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Books in Engineering and technology

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.

  • A Student's Introduction to Engineering Design

    Pergamon Unified Engineering Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Harold A. Simon
    • Thomas F. Irvine + 1 more
    • English
    A Student's Introduction to Engineering Design aims to provide students with little or no sufficient knowledge on the fundamentals of engineering. The text is divided into two parts: Book I and Book II. The first part is concerned with the discussion on the design process, which characterizes the essence of engineering. The specific topics encompassed in this part include the morphology and anatomy of design. Other areas of concern of this part are the needs and information, modeling, values and alternatives, analysis and computation, and optimization. The second part of the book brings the theories, concepts, and formulations discussed in the first part to the real-world setting. The role of engineering in the development of the society and in addressing human needs is explained. The selection is best for those new in the field of engineering.

  • Energy and Economic Myths

    Institutional and Analytical Economic Essays
    • 1st Edition
    • Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen
    • English
    Energy and Economic Myths: Institutional and Analytical Economic Essays is a collection of materials that deal with various issues and concerns in economics. The title aims to clarify the misconception in economics. The first part of the text deals with the issues in natural resources and the economics of production. Next, the selection tackles the problems in institutional economics. Part III covers the epistemological and methodological concerns in economics. The title also talks about economic theories. The book will be of great interest to economists and readers who want to enhance their understanding of economic concepts.

  • Electronics—From Theory Into Practice

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 2nd Edition
    • J. E. Fisher + 1 more
    • P. Hammond
    • English
    Electronics — From Theory into Practice, Second Edition, Volume 2: Operational Amplifiers, Oscillators and Digital Techniques is part of a series of publications that tackles concerns in integrating electronics theory with practical application. The text first covers negative feedback amplifiers, along with worked examples that show the application of ubiquitous operational amplifier. Next, the selection deals with power supplies, sinusoidal oscillators and waveform generators, and digital techniques. The last chapter tackles general electronic engineering practice, along with a survey of resistor and capacitor types, screening, earths and earth loops, and guidelines on the application of TTL devices. The book will be of great use to both professionals and students of electronics engineering.

  • Genmix

    A General Computer Program for Two-Dimensional Parabolic Phenomena
    • 1st Edition
    • D Brian Spalding
    • D Brian Spalding
    • English
    Genmix: A General Computer Program for Two-dimensional Parabolic Phenomena explains a computer program called GENMIX. The main intention of the program is to be used as a tool of instructions. The name of the program is a mixture of two considerations: its generality and its concern for mixing processes. The book aims to help the potential user to understand the physical and mathematical basis of the topic computer program. It is also the aim of the book to make the program applicable to practical problems. The book is arranged in such a way as to parallel a course of lectures and associated computer-workshop sessions wherein the student is allowed to do some elementary computations as soon as he has gained some knowledge of the method. The book contains the mathematical, physical, and computer-coding aspects of the program. Concepts such as the boundary layer, two-dimensional, and steady- flow are defined and discussed in depth. The text will be a useful tool for computer instructors and students.

  • Large Engineering Systems

    Proceedings of the International Symposium Held at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada August 9 - 12, 1976
    • 1st Edition
    • Alvin Wexler
    • English
    Large Engineering Systems documents the proceedings of the International Symposium held at the University of Manitoba, Canada on August 9-12, 1976. This book compiles papers on the technology of large engineering systems. The topics discussed include the analysis of an automobile body by finite element method; finite-element solution of boundary integral equations; optimum design of stiffened plate girders; and tuning of miniaturized analog hybrid circuits. The sparsity in large systems and trans-shipment problems; finite difference method with graded lattices; Kron's multidimensional electromagnetic networks; and analyses of large systems are also deliberated. This text likewise covers the transient phenomena in large electrical power systems; modeling for regional electric power supply system; and efficient method for reliability evaluation of large-scale systems. This publication is a good source for engineers who intend to acquire knowledge on large-scale engineering systems.

  • Personal Aircraft Business at Airports

    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn L. Bollinger + 1 more
    • English
    Personal Aircraft Business at Airports is part of a program of aviation research that has been under way at the Harvard Business School. This book particularly reports personal flying activities. This text is divided into three parts; the first of which discusses the aviation business, including its and its product’s essential characteristics. In this part, the effects of World War I and government controls on the business are tackled. This book also explains the genesis and nature of the fixed-base operator, which is followed by a discussion on financing and management of fixed-base operations. The public ownership of airports is then examined in the latter part of the book. This book will be invaluable to those in aviation business, research, or both.

  • Geotechnology

    An Introductory Text for Students and Engineers
    • 1st Edition
    • A. Roberts
    • English
    Geotechnology: An Introductory Text for Students and Engineers focuses on the principles, methodologies, approaches, and applications of geotechnology. The publication first elaborates on engineering in earth materials and behavior of earth materials under static load. Discussions focus on rheological properties of earth materials, elastic materials, plane strain, stress, systematic description of geological factors, engineering classification of rocks and rock masses, classification of soils for engineering purposes, and soil and rock mechanics. The text then examines time-dependent behavior of earth materials, failure criteria for soils and rocks, engineering properties of soils, fluids in soils and rocks, and laboratory measurement of load, stress, and strain in earth materials. The manuscript examines the gathering and recording of data on geology, rock structure, and rock classification, application of models to geotechnology, response of earth materials to dynamic loads, and observation of mass deformations in geotechnology. The publication is a vital source of data for students, engineers, and researchers wanting to explore geotechnology.

  • Electronic Engineering Applications of Two-Port Networks

    Applied Electricity and Electronics Division
    • 1st Edition
    • H. B. Gatland
    • English
    Electronic Engineering Applications of Two-Port Networks details the application of two-port theory in forming the basis of an analysis of linear electronic systems. The title first deals with the small-signal parameters, and then proceeds to talking about two-port models. Next, the selection covers the small-signal analysis of the common-emitter amplifiers and general analysis of small-signal amplifier performance. The text also discusses the tandem connections of two ports, along with matrix reduction and basic feedback connection. The eight chapter covers feedback amplifiers, while the ninth chapter tackles the applications of feedback systems. The last chapter deals with feedback oscillators. The book will be of great use to students of electronic engineering. The text will also serve professional engineers as a reference.

  • Current Issues in Energy

    A Selection of Papers
    • 1st Edition
    • Chauncey Starr
    • English
    Current Issues in Energy is a collection of essays that explains the role of energy in the evolution of society and creation of insights into the consequent problems of energy utilization. The book discusses the relationships between energy and its method of production, between energy and its economic products, and between energy and national warfare. The text gives a comprehensive account of the range of technological choices that could be made in the energy production. The analysis of the types of risk and how risk is accepted by society is explained in the book. The productions of energy through the exploration of solar sources are evaluated. Also covered in the book are the use of nuclear power and the spread of weapons. Inventions such as the laser, jet membrane, the process of plasma fusion-fission, and electron beam implosion are explained. The book can be a useful tool for physicists, electrical engineers, students, and researchers in the field of energy production.

  • Time and Man

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • L.R.B. Elton + 1 more
    • English
    Time and Man focuses on the endeavors of humans to probe the mysteries of time and to elucidate its properties. The discussions are both philosophical and factual in nature and encompass science as well as the physical sciences, biology and related disciplines (for example, evolution), and the humanities (for example, religion). Factual information is presented to help the reader gain a better understanding of the concepts associated with time. Comprised of nine chapters, this volume first considers the passage of time and the experiences which humans associate with the concept of time before reflecting on what is meant by time. The discussion then turns to the questions of science related to the concept of time; the standards and measurement of time as well as the basic properties of clocks; and the connection between time and relativity. An operational definition of time is also presented. Subsequent chapters deal with the direction of time; the relationship of time to the universe and to natural events; and how human ideas of time had evolved based on a firm foundation of experiment, due almost entirely to Jean Piaget. This book is aimed at students of all ages.

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