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Books in Mechanical engineering

The Mechanical Engineering portfolio showcases expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, machine design, and manufacturing processes. It combines authoritative research with practical insights to advance efficient and reliable mechanical systems. Emphasizing sustainability, automation, and AI integration, the portfolio addresses modern engineering challenges with both rigor and innovation.

  • Polymers in Organic Electronics

    Polymer Selection for Electronic, Mechatronic, and Optoelectronic Systems
    • 2nd Edition
    • Sulaiman Khalifeh
    • English
    Polymers in Organic Electronics: Polymer Selection for Electronic, Mechatronic, and Optoelectronic Systems, Second Edition provides readers with detailed coverage of electronic polymers, focusing on their properties, optimization strategies, and applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices. It features vital data, guidelines, and techniques for optimally designing organic electronic systems using novel polymers and classifies polymer families, types, complexes, composites, nanocomposites, compounds, and small molecules while also providing an introduction to the fundamental principles of polymers and electronics. Information on concepts and optimized types of electronics and a classification system of electronic polymers are provided, including piezoelectric and pyroelectric, optoelectronic, mechatronic, organic electronic complexes, and more. The book is designed to help readers select the optimized material for structuring their organic electronic system. Chapters discuss the most common properties of electronic polymers, methods of optimization, and polymeric-structured printed circuit boards. Emphasis is placed on the practical framework through which various disciplines (electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, informatics, materials science, optoelectronics) are combined to enable the development of high-performance, low-cost, and lightweight organic electronic components and systems, with reduced development time and faster communication. The polymeric structures of optoelectronics and photonics are covered and the book concludes with a chapter emphasizing the importance of polymeric structures for packaging of electronic devices.

  • Biomechanics of the Heart

    From Model to Patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Patrick Clarysse + 3 more
    • English
    Biomechanics of the Heart: From Model to Patient provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the modeling and assessment of the heart’s biomechanics. The book addresses topics such as the physiology of normal and diseased hearts, cardiovascular imaging, modeling of myocardial tissue in the passive and active states, as well as state-of-the-art approaches for patient specific modeling of the heart’s mechanical function. This is all augmented by case studies and examples of exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases. Readers are introduced to modeling of the heart’s anatomical and muscular structure, a review of imaging techniques to analyze the geometry, content and dynamics of the heart, as well as an in-depth look at the biomechanical properties of normal and diseased hearts. Finally, chapters cover modeling cardiac passive and contractile mechanics, biomechanical finite element simulations of the heart, patient-specific modeling of the heart and circulatory system, as well as the exploitation of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of heart diseases.

  • Intelligent Gait Assistive Technologies

    Gait Biomechanics and Machine Learning Applications in Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
    • 1st Edition
    • Rezaul Begg + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent Gait Assistive Technologies: Gait Biomechanics and Machine Learning Applications in Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention brings together contemporary research and applications to show how gait biomechanics combined with machine learning can be used to develop techniques to provide safer, more mechanically efficient locomotion to individuals with significant visual, musculoskeletal, or neurological deficits. Developments in gait rehabilitation and injury prevention outlined in this book will contribute to improved quality of life for individuals with gait-related impairments, with a major contribution to medical cost savings due to reduction in falls.Researchers, engineers, and students in biomedical engineering and biomechanics will find this a welcomed reference in better understanding the role of machine learning and intelligent technologies in the advancement of gait rehabilitation and injury reduction to both impaired and healthy individuals.

  • Handbook of Rheological Additives

    • 2nd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Handbook of Rheological Additives, Second Edition covers how these additives are commonly applied in a wide range of industries, providing readers with information on over 300 organic and inorganic additives. This information is presented in individual tables for each product, whether commercial or generic. Data is divided into General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, Use and Performance. Sections cover their state, odor, color, bulk density, density, specific gravity, relative density, boiling point, melting point, pour point, decomposition temperature, glass transition temperature, refractive index, vapor pressure, vapor density, volume resistivity, relative permittivity, ash content, pH, viscosity, rheological behavior, and more. Other notations include updates on NFPA classification, HMIS classification, OSHA hazard class, UN Risk phrases, UN Safety phrases, UN/NA class, DOT class, ADR/RIC class, ICAO/IATA class, IMDG class, packaging group, shipping name, food approvals, autoignition temperature, self-accelerating decomposition temperature, flash point, TLV ACGIH, NIOSH and OSHA, maximum exposure concentration IDLH, animal testing oral-rat, rabbit-dermal, mouse-oral, guinea pig-dermal, rat-dermal, rat-inhalation, mouse-inhalation, ingestion and skin and eye irritation.

  • Databook of Impact Modifiers

    • 2nd Edition
    • George Wypych
    • English
    Databook of Impact Modifiers, Second Edition provides key information on how to modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical performance, and prevent changes during the use of polymeric products through proper selection of impact modifiers. The book brings analyses of important publications found in open and patent literature, with special attention given to recent findings that have brought many new essential developments. Sections cover an analysis of chemical origin and related properties of impact modifiers, which are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties. This databook contains the essential theoretical knowledge required for proper selection and use of impact modifiers, including their morphological structure and distribution in a polymer matrix, the effect of polymer crystallization in the presence of and without impact modifiers, important influences on impact modification, mechanisms of modification, and effective methods of incorporation of impact modifiers.

  • Databook of Rheological Additives

    • 2nd Edition
    • Anna Wypych + 1 more
    • English
    Rheological additives are commonly applied in a wide range of industries and the Databook of Rheological Additives provides readers with information on over 300 organic and inorganic additives. This information is presented in individual tables for each product, whether commercial or generic. The data are divided into five groups, those being General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, and Use and Performance. The following information is included in each section: General Information: name, CAS #, EC #, IUPAC name, common name, common synonyms, acronym, biobased, cellulose functionality, charge, degree of substitution, empirical formula, chemical structure, molecular mass, RTECS number, chemical category, product class, product composition, moisture content, and solids content. Physical Properties: state, odor, color, bulk density, density, specific gravity, relative density, boiling point, melting point, pour point, decomposition temperature, glass transition temperature, refractive index, vapor pressure, vapor density, volume resistivity, relative permittivity, ash content, pH, viscosity, rheological behavior, absolute viscosity, surface tension, hydration time, solubility in solvents, solubility in water, the heat of combustion, the heat of decomposition, specific heat, thermal conductivity, Henry’s law constant, particle size, and volatility. Health & Safety: NFPA classification, HMIS classification, OSHA hazard class, UN Risk phrases, UN Safety phrases, UN/NA class, DOT class, ADR/RIC class, ICAO/IATA class, IMDG class, packaging group, shipping name, food approvals, autoignition temperature, self-accelerating decomposition temperature, flash point, TLV ACGIH, NIOSH and OSHA, maximum exposure concentration IDLH, animal testing oral-rat, rabbit-dermal, mouse-oral, guinea pig-dermal, rat-dermal, rat-inhalation, mouse-inhalation, ingestion, skin irritation, eye irritation, inhalation, first aid eye, skin, and inhalation, carcinogenicity IARC, NTP, OSHA, ACGIH, and mutagenicity. Ecological Properties: biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, theoretical oxygen demand, biodegradation probability, aquatic toxicity algae, Rainbow trout, Sheepshead minnow, Fathead minnow, and Daphnia magna, and partition coefficient. Use & Performance: manufacturer, product feature, recommended for polymers, recommended for products, outstanding properties, compatibility, limitations, a typical reason for use, processing methods, the concentration used, storage temperature, and food approval.

  • Large-Scale Control of Wall Turbulence

    • 1st Edition
    • Jie Yao + 1 more
    • English
    Large-Scale Control of Wall Turbulence synthesizes and interprets research on large scale drag control. In particular, the book looks at the underlying, physical mechanisms of large-scale control, especially focusing on an investigation of coherent structures and the statistical approach through momentum flux and energy flux. In the presence of a solid wall, the flow, and thus turbulence, is directly influenced. As reduction of wall turbulence is of great significance for energy saving and environmental protection, this book provides the latest information on a variety of key considerations.Numer... drag control strategies have been proposed and explored during recent decades, the vast majority of which concentrate on near-wall coherent structures, which can result in significant drag reductions at low Reynolds numbers. However, whether these drag control methods can continue to be effective at high Reynolds numbers remains unresolved. This question is crucial because the flow physics involved in drag reduction changes at high Reynolds numbers (because the contribution of large-scale structures to the skin friction grows with the Reynolds number).

  • Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies, Volume 2

    Processes and Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • English
    Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies Volume 2: Processes and Practical Applications covers every facet necessary for a deep understanding of modern dressing and grinding processes. Combining theoretical foundations with extensive industrial case studies, the book shows how tool selection, process parameters, and machining strategies affect process outcomes. By connecting process fundamentals with real-world applications, it offers valuable guidance for both experts and readers seeking a deeper insight into dressing and grinding technologies.Topics include mechanical dressing with stationary and rotary diamond dressers, vitrified-bonded conventional dressing tools, and non-mechanical methods such as WEDM and laser dressing. The volume also addresses major grinding processes, including external cylindrical, centreless, internal cylindrical, surface, tool, free-form, jig, hybrid, and double-sided surface grinding, as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation techniques.

  • Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication

    • 1st Edition
    • Jun Qu + 1 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication, Three-Volume Set covers this multidisciplinary field that supports diverse areas of technology in daily life. As there are numerous situations in which rubbing parts must perform reliably over long lifetimes, the book covers materials, lubricants, and surface engineering treatments, along with the numerous choices and challenges that practicing engineers face. This structured resource guides users through proven strategies to reduce erosion friction, abrasion wear, and surface damage while also providing fundamental principles that underlie problems and mitigation.Data and case studies highlight the rationale for selecting materials, lubricants, and operating conditions, along with tactics on how to apply wear and friction measurements. Finally, standard test methods and supporting techniques, like hardness and surface roughness measuring methodology, are discussed in detail.

  • Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • English
    Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter, Volume 62 provides a concise, practical guide that traces thermal management from the microchip to the data center. It explains how heat is generated at the transistor level, and how cooling strategies, conduction, convection, liquid immersion, and phase change cooling scale up to keep entire data centers reliable and energy-efficient. The book blends fundamentals (heat transfer, modeling, materials) with real-world design guidelines, case studies, and best practices for engineers, researchers, and students working on electronics cooling across all scales.

  • Laser Processing

    Engineering Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Petr Hauschwitz
    • English
    Laser Processing: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications provides readers with practical explanations of the fundamentals of laser processing technology alongside guidance on how to effectively incorporate the technology into a variety of different engineering and manufacturing workflows. Common challenges and solutions are highlighted throughout, providing actionable guidance that will save time and money. The book starts with the fundamentals, including the basics on how lasers work, different laser generation modes, types of lasers, process parameters, and more. Optical experiment skills are integrated within chapters discussing beam delivery, measurement tools, and system setup, making the book useful for hands-on laser work.The second part of the book features chapters discussing different laser technologies in practice, such as micromachining, surface functionalization, engraving, drilling, cutting, cleaning, welding, additive manufacturing and more. The book concludes with chapters that outline the use of computational simulations in laser applications and safety considerations.

  • Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Hassan Elahi + 2 more
    • English
    Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems provides the fundamental knowledge of mechatronics engineering and its applications in control engineering, instrumentation engineering and multidisciplinary practice. The book explores recent advancements in mechatronics technologies and the state-of-the-art research on the design, fabrication, and characterization techniques for the development of electromechanical systems i.e., sensors, actuators, and transducers. It also delves into the operational aspects of these systems and multidisciplinary approaches with monitoring devices. This is a complete and useful reference tool for engineers, researchers, and students.Whilst exploring recent advancements, this title addresses the key challenges that affect the creation of mechatronics systems and explores future pathways, such as Artificial Intelligence for acquiring and analyzing data.

  • Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Jing Na + 2 more
    • English

  • Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhanghao Hou + 3 more
    • English

  • Nanomechanics of Structures and Materials

    Modeling and Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • S Ali Faghidian + 1 more
    • English

  • Machine Learning in Manufacturing

    Quality 4.0 and the Zero Defects Vision
    • 1st Edition
    • Carlos A. Escobar + 1 more
    • English

  • Fast and Effective Embedded Systems Design

    From bits and bytes to IoT, with the Arm Mbed
    • 3rd Edition
    • Rob Toulson + 2 more
    • English

  • Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Michael F. Modest
    • English

  • An Introduction to the Finite Element Method with the Variational Approach

    • 1st Edition
    • Sachin Singh Gautam + 1 more
    • English

  • Smart Heat Transfer and Thermal Management

    Leveraging AI, Machine Learning, and Soft Computing
    • 1st Edition
    • J. Paulo Davim + 2 more
    • English

  • Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • A. Praveen Kumar + 1 more
    • English

  • Metamaterial Design and Additive Manufacturing

    • 1st Edition
    • Bo Song + 5 more
    • English

  • Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mohammad Hossein Abedin Nasab
    • English

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 76
    • English

  • Machining Principles for Shape Generation of Metals

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuji Furukawa
    • English

  • Design of Control Laws and State Observers for Fixed-Wing UAVs

    Simulation and Experimental Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Arturo Tadeo Espinoza-Fraire + 3 more
    • English

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 75
    • English

  • Digital Manufacturing

    Key Elements of a Digital Factory
    • 1st Edition
    • Chandrakant D. Patel + 1 more
    • English

  • Aeroacoustics of Low Mach Number Flows

    Fundamentals, Analysis and Measurement
    • 2nd Edition
    • Stewart Glegg + 1 more
    • English

  • Droplet and Digital Microfluidics

    Ideation to Implementation
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanket Goel + 1 more
    • English

  • Numerical Methods in Turbulence Simulation

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Moser
    • English

  • Reliability Engineering and the Application of CNC Machine Tools

    • 1st Edition
    • Yan Ran + 1 more
    • English

  • Advancements in Thermoelectric Modules

    Harvesting Energy through Innovative Applications and Integrations
    • 1st Edition
    • Narges Ataollahi + 3 more
    • English

  • Flexible Constant-Force Robotic Manipulators

    Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Qingsong Xu
    • English

  • Fundamentals and Applications of Nanofluids

    • 1st Edition
    • Navid Nasajpour Esfahani + 1 more
    • English

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English

  • Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists

    • 3rd Edition
    • Jiju Antony
    • English

  • Rotary Kilns

    Transport Phenomena and Transport Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Akwasi A. Boateng
    • English

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61
    • English

  • Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Materials

    Techniques, Characterization, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mehrshad Mehrpouya + 1 more
    • English

  • Surface Modification and Coating of Fibers, Polymers, and Composites

    Techniques, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 4 more
    • English

  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery

    • 8th Edition
    • Cesare Hall + 2 more
    • English

  • Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion

    • 1st Edition
    • Luc Vervisch + 1 more
    • English

  • Artificial Intelligence for Computational Fluid Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Balbir Singh + 2 more
    • English

  • Fundamentals of Extrusion-Based Aluminum Welding and Additive Manufacturing

    A Step-by-Step Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Øystein Grong
    • English

  • Fracture of Structural Steel Elements

    High-Temperature Creep and Hydrogen Influence
    • 1st Edition
    • Oksana Hembara + 4 more
    • English

  • Intelligent Railway Alignment Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Wei Li + 4 more
    • English

  • Machine Learning for Powder-Based Metal Additive Manufacturing

    • 1st Edition
    • Gurminder Singh + 3 more
    • English

  • Risk, Reliability and Resilience in Operations Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Gunjan Soni + 3 more
    • English

  • Modeling and Control of Dynamic Spatially Distributed Systems

    Pharmaceutical Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Yizhi Wang + 1 more
    • English

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