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The vast majority of vibrations encountered in the real environment are random in nature. Such vibrations are intrinsically complicated and this volum…

An in-depth analysis of machine vibration in rotating machinery Whether it's a compressor on an offshore platform, a turbocharger in a truck or automo…

This textbook presents essential methodology for physicists of the theory and applications of fluid mechanics within a single volume. Building steadil…

Extrusion is by far the most important and the oldest processing and shaping method for thermoplastic polymers. This process concerns almost all synth…

New contributions to the cyclic plasticity of engineering materials Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides an authoritative and c…

This volume considers the shock response spectrum, its various definitions, properties and the assumptions involved in its calculation. In developing …

GaN and ZnO nanowires can by grown using a wide variety of methods from physical vapor deposition to wet chemistry for optical devices. This book star…

Understanding and analysing the complex phenomena related to elastic wave propagation has been the subject of intense research for many years and has …

An advanced, practical approach to the first and second laws of thermodynamics Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics bridges the gap between engineering…

In the context of systems and control, incomplete information refers to a dynamical system in which knowledge about the system states is limited due t…

Everything engineers need to know about mechanical vibration and shock…in one authoritative reference work! This fully updated and revised 3rd edition…

Comprehensively covers emerging aerospace technologies Advanced UAV aerodynamics, flight stability and control: Novel concepts, theory and application…

An expanded new edition of the bestselling system dynamics book using the bond graph approach A major revision of the go-to resource for engineers fac…

Comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and state of the art research developments in electromagneto-mechanics of adaptive materials • Covers a…

Presents the technological advancements that enable high spectral-efficiency and high-capacity fiber-optic communication systems and networks This boo…

The subject of computational plasticity encapsulates the numerical methods used for the finite element simulation of the behaviour of a wide range of …

The most teachable book on incompressible flow— now fully revised, updated, and expanded Incompressible Flow, Fourth Edition is the updated and revise…

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is the interdisciplinary engineering field devoted to the monitoring and assessment of structural health and integr…

Nanoscale pattern transfer technology using molds is a rapidly advancing area and one that has seen much recent attention due to its potential for use…

Exact analytical solutions to periodic motions in nonlinear dynamical systems are almost not possible. Since the 18th century, one has extensively use…

Vehicle noise, vibration, and emissions are only a few of the factors that can have a detrimental effects on overall performance of an engine. These a…

Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks deals with flows in pipes and channel networks from the standpoints of hydrauli…

This book is focused on the theoretical and practical design of reinforced concrete beams, columns and frame structures. It is based on an analytical …

This book is focused on the theoretical and practical design of reinforced concrete beams, columns and frame structures. It is based on an analytical …

In risk studies, engineers often have to consider the consequences of an accident leading to a shock on a construction. This can concern the impact of…

When installed and operated properly, general purpose steam turbines are reliable and tend to be forgotten, i.e., out of sound and out of mind. But, t…

This book provides readers with a solid understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the techniques used for buried object detection. Presenti…

Enhanced e-book includes videos Many books have been written on modelling, simulation and control of four-wheeled vehicles (cars, in particular). Howe…

The purpose of this book is to present the main methods of static and dynamic optimization. It has been written within the framework of the European U…

The presence of water on Earth is discussed in this book using various theories about its origin as a basis. These theories include a massive degassin…

Optical Payloads for Space Missions is a comprehensive collection of optical spacecraft payloads with contributions by leading international rocket-sc…

With a pioneering methodology, the book covers the fundamental aspects of kinematic analysis and synthesis of linkage, and provides a theoretical foun…

Get a complete understanding of aircraft control and simulation Aircraft Control and Simulation: Dynamics, Controls Design, and Autonomous Systems, Th…

In control theory, sliding mode control (SMC) is a nonlinear control method that alters the dynamics of a nonlinear system by application of a discont…

The purpose of this book is to clarify the issues related to the environment of mechanical vibrations in the material life profile. In particular, thr…

A comprehensive and detailed reference guide on the integrity and safety of oil and gas pipelines, both onshore and offshore Covers a wide variety of …

Research in nano and cell mechanics has received much attention from the scientific community as a result of society needs and government initiatives …

One of the only texts available to cover not only how failure occurs but also examine methods developed to expose the reasons for failure, Metal Failu…

Presents a unified framework of far-field and near-field array techniques for noise source identification and sound field visualization, from theory t…

A presentation of the theory behind the Rayleigh-Ritz (R-R) method, as well as a discussion of the choice of admissible functions and the use of penal…

Full coverage of materials and mechanical design in engineering Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Fourth Edition provides a quick guide to specialized a…

A fully updated version of the popular Introduction to Tribology, the second edition of this leading tribology text introduces the major developments …

Insightful working knowledge of friction, lubrication, and wear in machines Applications of tribology are widespread in industries ranging from aerosp…

Asymptotic Methods in the Theory of Plates with Mixed Boundary Conditions comprehensively covers the theoretical background of asymptotic approaches a…

Thermal Management of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems provides a thorough examination of various conventional and cutting edge electric vehicle (EV) …