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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.

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    • Finite Element Techniques for Fluid Flow

      • 1st Edition
      • September 11, 2013
      • J. J. Connor + 1 more
      • English
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      Finite Element Techniques for Fluid Flow describes the advances in the applications of finite element techniques to fluid mechanics. Topics covered range from weighted residual and variational methods to interpolation functions, inviscid fluids, and flow through porous media. The basic principles and governing equations of fluid mechanics as well as problems related to dispersion and shallow water circulation are also discussed. This text is comprised of nine chapters; the first of which explains some basic definitions and properties as well as the basic principles of weighted residual and variational methods. The reader is then introduced to the simple finite element concepts and models, and gradually to more complex applications. The chapters that follow focus on the governing equations of fluid flow, the solutions to potential type problems, and viscous flow problems in porous media. The solutions to more specialized problems are also presented. This book also considers how circulation problems can be tackled using finite elements, presents a solution to the mass transfer equation, and concludes with an explanation of how to solve general transient incompressible flows. This source will be of use to engineers, applied mathematicians, physicists, self-taught students, and research workers.

    • Electrical Engineering Principles for Technicians

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • K. M. Smith
      • N. Hiller
      • English
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      Electrical Engineering Principles for Technicians covers the syllabus of Electrical Engineering Principles III of the C.G.L.I. Course for Electrical Technicians. It provides a basic introduction to electrical principles and their practical application. Comprised of eight chapter, the book discusses a wide range of topics including magnetic circuits, rectifier and thermocouple instruments, direct-current machines, transformers, and electric circuits. It also explains the alternating current theory and the generation of a three-phase supply system. The book ends by discussing the rate of change of current in an inductor and a capacitor. Students taking electrical engineering and technician courses will find this book very useful.

    • Semiconductor Circuits

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • J. R. Abrahams + 1 more
      • N. Hiller
      • English
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      Semiconductor Circuits: Theory, Design and Experiment focuses on the design and modification of circuits involving transistors and related semiconductor devices. This book is divided into three parts. The four chapters of Part I are concerned with the physical theory of semiconductors; production of pn junctions; and characteristics and equivalent circuits of transistors. The treatment of physical theory is briefly mentioned. Part II forms the major portion of this book and is made up of seven chapters. These chapters have been written at a practical level, including a number of complete circuit designs. Chapters 10 and 11, in particular, deal with the aspects of semiconductors. Several laboratory demonstrations and experiments with semiconductors are provided in Part III. This publication is written as an undergraduate and technical college textbook that helps electrical engineering students in choosing the right component and device for a particular application.

    • A Course of Mathematics for Engineerings and Scientists

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • Brian H. Chirgwin + 1 more
      • English
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      A Course of Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Volume 5 presents the solutions of differential equations by obtaining the results in different forms. This book discusses the significant branch of mathematics generalizing the elementary ideas of function, integration, and differentiation. Organized into four chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the use of Fourier series that leads to solutions consisting of infinite series. This text then discusses the fundamental advantage of Laplace and Fourier transformation. Other chapters consider the technique of obtaining the solutions of ordinary, and several partial, differential equations from definite integrals. This book discusses as well the mathematical basis underlying the transformation methods connecting Laplace and Fourier transformations, which is given by the advancement of complex variable theory. The final chapter deals with the series of devices for inverting the transformation functions. This book is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and undergraduate students.

    • Introduction to the Properties of Crystal Surfaces

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • J. M. Blakely
      • W. S. Owen
      • English
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      Introduction to the Properties of Crystal Surfaces is an introductory text on crystal surfaces and their properties. A variety of phenomena, including electron emission, adsorption and oxidation, adhesion, friction, nucleation and epitaxial growth, and heterogeneous catalysis, are described by considering the details of the atomic and electronic structure in the surface region. This volume is comprised of seven chapters and begins with a discussion on the thermodynamics of surfaces, along with the equilibrium configuration at the intersection of interfaces and the effects of curvature of crystalline surfaces. The next chapter examines the properties of interfaces in multi-component systems, followed by an analysis of experimental measurements of surface tension in solids. The atomic structure of crystal surfaces and some theoretical aspects of surface studies are also considered, and experimental methods in used in such studies are outlined. The final chapter deals with two atomic processes that are involved in a number of reactions at crystal surfaces: surface atomic diffusion and adsorption. This book is intended for senior undergraduates in a materials science type of curriculum or those beginning research work in the field or associated areas.

    • Product Performance Evaluation using CAD/CAE

      • 1st Edition
      • February 3, 2013
      • Kuang-Hua Chang
      • English
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      This is one book of a four-part series, which aims to integrate discussion of modern engineering design principles, advanced design tools, and industrial design practices throughout the design process. Through this series, the reader will: Understand basic design principles and modern engineering design paradigms. Understand CAD/CAE/CAM tools available for various design related tasks. Understand how to put an integrated system together to conduct product design using the paradigms and tools. Understand industrial practices in employing virtual engineering design and tools for product development.

    • European Contract Electronics Assembly Industry - 1993-97

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • Eric Harkness
      • English
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      Please note this is a Short Discount publication.This report examines the emerging and rapidly growing contract electronic manufacturing industry in Europe [which provides the service of assembling electronic components onto printed circuit boards including design and test] – from the point of view of both the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the Contract Electronics Manufacturer. The regional structure of both OEM & CEM industries is defined, highlighting the wide variation of contract assembly activity from country to country. Detailed profiles are provided on the 56 major CEMs in Europe both in terms of business performance and capabilities. An exhaustive investigation is conducted into the strategic issues surrounding the OEM's "make or buy" decision, taking account of both commercial and technological conservations. Market data and forecasts are provided, showing contract assembly industry growth by country and by end–use. The report is completed by a directory listing of over 200 European Contract Assembly Companies.

    • Advanced Materials '93

      • 1st Edition
      • September 24, 2013
      • H. Aoki
      • English
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      Advanced Materials '93, IIA: Biomaterials, Organic and Intelligent Materials contains the proceedings of the Third International Union of Materials Research Societies International Conference on Advanced Materials held in Tokyo, Japan, from August 31 to September 4, 1993. The conference provided a forum for reviewing the state of the art in advanced materials such as biomaterials and organic and intelligent materials. Topics covered range from catalytic materials and ordered polymers to biosensors and photo- and electro-responsive materials. The construction and functions of organic thin films are also discussed. Comprised of 154 chapters, this volume first examines the in vitro interaction of carcinostatic substances adsorbed on hydroxyapatite microcrystals with cells derived from cancers. The reader is then introduced to hydrothermal synthesis of plate-like hydroxyapatite crystals; biocompatibility and mechanical properties of all-ceramic crowns; and catalytic activity of zeolite-supported noble metals for hydrodesulfurization of thiophene. Subsequent chapters focus on the functionalization of propane by the catalytic oxidation process; block copolymers synthesized by free radical polymerization; mechanical properties of polyvinyl acetate incorporated with silica-gel by sol-gel process; and alignment of liquid crystal molecules using chemically adsorbed monolayers. This book will appeal to practitioners and researchers in the fields of materials science and biotechnology.

    • Production Engineering

      • 8th Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • E. J. H. Jones + 1 more
      • English
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      Production Engineering: Jig and Tool Design focuses on jig and tool design as part of production engineering and covers topics ranging from inspection and gauging to multiple and consecutive tooling, tool calculation and development of form tools, deep-hole boring, and grinding-wheel form-crushing. Air and oil operated fixtures, negative rake machining, and the economics of jig and fixture practice are also discussed. This text is comprised of 22 chapters; the first of which provides an overview of the function and organization of the jig and tool department. Attention then turns to the subject of cutting tool materials, with emphasis on the science of surface technology and the effects on the economics of tooling. A chapter on diamond tools offers insights into boring and turning operations, and examples of the features of preset tooling are presented. The chapter on air or oil operated fixtures contains examples from actual practice, some of the pneumatic examples being applicable to holding small units where the machining time is in seconds, and the rapid insertion and removal of work is essential. The reader is also introduced to the methods of truing grinding wheels, including surface grinding, and diamond honing. The book concludes by highlighting the problem of small batch manufacture in transfer machining and group technology. This book is intended not only for the experienced jig and tool designers but also for the production engineering students and the technical college lecturers.

    • Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 178
      • June 8, 2013
      • English
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      Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics features cutting-edge articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy, and the computing methods used in all these domains.

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