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Books in Engineering and technology

The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

  • Introduction to the Theory of Shells

    Structures and Solid Body Mechanics
    • 1st Edition
    • Clive L Dym
    • B. G. Neal
    • English
    Introduction to the Theory of Shells provide a brief introduction to the foundations of shell theory, and to some of the important problems that can be tackled within the framework of shell theory. The book discusses topics on the Lamé problem and derivation of beam theory; the basic postulates, or assumptions of shell theory; membrane shells and the bending of circular cylinders; and axisymmetric vibrations of circular cylinders. Mathematicians and students of mathematics will find the book invaluable.
  • Magnetism in Crystalline Materials

    Applications of the Theory of Groups of Cambiant Symmetry
    • 1st Edition
    • A. P. Cracknell
    • D. ter Haar
    • English
    Magnetism in Crystalline Materials covers the applications of the theory of groups of cambiant symmetry and the physical properties of magnetically ordered crystalline solids. This book is divided into eight chapters; the first of which discusses the macroscopic properties of magnetic crystals. The structures of magnetically ordered crystals are then explained; this topic is followed by discussions on the theory of corepresentations; magnetic phase transitions; and the tensor properties of magnetic crystals. This text also looks into topics on electrons, lattice vibrations, and spin waves. This selection will be valuable to physicists and to others interested in the magnetism of crystalline materials.
  • Electronic Engineering Applications of Two–Port Networks

    Applied Electricity and Electronics Division
    • 1st Edition
    • H. B. Gatland
    • P. Hammond
    • English
    Electronic Engineering Applications of Two-Port Networks aims to present the method of developing two-port theory to form the basis of a course on linear electronic systems. This book specifically presents topics on small-signal parameters; two-port models; small-signal analysis of the common-emitter amplifier; and general analysis of small-signal amplifier performance. A chapter is devoted to discussing topics on tandem connections of two ports, which is followed by exercises on matrix reduction. This text also tackles basic feedback connections, feedback amplifiers, and feedback oscillators. The application of the feedback systems is then examined. This book concludes by explaining the capacitive effects on transistor performance. This text will be beneficial to students and experts in the field of electronics.
  • Safety in the Process Industries

    • 1st Edition
    • Ralph King
    • English
    Safety in the Process Industries tackles safety issues concerning the process industry. The book covers the various hazards, policies, and safety measures in the process industry. The first part of the text presents policies and case histories. Part II discusses the various hazards present in the process industry, such as electrical, fire, explosives, corrosive chemicals, and hardware. Part III tackles hazard control in design and maintenance. Part IV deals with other related topics that concern safety, such as management, safety training, and emergency planning. The book will be of great help to individuals involved in the management, development, planning, design, construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of a process plant.
  • Problems in Strength of Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • N. M. Belyayev
    • English
    Problems in Strength of Materials focuses on processes and methodologies involved in assessing the strength of materials. The book first discusses tension and compression. Statistically determinate and indeterminate systems; self weight; and calculation of flexible wires and cables are explained. The text also focuses on state of compound stress. Topics include uniaxial and plane states of stress; calculation of thin- and thick-walled vessels; and contact stresses. The shear and torsion of round bars is also considered. The text also takes a look at plane flexure. Calculation of composite beams; second moments of area of plane figures; construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams; and normal and shear stresses accompanying flexure are underscored. The text discusses the determination of deformations accompanying flexure and calculation of statically indeterminate systems. The book also describes combined loading, method of allowable loads, and dynamic and continuous loading. The text is highly recommended for readers interested in the processes and methodologies in determining the strength of materials.
  • Elasticity: Theory and Applications

    Pergamon Unified Engineering Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Adel S. Saada
    • Thomas F. Irvine + 2 more
    • English
  • Introduction to the Theory of Shells

    Structures and Solid Body Mechanics
    • 1st Edition
    • Clive L Dym
    • B. G. Neal
    • English
    Introduction to the Theory of Shells centers on the foundations of shell theory, and to some of the important problems that can be tackled within the framework of shell theory. Organized into seven chapters, this book begins with an explanation of the elements of the theory of surfaces and the construction of a shell theory. Subsequent chapter describes a class of shells known as membrane shells, or membranes. Other chapters detail the bending of circular cylinders; shells of revolution; and axisymmetric vibrations of circular cylinders. This book will be useful as a text that represents a one-semester beginning for students with a reasonable (first course) background in elasticity theory.
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits

    In Three Volumes
    • 1st Edition
    • G. J. Pridham
    • N. Hiller
    • English
    Electronic Devices and Circuits, Volume 2 provides a comprehensive coverage of the concepts involved in electronic devices and circuitries. The text first details the network theory, and then proceeds to covering electronics in the succeeding chapters. The coverage of the book includes transmission lines; high-frequency valves and transistors; amplifiers; oscillators; and multivibrator and trigger circuits. The text also covers several concerns in electronics, such as the physics of semiconductor devices; stabilization of power supplies; and feedback. The book will be of great use to students of electrical engineering and other electronics related degree.
  • Identification and System Parameter Estimation 1982

    Proceedings of the Sixth IFAC Symposium, Washington DC, USA, 7-11 June 1982
    • 1st Edition
    • G. A. Bekey + 1 more
    • English
    Identification and System Parameter Estimation 1982 covers the proceedings of the Sixth International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Symposium. The book also serves as a tribute to Dr. Naum S. Rajbman. The text covers issues concerning identification and estimation, such as increasing interrelationships between identification/estim... and other aspects of system theory, including control theory, signal processing, experimental design, numerical mathematics, pattern recognition, and information theory. The book also provides coverage regarding the application and problems faced by several engineering and scientific fields that use identification and estimation, such as biological systems, traffic control, geophysics, aeronautics, robotics, economics, and power systems. Researchers from all scientific fields will find this book a great reference material, since it presents topics that concern various disciplines.
  • Precipitation Hardening

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Selected Readings in Metallurgy
    • 1st Edition
    • J. W. Martin
    • W. Hume-Rothery
    • English