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    • Mechanical Behavior of Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 23, 2025
      • Rajiv S. Mishra + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation and Design is the first textbook to adopt 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.

    • Metal Fatigue Testing and Analysis

      • 1st Edition
      • January 29, 2025
      • Yung-Li Lee
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metal Fatigue Testing and Analysis: Theory and Practice provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to design durable metallic structures and components. The book thoroughly reviews fatigue and reliability theories for product durability designs, analyses, and validations, highlighting the latest advances and identifying key challenges. It is structured to guide readers in how to design targets from mission profile data, which is crucial in ensuring that structures (vehicle, systems, and components) meet the specific requirements of their applications. Insight is provided on how to analyze and design structures based on established targets, with practical insights and methodologies for structure designs provided.Readers are guided through the development of validation tests to assess the durability of their designs, with emphasis placed on the importance of implementing reliability demonstration tests to ensure that test structures meet the design targets.

    • Encyclopedia of Systems and Control Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2025
      • Zhengtao Ding
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Encyclopedia of Systems and Control Engineering, 4-volume set, offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental and contemporary topics in control systems. Spanning four volumes, it covers linear and nonlinear systems, and integrates experimental and analytical methodologies. This encyclopedia emphasizes cutting-edge developments, such as data-driven control and machine learning methods, which are crucial in modern industry. Control systems play a pivotal role in various engineering sectors, from Boeing aircraft to Boston Dynamics robots, and are essential for their functionality. This work is designed to be accessible to non-experts while providing authoritative, up-to-date information not readily found elsewhere, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners.

    • Piezoelectric Materials, Composites, and Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Fumio Narita + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Piezoelectric Materials, Composites, and Devices: Fundamentals, Mechanics, and Applications offers practical guidance on piezoelectric materials and composites, as well as their applications on various devices. It starts with a clear overview of piezoelectric fundamentals, key parameters, and standard characterization techniques. The book also details the structure and properties of various piezoelectric materials, including single crystals, ceramics, polymers, 2-dimensional materials, and their composites. It combines numerical simulations with precise measurements for accurate characterization of these materials. The book simplifies complex concepts by presenting basic equations and models, aiding in the understanding of stress and electric fields within piezoelectric devices. The reliability and durability (fracture and fatigue) of piezoelectric materials and composites are also explained, and the final sections of the book explore the applications of piezoelectric materials on sensors, energy harvesters, and actuators, highlighting the capabilities of advanced piezoelectric materials.

    • Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 16, 2025
      • Seshadri Seetharaman + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B: Unit Processes, presents various unit processes with an emphasis on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and electrochemical materials and energy processes. The book highlights the roles of these processes in beneficiation, rare-earth extraction, utilization of lean resources, coal extraction, and biofuels, reflecting the shift toward green and electrochemical processes. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics is provided for better understanding of metallurgical processes. The first section of the book covers mineral processing, providing insight on comminution, separation processes, dewatering, and tailings disposal. The second section focuses on hydrometallurgy, discussing leaching, separation-purificat... metal recovery, and battery materials, and the book concludes with a section studying electrochemical material and energy, featuring coverage of molten oxide electrolysis, molten carbonate fuel cells, various sensors, and ionic liquids. Each section also includes various case studies, demonstrating the use of the concepts in real-world settings.

    • Binding Materials for Sustainable Construction

      • 1st Edition
      • August 5, 2025
      • Nakshatra Bahadur Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Binding Materials for Sustainable Construction brings together a wealth of research-driven knowledge focused on innovative ways to develop and use environmentally friendly binders as alternative replacements for Portland cement in the production of concrete and mortar.The volume includes comprehensive coverage of the latest and most impactful developments and applications of concrete mixes obtained with geopolymers, bio-based materials, chemical and mineral admixtures, nanomaterials, and waste, along with discussions on properties, testing techniques, carbon footprint minimization, and the marked effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize the industry, without skirting considerations related to costs versus environmental viability, quality, safety controls, and much more.To contribute to the in-depth investigations into such a variety of technically and ecologically efficient binding materials, the editors have selected experts from educational institutions, research organizations, and manufacturing companies across the globe in a conscious effort to add diversity to the content and points of view on the subject matter, and also to unambiguously prove the interest that both academic and industry communities worldwide show in driving forward endeavors related to sustainable development.

    • Multi-material Additive Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • April 18, 2025
      • Ajit Behera + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Multi-material Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Properties, Opportunities, and Challenges outlines various methods for the additive manufacturing of multi-material polymers, metals, ceramics, and metal-ceramics, showing readers how to tailor these materials with specific properties and specialized applications. The first section of the book discusses the role of machine and process parameters, the selection of raw materials, interface control, thermodynamic calculations, and process simulations. The second section covers additive manufacturing techniques for multi-materials, and the book concludes with a section covering the different multi-materials that can be produced and their various applications, such as in electronics, biomedical engineering, and high-end mechanical instruments.

    • Metal Cutting

      • 5th Edition
      • April 18, 2025
      • Edward M. Trent + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Data Science in Metal Forming

      • 1st Edition
      • July 19, 2025
      • Li-Liang Wang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Data Science in Metal Forming provides readers with a framework to collect, visualize, analyze, and characterize metal forming metadata, thus enabling improved design, more efficient production, and more effective application of a range of metals. Chapters introduce concepts and discuss industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and more. Other sections feature case studies of metal forming data collection spanning several essential procedures and outline methods for data processing when lacking essential information.The book also includes data visualization techniques, insights into how to analyze data from various metal forming processes (stamping, hydroforming, incremental, extrusion, and more) and details on how readers can setup, manage, and most effectively apply their own data repositories.

    • Metals as Clean Fuels

      • 1st Edition
      • June 23, 2025
      • Eric Detsi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metals as Clean Fuels explores the innovative use of metals as a sustainable energy source. It presents a scalable selective leaching method to activate metal fuels by increasing their surface-to-volume ratio, significantly enhancing their reactivity with water for hydrogen and heat generation. This approach positions metal fuels as a superior alternative to fossil fuels, offering higher energy density and the crucial benefit of generating energy without CO2 emissions. Additionally, the book addresses key questions and working principles in its initial chapters before delving into the energy densities of various metals, from zinc to aluminum.Chapters 8 and 9 focus on novel sustainable fabrication methods for metal/metal nanocomposites, while Chapter 10 introduces an advanced methodology for analyzing porous material systems. This monograph is a pioneering work in discussing nanostructured metals as clean fuels, with the potential to drive significant advancements in energy applications and material science research.

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