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  • Mechanical Behavior of Materials

    Deformation and Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajiv S. Mishra + 2 more
    • English
    Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation and Design adopts a design-led approach to the teaching of mechanical behavior of materials in which the underlying fundamental science is presented in the context of design. This approach has been found to help motivate and engage students through real-life case studies and illustrative applications. In addition to the design-led approach, Mishra and Charit cover newer content not found in other textbooks, such as recent advances in microstructural characterization techniques and up-to-date presentation of fundamentals that link the microstructure of engineering materials with realistic mechanical response.

  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery

    • 8th Edition
    • Dan Zhao + 2 more
    • English
    Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Eighth Edition is the leading turbomachinery book with its balanced coverage of theory and application. Starting with background principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, this updated edition goes on to discuss axial flow turbines and compressors, centrifugal pumps, fans, and compressors, and radial flow gas turbines, hydraulic turbines, and wind turbines. Used as a core text in senior undergraduate and graduate level courses, this book will also appeal to professional engineers in the aerospace, global power, oil & gas, and other industries who are involved in the design and operation of turbomachines.

  • Metal Cutting

    Theory, Selection, and Design
    • 5th Edition
    • Edward M. Trent + 2 more
    • English
    Metal Cutting, Fifth Edition builds upon the classic work that has for decades been the go-to reference for individuals working in the area of metal cutting. This revised edition, divided into four parts, features an extensive new chapter on coated cutting tools and updated and expanded chapters on ceramic cutting tools and machinability. A discussion of wear mechanisms and their governing equations is included, as are updates on tool micro examination, use of the quick-stop method, and tool temperature determination. Each chapter begins with a comprehensive bullet point summary and contents. The book will be useful for those studying and teaching courses on metal cutting and machining processes at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels in universities as well as professional materials scientists and mechanical engineers in industrial manufacturing sectors centered on automotive and aerospace component production.

  • Engineering Tribology

    • 5th Edition
    • Gwidon Stachowiak + 1 more
    • English
    Engineering Tribology, Fifth Edition takes an interdisciplinary approach to key concepts and engineering implications of tribology, bringing together the relevant knowledge needed from different fields to achieve effective analysis and control of friction and wear. This edition has been updated to include new content on the computational evaluation of cavitation effects in hydrodynamic bearings, the electrical properties of lubricants, coverage of gas and foil bearings, local directional, fractal signature methods, tribochemistry and mechanical activation, removal of oxide films, models of mechanical activation, advancing tribology with artificial intelligence, modeling, and simulation, and much more.Suitable as an introductory text, this book is also relevant for those working in applied chemistry and bioengineering.

  • High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries

    • 2nd Edition
    • J.R Thomson
    • English
    High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries, Second Edition serves as an overview of best practices as applied to high integrity systems, including their design, maintenance, regulation, and detailed guidance surrounding safety management processes. Across three parts, this book introduces current, key themes for all engineering managers of high-hazard plants, including aging plants, cybersecurity, crisis management, corporate social responsibility, and the significance of local culture to operational safety.This book uses real-world examples and a multidisciplinary approach to safety case management to bridge the disciplinary gap and help readers understand the latest advice and technology underpinning high integrity systems and safety management. It will be an invaluable guide for industry professionals, researchers, and students at graduate level or above working or researching in hazardous industries.

  • Non-Newtonian Flow and Applied Rheology

    Engineering Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • R. P. Chhabra + 1 more
    • English
    Non-Newtonian Flow and Applied Rheology: Engineering Applications, Third Edition bridges the gap between the theoretical work of the rheologist and the practical needs of those who have to design and operate the systems in which these materials are handled or processed. This new edition addresses the rapid advances that are occurring in all aspects of the topics covered in this book, such as new measurement techniques or new constitutive equations and more reliable information based on numerical simulations. New solved examples are added in each chapter, along with a list of problems at the end of the book.This is an established and important reference for senior level mechanical engineers, chemical and process engineers, as well as any engineer or scientist who needs to study or work with these fluids, including pharmaceutical engineers, mineral processing engineers, medical researchers, water and civil engineers.

  • Aerodynamics for Engineering Students

    • 8th Edition
    • Steven H. Collicott + 3 more
    • English
    Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, Eight Edition provides concise explanations of basic concepts combined with an excellent introduction to aerodynamic theory. This updated edition has been revised with improved pedagogy and reorganized content to facilitate student learning. The book includes new examples in many chapters, expanded use of the "aerodynamics around us" boxes to help put the content into proper context for students, and more coverage and use of computational methods like MATLAB.

  • The Finite Element Method

    Its Basis and Fundamentals
    • 8th Edition
    • O. C. Zienkiewicz + 2 more
    • English
    The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals offers a complete introduction to the basis of the finite element method, covering fundamental theory and worked examples in the detail required for readers to apply the knowledge to their own engineering problems and understand more advanced applications.This edition sees the significant addition of content that address coupled field problems; this includes formulations and details of algorithms for thermoelastic, chemoelastic, poroelastic, and piezoelectric problems. The material is also illustrated in application to the nonlinear behaviour of energy storage in batteries.Focusing on the core knowledge, mathematical and analytical tools needed for successful application, The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals is the authoritative resource of choice for graduate level students, researchers, and professional engineers involved in finite element-based engineering analysis.

  • The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics

    • 8th Edition
    • R. L. Taylor + 1 more
    • English
    The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics provides a comprehensive introduction to the application of the finite element method in fluid dynamics. The book begins with a useful summary of all relevant partial differential equations, progressing to the discussion of convection stabilization procedures, steady and transient state equations, and numerical solution of fluid dynamic equations.In this expanded eighth edition, the book starts by explaining the character-based split (CBS) scheme, followed by an exploration of various other methods, including SUPG/PSPG, space-time, and VMS methods. Emphasising the fundamental knowledge, mathematical, and analytical tools necessary for successful implementation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics stands as the authoritative introduction of choice for graduate level students, researchers, and professional engineers.

  • Practical Aviation Security

    Predicting and Preventing Future Threats
    • 4th Edition
    • Jeffrey C. Price + 1 more
    • English
    Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats, Fourth Edition is a guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events to the policies, policymakers, and major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today, as well as the cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future. Using case studies and practical security measures now in use at airports worldwide, readers learn the effective methods and fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. This expanded fourth edition covers new threats and technologies to reflect the latest knowledge in the field from the past decade.This book will be ideal for airport, airline, charter, government, and others with aviation security responsibilities to better implement their security programs, evaluate the ever-changing risk environment, and respond appropriately and responsibly.

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