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Railway Noise and Vibration

  • 2nd Edition
  • February 23, 2024
  • David Thompson
  • English
  • Paperback
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Railway Noise and Vibration: Mechanisms, Modelling, and Means of Control, 2nd Edition provides a complete overview of the state of the art in rail noise and vibration theory and modelling.This book describes each source of noise and vibration, such as rolling noise, curve squeal, bridge noise, aerodynamic noise, ground vibration and ground-borne noise, and vehicle interior noise in a systematic way, covering relevant theoretical modelling approaches and their practical implementation, with extensive examples of noise control technology applied at source.Noise and vibration are key obstacles to further development of railway networks worldwide for high-speed intercity traffic, freight and suburban metros and light-rail systems. With noise problems all too often dealt with inefficiently due to a lack of understanding of the problem, this new edition is an invaluable reference for all those working with noise and vibration from railways, whether in industry, consultancy, or academic research.

Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems

  • 1st Edition
  • January 16, 2024
  • Shubo Wang + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems presents the latest advances in observer-based control design, focusing on adaptive control for nonlinear systems such as adaptive neural network control, adaptive parameter estimation, and system identification. This book offers an array of new, real-world applications in the field. Written by eminent scientists in the field of control theory, this book covers the latest advances in observer-based control design and provides fundamentals, algorithms, and key applications in the fields of power systems, robotics and mechatronics, flight, and automotive systems.

Hydrogen Gas Embrittlement

  • 1st Edition
  • January 12, 2024
  • Hisao Matsunaga + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Hydrogen Gas Embrittlement: Mechanisms, Mechanics, and Design enables readers to understand complicated hydrogen-material interactions and conduct better material selection and strength design for hydrogen components. The book reviews the fundamental mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement, the various behaviors of hydrogen in metallic materials such as diffusion, solution, and trapping, and emphasizes the necessary properties for effective strength design of various materials under the influence of hydrogen, including tensile properties, fatigue life, fatigue limit, fatigue crack-growth, and fracture toughness. Sections provide experimental data obtained in hydrogen gas at various pressures and temperatures together with the fractographic observations, including practical interpretation of hydrogen compatibility of materials based on tensile, fatigue and fracture mechanics testing results. Material testing machines and methods, the effects of hydrogen on various BCC steels, austenitic steels, and non-ferrous metals, and practical applications and methods of strength design for hydrogen vessels and components are all included as well.

Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers

  • 2nd Edition
  • January 11, 2024
  • Michael D. Hayes + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers, Second Edition provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic components. In addition to a brief background on the theory of fractography, the book's authors discuss the various fractographic tools and techniques used to identify key fracture characteristics. This second edition includes additional material related to polymer life prediction testing and analysis. Case studies have been expanded, including a wide range of polymer types, new technologies, applications, and failure modes, as well as best practice guidelines, thus enabling engineers to apply these lessons to their work.Detailed images and their appropriate context are presented for reference in failure investigations. This text is vital for engineers who must determine the root causes of failure when it occurs, helping them further study the ramifications of product liability claims, environmental concerns, and brand image. This is also a valuable resource for all plastics professionals, including manufacturers, product designers, and consultants, forensic investigators, as well as educators in materials science.

Materials Selection in Mechanical Design

  • 6th Edition
  • January 1, 2024
  • Michael F. Ashby
  • English
  • eBook
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Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Sixth Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials and section shapes available. Recognized as the world’s leading materials selection textbook, users will find a unique and innovative resource for students, engineers, and product/industrial designers. Selected revisions to this new edition ensure the book will continue to meet the needs of all those whose studies or careers involve selecting the best material for the project at hand.

Digital Manufacturing

  • 1st Edition
  • December 1, 2023
  • Chandrakant D. Patel + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Digital Manufacturing: Key Elements of a Digital Factory explains the different devices and agents at the factory floor level that are driving the digital manufacturing revolution, including autonomous robots, process automation, artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems. Individual chapters explore the fundamentals and benefits of major digital manufacturing tools including robotics, the industrial internet of things, digital twins, edge security, knowledge discovery, service-centric production, and related supply-chain strategies. Real-world case studies from industry are provided throughout to show how these work in practice. In addition to learning about individual technologies, readers will discover how they are integrating to drive the digital transformation of manufacturing ecosystem. Final sections present new business models working towards sustainable net zero operations and economy.

Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing

  • 1st Edition
  • November 21, 2023
  • Alex C. Roschli + 5 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing takes a deep dive into the concepts and computations behind slicing software – the software that uses 3D models to generate the commands required to control the motion of a 3D printer and ultimately construct objects. Starting with a brief review of the different types of motion in additive systems, this book walks through the steps of the path planning process and discusses the different types of toolpaths and their corresponding function in additive manufacturing. Planar, non-planar, and off-axis path planning are examined and explained. This book also presents pathing considerations for different types of 3D-printers, including extrusion, non-extrusion, and hybrid systems as well as 3- and 5-axis systems. Engineers, researchers, and designers in the additive manufacturing field can use this book as a reference for every step of the path planning process, as well as a guide that explains the computations underlying the creation and use of toolpaths.

Introduction to Optimum Design

  • 5th Edition
  • November 15, 2023
  • Jasbir Singh Arora
  • English
  • Paperback
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Introduction to Optimum Design, Fifth Edition is the most widely used textbook in engineering optimization and optimum design courses. It is intended for use in a first course on engineering design and optimization at the undergraduate or graduate level within engineering departments of all disciplines, but primarily within mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering. The basic approach of the text presents an organized approach to engineering design optimization in a rigorous yet simplified manner, illustrating various concepts and procedures with simple examples and demonstrating their applicability to engineering design problems. Formulation of a design problem as an optimization problem is emphasized and illustrated throughout the text. Excel and MATLAB are featured as learning and teaching aids. This new edition has been enhanced with new or expanded content in such areas as reliability‐based optimization, metamodeling, design of experiments, robust design, nature-inspired metaheuristic search methods, and combinatorial optimizaton.

Fundamentals of Enriched Finite Element Methods

  • 1st Edition
  • November 9, 2023
  • Alejandro M. Aragón + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Fundamentals of Enriched Finite Element Methods provides an overview of the different enriched finite element methods, detailed instruction on their use, and their real-world applications, recommending in what situations they are best implemented. It starts with a concise background on the theory required to understand the underlying principles behind the methods before outlining detailed instruction on implementation of the techniques in standard displacement-based finite element codes. The strengths and weaknesses of each are discussed, as are computer implementation details, including a standalone generalized finite element package, written in Python. The applications of the methods to a range of scenarios, including multiphase, fracture, multiscale, and immersed boundary (fictitious domain) problems are covered, and readers can find ready-to-use code, simulation videos, and other useful resources on the companion website of the book.

Heat Pipes

  • 7th Edition
  • October 20, 2023
  • Hussam Jouhara + 4 more
  • English
  • Paperback
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Heat Pipes: Theory, Design and Applications, Seventh Edition, takes a highly practical approach to the design and selection of heat pipes, making it an essential guide for practicing engineers and an ideal text for postgraduate students. The expanded author team consolidate and update the theoretical background included in previous editions, and include new sections on recent developments in manufacturing methods, wick design and additional applications. The book serves as an introduction to the theory, design and application of the range of passive, two-phase, heat-transfer devices known as heat pipes, serving as an essential reference for those seeking a sound understanding of the principles of heat pipe technology. It provides an introduction to the basic principles of operation and design data which would permit the reader to design and fabricate a basic heat pipe. It also provides details of the various more complex configurations and designs currently available to assist in selecting such devices.This new edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest research and technologies and includes four brand new chapters on various types of heat pipe, theoretical principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, additive manufacturing and heat pipe heat exchangers.

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