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.

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Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

6th Edition
February 1, 2006
Bryan Barrass + 1 more
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 6 0 0 8 6

Understanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic 'Ship Stability' provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces.

Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines

1st Edition
January 31, 2006
H. Prashad
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 1 1 1 0

Bearings are widely used in rotating machines. Understanding the factors affecting their reliability and service life is essential in ensuring good machine design and performance. Solving tribology problems in rotating machines reviews these factors and their implications for improved machine performance.The first two chapters review ways of assessing the performance and reliability of rolling-element bearings. The author then goes on to discuss key performance problems and the factors affecting bearing reliability. There are chapters on cage and roller slip, and particular types of failure in equipment such as alternators, condensers and pumps. The author also reviews the effects of such factors as localised electrical currents, seating, clearance, grades of lubricant, axial forces, vibration on performance and service life. The book concludes by reviewing ways of improving bearing design.Solving tribology problems in rotating machines is an essential reference for engineers involved in the design and operation of rotating machines in such sectors as power generation, electrical and automotive engineering.

Flammability Testing of Materials Used in Construction, Transport and Mining

1st Edition
January 31, 2006
Vivek Apte
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 1 0 4 2

Engineers need to be able to test the flammability of the materials they use in buildings and other structures. However, the range of test procedures and regulations in this important area is often confusing. Flammability testing of materials used in construction, transport and mining provides an authoritative guide to current best practice in ensuring safe design.The book begins by defining flammability and the main types of test available. Building on this foundation, a group of chapters then reviews tests for key materials used in buildings and their contents. There are chapters on wood, external cladding and sandwich panels as well as the flammability of walls and ceilings. Tests for furniture fabrics, cables and electrical appliances are also reviewed. A final group of chapters discusses other types of test, particularly in the transport sector, including chapters on flammability testing for railway passenger cars, aircraft, road and rail tunnels.With its distinguished international team of contributors, Flammability testing of materials used in construction, transport and mining is a standard reference for civil and transport engineers in particular.

Embedded Multitasking

1st Edition
January 27, 2006
Keith E. Curtis
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 7 9 1 8 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 9 4 7 1 5

In an embedded system, firmware is the software that directly interfaces with the microcontroller, controlling the system’s function. The major forces driving the embedded firmware development process today are reduced development times, increased complexity, and the need to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. These forces translate into strenuous design requirements for embedded engineers and programmers. Many low-level embedded microcontroller designs have insufficient memory and/or architectural limitations that make the use of a real-time operating system impractical. The techniques presented in this book allow the design of robust multitasking firmware through the use of interleaved state machines. This book presents a complete overview of multitasking terminology and basic concepts. Practical criteria for task selection and state machine design are also discussed.Designing multitasking firmware is arduous, complex and fraught with potential for errors, and there is no one, “standard” way to do it. This book will present a complete and well-organized design approach with examples and sample source code that designers can follow.

Electric Drives and Electromechanical Systems

1st Edition
January 25, 2006
Richard Crowder
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 9 2 6 4 3

The focus of this book on the selection and application of electrical drives and control systems for electromechanical and mechatronics applications makes it uniquely useful for engineers in industry working with machines and drives. It also serves as a student text for courses on motors and drives, and engineering design courses, especially within mechanical engineering and mechatronics degree programs.The criteria for motor-drive selection are explained, and the main types of drives available to drive machine tools and robots introduced. The author also provides a review of control systems and their application, including PLCs and network technologies. The coverage of machine tools and high-performance drives in smaller applications makes this a highly practical book focused on the needs of students and engineers working with electromechanical systems.

Automation in Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing 2004

1st Edition
January 23, 2006
Dominique Sauter
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 4 1 7 9 5

Management and Control of Production and Logistics 2004

1st Edition
January 23, 2006
Gaston Lefranc
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 4 4 8 4 0

Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control 2004

1st Edition
January 23, 2006
George Chryssolouris + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 4 5 6 2 5

PIC in Practice

2nd Edition
January 16, 2006
David W Smith
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 6 4 9 8 5

PIC in Practice is a graded course based around the practical use of the PIC microcontroller through project work. Principles are introduced gradually, through hands-on experience, enabling students to develop their understanding at their own pace. Dave Smith has based the book on his popular short courses on the PIC for professionals, students and teachers at Manchester Metropolitan University. The result is a graded text, formulated around practical exercises, which truly guides the reader from square one. The book can be used at a variety of levels and the carefully graded projects make it ideal for colleges, schools and universities. Newcomers to the PIC will find it a painless introduction, whilst electronics hobbyists will enjoy the practical nature of this first course in microcontrollers. PIC in Practice introduces applications using the popular 16F84 device as well as the 16F627, 16F877, 12C508, 12C629 and 12C675. In this new edition excellent coverage is given to the 16F818, with additional information on writing and documenting software.

PIC in Practice

2nd Edition
January 16, 2006
David W Smith
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 6 4 9 8 5

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Books in Engineering and technology

Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines

Flammability Testing of Materials Used in Construction, Transport and Mining

Embedded Multitasking

Electric Drives and Electromechanical Systems

Automation in Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing 2004

Management and Control of Production and Logistics 2004

Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control 2004

PIC in Practice

PIC in Practice

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