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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…

A comprehensive overview of integrated vehicle system dynamics exploring the fundamentals and new and emerging developments This book provides a compr…

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 review of the state of the art in the control of multi-agent systems theory and applications The superiority of multi-agent systems ov…

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…

Mechanical behaviors of materials are highly influenced by their architectures and/or microstructures. Hence, progress in material science involves un…

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) …

With the expectation of greatly enhanced user experience, 3D video is widely perceived as the next major advancement in video technology. In order to …

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…

A blend of introductory material and advanced signal processing and communication techniques, of critical importance to underwater system and network …

Recent developments in the fields of energy, transport and industrial engineering have led to the emergence of new types of structures and infrastruct…

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…

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic response of lattice materials, covering the fundamental theory and applications in engineering pr…

This book deals with the mechanics and physics of fractures at various scales. Based on advanced continuum mechanics of heterogeneous media, it develo…

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…

This book introduces the mathematical techniques for turbulence control in a form suitable for inclusion in an engineering degree program at both unde…

With Over 60 tables, most with graphic illustration, and over 1000 formulas, Formulas for Dynamics, Acoustics, and Vibration will provide an invaluabl…

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…

Fluidics originated as the description of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, where fluids were employed (instead of electric currents) for signa…

A comprehensive guide to using energy principles and variational methods for solving problems in solid mechanics This book provides a systematic, high…

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…

Comprehensively introduces linear and nonlinear structural analysis through mesh generation, solid mechanics and a new numerical methodology called c-…

Smart structures that contain embedded piezoelectric patches are loaded by both mechanical and electrical fields. Traditional plate and shell theories…