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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.

  • Wave Phenomena: Modern Theory and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 97
    • C. Rogers + 1 more
    • English
    This volume contains 35 of the contributions to the international meeting Wave Phenomena: Modern Theory and Applications, held at the University of Toronto, Canada, at the end of June 1983.
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24
    • English
  • Social Dynamics Models and Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Nancy Brandon Tuma
    • English
    Social Dynamics: Models and Methods focuses on sociological methodology and on the practice of sociological research. This book is organized into three parts encompassing 16 chapters that deal with the basic principles of social dynamics. The first part of this book considers the development of models and methods for causal analysis of the actual time paths of change in attributes of individual and social systems. This part also discusses the applications in which the use of dynamic models and methods seems to have enhanced the capacity to formulate and test sociological arguments. These models and methods are useful for answering questions about the detailed structure of social change processes. The second part explores the formulation of the continuous-time models of change in both quantitative and qualitative outcomes and the development of suitable methods for estimating these models from the kinds of data commonly available to sociologists. The third part describes a stochastic framework for analyzing both qualitative and quantitative outcome of social changes. This part also discusses the sociologists' perspective on the empirical study of social change processes. This text will be of great value to sociologists and sociological researchers.
  • Inorganic Species, Part 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Roger Minear
    • English
  • Fundamentals of Air Pollution 2e

    • 2nd Edition
    • Arthur C. Stern
    • English
    Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Second Edition discusses the basic chemistry, physics, and engineering of air pollution. This edition explores the processes and equipment that produce less pollution in the atmosphere. This book is comprised of six parts encompassing 28 chapters. This text starts with an overview of the predominant air pollution problems during the Industrial Revolution, including smoke and ash produced by burning oil or coal in the boiler furnaces of power plants, marine vessels, and locomotives. This edition then explores the mathematical models of atmospheric transport and diffusion and discusses the air pollution control in communities. Other chapters deal with atmospheric chemistry, control technology, and visibility through the atmosphere. This book further examines the regulatory concepts that have become more significant, such as the bubble concept, air quality, emission standards, and the trading and banking of emission rights. Air pollution scientists, atmospheric scientists, ecologists, engineers, educators, researchers, and students will find this book extremely useful.
  • Elastic Stability of Circular Cylindrical Shells

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27
    • N. Yamaki
    • English
    The object of this book is to clarify the whole aspect of the basic problems concerning the elastic stability of of circular cylindrical shells under typical loading conditions. The book deals with buckling, postbuckling and initial postbuckling problems under one of the three fundamental loads, that is, torsion, pressure and compression. The emphases are placed on the accurate analysis and comprehensive numeral results for the buckling problem, experimental verification of the theoretical analysis for the postbuckling problem and clarification of the range of applicability of the perturbation method for the analysis of initial postbuckling behaviors and imperfection sensitivity. The problems under typical combined loads as well as the influence of the contained liquid are also clarified.
  • Computer-Based Energy management systems: Technology and Applications

    Technology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chun H. Cho
    • English
    Computer-Based Energy Management Systems: Technology and Applications reviews technological developments and applications of computer-based energy management systems for industrial plants. Topics covered include the philosophy of control for energy processes; refrigeration management systems; energy accounting and system diagnostics; and plant study procedures for energy conservation projects. Optimization techniques and management of steam plants and electrical power are also discussed. This book is comprised of 10 chapters and begins with an introduction to the concepts of computer-based energy management systems, approaches, and trends, along with the benefits of implementing advanced controls by upgrading plant instrumentation. Optimization techniques, including those for solving complex energy allocation problems, are analyzed, and the specification and selection of a computer system are considered from the perspective of both the user and supplier. The following chapters explore the major utilities in process plants with respect to specific energy-savings potential and related computer functions. Energy management opportunities in six selected industries (pulp and paper, steel, refining, chemical, textile, and energy production) are also described. The final chapter presents some ideas for analyzing plant data and developing a sound, documented basis for potential energy savings. This monograph will be of value to practicing engineers as well as undergraduate and graduate students interested in energy management.
  • Power Capacitor Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • T Longland + 2 more
    • C A Worth
    • English
  • Geologic Analysis of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ronald Nelson
    • English
    Geologists, engineers, and petrophysicists concerned with hydrocarbon production from naturally fractured reservoirs will find this book a valuable tool for obtaining pertinent rock data to evaluate reserves and optimize well location and performance. Nelson emphasizes geological, petrophysical, and rock mechanics to complement other studies of the subject that use well logging and classical engineering approaches.This well organized, updated edition contains a wealth of field and laboratory data, case histories, and practical advice.
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23
    • English
  • Optical Phase Conjugation

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert A. Fisher
    • English
    This book appears at a time of intense activity in optical phase conjugation. We chose not to await the maturation of the field, but instead to provide this material in time to be useful in its development. We have tried very hard to elucidate and interrelate the various nonlinear phenomena which can be used for optical phase conjugation.
  • Industrial Tribology

    The Practical Aspects of Friction, Lubrication and Wear
    • 1st Edition
    • M.H. Jones + 1 more
    • English
  • Operational amplifier experimental manual

    • 1st Edition
    • G. B. Clayton
    • English
  • A Safe Place of Work

    • 1st Edition
    • D. W. B. J. Miosh
    • English
  • Structural Crashworthiness

    • 1st Edition
    • Norman L. Jones + 1 more
    • English
  • Ergonomics of Workstation Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Tarald O. KvÃ¥lseth
    • English
  • Students Structural Handbook

    • 3rd Edition
    • W. Morgans
    • English
  • Infrared and Millimeter Waves V8

    Electromagnetic Waves in Matter, Part I
    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth J. Button
    • English
    Infrared and Millimeter Waves, Volume 8: Electromagnetic Waves in Matter, Part I compiles the work of several authors while focusing on certain aspects of infrared and millimeter waves, such as sources of radiation, instrumentation, and millimeter systems. This volume discusses electromagnetic waves in matter. The first chapter covers the properties of the dielectric materials, which is then followed by a discussion of far-infrared spectroscopy on high polymers. Chapter 3 tackles submillimeter solid-state physics, and Chapter 4 reviews the theory of infrared and far-infrared free-carrier behavior in semiconductors. The improvements in pyroelectric detectors are then reviewed. The sixth chapter discusses cyclotron and Zeeman transitions in photoexcited semiconductors at far infrared, while the seventh chapter discusses high temperature infrared reflectivity spectroscopy. Chapter 8 covers millimeter and submillimeter waves' interaction with giant atoms. The last chapter is about spectroscopy of InAs-GaSb layered structures. This book will be of great use to researchers or professionals whose work involves infrared and millimeter waves.
  • Advanced Quantity Surveying

    • 1st Edition
    • A. Ashworth + 1 more
    • English
  • Operational amplifier experimental manual

    • 1st Edition
    • G. B. Clayton
    • English
  • Management Guide to Modern Industrial Lighting

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stanley L. Lyons
    • English
  • Infrared and Millimeter Waves V10

    Millimeter Components and Techniques, Part II
    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth J. Button
    • English
  • Infrared and Millimeter Waves V9

    Millimeter Components and Techniques, Part I
    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth J. Button
    • English
    Infrared and Millimeter Waves, Volume 9: Millimeter Components and Techniques, Part I compiles the work of several authors while focusing on certain aspects of infrared and millimeter waves, such as sources of radiation, instrumentation, and millimeter systems. This volume deals with millimeter components and techniques. Chapter 1 covers millimeter wave communications, and then the succeeding chapter discusses a comparative study of millimeter waves and transmission lines. This book then tackles dielectric waveguide electrooptic devices, as well as millimeter-wave propagation and remote sensing of the atmosphere, which are covered in Chapter 4. The fifth chapter presents the technology of large radio telescopes for millimeter and submillimeter. The next chapter explains a gyrotron study program, and the last chapter discusses multimode analysis of quasi-optical gyrotrons and gyroklystrons. This book will be of great use for researchers or professionals whose work involves infrared and millimeter waves.
  • Infrared and Millimeter Waves V6

    Systems and Components
    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth J. Button
    • English
    Infrared and Millimeter Waves is a series of books that compiles the work of several authors, with each volume focusing on certain aspect of infrared and millimeter waves, such as sources of radiation, instrumentation, and millimeter systems. This is particularly related to systems and components. Consisting of six chapters, the book first offers a review of infrared and submillimeter spectroscopy of the atmosphere. The next chapter provides a comprehensive coverage of interferometric spectrometers. Chapter three discusses general principles of infrared detectors, treatment of photon detectors, bolometers, and coherent detectors. The fourth chapter discusses the use of metal-semiconductor junctions as frequency converters. Next, the book reviews quasi-optical techniques at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. The last chapter tackles far-infrared and submillimeter-wavele... filters. This book will be of great use to researchers and professionals whose work involves infrared and millimeter waves.
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22
    • English
  • Infrared and Millimeter Waves V5

    Coherent Sources and Applications, Part-1
    • 1st Edition
    • Kenneth J. Button
    • English
    Infrared and Millimeter Waves is a series of books that compiles the work of several authors, with each volume focusing on certain aspects of infrared and millimeter waves, such as sources of radiation, instrumentation, and millimeter systems. This book is the first of a two-part volume that covers the coherent sources and applications of infrared and millimeter waves. The first chapter discusses sources and applications, while the second chapter provides a comprehensive discussion about spectroscopy of molecules by far-infrared laser emission. This is followed by a discussion of stark spectroscopy and frequency tuning in optically pumped far-infrared molecular lasers. Measured performance of gyrotron oscillators and amplifiers is also covered. This book will be of great use to researchers and professionals whose work involves infrared and millimeter waves.
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21
    • English
  • The multimedia Library

    Material Selection and Use
    • 2nd Edition
    • James Cabeciras
    • English
  • Multicomputers and Image Processing

    Algorithms and Programs
    • 1st Edition
    • Kendall Preston
    • English
    Multicomputers and Image Processing: Algorithms and Programs is the second of a set presenting papers from the third meeting held in Madison, Wisconsin on May 27-30, 1981. The workshop explores the large and powerful multicomputer arrays and networks, with particular emphasis on the related aspects of developing algorithms and programs for multicomputer architectures. Separating 33 papers into chapters, this book reflects the three major aspects of the problem: user algorithms and programs; higher level languages; and multicomputer architectures. The first chapters present specific, larger structure, as well as whole program algorithms and their respective applications. Other chapters describe the important high-level programming of Fortran-based language for the massively parallel processors and the set-theory-based language for expressing the structural image processing and perceptual operations effected by Cytocomputer and other cellular-array-motiv... architectures. The concluding chapters examine several major types of computer architectures that are being developed for large parallel-serial multicomputer systems. This book is of great value to computer programmers and scientists.
  • Drilling Mud and Cement Slurry Rheology Manual

    • 1st Edition
    • French Oil and Gas Industry Assn.
    • English
  • rDNA

    The Cell Nucleus, Vol. 12
    • 1st Edition
    • Harris Busch + 1 more
    • English
  • rDNA

    The Cell Nucleus, Vol. 10
    • 1st Edition
    • Harris Busch + 1 more
    • English
  • rDNA

    The Cell Nucleus, Vol. 11
    • 1st Edition
    • Harris Busch + 1 more
    • English
  • Basic Processes in Helping Relationships

    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Ashby Wills
    • English
  • Introduction to Geological Maps and Structures

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Maxwell
    • English
    Introduction to Geological Maps and Structures deals with the preparation of geological maps using topographic contours such as hills, valleys, rock outcrop patterns, faults, veins, rivers, lakes, cliffs, and coasts. A geological formation is a three-dimensional body with a particular shape. Two factors determine the accuracy of boundaries on a geological map: 1) boundaries can only be drawn where there is a sharp contact between adjacent formations; and 2) the ability to follow geological boundaries in the field depends on the degree of exposure, from which the solid rocks tend to be hidden under a cover of soil and superficial deposits. If economic interests are involved, geological maps are very detailed: subsurface information obtained from bore holes and mine workings can be added to surface mapping. The book also describes the construction of a tectonic map, usually drawn on a larger scale, which shows the outcrop of lithostratigraphic units also in very large scales. The book notes that no systematic methodology has yet been developed for the construction of tectonic maps. The book is suitable for geologists, students, or scientists involved in hydrology, meteorology and with general earth sciences.
  • Weaving

    Conversion of Yarn to Fabric
    • 2nd Edition
    • Peter R. Lord + 1 more
    • English
    In this book, the authors consider not only the design and operation of the loom itself, but also the preparation of yarns and packages, the design and structure of the fabrics produced, and the management aspects of weaving as an industrial process. A comprehensive reference book covering in depth the modern technology of woven fabric production. It will be of value of the practitioner and student alike. The information provided will enable the reader to judge how to produce a fabric suited to a particular purpose in the most economical way. The text is generously illustrated and there is a glossary of terms which is cross-referenced to the text and to an extensive list of cited literature. Originally published by Merrow 2nd edition 1982.
  • An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 158
    • Morton E. Gurtin
    • English
    This book presents an introduction to the classical theories of continuum mechanics; in particular, to the theories of ideal, compressible, and viscous fluids, and to the linear and nonlinear theories of elasticity. These theories are important, not only because they are applicable to a majority of the problems in continuum mechanics arising in practice, but because they form a solid base upon which one can readily construct more complex theories of material behavior. Further, although attention is limited to the classical theories, the treatment is modern with a major emphasis on foundations and structure
  • Friction and Wear of Polymers

    • 1st Edition
    • G.M. Bartenev + 1 more
    • English
  • Engineering Instrumentation and Control

    • 1st Edition
    • J. Haslam + 2 more
    • English
  • Dynamic Analysis of the Urban Economy

    • 1st Edition
    • Takahiro Miyao
    • English
    Dynamic Analysis of the Urban Economy provides a dynamic analysis of business and residential economic activities in urban areas. This book is organized into four parts encompassing 13 chapters that cover some insights into the dynamic processes of complex urban relationships through construction and analysis of simple dynamic models of the urban economy, as well as the development of the so-called ""dynamic urban economics"" within the framework of general dynamic economics. The Introduction is a preview of the basic ideas about dynamics. This topic is followed by discussion on the theoretical analyses of dynamic urban systems. Part 1 emphasizes the dynamic stability property of spatial equilibrium and its relation to comparative statics. Part 2 considers the effects of various kinds of externalities o n the dynamic property of the urban economy, while Part 3 examines the long-run growth processes of the urban economy and their optimality property. Part 4 looks into the optimal size and configurations of an urban area in connection with agglomeration economies and traffic congestion. This book will be of great value to economic theorists.
  • Information Retrieval Research

    • 1st Edition
    • S. E. Robertson + 2 more
    • English
  • Information Retrieval Experiment

    • 1st Edition
    • Karen Sparck Jones
    • English
  • Refrigeration Technician's Pocket Book

    • 1st Edition
    • F. H. Meredith
    • English
  • Scientific Inventory Control

    • 2nd Edition
    • C. D. Lewis
    • English
  • Structural Steelwork for Students

    • 1st Edition
    • L. V. Leech
    • English
  • Mechanics of Structured Media

    Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Mechanical Behaviour of Structured Media, Ottawa, May 18-21, 1981
    • 1st Edition
    • A.P.S. Selvadurai
    • English
  • Polymer Melt Rheology

    A Guide for Industrial Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • F N Cogswell
    • English
    This book explores the ways in which melt flow behaviour can be exploited by the plastics engineer and technician for increased efficiency of processing operation, control of end product properties and selection and development of polymers for specific purposes. (reissued with minor corrections 1994)
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20
    • English
  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 19
    • English