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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.

  • Structural Concrete

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Structures and Solid Body Mechanics Division
    • 1st Edition
    • J. D. Davies
    • B. G. Neal
    • English
    Structural Concrete examines the behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures under working load and ultimate load conditions. This eight-chapter text deals first with the analysis of concrete structures as a particular branch of structural mechanics. Other chapters explore the empirical methods and the practical design and detailing procedures. Considerable chapters describe the mechanical behavior of structural concrete, with a particular emphasis on the elastic behavior. The final chapters examine the behavior of continuous beams, frames, and slabs. These chapters also look into the models for structural concrete. This book is intended primarily to undergraduate civil engineering students.
  • Theoretical Mechanics for Sixth Forms

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 2nd Edition
    • W. A. Tomkys + 1 more
    • English
    Theoretical Mechanics for Sixth Forms, Volume 2, Second (SI) Edition focuses on the processes, principles, methodologies, and approaches involved in the theoretical mechanics for sixth forms. The publication first elaborates on the motion of a rigid body about a fixed axis, free motion of a rigid body in two dimensions, and motion with variable acceleration. Discussions focus on equations of motion deduced from the energy equation, damped harmonic oscillations, rate of working by a variable force, impulsive motion, instantaneous center of rotation, and force exerted on the axis of rotation. The text also ponders on motion of a particle in two dimensions and systems of coplanar forces. Concerns cover moment of a force as a vector, equilibrium of a rigid body under the action of a system of coplanar forces, equivalence of sets of coplanar forces, forces acting on a particle, angular momentum of a particle about an axis, and motion of a particle on a smooth curve. The book focuses on vector algebra and the motion of bodies with variable mass, including rectilinear motion of chains, addition and subtraction of vectors, and vector product. The publication is a valuable source of data for students of mathematics and researchers interested in the theoretical mechanics for sixth forms.
  • Microcomputers for Process Control

    The Pergamon Materials Engineering Practice Series
    • 1st Edition
    • R. C. Holland
    • English
    Microcomputers for Process Control describes the interfacing techniques in plant measurements and the applications of microcomputers for plant monitoring and control. This book is composed of nine chapters and begins with an overview of microprocessor applications. The next chapters deal with the basic principles of microcomputer technology and performing plant measurements using microcomputers. These topics are followed by discussions of the microcomputer system hardware, the VDU-based systems for plant monitoring, and the different modes of process control. This text also examines the software components of microcomputer system. The final chapters consider the specific applications of microcomputer to plant monitoring and control, as well as the operating details for particular microcomputers. This book is of great value to plant and process control engineers, as well as engineering students who wish to acquire a basic understanding of microprocessing technology.
  • Optoelectronic Line Transmission

    An Introduction to Fibre Optics
    • 1st Edition
    • Raymond L. Tricker
    • English
    Optoelectronic Line Transmission: An Introduction to Fibre Optics provides a basic introduction as well as a background reference manual to fiber optic transmission. Topics covered range from fibers and cables to transmitters and receivers, along with waveguides, couplers, connectors, and repeaters. Optoelectronic test techniques are also described. Comprised of nine chapters, this book begins with a historical background on optoelectronic line transmission as well as a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of optical fibers and optoelectronic signaling; practical applications of optoelectronics; and future prospects for optoelectronics. Subsequent chapters focus on the theoretical aspects of fiber optics; fibers and cables used in optical transmission; transmitters and receivers; and waveguides, couplers, connectors, and repeaters. Communication systems and the techniques used in optoelectronic testing are also considered. This monograph is intended for practicing electronic and telecommunications engineers, technicians, and students who would like to be aware of the basic fundamentals and capabilities of fiber optics.
  • Advanced Electric Circuits

    • 1st Edition
    • A. M. P. Brookes
    • P. Hammond
    • English
    Advanced Electric Circuits deals with the concepts of advanced electric circuits and covers topics ranging from the symbolic method of analysis to network theorems, bridge networks, and tuned circuits and filters. Polyphase circuits, non-sinusoidal and transient excitation, and valves and transistors as circuit elements are also discussed, along with elementary transmission-line analysis. Comprised of nine chapters, this book begins with an overview of the j method of solving circuit problems and the various ways in which the vectors can be expressed so that the most suitable form may be chosen for any particular problem. The application of the four basic algebraic processes — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — to vectors in the j rotation is also considered. The discussion then turns to bridge networks, tuned circuits and filters, and polyphase circuits. The remaining chapters focus on non-sinusoidal and transient excitation, valves and transistors as circuit elements, and elementary transmission lines. This monograph will be of interest to electricians, electrical engineers, and students of electrical engineering courses.
  • Modern Electronic Test Equipment

    • 2nd Edition
    • Keith Brindley
    • English
  • Performance

    Flight Testing
    • 2nd Edition
    • Daniel O. Dommasch
    • English
  • Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Technology

    Manufacture and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • O. Kononchuk + 1 more
    • English
    Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Technology: Manufacture and Applications covers SOI transistors and circuits, manufacture, and reliability. The book also looks at applications such as memory, power devices, and photonics. The book is divided into two parts; part one covers SOI materials and manufacture, while part two covers SOI devices and applications. The book begins with chapters that introduce techniques for manufacturing SOI wafer technology, the electrical properties of advanced SOI materials, and modeling short-channel SOI semiconductor transistors. Both partially depleted and fully depleted SOI technologies are considered. Chapters 6 and 7 concern junctionless and fin-on-oxide field effect transistors. The challenges of variability and electrostatic discharge in CMOS devices are also addressed. Part two covers recent and established technologies. These include SOI transistors for radio frequency applications, SOI CMOS circuits for ultralow-power applications, and improving device performance by using 3D integration of SOI integrated circuits. Finally, chapters 13 and 14 consider SOI technology for photonic integrated circuits and for micro-electromechani... systems and nano-electromechanic... sensors. The extensive coverage provided by Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Technology makes the book a central resource for those working in the semiconductor industry, for circuit design engineers, and for academics. It is also important for electrical engineers in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors.
  • Power Systems and Power Plant Control 1989

    Selected Papers from the IFAC Symposium, Seoul, Korea, 22-25 August 1989
    • 1st Edition
    • U. Ahn
    • English
    The control of power systems and power plants is a subject of growing interest which continues to sustain a high level of research, development and application in many diverse yet complementary areas, such as maintaining a high quality but economical service and coping with environmental constraints. The papers included within this volume provide the most up to date developments in this field of research.
  • Damages on Pumps and Systems

    The Handbook for the Operation of Centrifugal Pumps
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Merkle
    • English
    Damage on Pumps and Systems. The Handbook for the Operation of Centrifugal Pumps offers a combination of the theoretical basics and practical experience for the operation of circulation pumps in the engineering industry. Centrifugal pumps and systems are extremely vulnerable to damage from a variety of causes, but the resulting breakdown can be prevented by ensuring that these pumps and systems are operated properly. This book provides a total overview of operating centrifugal pumps, including condition monitoring, preventive maintenance, life cycle costs, energy savings and economic aspects. Extra emphasis is given to the potential damage to these pumps and systems, and what can be done to prevent breakdown.