *Delivers must-have information to the engineer which he/she will use on a daily basis, in day-to-day activities, that will affect the reliability and profitability of the plant. 505 0 _aShaft Alignment; Rotor Balancing; Lubrication; Bearings; Couplings and Clutches; Packing and Seals; Flexible Intermediate Drives; Gears and Gear Drives; Centrifugal Pumps; Positive-Displacement Pumps; Centrifugal Fans; Centrifugal Compressors; Positive-Displacement Compressors; Mixers and Agitators. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance. 650 6 _aUsines _xEntretien. 650 6 _aMachines _xEntretien et r�eparations. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750677988 _z9780750677981 _w(DLC) 2004557480 _w(OCoLC)56608158 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750677981 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/2004557480.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els051/2004557480.html 856 42 _3Book review (E-STREAMS) _uhttp://www.e-streams.com/es0804/es0804%5F4030.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04550nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162130082 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750678285 020 _a0750678283 035 _a(OCoLC)162130082 037 _a106140:106171 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA347.F5 _bR36 2005eb 082 04 _a620.001/51825 _222 082 04 _a620/.001/515353 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRao, S. S. 245 14 _aThe finite element method in engineering _h[electronic resource] / _cSingiresu S. Rao. 250 _a4th ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston, MA : _bElsevier/Butterworth Heinemann, _cc2005. 300 _axix, 663 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aFinite Element Analysis is an analytical engineering tool developed in the 1960's by the Aerospace and nuclear power industries to find usable, approximate solutions to problems with many complex variables. It is an extension of derivative and integral calculus, and uses very large matrix arrays and mesh diagrams to calculate stress points, movement of loads and forces, and other basic physical behaviors. Students will find in this textbook a thorough grounding of the mathematical principles underlying the popular, analytical methods for setting up a finite element solution based on those mathematical equations. It quickly bridges that knowledge to a host of real-world applications--from structural design, to problems in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Professional engineers will benefit from the introduction to the many useful applications of finite element analysis, and will gain a better understanding of its limitations and special uses. New to this edition: New sections added on the assemblage of element equations, and an important new comparison between finite element analysis and other analytical methodsshowing advantages and disadvantages of each Updated solutions manual available Improved sample and end-of-chapter problems * The only book to provide a broadoverview of the underlying principles of finite element analysis and where it fits into the larger context of other mathematically based engineering analytical tools. * New sections added on the assemblage of element equations, and an important new comparison between finite element analysis and other analytical methods, showing the advantages and disadvantages of each. * New Companion website that will host usable finite element programs and sample engineering problems, as well as a Solutions Manual for end-of-chapter problems. 505 0 _a1. Overview of the Finite Element Method, 2. Discretization of the Domain, 3. Interpolation Models, 4. Higher Order and Isoparametric Elements, 5. Derivation of Element Matrices and Vectors, 6. Assembly of Element Matrices and Vectors and Derivation of System Equations, 7. Numerical Solution of Finite Element Equations, 8. Basic Equations and Solution Procedure, 9. Analysis of Trusses, Beams and Frames, 10. Analysis of Plates, 11. Analysis of Three-Dimensional Problems, 12. Dynamic Analysis, 13. Formulation and Solution Procedure, 14. One-Dimensional Problems, 15. Two-Dimensional Problems, 16. Three-Dimensional Problems, 17. Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics, 18. Inviscid and Incompressible Flows, 19. Viscous and Non-Newtonian Flows, 20. Solution of Quasi-Harmonic Equations, 21. Solution of Helmhotz Equation, 22. Solution of Reynolds Equation, Appendix-A Green Greass Theorem. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aFinite element method. 650 0 _aEngineering mathematics. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750678283 _z9780750678285 _w(DLC) 2004275980 _w(OCoLC)57449393 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750678285 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004275980-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004275980-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03978nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162593294 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750678322 020 _a0750678321 035 _a(OCoLC)162593294 037 _a106466:106498 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS192 _b.K577 2006eb 082 04 _a658.2/02 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aKister, Timothy C. 245 10 _aMaintenance planning and scheduling _h[electronic resource] : _bstreamline your organization for a lean environment / _cTimothy C. Kister, Bruce Hawkins. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Butterworth -Heinemann, _cc2006. 300 _axvi, 331 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis is a hands-on reference guide for the maintenance or reliability engineer and plant manager. As the third volume in the Life Cycle Engineering series, this book takes the guiding principles of Lean Manufacturing and Maintenance and applies these concepts to everyday planning and scheduling tasks allowing engineers to keep their equipment running smoothly, while decreasing downtime. The authors offer invaluable advice on the effective use of work orders and schedules and how they fit into the overall maintenance plan. There are not many books out there on planning and scheduling, that go beyond the theory and show the engineer, in a hands-on way, how to use planning and scheduling techniques to improve performance, cut costs, and extend the life of their plant machinery. * The only book that takes a direct look at streamlining planning and scheduling for a Lean Manufacturing Environment * This book shows the engineer how to create and stick to effective schedules * Gives examples and templates in the back of the book for use in day-to-day scheduling and calculations. 505 0 _aTABLE OF CONTENTS -- Section -- 1 Historical View of Maintenance -- 2 The Plant/Facility Lean Environment -- 3 Governing Principles and Concepts of Lean Maintenance Responsibilities -- 4 Origins of the Maintenance Planner -- 5 Organization Alternatives -- 6 Performing the Planning Function -- 7 Performing the Maintenance Scheduling Function -- 8 Special Case: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling for Maintenance -- 9 Tips, Tricks and Avoiding Pitfalls -- 0 Metrics: Measuring Planning and Scheduling Performance. 500 _aIncludes index. 505 0 _aHistorical view of maintenance -- The plant/facility lean environment -- Governing principles and concepts of lean maintenance -- Origins of the maintenance planner -- Organization alternatives -- Performing the planning function -- Performing the maintenance scheduling function -- Special case : maintenance planning and scheduling for maintenance outages--the plant shutdown -- Tips, tricks, and avoiding pitfalls -- Metrics : measuring planning and scheduling performance -- Planning and scheduling fundamentals--self-test. 650 0 _aPlant maintenance _xPlanning. 650 0 _aProduction management. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHawkins, Bruce. 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750678321 _z9780750678322 _w(DLC) 2005032928 _w(OCoLC)62421084 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750678322 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip064/2005032928.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0623/2005032928-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03901nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162593309 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750678360 020 _a0750678364 035 _a(OCoLC)162593309 037 _a106531:106563 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1075 _b.S78 2005eb 082 04 _a621.8/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aStachowiak, G. W. _q(Gwidon W.) 245 10 _aEngineering tribology _h[electronic resource] / _cGwidon W. Stachowiak, Andrew W. Batchelor. 250 _a3rd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2005. 300 _axxiv, 801 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aAs with the previous edition, the third edition of Engineering Tribology provides a thorough understanding of friction and wear using technologies such as lubrication and special materials. Tribology is a complex topic with its own terminology and specialized concepts, yet is vitally important throughout all engineering disciplines, including mechanical design, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics and biomedical engineering. This edition includes updated material on the hydrodynamic aspects of tribology as well as new advances in the field of biotribology, with a focus throughout on the engineering applications of tribology. New to this edition are end-of-chapter problems and an accompanying solutions manual, increasing the books value as a textbook. The book offers an extensive range if illustrations which communicate the basic concepts of tribology in engineering better than text alone. All chapters include an extensive list of references and citations to facilitate further in-depth research and thorough navigation through particular subjects covered in each chapter. * Includes newly devised end-of-chapter problems, as well as an accompanying solutions manual. * Provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of wear, lubrication and friction in an accessible manner designed to aid non-specialists. * Gives a reader-friendly approach to the subject using a graphic illustrative method to break down the typically complex problems associated with tribology. 505 0 _a1 INTRODUCTION -- 2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LUBRICANTS -- 3 LUBRICANTS AND THEIR COMPOSITION -- 4 HYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION -- 5 COMPUTATIONAL HYDRODYNAMICS -- 6 HYDROSTATIC LUBRICATION -- 7 ELASTOHYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION -- 8 BOUNDARY AND EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICATION -- 9 SOLID LUBRICATION AND SURFACE TREATMENTS -- 10 FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTACT BETWEEN SOLIDS -- 11 ABRASIVE, EROSIVE AND CAVITATION WEAR -- 12 ADHESION AND ADHESIVE WEAR -- 13 CORROSIVE AND OXIDATIVE WEAR -- 14 FATIGUE WEAR -- 15 FRETTING AND MINOR WEAR MECHANISMS -- 16 WEAR OF NON-METALLIC MATERIALS -- 17 FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN TRIBOLOGY -- APPENDIX -- INDEX. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aTribology. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBatchelor, A. W. _q(Andrew W.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750678364 _z9780750678360 _w(DLC) 2005014320 _w(OCoLC)60515157 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750678360 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0513/2005014320.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005014320-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04137nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162593676 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a fsb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750678872 020 _a0750678879 035 _a(OCoLC)162593676 037 _a109866:109914 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP482 _b.J48 2006eb 082 04 _a621.5/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aJha, A. R. 245 10 _aCryogenic technology and applications _h[electronic resource] / _cA.R. Jha, Ph.D. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier Academic Press, _cc2006. 300 _axxi, 267 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aCryogenic Technology and Applications describes the need for smaller cryo-coolers as a result of the advances in the miniaturization of electrical and optical devices and the need for cooling and conducting efficiency. Cryogenic technology deals with materials at low temperatures and the physics of their behavior at these temps. The book demonstrates the ongoing new applications being discovered for cryo-cooled electrical and optical sensors and devices, with particular emphasis on high-end commercial applications in medical and scientific fields as well as in the aerospace and military industries. This book summarizes the important aspects of cryogenic technology critical to the design and development of refrigerators, cryo-coolers, and micro-coolers needed by various commercial, industrial, space and military systems. Cryogenic cooling plays an important role in unmanned aerial vehicle systems, infrared search and track sensors, missile warning receivers, satellite tracking systems, and a host of other commercial and military systems. * Provides an overview of the history of the development of cryogenic technology * Includes the latest information on micro-coolers for military and space applications * Offers detailed information on high-capacity cryogenic refrigerator systems used in applications such as food storage, high-power microwave and laser sensors, medical diagnostics, and infrared detectors. 505 0 _aTABLE OF CONTENTS FOR CRYOGENIC TECHNOLOGY BOOK -- CHAPTER ONE: Technology advancements and chronological development history of cryogenic technology. -- 1.0 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER TWO: EFFECTS OF HEAT FLOW ON HEAT EXCHANGER PERFORMANCE AND COOLER EFFICIENCY -- 2.0 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER THREE: Thermodynamic aspects and heat transfer capabilities of heat exchangers for high-capacity coolers -- 3.0 INTRODUCTION -- 4.0 SUMMARY -- CHAPTER FOUR: CRITICAL DESIGN ASPECTS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES OF CRYOCOOLERS AND MICROCOOLERS WITH LOW COOLING CAPACITIES -- 4.0 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER FIVE: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODERATE-AND HIGH-CAPACITY REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS -- 5.0 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER SIX: Cryocoolers and microcoolers requirements best suited for scientific research, military, and space applications -- 6.0 INTRODUCTION -- 7.0 INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER EIGHT: REQUIREMENTS FOR CRYOGENIC MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES NEEDED FOR VARIOUS CRYOGENIC COOLERS -- 8.0 INTRODUCTION. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aLow temperature engineering. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750678879 _z9780750678872 _w(DLC) 2006295214 _w(OCoLC)64390661 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750678872 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2006295214-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2006295214-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04231nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130347 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750679268 020 _a0750679263 035 _a(OCoLC)162130347 037 _a112859:112948 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQ180.55.M4 _bS75 2006eb 082 04 _a507.2/4 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSrinagesh, K. 245 14 _aThe principles of experimental research _h[electronic resource] / _cK. Srinagesh. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, _cc2006. 300 _axviii, 410 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe need to understand how to design and set up an investigative experiment is nearly universal to all students in engineering, applied technology and science, as well as many of the social sciences. Many schools offer courses in this fundamental skill and this book is meant to offer an easily accessible introduction to the essential tools needed, including an understanding of logical processes, how to use measurement, the dos and donts of designing experiments so as to achieve reproducible results and the basic mathematical underpinnings of how data should be analyzed and interpreted. The subject is also taught as part of courses on Engineering statistics, Quality Control in Manufacturing, and Senior Design Project, in which conducting experimental research is usually integral to the project in question. * Covers such essential fundamentals as "definitions," "quantification," and standardization of test materials * Shows students and professionals alike how to plan an experimentfrom how to frame a proper Hypothesis to designing an experiment to accurately reflect the nature of the problem to "designing with factors." * Includes a separate section on the use of Statistics in Experimental Research, including overview of probability and statistics, as well as Randomization, Replication and Sampling, as well as proper ways to draw statistical inferences from experimental data. 505 0 _a1 Experimental Research in Science: Its Name and Nature -- 2 The Importance of Definitions -- 3 Aspects of Quantification -- 4 The Purpose and Principles Involved in Experimenting -- Part II: Planning the Experiments -- 5 Defining the Problem for Experimental Research -- 6 Stating the Problem as a Hypothesis -- 7 Designing Experiments to Suit Problems -- 8 Dealing with Factors -- 9 Factors at More Than Two Levels -- Part III: The Craft Part of Experimental Research -- 10 Searching through Published Literature -- 11 Building the Experimental Setup -- Part IV: The Art of Reasoning in Scientific Research -- 12 Logic and Scientific Research -- 13 Inferential Logic for Experimental Research -- 14 Use of Symbolic Logic -- Part V: Probability and Statistics for Experimental Research -- 15 Introduction to Probability and Statistics -- 16 Randomization, Replication, and Sampling -- 17 Further Significance of Samples -- 18 Planning the Experiments in Statistical Terms -- 19 Statistical Inference from Experimental Data. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aResearch _xMethodology. 650 0 _aScience _xExperiments _xMethodology. 650 12 _aResearch _xmethods. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750679263 _z9780750679268 _w(DLC) 2006295217 _w(OCoLC)62874153 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750679268 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2006295217-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2006295217-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 05001cam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162593832 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 maua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9780750679657 020 _a0750679654 035 _a(OCoLC)162593832 037 _a115785:115883 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.J64 _bM468 2006eb 082 04 _a624.1/77 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMessler, Robert W., _d1942- 245 10 _aIntegral mechanical attachment _h[electronic resource] : _ba resurgence of the oldest method of joining / _cRobert W. Messler, Jr. 260 _aBurlington, MA : _bButterworth-Heinemann, _cc2006. 300 _axvii, 407 p. : _bill. ; _c27 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIntegral Mechanical Attachment, highlights on one of the worlds oldest technologies and makes it new again. Think of buttons and toggles updated to innovative snaps, hooks, and interlocking industrial parts. Mechanical fasteners have been around as long as mankind, but manufacturers of late have been re-discovering their quick, efficient and fail proof advantages when using them as interlocking individual components as compared with such traditional means of joining materials like welding, soldering, gluing and using nuts bolts, rivets and other similar devices. For many years, it has been virtually impossible to find a single-source reference that provides an overview of the various categories of fastening systems and their various applications. Design engineers should find this book to be an invaluable source of detailed, illustrated information on how such fasteners work, and how they can save time and money. Students, too, will find this book to be extremely useful for courses in mechanical design, machine design, product development and other related areas where fastening and joining subjects are taught. This will be the first reference book to come along in many years that will fully illustrate the major classes of integral mechanical fasteners, replete with examples of typical assembly and ideas and suggestions for further research. * Covers all major techniques for integral mechanical attachment within the context of other types of joining including chemical (adhesive) bonding, melting and solidification (welding, soldering, brazing), and mechanical joining (fasteners and part features) * Includes specific chapters for particular attachment considerations by materials type, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, wood, and masonry * Provides unique coverage of mechanical/electrical connections for reliable contact and use. 505 0 _aPreface -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Integral Mechanical Attachment -- Chapter 2: Classification of Integral Mechanical Attachment -- Chapter 3: Rigid Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 4: Elastic (Snap-fit) Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 5: Plastic (Formed-in) Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 6: Classification Revisited -- Chapter 7: Metal Attachments -- Chapter 8: Polymer Attachments -- Chapter 9: Wood Attachments -- Chapter 10: Cement, Concrete, and Masonry-unit Attachments -- Chapter 11: Glass and Ceramic Attachments -- Chapter 12: Mechanical Electrical Connections -- Chapter 13: The Future of Integral Mechanical Attachment: Where from Here? -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 _aIntroduction to integral mechanical attachment -- Classification and characterization of integral mechanical attachments -- Rigid integral mechanical attachments or interlocks -- Elastic integral mechanical attachments or interlocks -- Plastic (formed-in) integral mechanical attachments or interlocks -- Integral mechanical attachment revisited -- Metal attachment schemes and attachments -- Polymer attachment schemes and attachments -- Ceramics and glass attachment schemes and attachments -- Concrete and masonry-unit attachment schemes and attachments -- Wood attachment schemes and attachments -- Mechanical electrical connections -- The future of integral mechanical attachment : where from here? 650 0 _aJoints (Engineering) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750679654 _z9780750679657 _w(DLC) 2006298872 _w(OCoLC)70916067 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750679657 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0704/2006298872-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03664nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162131423 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780750680844 020 _a0750680849 035 _a(OCoLC)162131423 037 _a133009:133132 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTN693.I7 _bH65 2006eb 082 04 _a669.96142 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBhadeshia, H. K. D. H. _q(Harshad Kumar Dharamshi Hansraj), _d1953- 245 10 _aSteels _h[electronic resource] : _bmicrostructure and properties / _cH.K.D.H. Bhadeshia and Robert Honeycombe. 250 _a3rd ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston : _bElsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann, _c2006. 300 _axi, 344 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aSteels represent the most widely-used metallic alloy, possessing a wide range of microstructures and mechanical properties. By examining the mechanical properties of steels in conjunction with microstructure this book provides a valuable description of the development and behaviour of these materials - the very foundation of their widespread use. Updated throughout and including new chapters on nanostructured steels, and new alloys and technologies for the energy and automobile industries, the book is clearly written and illustrated, with extensive bibliographies and real-life examples. An essential reference, both compact and readily comprehensive, for metallurgists and engineers in both industry and academia. Covers the microstructure, mechanical behaviour and properties of steels, the most widely-used metallic alloy Thoroughly updated with new materials and technologies, plus a new accompanying set of exercises and solutions for teaching use Respected author team who bring their wide experience to students and professionals. 505 0 _aIron and its interstitial solid solutions * The strengthening of iron and its alloys * The iron-carbon equilibrium diagram and plain carbon steels * The effects of alloying elements in iron-carbon alloys * Formation of martensite * The bainite reaction * Acicular ferrite * The heat treatment of steels - hardenability * The tempering of martensite * Commercial Steels: New material to include Nanostructured Steels, Steels for the Energy and Automobile Industries * The embrittlement and fracture of steels * Stainless steel * Weld microstructures * Modelling of microstructure and properties *. 500 _aPrevious ed.: London : Edward Arnold, 1995. Primary author, Honeycombe. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSteel. 650 0 _aSteel _xMetallurgy. 650 0 _aSteel _xMetallography. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHoneycombe, R. W. K. _q(Robert William Kerr) 776 1 _cOriginal _z0750680849 _z9780750680844 _w(DLC) 2006286276 _w(OCoLC)68771056 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780750680844 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0705/2006286276.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0703/2006286276-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03414nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162594478 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 maua s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780884153474 020 _a0884153479 035 _a(OCoLC)162594478 037 _a95981:95980 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ930 _b.P375 2001eb 082 04 _a660/.283 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPennock, J. O. _q(James O.) 245 10 _aPiping engineering leadership for process plant projects _h[electronic resource] / _cJ.O. Pennock. 260 _aBoston : _bGulf Professional Pub., _cc2001. 300 _axii, 273 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aJames O. Pennock has compiled 45 years of personal experience into this how-to guide. Focusing on the position of "lead in charge," this book is an indispensable resource for anyone, new or seasoned veteran, whose job it is to lead the piping engineering and design of a project. The "lead" person is responsible for the successful execution of all piping engineering and design for a project, technical and non-technical aspects alike. The author defines the roles and responsibilities a lead will face and the differences found in various project types. Incorporates four decades of personal experience in a How-To guide Focuses on the position of "lead in charge" Includes coverage of topics often ignored in other books yet essential for success: management, administrative, and control responsibilities. 505 0 _aPart I -- Roles and Responsibilities:; Ch. 1. Piping; Ch. 2. Engineering Management and other Engineering Disciplines; Ch. 3. Nonengineering Groups; ; Part II -- Project Descriptions:; Ch. 4. Project Types, Terms, and Execution Philosophy; Ch. 5. Grassroots Projects; Ch. 6. Revamp and Rebuild Projects; ; Part III -- Procurement, Pipe Fabrication, and Contracts; Ch. 7. Procurement Responsibilities; Ch. 8. Pipe Shop Fabrication; Ch. 9. Contracts and Construction Work Packages (CWP); ; Part IV -- Project Execution:; Ch. 10. Project Fedinition--Scope of Work; Ch. 11. Estimating; Ch. 12. Scheduling; Ch. 13. Planning and Organizing; Ch. 14. Staffing and Directing; Ch. 15. Controlling Change; Ch. 16. Reporting; Ch. 17. Project Completion; ; Part V -- The Future; Ch. 18. Where Do We Go from Here?; ; Appendices:; Typical Piping Deliverables; The Cradle-to-Grave Concept; Glossary; Suggested Piping File Index; Index. 650 0 _aPiping. 650 0 _aChemical plants _xEquipment and supplies. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z0884153479 _z9780884153474 _w(DLC) 00062301 _w(OCoLC)44969480 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780884153474 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/00062301.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00062301.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02743nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162129751 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 txua sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9780884158875 020 _a088415887X 035 _a(OCoLC)162129751 037 _a94898:94897 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA775 _b. H37 2000eb 082 04 _a621.8 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aHarrison, Don _q(Donald M.) 245 14 _aThe grouting handbook _h[electronic resource] : _ba step-by-step guide to heavy equipment grouting / _cDon Harrison. 260 _aHouston, Tex. : _bGulf Pub. Co., _cc2000. 300 _ax, 181 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aBased on twenty years of research and field experience, this book collects a vast amount of information into a handy reference for mechanical and civil engineers. It focuses on four basic elements of grouting: load carrying capability of the foundation soil; mass design, concrete mix and installation, and curing procedures of the foundation; anchor bolts; and the grout. From the ground up, this book takes you step by step through the grouting process. Clear, straightforward directions give you details on preparing the foundation and surface, and selecting the best material and method. Comprehensive yet concise, this is a convenient handbook for veteran and rookie engineers alike. 505 0 _aThe Foundation. Anchorbolts. Cement Grout. Epoxy Grout. Selecting an Epoxy Grout. The Use of Rebar and Expansion Joints in Epoxy Grout. Cracking in Epoxy Grout. Making Deep Pours with Epoxy Grout. Surface Preparations. Pump Grouting. Pressure Grouting. Skid Grouting. Epoxy Chocking. Grouting Specifications. Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 176) and index. 650 0 _aGrouting _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z088415887X _z9780884158875 _w(DLC) 00025170 _w(OCoLC)43542263 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9780884158875 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/00025170.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00025170.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04565nam 2200433Ia 4500 001 ocn162597761 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2001 enka sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856173698 020 _a1856173690 035 _a(OCoLC)162597761 037 _a126717:128267 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQD54.C4 _bR43 2001eb 082 04 _a660/.2842 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRecords, Alan. 245 10 _aDecanter centrifuge handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cAlan Records, Ken Sutherland. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aOxford ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Science B.V., _c2001. 300 _axi, 421 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aScope of Publication A reference work for process designers and users of decanters, this book aims to bridge the information gap in this field - that between academic theory promoted in student textbooks and case study data in manufacturers sales literature.

Design It includes information on design and specification, preparing the reader to select and correctly size equipment.

Purchase As a design or project engineer working with vendors to make final equipment selection, this work provides the readers with the full facts before they start talking to product vendors.

Supply In an environment of industry consolidation, the handbook allows you to track suppliers old and new, providing a basis on which users can find the new relevant company for the parts/service he/she wishes to purchase.

Operation Once an equipment purchase is made, the user needs to be made aware of how to optimally operate decanters. The Decanter Centrifuge Handbook covers relevant (process) operating issues such as instrumentation and control and the use of flocculents. 505 0 _a

Introduction

Decanter development -- Manufacturers -- Trends in technology --

Decanter Design

-- Basic contruction -- Materials of construction -- Basic components -- Variants -- Special features -- Instrumentation --

The Market

-- Where decanters are used, how many are used, importance in that market, impact on decanter design and use for manufacturer and end-user -- Applications: effluent - municipal and industrial, drilling muds, olive and palm oils, proteins, starches, brewery and distillery grains, dairy, petrochemicals, minerals, pharmaceuticals, heavy chemicals, clays, water works sludges, fish meal, surimi, rendering -- Application types: Clarification, classification, dewatering, extra dry solids, washing, reslurry wash, thickening --

Theory

-- Clarification -- Conveying -- Conveying -- Power Consumption -- Polymer Addition -- Pressure developed -- Scaling -- Particle size distribution -- Moving layer theory -- Calculating the effect of vanes and discs -- Fundamental studies --

Flocculents

-- Types of flocculents -- Dosing -- Make-up --

Test work and data Calculations and scale-up

-- Options -- Identifying the pertinent method -- Data needed -- Preparing the data -- Mass balance -- Recovery -- Polymer Dose -- g-level -- Power Calculations -- Worked examples --

Plant Instrumentation and control

Decanter Features for special application

Tables of decanter data

Nomenclature, acknowledgements, references, index

. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCentrifuges _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 _aCentrifugation _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 6 _aCentrifugeuses _vGuides, manuels, etc. 650 6 _aCentrifugation _vGuides, manuels, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aSutherland, Ken. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856173690 _z9781856173698 _w(DLC) 00049524 _w(OCoLC)45162093 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856173698 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00049524-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0610/00049524-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03774nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162130941 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856173704 020 _a1856173704 035 _a(OCoLC)162130941 037 _a122892:128072 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP1142 _b.M87 2001eb 082 04 _a668.4/11 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMurphy, John, _d1934 May 23- 245 10 _aAdditives for plastics handbooks _h[electronic resource] / _cJohn Murphy. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aKidlington, Oxford, UK ; _aNew York, NY, USA : _bElsevier Science Ltd., _cc2001. 300 _axxii, 469 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aBoth technically and economically, additives form a large and increasingly significant part of the polymer industry, both plastics and elastomers. Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been wide-ranging developments, covering chemistry and formulation of new and more efficient additive systems and the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and, in the wider field, as they affect the general public.

This new edition follows the successful formula of its predecessor, it provides a comprehensive view of all types of additives, concentrating mainly on their technical aspects (chemistry/formulation, structure, function, main applications) with notes on the commercial background of each. The field has been expanded to include any substance that is added to a polymer to improve its use, so including reinforcing materials (such as glass fibre), carbon black and titanium dioxide.

This is a book which has been planned for ease of use and the information is presented in a way which is appropriate to the users' needs. 505 0 _aAn overview of additives

Overview: Types and main technical trends -- Overview: The world market -- Fillers -- Reinforcements -- Pigments, Dyestuffs, Special Effects -- Pigments: Black and White -- Heat Stabilisers -- UV Stabilisers -- Flame Retardant Additives -- Antistatic/ conductive additives -- Curing Systems for Thermosets -- Crosslinking, Coupling, Compatibilising -- Plasticisers -- Blowing Agents -- Process Modifiers and Processing Aids -- Lubricants, Mould release agents, Slip and Anti-block -- Miscellaneous Additives -- Additives for rubber -- Additives and recycling -- Mixing and compounding -- Health and Safety -- Testing and Legislation -- APPENDICES -- Conversion tables -- Glossary of technical terms -- Stand abbreviations for plastics and elastomers -- Trade names -- Selection charts. 500 _aIncludes index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPlastics _xAdditives. 650 6 _aMati�eres plastiques _xAdjuvants. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856173704 _z9781856173704 _w(DLC) 2001054794 _w(OCoLC)48223286 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856173704 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001054794-t.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001054794-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03071nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162597800 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 nyua sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856173889 020 _a1856173887 035 _a(OCoLC)162597800 037 _a126898:128766 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA1570 _b.H358 2002eb 082 04 _a621.36/2 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aHandbook of infrared detection technologies _h[electronic resource] / _cedited by Mohamed Henini and Manijeh Razeghi. 260 _aNew York : _bElsevier Advanced Technology, _cc2002. 300 _axiv, 518 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe use of lasers which emit infra-red radiation and sophisticated detectors of IR radiation is increasing dramatically: they are being used for long-distance fibre-optic communications and remote environmental monitoring and sensing. Thus they are of interest to the telecommunications industry and the military in particular. This book has been designed to bring together what is known on these devices, using an international group of contributors. 505 0 _aIntroduction -- Comparison of Photon and Thermal Detectors Performance -- GaAs/AIGaAs Based Quantum Well Intra-red Photodetector Focal Plane Arrays -- GaInAs(P) Based Qwips on GaAs, InP and Si Substrates for Focal Plane Arrays -- InAs/(Galn)Sb Superlattices: A Promising Material System for Infra-red Detection -- GaSb/InAs Superlattices for Infra-red FPAs -- MCT Properties, Growth Methods and Characterization -- HgCdTe 2D Arrays - Technology and Performance Limits -- Status of HgCdTe MBE Technology -- Silicon Infra-red Focal Plane Arrays -- PolySiGe Uncooled Microbolometers for Thermal Infra-red Detection -- Infra-red Silicon/Germanium Detectors -- Fundamentals of Spin Filtering in Ferromagnetic Metals with Application to Spin Sensors. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aInfrared technology _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 6 _aRayonnement infrarouge _xTechnique _vGuides, manuels, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aHenini, Mohamed. 700 1 _aRazeghi, M. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856173887 _z9781856173889 _w(DLC) 2002040767 _w(OCoLC)50773385 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856173889 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002040767-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002040767-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 01533nam 2200337Ia 4500 001 ocn162597848 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856173919 020 _a1856173917 035 _a(OCoLC)162597848 037 _a113030:113118 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ919 _b.P347 2003eb 082 04 _a621.6/7/0288 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aPalgrave, Ron. 245 10 _aTroubleshooting centrifugal pumps and their systems _h[electronic resource] / _cby Ron Palgrave. 260 _aOxford ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Advanced Technology, _cc2003. 300 _axiv, 280 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aCentrifugal pumps. 650 6 _aPompes centrifuges. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856173917 _z9781856173919 _w(DLC) 2002040766 _w(OCoLC)50803336 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856173919 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02954nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162597887 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174084 020 _a1856174085 035 _a(OCoLC)162597887 037 _a108207:108250 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ900 _b.B43 2004eb 082 04 _a621.6/9/0288 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aBeebe, Raymond S. 245 10 _aPredictive maintenance of pumps using condition monitoring _h[electronic resource] / _cRaymond S. Beebe. 260 _aKidlington, Oxford, UK ; _aNew York : _bElsevier Advanced Technology, _cc2004. 300 _aix, 181 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book shows how condition monitoring can be applied to detect internal degradation in pumps so that appropriate maintenance can be decided upon based on actual condition rather than arbitrary time scales. The book focuses on the main condition monitoring techniques particularly relevant to pumps (vibration analysis, performance analysis). The philosophy of condition monitoring is briefly summarised and field examples show how condition monitoring is applied to detect internal degration in pumps. * The first book devoted to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance in pumps. * Explains how to minimise energy costs, limit overhauls and reduce maintenance expenditure. * Includes material not found anywhere else. 505 0 _aCondition monitoring and its part in maintenance, pump performance and the effect of water, performance analysis and testing of pumps for condition conitoring, performance analysis and its application to optimise time for overhaul, other methods of performance analysis for pump condition monitoring, vibration anaysis of pumps - basic, vibration analysis of pumps - advanced methos, other uses of condition monitoring information, other condition monitoring methods, positive displacement pumps, case studies in condition monitoring of pumps. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPumping machinery _xMaintenance and repair. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174085 _z9781856174084 _w(DLC) 2004040455 _w(OCoLC)54407616 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174084 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004040455-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02445nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162597888 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174107 020 _a1856174107 035 _a(OCoLC)162597888 037 _a108206:108249 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ900 _b.M25 2004eb 082 04 _a621.6/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMackay, Ross _q(Ross C.) 245 14 _aThe practical pumping handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cby Ross Mackay. 260 _aOxford ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _axx, 281 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book is a practical account of pumping, piping and seals starting with basics and providing detailed but accessible information on all aspects of the pumping process and what can go wrong with it. Written by an acknowledged expert with years of teaching experience in the practical understanding of pumps and systems. Aids understanding of pumps to minimize failures and time-out. A practical handbook covering the basics of the pumping process. Written by an acknowledged expert. 505 0 _aCentrifugal pumps, pump hydraulics, system hydraulics, suction conditions, pump selection and purchasing, stuffing box sealing, pump bearings, special applications, special pumps, pump installation & piping, troubleshooting, pump maintenance, fluid properties, friction loss tables, materials of construction. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 273) and index. 650 0 _aPumping machinery _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 6 _aPompes 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174107 _z9781856174107 _w(DLC) 2004040454 _w(OCoLC)54407612 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174107 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004040454-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03260nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162597891 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 nyua sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dBAKER 020 _a9781856174152 020 _a1856174158 035 _a(OCoLC)162597891 037 _a121092:128972 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.9.C6 _bC265 2004eb 082 04 _a668.9 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCampbell, F. C. _q(Flake C.) 245 10 _aManfacturing processes for advanced composites _h[electronic resource] / _cF. C. Campbell. 260 _aNew York : _bElsevier, _c2004. 300 _axii, 517 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _a• One of very few books available to cover this subject area. • A practical book with a wealth of detail.

This book covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites. It covers the major fabrication processes in detail.

Very few books cover the details of fabrication and assembly processes for composites. This book is intended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing: any one with some experience in composites should be able to read it. The author, who has 34 years experience in the aerospace industry, has intentionally left out mathematical models for processes so the book will be readable by the general engineer.

It differs from other books on composites manufacturing in focussing almost solely on manufacturing processes, while not attempting to cover materials, test methods, mechanical properties and other areas of composites. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Composite Materials & Processes. -- Fibers and Reinforcements. -- Thermoset Resins. -- Cure Tooling. -- Ply Collation. -- Curing. -- Interaction of Chemical Composition and Processing on Laminate Quality. -- Adhesive Bonding and Integrally Co-cured Structures. -- Liquid Molding. -- Thermoplastic Composites. -- Commercial Processes. -- Assembly. -- Nondestructive Inspection and Repair. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aPolymeric composites. 650 0 _aFibrous composites. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174158 _z9781856174152 _w(DLC) 2003049415 _w(OCoLC)52860096 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174152 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003049415-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003049415-t.html 938 _aBaker & Taylor _bBKTY _c260.00 _d260.00 _i1856174158 _n0004286542 _sactive 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03477nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162597897 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sbf 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174312 020 _a185617431X 035 _a(OCoLC)162597897 037 _a108140:108183 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA455.P5 _bR65 2004eb 082 04 _a668.4 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRosato, Dominick V. 245 10 _aPlastic product material and process selection handbook _h[electronic resource] / _cDominick V. Rosato, Donald V. Rosato and Matthew V. Rosato. 260 _aKidlington, Oxford, UK ; _aNew York, USA : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _axxxiv, 618 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book is for people involved in working with plastic material and plastic fabricating processes. The information and data in this book are provided as a comparative guide to help in understanding the performance of plastics and in making the decisions that must be made when developing a logical approach to fabricating plastic products to meet performance requirements at the lowest costs. It is formatted to allow for easy reader access and this care has been translated into the individual chapter constructions and index. This book makes very clear the behaviour of the 35,000 different plastics with the different behaviours of the hundreds of processes. Products reviewed range from toys to medical devices, to cars, to boats, to underwater devices, containers, springs, pipes, aircraft and spacecraft. The reader's product to be designed and/or fabricated can be directly or indirectly related to plastic materials, fabricating processes and/or product design reviews in this book. *Essential for people involved in working with plastic material and plastic fabricating processes *Will help readers understand the performance of plastics *Helps readers to make decisions which meet performance requirements and to keep costs low. 505 0 _aIntroduction,Plastic Property, Fabricating Product, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Foaming, Calendering, Coating, Casting, Reaction Injection Molding, Rotational Molding, Compression Molding, Reinforced Plastics, Other Process, Mold and Die Tooling, Auxiliary Equipment; Summary. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [576]-595) and index. 650 0 _aPlastics _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 0 _aEngineering design _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 650 4 _aPl�asticos _vManuales 650 4 _aDise�no en ingenier�ia _vManuales 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRosato, Donald V. 700 1 _aRosato, Matthew V. 776 1 _cOriginal _z185617431X _z9781856174312 _w(DLC) 2004040457 _w(OCoLC)54373102 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174312 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004040457-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03185nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162130272 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne ab sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174428 020 _a1856174425 035 _a(OCoLC)162130272 037 _a111725:111809 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTD442.5 _b.S56 2006eb 082 04 _a628.162 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aSingh, Rajindar, _d1947- 245 10 _aHybrid membrane systems for water purification _h[electronic resource] : _btechnology, systems design and operation / _cRajindar Singh. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aOxford : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axii, 291 p. : _bill., maps ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aMembrane systems are finding increasing application worldwide in the purification of potable and industrial water, and their design and use is set to grow considerably in years to come. This comprehensive book is written in a practical style with emphasis on process description, key unit operations, plant equipment description, equipment installation, safety and maintenance, process control, plant start-up, operation and troubleshooting. It is supplemented by case studies and useful engineering rules-of-thumb. The author is a chemical engineer with many years experience in the field and his technical knowledge and practical know-how in the water purification industry are summarised succinctly in this volume. This book... * Will ensure your system design is fit for its purpose * Informs readers of which membranes to use; why, where and when * Will help readers to trouble-shoot and improve performance * Provides case studies help understanding through real-life situations This book... * Will ensure your system design is fit for its purpose * Informs readers of which membranes to use; why, where and when * Will help readers to trouble-shoot and improve performance * Provides case studies help understanding through real-life situations. 505 0 _aIntroduction to Membrane Technology; Water and Membrane Treatment; Hybrid Membrane Systems Case Studies; Hybrid Membrane Systems Design and Operation; Appendix: Engineering Data and Notes. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aWater _xPurification _xMembrane filtration. 650 6 _aEau _x�Epuration _xFiltration sur membrane. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174425 _z9781856174428 _w(DLC) 2006296224 _w(OCoLC)61260517 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174428 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0634/2006296224-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03915nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162597911 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 nyua s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174459 020 _a185617445X 035 _a(OCoLC)162597911 037 _a108208:108251 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ919 _b.S535 2004eb 082 04 _a621.6/7 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aShiels, Stan. 245 10 _aStan Shiels on centrifugal pumps _h[electronic resource] : _bcollected articles from "World Pumps" magazine / _cStan Shiels. 260 _aNew York : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _avi, 275 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis collection of all of Stan Shiels articles for World Pumps covers specification, operational issues, troubleshooting and the well-known PumpAcademy articles which covered specific topics of importance to pump engineers. The result is a volume which is enjoyable and instructive to read,containing facts and opinions as fresh as the day they were written. *The late Stan Shiels had over 35 years experience as a professional engineer and over a period of nearly 15 years made a regular contribution to World Pumps magazine. *This book includes 28 articles which will form a valuable resource to the pump engineer. *Articles cover many aspects of pump specification, operation and troubleshooting. 505 0 _aCentrifugal pump specification and selection - a systems approach, centrifugal pump specification and selection - a systems approach part I & II, hidden dangers in centrifugal pump specification part I & II, the risks of parallel operation, the [B-K] factor in mechanical seal life, the importance of running clearances, when two pumps are cheaper than one, cost factors when considering pumping rate and line size, which is worse, specifiying too much head or too much flow, causes of intermittent and chronic cavitation, locating the greatest centifugal pump energy savings, how centrifugal pump hydraulics affect rolling element bearing life, importance of proper review in pump specification, protecting centifugal pumps at low flow rates, motor trip! predicting the unforeseen disaster, trimming impeller to save energy and increase flow rate, applying mechanical seals to centrifugal pumps, understanding the essentials of centrifugal pump reliability, application of rolling element bearings in centrifugal pumps, centrifugal pump commissioning and start-up, optimizing centrifugal pump operation, overlooked key areas of centrifugal pump maintenance, centrifugal pump troubleshooting: part one: the hydraulic area, centrifugal pump troubleshooting: part two: a retrospective approach, troubleshooting centrifugal pumps: rolling element bearing failures, failure of mechanical seals in centrifugal pumps: part one, failure of mechanical seals in centrifugal pumps: part two. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aCentrifugal pumps. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 730 0 _aWorld pumps magazine. 776 1 _cOriginal _z185617445X _z9781856174459 _w(DLC) 2004047209 _w(OCoLC)55008231 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174459 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0702/2004047209-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0617/2004047209-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03129nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162597932 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174497 020 _a1856174492 035 _a(OCoLC)162597932 037 _a109500:109548 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ901 _b.V37 2004eb 082 04 _a621.6/9 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aVariable speed pumping _h[electronic resource] : _ba guide to successful applications / _cEuropump and Hydraulic Institute. 260 _aOxford, UK ; _aNew York : _bElsevier, _cc2004. 300 _axi, 172 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c26 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aPrepared by industry experts from the pump, motor and drive industries under the auspices of Europump and the Hydraulic Institute, this reference book provides a comprehensive guide to variable speed pumping.It includes technical descriptions of pumping systems and their components, and guides the reader through the evaluation of different speed control options.Case studies help illustrate the life cycle cost savings and process improvements that appropriate variable speed pumping can deliver. Authoritative, global reference to Variable Speed Pumping, by Europump and the Hydraulic InstituteCombines the technical knowledge of pump, motor and control systems in one guideBrings together all the concepts, metrics and step-by-step decision-making support you need to help you decide which VSD strategies are most appropriateWill help you design and specify pumping applications that minimise life-cycle costs. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Pumping system hydraulic characteristics; System and process requirements; Pumps; concepts for estimating pumping energy costs; Motors; Variable speed drives; Control principle for variable speed pumping; Selection process - new systems; Selection process - retrofitting to existing equipment; Benefits, drawbacks and operational issues; Financial justification Case studies; Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references. 650 0 _aPumping machinery. 650 0 _aVariable speed drives. 650 6 _aPompes. 650 6 _aVariateurs de vitesse. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 710 2 _aEuropean Association for Pump Manufacturers. 710 2 _aHydraulic Institute (U.S.) 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174492 _z9781856174497 _w(DLC) 2004053683 _w(OCoLC)55615662 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174497 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2004053683-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03107nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130198 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174503 020 _a1856174506 035 _a(OCoLC)162130198 037 _a109499:109547 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP1177 _b.R68 2004eb 082 04 _a668.494 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRosato, Donald V. 245 10 _aReinforced plastics handbook _h[electronic resource]. 250 _a3rd ed. / _bDonald V. Rosato, Dominick V. Rosato. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier Advanced Technology, _c2004. 300 _axxx, 1082 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIn this 3rd Edition of the Reinforced Plastics Handbook the authors have continued the approach of the late John Murphy, author of the first and second editions.The book provides a compendium of information on every aspect of materials, processes, designs and construction.Fiber-reinforced plastics are a class of materials in which the basic properties of plastics are given mechanical reinforcement by the addition of fibrous materials. The wide choice of plastics resin matrices and the correspondingly wide choice of reinforcing materials mean that the permutations are virtually unlimited. But the optimum properties of resin and reinforcement cannot be obtained unless there is an effective bond between the two, and this is the continuing objective of reinforced plastics production, design and processing. New 3rd edition of this comprehensive practical manual This is a 'bible' for all those involved in the reinforced plastics industry, whether manufacturers, specifiers, designers or end-users. Has been completely revised and updated to reflect all the latest developments in the industry. 505 0 _aChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Reinforcements; Chapter 3 Plastics; Chapter 4 Compound Constructions; Chapter 5- Fabricating Processes; Chapter 6 Markets/Products; Chapter 7 Designs; Chapter 8 Engineering Analyses; Chapter 9 Selecting Plastics and Process; Chapter 10 Summary. 500 _aPrevious ed.: / John Murphy. 1998. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [1043]-1050) and index. 650 0 _aReinforced plastics _vHandbooks, manuals, etc. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aRosato, Dominick V. 700 1 _aMurphy, John, _d1934 May 23- _tReinforced plastics handbook. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174506 _z9781856174503 _w(OCoLC)56649144 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174503 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03315nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162597949 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174657 020 _a1856174654 035 _a(OCoLC)162597949 037 _a112315:112403 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ177 _b.N67 2006eb 082 04 _a621.811 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aNorfield, Derek. 245 10 _aPractical balancing of rotating machinery _h[electronic resource] / _cDerek Norfield. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _ax, 217 p. : _bill. ; _c22 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aRotating machinery (eg pumps, motors, compressors) is normally manufactured to precise measurements but there comes a point when the costs of manufacture mean that further precision is not cost-effective and thus any slight imbalance inherent in the machine will need to be attended to after manufacture. When such machinery is in operation, often at very high speeds of thousands of revs per minute, any imbalance will set up vibration and often noise. In addition, such imbalance will cause extra wear and loss of efficiency in the machine. The answer is to balance the affected parts of the machine so that it operates smoothly and efficiently. This book is a practical account of such balancing techniques e.g how to balance a rotor, how to set up and verify performance of a balancing machine, and procedures for on-site balancing. In addition, other common causes of vibration will be covered e.g. misalignment, bad bearings and looseness. This book is the distillation of a successful course run by the author and developed over 20 years. University engineering departments do not teach balancing techniques beyond the very basic, and there is a need for educators and engineers to have a practical book available on the topic. A practical book which will help the reader understand the importance of balance in today's high technology world Outlines the history of dynamic balancing and other vibration reduction techniques Profusely illustrated throughout. 505 0 _aSection 1: Introduction; The need for balancing; The history of balancing; Why do we balance; Balancing is not an additional expense!; Section 2: Balancing Basics; Vibration, causes and effects; In the beginning; Simple Vibration; Complex vibration; Why is vibration so bad?; What is the cause of vibration; Misalignment; Damaged bearings; Bent shaft; Turbulence. 500 _aIncludes index. 650 0 _aBalancing of machinery. 650 0 _aMachinery _xVibration. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174654 _z9781856174657 _w(OCoLC)63134326 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174657 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03862nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162130331 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802m20059999enka s 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174725 020 _a1856174727 035 _a(OCoLC)162130331 037 _a112727:112816 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ1058 _b.F677 2005eb 082 04 _a621.406 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aForsthoffer, W. E. _q(William E.) 245 10 _aForsthoffer's rotating equipment handbooks _h[electronic resource] / _cW.E. (Bill) Forsthoffer. 260 _aOxford : _bElsevier, _c2005- 300 _av. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aOver recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material from scratch. As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a wrong fit and a costly reliability problem. The stakes can be high, and it against this background that Forsthoffers Rotating Equipment Handbooks have been published. Each is the outcome of many years experience and is based on well-honed teaching material which is easily readable, understandable and actually enjoyable! The result is a set of books which will enhance rotating equipment reliability and safety throughout the many industries where such equipment is vital to a successful business. This is a five volume set. The volumes are: 1: Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment 2: Pumps 3: Compressors 4: Auxiliary Equipment 5: Component Condition Monitoring/ Root Cause Analysis * A five volume set which is the distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East. * These are PRACTICAL books written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout. * They concentrate on MAINTENANCE and RELIABILITY of machinery so as to reduce down time and cost. 505 0 _aThis is a five volume set. The volumes are: -- 1: Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment -- 2: Pumps -- 3: Compressors -- 4: Auxiliary Equipment -- 5: Component Condition Monitoring/ Root Cause Analysis. 500 _aIncludes indexes. 505 1 _av. 1. Principles of rotating equipment -- v. 2. Pumps -- v. 3. Compressors. 650 0 _aTurbomachines. 650 0 _aRotors. 650 0 _aHydraulic machinery. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 12 _aForsthoffer, W. E. _q(William E.) _tPrinciples of rotating equipment. 700 12 _aForsthoffer, W. E. _q(William E.) _tPumps. 700 12 _aForsthoffer, W. E. _q(William E.) _tCompressors. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174727 _z9781856174725 _z1856174670 _z9781856174671 _z1856174689 _z9781856174688 _z1856174697 _z9781856174695 _w(OCoLC)62795547 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174725 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02896nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130391 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174817 020 _a1856174816 035 _a(OCoLC)162130391 037 _a114085:114177 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTP159.M4 _bJ83 2006eb 082 04 _a628.164 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aJudd, Simon. 245 14 _aThe MBR book _h[electronic resource] : _bprinciples and applications of membrane bioreactors in water and wastewater treatment / _cSimon Judd with Claire Judd. 250 _a1st ed. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axv, 325 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe use of membranes is increasing throughout industry, and particularly the water industry.The municipal water industry, which is concerned with the provision of clean drinking water to the population, is a big user and developer of membrane technology which helps it to provide water free of pathogens, chemicals, odours and unwanted tastes. Municipal authorities also have to process sewage and waste water, and membranes are used extensively in these processes. The MBR Book covers all important aspects of Membrane BioReactors in water and waste water treatment, from the fundamentals of the processes via design principles to MBR technologies. Industrial case studies help interpret actual results and give pointers for best practice. Useful appendices provide data on commercial membranes and international membrane organisations. * Major growth area in the water industries * Internationally-known author * Principles and practice, backed by case studies. 505 0 _aPreface -- Contributors -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Fundamentals -- 3. Design -- 4. Commercial Technologies -- 5. Case Studies -- Appendices -- Nomenclature -- Abbreviations -- Glossary of terms -- Index. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aWater _xPurification _xMembrane filtration. 650 0 _aSewage _xPurification _xFiltration. 650 0 _aMembrane reactors. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aJudd, Claire. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174816 _z9781856174817 _w(OCoLC)69733088 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174817 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03361nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162131355 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2006 ne a sb 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174954 020 _a1856174956 035 _a(OCoLC)162131355 037 _a131629:131735 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTL698 _b.C36 2006eb 082 04 _a629.1342 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCampbell, F. C. _q(Flake C.) 245 10 _aManufacturing technology for aerospace structural materials _h[electronic resource] / _cF.C. Campbell. 260 _aAmsterdam : _aKidlington : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axv, 600 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aAerospace engineering materials science 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe rapidly-expanding aerospace industry is a prime developer and user of advanced metallic and composite materials in its many products. This book concentrates on the manufacturing technology necessary to fabricate and assemble these materials into useful and effective structural components. Detailed chapters are dedicated to each key metal or alloy used in the industry, including aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, titanium, high strength steels, and superalloys. In addition the book deals with composites, adhesive bonding and presents the essentials of structural assembly. This book will be an important resource for all those involved in aerospace design and construction, materials science and engineering, as well as for metallurgists and those working in related sectors such as the automotive and mass transport industries. Flake Campbell Jr has over thirty seven years experience in the aerospace industry and is currently Senior Technical Fellow at the Boeing Phantom Works in Missouri, USA. * All major aerospace structural materials covered: metals and composites * Focus on details of manufacture and use * Author has huge experience in aerospace industry * A must-have book for materials engineers, design and structural engineers, metallurgical engineers and manufacturers for the aerospace industry. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Aluminium; Magnesium & Beryllium; Titanium; High Strength Steels; Superalloys; Polymer Matrix Composites; Adhesive Bonding and Integrally Cocured Structure; Metal Matrix Composites; Ceramic Matrix Composites; Structural Assembly; Appendix A: Metric Conversions; Appendix B: Brief Review of Materials Fundamentals. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aAerospace engineering _xMaterials. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes. 650 4 _aIngenieria aeroespacial _xMateriales. 650 4 _aProcesos de manufactura. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174956 _z9781856174954 _w(OCoLC)69733089 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174954 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02600nam 2200373Ia 4500 001 ocn162597981 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2006 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781856174961 020 _a1856174964 035 _a(OCoLC)162597981 037 _a133889:134015 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.P55 _bF37 2006eb 082 04 _a621.8672 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aFarshad, Mehdi. 245 10 _aPlastic pipe systems _h[electronic resource] : _bfailure investigation and diagnosis / _cMehdi Farshad. 260 _aAmsterdam ; _aBoston ; _aLondon : _bElsevier, _c2006. 300 _axii, 205 p. : _bill. (some col.) ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aIndustrial and domestic piping is increasingly made from various plastics and composites, and these materials withstand heavy use over long periods. They are, however, affected by environmental and other factors over time and can degrade, causing major problems within piping systems. Farshad's book deals with why plastic pipes and systems fail, and with how to investigate and diagnose such failures. Pipes may buckle, fracture, change in dimensions and colour, blister and delaminate, corrode through stress, be abraded and obstructed: all these cause problems and lead to loss of efficient operation of a system. The author's experience is backed up by a large data-base of results * Wide target audience * The only book covering the whole subject * Unique approach based on long experience. 505 0 _a1. Plastic pipes 2. Fracture of Pipes 3. Buckling failure 4. Dimensional & Colour changes 5. Blisters and Delamination 6. Stress corrosion 7. Abrasion 8. Obstruction 9. Glossary 10. Bibliography. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [196]-199) and index. 650 0 _aPipeline failures. 650 0 _aPipe, Plastic. 650 0 _aFault location (Engineering) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1856174964 _z9781856174961 _w(OCoLC)69733090 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781856174961 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04703nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162130436 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2000 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781857180268 020 _a1857180267 035 _a(OCoLC)162130436 037 _a115598:115694 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.7 _b.T48 2000eb 082 04 _a620.440287 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aThree-dimensional surface topography _h[electronic resource] / _cK.J. Stout and L. Blunt ; contributors, W.P. Dong ... [et al.]. 250 _a2nd ed. 260 _aLondon : _bPenton Press, _cc2000. 300 _axxii, 285 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis fully illustrated text explains the basic measurement techniques, describes the commercially available instruments and provides an overview of the current perception of 3-D topography analysis in the academic world and industry, and the commonly used 3-D parameters and plots for the characterizing and visualizing 3-D surface topography. It also includes new sections providing full treatment of surface characterization, filtering technology and engineered surfaces, as well as a fully updated bibliography. 505 0 _aPart I: Development of Surface Characterization -- 1. History of the subject 2. Development of surface parameters 3. Progress in filtering 4. Instrumentation 5. Development of integrated 3-D parameter set 6. Future Developments 7. Contents of the proposed standard. Part II: Instruments and Measurement Techniques of Three-dimensional Surface Topography -- 1. Introduction 2. Differences in measurement and analysis methods for 3-D and 3-D surface topography 3. Stylus instruments 4. Optical instruments 5. Non-optical scanning microscopy 6. Characteristics of the different types of available instruments 7. Conclusions. Part III: Filtering Technology for Three-Dimensional Surface Topography Analysis. 1. Nomenclature 2. Introduction 3. History of surface data filters 4. 3-D general filtering techniques 5. Robust filters 6. The problems of frequency domain filters 7. Wavelet digital filters 8. Motif filters 9. Conclusion. Part IV: Visualization Techniques and Parameters for Characterizing Three-Dimensional Surface Topography 1. Nomenclature 2. Introduction 3. Surface topography in three dimensions 4.Visualization techniques 5. Specification of parameters 6. A primary parameter set amplitude, height distribution, spatial, hybrid and functional. Part V: Applications of Three-Dimensional Surface Metrology 1. Introduction 2. Measurement of a gear surface with a stylus lead screw-driven instrument 3. Measurement of an engine bore surface with a stylus linear motor-driven instrument 4. Measurement of thick-film superconductors with a focus detection instrument 5. Measurement of human skin with a focus detection instrument 6. Measurement of the topography of hip prostheses using phase shifting interferometer 7. Measurement of a polished brass surface using a scanning tunnelling microscope 8. Characterization of surface topography of indentations 9. Conclusions. Part VI: Engineered Surfaces - A Philosophy of Manufacture 1. A philosophy of manufacture 2. The complex interrelationships in producing an engineered surface 3. Surface topographical features and their effect on the functional performance of surfaces 4. Surface mechanical features that can effect the functional performance of surfaces (surface integrity) 5. Subsurface features that can effect the functional performance of surfaces 6. Some examples of engineered surfaces 7. Future approach to the engineered surface 8. An example of a comprehensive testing procedure 9. FE simulations 10. Final comments. 500 _aPrevious ed.: London : Jessica Kingsley, 1994. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) _xAnalysis. 650 0 _aThree-dimensional display systems. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aStout, K. J. 700 1 _aBlunt, L. _q(Liam) 776 1 _cOriginal _z1857180267 _z9781857180268 _w(OCoLC)45308475 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781857180268 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02199nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162130434 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2001 enka s 000 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781857180299 020 _a1857180291 035 _a(OCoLC)162130434 037 _a115587:115683 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.7 _b.G75 2001eb 082 04 _a620.110287 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGriffiths, Brian. 245 10 _aManufacturing surface technology _h[electronic resource] : _bsurface integrity & functional performance / _cBrian Griffiths. 260 _aLondon : _bPenton, _c2001. 300 _a120 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe first title in the "Manufacturing Engineering Modular" series, the publication of this book marks recognition of the effect of surface finish obtained in manufacture ("surface integrity") on the functional performance of product, in terms of such factors as fatigue, corrosion and strength. It is a concise work, intended chiefly for undergraduate and postgraduate students, which should also provide useful material for the professional manufacturing engineer. 505 0 _aSetting the scene; The manufacturing process unit event; Surface finish measuring methods; Surface finish characterization; Sub-surface altered material layers; Standards and codes of practice; Appendix: Typical surface integrity questions. 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) _xMeasurement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1857180291 _z9781857180299 _w(OCoLC)47355342 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781857180299 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04582nam 2200469Ia 4500 001 ocn162597996 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2002 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781857180312 020 _a1857180313 035 _a(OCoLC)162597996 037 _a115588:115684 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTS183 _b.C43 2002eb 082 04 _a658.500285 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aCecelja, Franjo. 245 10 _aManufacturing information & data systems _h[electronic resource] : _banalysis, design & practice / _cFranjo Cecelja. 260 _aLondon : _bPenton, _c2002. 300 _axiv, 185 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aManufacturing engineering modular series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aRecent years have witnessed an increase in the use of information technology in manufacturing, so much so that it has rapidly permeated the organization at every level. Consequently, there is a growing need for those related to or interested in manufacturing to understand the nature of this technology and the way it can best be used to increase competitive advantage, hence the profit. This book is a contribution towards better understanding of information technology and information systems and their application in manufacturing. The main feature of this book is that it addresses information systems and its application in manufacturing with a view to improving the competitive advantage. It offers fundamental understanding of information technology and underpinning principles, but also practical issues related to its implementation and operation. Additionally, the material is structured such that the reader is taken logically from basic principles to practical issues of information systems. Yet, chapters tend to be sufficiently independent making the text suitable for those with particular interest. 505 0 _aInformation Needs of Manufacturing; Information Technology and Information Systems; Manufacturing Information; MIDS Taxonomy; Conclusion; References -- 2. Manufacturing Databases -- Database Systems; Database Models; Database Design; Database Normalization; General Database Management Issues; Applications of Relational Databases and Future Trends; Conclusion; References -- 3. Manufacturing Resource Planning Systems -- Introduction; Materials Requirements Planning; Manufacturing Resources Planning System (MRP II); Conclusion; References -- 4. Shop-Floor Data Collection Systems -- Introduction; Computerized SFDC; Bar Codes; Electronic Labels; Other Types of SFDC System; The People Factor; Conclusion; References -- 5. Telecommunication -- Introduction; Telecommunications System; Types of Telecommunications Networks; Telecommunications For Competitive Advantage; Management Issues and Decisions; Conclusion; References -- 6. Electronic Commerce -- Introduction; The Internet; Electronic Commerce; Conclusion; References -- 7. Strategic Implications of MIDS -- Introduction; Concept of Strategic Information Systems; The Evolution of IS/IT; Use of Information Systems for Competitive Advantage; The Applications Portfolio; Critical Success Factors; Strategic Planning; Conclusion; References. -- 8. Review Questions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aManufacturing processes _xData processing. 650 0 _aIndustrialists _xInformation resources management. 650 0 _aIndustrial management _xData processing. 650 0 _aManagement information systems. 650 6 _aFabrication _xInformatique. 650 6 _aGestion de l'information. 650 6 _aGestion _xInformatique. 650 6 _aProgiciels de gestion int�egr�es. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1857180313 _z9781857180312 _w(DLC) 2003447119 _w(OCoLC)49873013 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781857180312 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0616/2003447119-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0616/2003447119-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03304nam 2200385Ia 4500 001 ocn162130432 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781857180336 020 _a185718033X 035 _a(OCoLC)162130432 037 _a115582:115678 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT352 _b.G75 2003eb 082 04 _a604.2/02/18 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aGriffiths, Brian, _d1945- 245 10 _aEngineering drawing for manufacture _h[electronic resource] / _cBrian Griffiths. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, Va. : _bKogan Page Science, _c2003. 300 _axiv, 162 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 440 0 _aManufacturing engineering modular series 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe processes of manufacture and assembly are based on the communication of engineering information via drawing. These drawings follow rules laid down in national and international standards. The organisation responsible for the international rules is the International Standards Organisation (ISO). There are hundreds of ISO standards on engineering drawing because drawing is very complicated and accurate transfer of information must be guaranteed. The information contained in an engineering drawing is a legal specification, which contractor and sub-contractor agree to in a binding contract. The ISO standards are designed to be independent of any one language and thus much symbology is used to overcome any reliance on any language. Companies can only operate efficiently if they can guarantee the correct transmission of engineering design information for manufacturing and assembly. This book is a short introduction to the subject of engineering drawing for manufacture. It should be noted that standards are updated on a 5-year rolling programme and therefore students of engineering drawing need to be aware of the latest standards. This book is unique in that it introduces the subject of engineering drawing in the context of standards. 505 0 _aIntroduction -- 1. Principles of Engineering Drawing -- 2. Projection Methods -- 3. ISO Drawing Rules -- 4. Dimensions, Symbols and Tolerances -- 5. Limits, Fits and Geometrical Tolerancing -- 6. Surface Finish Specification -- Typical Examination Questions. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aEngineering drawings _xStandards. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z185718033X _z9781857180336 _w(DLC) 2002014373 _w(OCoLC)50401779 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781857180336 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2002014373-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0612/2002014373-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02748nam 2200349Ia 4500 001 ocn162130435 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070802s2002 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996010 020 _a1903996015 035 _a(OCoLC)162130435 037 _a115594:115690 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.7 _b.W473 2002eb 082 04 _a620.44 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aWhitehouse, D. J. _q(David J.) 245 10 _aSurfaces and their measurement _h[electronic resource] / _cDavid Whitehouse. 260 _aLondon : _bHPS, _c2002. 300 _axi, 395 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe importance of surface metrology has long been acknowledged in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, but has now gained growing recognition in an expanding number of new applications in fields such as semiconductors, electronics and optics. Metrology is the scientific study of measurement, and surface metrology is the study of the measurement of rough surfaces. In this book, Professor David Whitehouse, an internationally acknowledged subject expert, covers the wide range of theory and practice, including the use of new methods of instrumentation. Written by one of the world's leading metrologists Covers electronics and optics applications as well as mechanical Written for mechanical and manufacturing engineers, tribologists and precision engineers in industry and academia. 505 0 _a1. What is surface metrology? 2. Measurement of surfaces. 3. Profile parameter characterisation. 4. Surfaces in manufacture. 5. Function and surface texture. 6. Surface finish instrumentation. 7. Stylus instruments. 8. Optical methods. 9. Scanning microscopes. 10. Errors of form. 11. Roundness and related subjects. 12. Cylindricity, sphericity etc. 13. Instrument design for minimum error. 14. Calibration of instruments. 15. Sampling, numerical analysis, display. Glossary. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) _xMeasurement. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996015 _z9781903996010 _w(OCoLC)47355702 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996010 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03972nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162598029 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996119 020 _a1903996112 035 _a(OCoLC)162598029 037 _a115562:115658 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA418.7 _b.A454 2003eb 082 04 _a620/.44 _222 049 _aTEFA 245 00 _aAdvanced techniques for assessment surface topography _h[electronic resource] : _bdevelopment of a basis for 3D surface texture standards "surfstand" / _cedited by Liam Blunt and Xiangqian Jiang. 246 30 _aAssessment surface topography 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2003. 300 _avi, 355 p. : _bill. ; _c30 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Communitys Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards bodies of the possibilities that exist for a new international standard covering the field of 3D surface characterisation. The book covers a description of the proposed 3D surface parameters and advanced filtering techniques using wavelet and robust Gaussian methodologies. The next generation areal surface characterisation theories are discussed and their practical implementation is illustrated. It describes techniques for calibration of 3D instrumentation, including stylus instruments as well as scanning probe instrumentation. Practical verification of the 3D parameters and the filtering is illustrated through a series of case studies which cover bio-implant surfaces, automotive cylinder liner and steel sheet. Finally, future developments of the subject are alluded to and implications for future standardisation and development are discussed. 505 0 _aCharacterisation 1. The surface: its measurement and standardisation; 2. Numerical parameters for characterisation of topography; 3. Development of feature extraction for surface texture; 4. Advanced Gaussian filters; 5. Multi scalar filtration methodologies -- Instrumentation 6. Methods for calibaration of 3D surface metrology instruments; 7. Calibration of atomic force microscopes -- Case studies 8. A comparison of 2D roughness parameters with 3D roughness parameters; 9. Applications of the numerical parameters and filtration; 10. Functionality and characterisation of textured sheet steel products; 11. Characterisation of automotive engine bore performance; 12. Expert systems for hosting surface data; 13. Future developments in surface metrology. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aSurfaces (Technology) _xMeasurement. 650 0 _aThree-dimensional display systems. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aBlunt, L. _q(Liam) 700 1 _aJiang, Xiangqian. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996112 _z9781903996119 _w(DLC) 2003009012 _w(OCoLC)52133259 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996119 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip042/2003009012.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003009012-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03939nam 2200397Ia 4500 001 ocn162598038 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2003 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996379 020 _a1903996376 035 _a(OCoLC)162598038 037 _a115595:115691 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTA660.D6 _bM57 2003eb 082 04 _a624.1 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aMotro, Ren�e, _d1946- 245 10 _aTensegrity _h[electronic resource] : _bstructural systems for the future / _cRen�e Motro. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2003. 300 _axvii, 238 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThe word tensegrity results from the contraction of tensional and integrity, a word created by Richard Buckminster Fuller. He went on to describe tensegrity structures as islands of compression in an ocean of tension, and Re�n Motro has developed a comprehensive definition which is systems in a stable self equilibriated system comprising a discontinuous set of compressed components inside a continuum of tensioned components. This publication represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design. * Represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design * Applicable to architecture as an established structural system, can also be applied to other fields * Design professionals will be able to design better structures. Interested non-professionals will experience the great pleasure of being able to say "I understand why the Hisshorn tower stands up". 505 0 _a1. Introduction -- 2. History and definitions -- 2-1. Introduction; 2-2. History; 2-3. Definitions; 2-4. Conclusion -- 3. Fundamental concepts -- 3-1. Introduction; 3-2. Relational structure; 3-3. Geometry and stability; 3-4. Selfstress states and mechanisms; 3-5. Conclusion -- 4. Typologies -- 4-1. Introduction; 4-2. Typology criteria and codification; 4-3. Elementary cells or spherical cells; 4-4. Assemblies of cells; 4-5. Conclusion -- 5. Models -- 5-1. Introduction; 5-2. Problems to solve; 5-3. Form finding; 5-4. Selfstress and mechanisms; 5-5. Selftress qualification; 5-6. Designing tensegrity systems; 5-7. Active control; 5-8. Conclusion -- 6. Foldable tensegrities -- 6-1. Introduction; 6-2. Folding principle; 6-3. Foldable modules; 6-4. Foldable assemblies; 6-5. Folding design; 6-6. Simulation of the folding process; 6-7. Modelling the contact of two struts; 6-8. Conclusion -- 7. Tensegrity: Latest And future developments -- 7-1. Introduction; 7-2. New tensegrity grids; 7-3. Other projects; 7-4. Tensegrity as a structural principle; 7-5. Conclusion -- 8. Bibliography -- 9. Appendices. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [228]-236) and index. 650 0 _aGeodesic domes. 650 0 _aStructural analysis (Engineering) 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996376 _z9781903996379 _w(DLC) 2003007305 _w(OCoLC)53325359 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996379 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip042/2003007305.html 856 42 _3Book review (E-STREAMS) _uhttp://www.e-streams.com/es0805/es0805%5F4106.html 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0614/2003007305-d.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03747nam 2200493Ia 4500 001 ocn162598069 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996553 020 _a1903996554 035 _a(OCoLC)162598069 037 _a115558:115654 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aQA274 _b.N35 2004eb 082 04 _a519.2/3 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aNajim, K. 245 10 _aStochastic processes _h[electronic resource] : _bestimation, optimization, & analysis / _cedited by Kaddour Najim, Enso Ikonen, & Ait-Kadi Daoud. 246 1 _aStochastic processes : _bestimation, optimization, and analysis. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _cc2004. 300 _axi, 332 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aA stochastic process is a random or conjectural process, and this book is concerned with applied probability and statistics. Whilst maintaining the mathematical rigour this subject requires, it addresses topics of interest to engineers, such as problems in modelling, control, reliability maintenance, data analysis and engineering involvement with insurance. This book deals with the tools and techniques used in the stochastic process estimation, optimisation and recursive logarithms in a form accessible to engineers and which can also be applied to Matlab. Amongst the themes covered in the chapters are mathematical expectation arising from increasing information patterns, the estimation of probability distribution, the treatment of distribution of real random phenomena (in engineering, economics, biology and medicine etc), and expectation maximisation. The latter part of the book considers optimization algorithms, which can be used, for example, to help in the better utilization of resources, and stochastic approximation algorithms, which can provide prototype models in many practical applications. *An engineering approach to applied probabilities and statistics *Presents examples related to practical engineering applications, such as reliability, randomness and use of resources *Readers with varying interests and mathematical backgrounds will find this book accessible. 505 0 _aStochastic Processes: Foundations of probability; Probability Densities Estimation; Optimisation Techniques; Analysis of Recursive Stochastic Algorithms. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aStochastic processes. 650 0 _aEstimation theory. 650 0 _aMathematical optimization. 650 0 _aRecursive functions. 650 6 _aProcessus stochastiques. 650 6 _aEstimation, Th�eorie de l' 650 6 _aOptimisation math�ematique. 650 6 _aFonctions r�ecursives. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 700 1 _aIkonen, Enso, _d1965- 700 1 _aDaoud, Ait-Kadi. 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996554 _z9781903996553 _w(DLC) 2004050747 _w(OCoLC)55149362 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996553 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004050747-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0618/2004050747-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 02496nam 2200361Ia 4500 001 ocn162598081 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806s2004 enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996584 020 _a1903996589 035 _a(OCoLC)162598081 037 _a115555:115651 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aT50 _b.R45 2004eb 082 04 _a620/.0044 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aRegtien, P. P. L. 245 10 _aMeasurement science for engineers _h[electronic resource] / _cP.P.L. Regtien ; foreword by Ludwik Finkelstein. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2004. 300 _ax, 358 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis volume, from an international authority on the subject, deals with the physical and instrumentation aspects of measurement science, the availability of major measurement tools, and how to use them. This book not only lays out basic concepts of electronic measurement systems, but also provides numerous examples and exercises for the student. Ideal for courses on instrumentation, control engineering and physics Numerous worked examples and student exercises. 505 0 _aIntroduction; Basics of measurement; Measurement errors and uncertainty; true values, errors and uncertainty; Analogue signal conditioning; Digital signal conditioning; Analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion; Measurement; thermal and optical quantities, magnetic quantities time and time-related quantities; Measurement of mechanical quantities; Imaging instruments; Worked examples. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [339]-344) and index. 650 0 _aMensuration. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996589 _z9781903996584 _w(DLC) 2004007394 _w(OCoLC)54865148 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996584 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0416/2004007394.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03350nam 2200409Ia 4500 001 ocn162598094 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806r20042000enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996614 020 _a1903996619 035 _a(OCoLC)162598094 037 _a115559:115655 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 050 14 _aTJ200 _b.D83 2004eb 082 04 _a621.8/333 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDud�as, Ill�es. 245 14 _aThe theory & practice of worm gear drives _h[electronic resource] / _cIll�es Dud�as. 246 3 _aTheory and practice of worm gear drives 250 _aKogan Page Science paper ed. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2004. 300 _axxii, 314 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aWorm gears are special gears that resemble screws, and can be used to drive other gears. Worm gears, enable two non-touching shafts in a machine to mesh (join) together. This publication, unique in that it combines both theoretical and practical design aspects, including the latest results of research and development, provides detailed treatment of the theory and production of worm drives, as well as the overarching subject of production geometry of helicoidal surfaces. Included are mathematical models for a number of practical applications; a description of dressing equipment required; treatment of inspection and measurement; the use of intelligent systems; worm gearing for power transmission; selection criteria. Covers theory and practice of the production and use of these common machine elements Ideal for researchers and engineers dealing with mechanical drives, gears and manufacturing The first single volume text in this diverse field. 505 0 _a1. Classification of worm gear drives. 2. History of the worm gear drive. 3. Manufacturing Geometry for Constant Pitch Helicoidal Surfaces. 4. General Mathematical Model for Investigation of Hobs Suitable for Generating Cylindrical and Conical Worms, Worm Gears and Face Gear. 5. Grinding Wheel Profiling Device. 6. Quality Control of Worms Checking the geometry of worms. 7. Manufacture of Helicoidal Surfaces in Modern Intelligent Integrated Systems. 8. Basic Characteristic of Operation and Inspection of Worm Gear Drives. 500 _aOriginally published: Penton Press, 2000. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aGearing, Worm. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996619 _z9781903996614 _w(DLC) 2004275377 _w(OCoLC)56760368 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996614 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004275377-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004275377-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 03328nam 2200421Ia 4500 001 ocn162598108 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806r20042002enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS 020 _a9781903996621 020 _a1903996627 035 _a(OCoLC)162598108 037 _a115539:115635 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 041 0 _aeng 050 14 _aTA418.9.C6 _bD377 2004eb 082 04 _a620.118 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aDecolon, Christian. 245 10 _aAnalysis of composite structures _h[electronic resource] / _cChristian Decolon. 260 _aLondon : _bKogan Page Science, _c2004. 300 _axii, 336 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm. 490 0 _aKogan Page Science paper edition 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis book provides the basis for calculations of composite structures, using continuum mechanics to facilitate the treatment of more elaborate theories. A composite structure combines traditional materials (such as concrete) with new materials (such as high performance fibres) to explore and develop new structures. The author deals with individual layers in laminate composites, discussing the basic laws that govern mixtures. Recommended for both student and professional use A systematic, compact presentation in a single volume Covers the governing equations of composite beams, plates and structures. 505 0 _aContents: Part I: Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Materials: Constitutive relations of anisotropic materials in linear elasticity; Orthotropic layer behaviour; Elastic constants of a unidirectional composite; Failure criteria. Part II: Multi-layer plates: Multi-layer Kirchhoff-Love thin plates; Symmetrical orthotropic Kirchhoff-Love plates; Thermo-elastic behaviour of composites; Symmetric orthotropic Reissner-Mindlin plates; Asymmetrical multi-layer Kirchhoff-Love plates; Cylindrical flexure of multi-layer Kirchhoff-Love plates; Cylindrical flexure of multi-layer Reissner-Mindlin plates. Part III: Multi-Layer Beams: Symmetrical multi-layer beams in tension-compression; Symmetrical multi-layer beams in flexure without transverse shear strain; Symmetrical multi-layer beams in flexure with transverse shear strain. 500 _aTranslated from the French. 500 _aThis translation originally published: London : Hermes Penton, 2002. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 _aComposite materials. 655 7 _aElectronic books. _2local 776 1 _cOriginal _z1903996627 _z9781903996621 _w(DLC) 2005295490 _w(OCoLC)56657690 856 40 _3Referex _uhttp://www.engineeringvillage.com/controller/servlet/OpenURL?genre=book&isbn=9781903996621 _zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42 _3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295490-d.html 856 41 _3Table of contents _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295490-t.html 994 _aC0 _bTEF LDR 04043cam 2200445Ia 4500 001 ocn162598057 003 OCoLC 005 20071121032947.0 006 m d 007 cr cn||||||||| 008 070806m20049999enka sb 001 0 eng d 040 _aOPELS _cOPELS _dOPELS 020 _a9781903996515 020 _a1903996511 035 _a(OCoLC)162598057 037 _a115591:115687 _bElsevier Science & Technology _nhttp://www.sciencedirect.com 041 0 _aeng 050 14 _aTA350 _b.A9513 2004eb 082 04 _a620.1/01/183 _222 049 _aTEFA 100 1 _aAxisa, Fran�cois, _d1941- 240 10 _aMod�elisation des syst�emes m�ecaniques. _lEnglish 245 10 _aModelling of mechanical systems _h[electronic resource] / _cFrancois Axisa. 260 _aLondon ; _aSterling, VA : _bKogan Page Science, _c2004- 300 _av. <1 > : _bill. ; _c25 cm. 533 _aElectronic reproduction. _bAmsterdam : _cElsevier Science & Technology, _d2007. _nMode of access: World Wide Web. _nSystem requirements: Web browser. _nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007). _nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. 520 _aThis first volume is concerned with discrete systems the study of which constitutes the cornerstone of all mechanical systems, linear or non-linear. It covers the formulation of equations of motion and the systematic study of free and forced vibrations. The book goes into detail about subjects such as generalized coordinates and kinematical conditions; Hamiltons principle and Lagrange equations; linear algebra in N-dimensional linear spaces and the orthogonal basis of natural modes of vibration of conservative systems. Also included are the Laplace transform and forced responses of linear dynamical systems, the Fourier transform and spectral analysis of excitation and response deterministic signals. Forthcoming volumes in this series: Vol II: Structural Elements; to be published in June 2005 Vol III: Fluid-structure Interactions; to be published in August 2006 Vol IV: Flow-induced Vibrations; to be published in August 2007 * Presents the general methods that provide a unified framework to model mathematically mechanical systems of interest to the engineer, analyzing the response of these systems * Focuses on linear problems, but includes some aspects of non-linear configuration * Comprehensive coverage of mathematical techniques used to perform computer-based analytical studies and numerical simulations * Discusses the mathematical techniques used to perform analytical studies and numerical simulations on the computer. 505 0 _aChapter 1. Mechanical systems and equilibrium of forces -- Chapter 2. Principle of virtual work and Lagranges equations -- Chapter 3. Hamiltons Principle and Lagranges equations of unconstrained systems -- Chapter 4. Constrained systems and Lagranges undetermined multipliers -- Chapter 5. Autonomous oscillators -- Chapter 6. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems: natural modes of vibration -- Chapter 7. Forced vibration: response to transient excitations -- Chapter 8. Spectral analysis of deterministic time signals -- Chapter 9. Spectral analysis of forced vibrations. 504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [419]-423) and index. 505 1 _av. 1. 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