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Dictionary of the Printing and Allied Industries

2nd Edition
October 22, 2013
F.J.M. Wijnekus + 1 more
English
eBook
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The first edition of this dictionary, compiled by F.J.M. Wijnekus and published in 1967, was the result of years of systematic collection and preparation of thousands of terms and expressions which were until then not to be found in any other dictionary. The material was correlated for use in his daily work and, as the reputation of his private collection spread, there was an increasing demand for access to these findings. Until 1967 there was no comprehensive multilingual dictionary on the subject; former publications were incomplete and out of date and lacked clear definition - often leading to disastrous misunderstandings. Furthermore, the subject of printing, paper and ink technology had never been dealt with, in dictionary form, in relation to other aspects of the graphic industry.This new work, prepared by F.J.M. Wijnekus and his son, has been considerably up-dated. Much time has been devoted to checking the material against the most reliable and authoritative sources. The usefulness of the work has been further enhanced by the addition of Spanish and Italian to the original languages of English, French and German.The first edition was received with much enthusiastic praise and this new dictionary will undoubtedly continue to be an invaluable tool for all those working with the printed word in the widest sense. It is a reference work which should be in the hands of all those in any way connected with the printing industry, paper manufacturers, ink manufacturers, printers, bookbinders, publishers, lithographers, lay-out men and graphical research institutes.

Probabilistic Approach to Mechanisms

1st Edition
Volume 8
October 22, 2013
B.Z. Sandler
English
eBook
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This book discusses the application of probabilistics to the investigation of mechanical systems. The book shows, for example, how random function theory can be applied directly to the investigation of random processes in the deflection of cam profiles, pitch or gear teeth, pressure in pipes, etc. The author also deals with some other technical applications of probabilistic theory, including, amongst others, those relating to pneumatic and hydraulic mechanisms and roller bearings. Many of the aspects are illustrated by examples of applications of the techniques under discussion.

Methods of Functional Analysis for Application in Solid Mechanics

1st Edition
Volume 9
October 22, 2013
J. Mason
English
eBook
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Publications oriented to the interests of engineering scientists and graduate students on topics of functional analysis and its applications are rare - this book has been written to fill the gap in the literature. It provides a readable account of basic mathematic topics, with illustrative examples and chapters devoted to finite elements, variational principles of elasticity and plasticity, variational inequalities and elastic stability. The text is entirely self-contained and covers a wide range of topics and ideas, from elementary concepts to modern theories and applications, and includes numerous references. It is written for engineers, graduate students and researchers who need a general knowledge of modern mathematical methods in solid mechanics.

The Geotechnics of Real Materials: The &egr;<INF>g</INF>&egr;<INF>k</INF> Method

1st Edition
Volume 39
October 22, 2013
E.T. Hanrahan
English
eBook
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This book provides a simple new approach to the problems of pressure and deformation associated with real materials. It introduces parameters used to provide original solutions to a wide range of problems. These include: pressure on silo walls and retaining walls (flexible and rigid), trench sheeting, shafts, pipes and tunnels; and settlements of foundations, roads, and embankments. The parameters are readily measured in standard triaxial apparatus, and are combined to provide a stress-strain-time relationship for the soil for specific drainage and boundary conditions.The first part of the book introduces topics relevant to the second part, i.e. standard geotechnical properties, soil testing, stress problems, earth pressure, flow in permeable media, and classical models such as elasticity and plasticity. In the second part, the parameters are defined and details given on their application to specified boundary conditions, with corrections for variations of stress, dimensions and loading rates. Examples and case histories demonstrate the versatility and validity of the method.No prior knowledge of geotechnics is assumed. The book will be suitable for students at any level in geotechnics and engineering geology. The emphasis on measured instead of idealised behaviour will appeal to practising engineers who will find in this book simple solutions to some of the most intractable problems in geotechnics.

Empirical Metallogeny

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Peter Laznicka
English
eBook
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Empirical Metallogeny: Depositional Environments, Lithologic Associations, and Metallic Ores, Vol. 1: Phanerozoic Environments, Associations, and Deposits focuses on the composition, characteristics, properties, and reactions of Phanerozoic metallic ore deposits. The book first offers information on depositional environments and lithologic associations and the world ocean, including ores and host associations, sea water as a metal source, and metals in marine organisms. The text then elaborates on continental margins, orogenic belts, and ophiolite association. Discussions focus on metal geochemistry and metallogeny, tectonic setting and distribution of ophiolites, trace metals and ore evolution, and supracrustal lithologic associations of orogenic belts. The publication tackles zoned mafic/ultramafic complexes in Phanerozoic orogenic belts; unimodal mafic volcanic-sedimentary association; and unimodal felsic volcanic-sedimentary association. Topics include post-depositional modification of massive sulfides, and interaction mineralization and massive tholeiitic basalt flows and arc affiliation. The book is a dependable source of information for readers wanting to study metallic ores.

Random Vibration - Status and Recent Developments

1st Edition
Volume 14
October 22, 2013
I. Elishakoff + 1 more
English
eBook
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This unique book commemorates the 65th birthday of Stephen H. Crandall - one of the founding fathers and most active developers and elucidators of the science of random vibrations. Leading scientists from all over the world have contributed 33 papers addressing almost every important problem of random vibrations. The book thus represents both the state-of-the-art as well as the most recent developments, and will appeal to those in industry and academia who want to achieve a rigorous understanding of the many facets of the subject. A thorough study of the book will also help lay the foundations for future directions in research.

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Chr. Boller + 1 more
C. Laird
English
eBook
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Materials Data for Cyclic Loading, Part A: Unalloyed Steels provides information that aids in the comparative judgment of a material's mechanical behavior, particularly unalloyed steels. The book contains 600 datasets and over 4000 experimental results. The data presented in the text include chemical positions, monotonic properties, cyclic properties, and failure criterion. The text will be useful to researchers and practitioners of engineering, metallurgy, and physics.

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Chr. Boller + 1 more
C. Laird
English
eBook
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Materials Data for Cyclic Loading, Part B: Low-Alloy Steels presents materials data for cyclic loading which provide the basis for materials assessment by direct comparison of data or characteristic values and for estimating the crack initiation lives of low-alloy steels under constant and variable amplitude loading. The data include stress-strain curves, strain life curves, and mean stress parameter life curves for cyclic loading. Each data sheet takes up a maximum of four pages. The first page gives a description of the material and testing procedure. The chemical composition is always given in weight percent and corresponds to the values given in the literature referred to. The second and third pages show the diagrams for: stress-strain curves for monotonic and cyclic loading; strain life curve;, and mean stress (damage) parameter life curve according to the parameter of Smith, Watson and Topper. Unless indicated otherwise in the plots, the experiments were carried out at room temperature in laboratory air. The diagrams for the stress-strain relationships contain at the most three curves, one for monotonic loading and two for cyclic loading, the latter being evaluated from incremental step tests and constant amplitude tests. All three curves can be described approximately by an analytical function. This book will be of interest to materials scientists.

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Chr. Boller + 1 more
C. Laird
English
eBook
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Materials Data for Cyclic Loading, Part C: High-Alloy Steels provides the necessary data for a proper material assessment. The book presents the data of high-alloy steels that help estimate the crack initiation lives of structural parts. The data sheets included in the text provide the description of the material and testing procedures, along with diagrams for stress-strain curves for monotonic and cyclic loading strain life curve. The book also provides the results of stress- and strain-controlled constant amplitude tests. The text will be useful to researchers and practitioners of engineering, metallurgy, and physics.

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Chr. Boller + 1 more
C. Laird
English
eBook
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Materials Data for Cyclic Loading, Part D: Aluminium and Titanium Alloys presents materials data for cyclic loading which provide the basis for materials assessment by direct comparison of data or characteristic values and for estimating the crack initiation lives of aluminum and titanium alloys under constant and variable amplitude loading. The data include stress-strain curves, strain life curves, and mean stress parameter life curves for cyclic loading. Each data sheet takes up a maximum of four pages. The first page gives a description of the material and testing procedure. The chemical composition is always given in weight percent and corresponds to the values given in the literature referred to. The second and third pages show the diagrams for: stress-strain curves for monotonic and cyclic loading; strain life curve;, and mean stress (damage) parameter life curve according to the parameter of Smith, Watson and Topper. Unless indicated otherwise in the plots, the experiments were carried out at room temperature in laboratory air. The diagrams for the stress-strain relationships contain at the most three curves, one for monotonic loading and two for cyclic loading, the latter being evaluated from incremental step tests and constant amplitude tests. All three curves can be described approximately by an analytical function. This book will be of interest to materials scientists.

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Books in Engineering and technology

Dictionary of the Printing and Allied Industries

Probabilistic Approach to Mechanisms

Methods of Functional Analysis for Application in Solid Mechanics

The Geotechnics of Real Materials: The &egr;<INF>g</INF>&egr;<INF>k</INF> Method

Empirical Metallogeny

Random Vibration - Status and Recent Developments

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

Materials Data for Cyclic Loading

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