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Mechanics of Moving Materials (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications)

Springer, 2013

This book deals with theoretical aspects of modelling the mechanical behaviour of manufacturing, processing, transportation or other systems in which the processed or supporting material is travelling through the system. Examples of such applications include paper making, transmission cables, band saws, printing presses, manufacturing of...

Wireless Sensor Networks (Artech House Mems and Sensors Library)

Artech House Publishers, 2005

Our society is awash in “machine intelligence” of various kinds, from smart thermostats
in our homes, to expert systems and design aids in our workplaces, to jet
aircraft landing safely in treacherous weather under computer control. Over the last
century, we have witnessed more and more of the “drudgery” of...

Systems Reliability and Failure Prevention (Artech House Technology Management Library)

Artech House Publishers, 2003

The primary aim of system reliability is the prevention of failures that affect the operational capability of a system. The probability of such failures can be reduced by the following:

• Conservative design—such as ample margins, use of parts and materials with established operating experience, and observing environmental...

Execution Plain and Simple: Twelve Steps to Achieving Any Goal on Time and On Budget

McGraw-Hill, 2004

Specific Steps to Accelerate Achievement of Goals and Turn Strategy Into Payoff, for Those Who Have To Execute.

Robert A. Neiman has helped major corporations achieve major gains in performance and profitability. He has put his experience on paper for managers who know their organizations have much more potential, can and must do better, and...

Maximum Energy for Life: A 21-Day Strategic Plan to Feel Great, Reverse the Aging Process, and Optimize Your Health

John Wiley & Sons, 2002

For more than twenty-five years, Mackie Shilstone has helped the world’s most famous sports figures, elected officials, and businesspeople become more focused, eat healthier, and achieve greater success at what they do best. Now, Shilstone has distilled his performance-enhancing secrets into a book that can help anyone feel younger, live...

Fatigue Testing and Analysis: Theory and Practice

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004

This book is a summary of experimental and analytical techniques essential to students and practicing engineers for conducting mechanical component design and durability testing. There is a serious need for engineers to have an overview on the entire methodology of durability testing and reliability to bridge the gap between fundamental fatigue...

Ship-shaped Offshore Installations: Design, Building, and Operation

Cambridge University Press, 2007

Ship-shaped offshore units are some of the more economical systems for the development of offshore oil and gas, and are often preferred in marginal fields. These systems are especially attractive to develop oil and gas fields in deep and ultra-deep water areas and remote locations away from existing pipeline infrastructures. Recently, the...

Masters of the Mind: Exploring the Story of Mental Illness from Ancient Times to the New Millennium

John Wiley & Sons, 2004

The mind is unique in its interest to people from all walks of life. This interest is not new; throughout written history people have observed, described, and pondered strange behaviors and thoughts within themselves and their neighbors. The questions that people have posed about these experiences seem so simple and basic. Why do we seek to...

Corrosion Mechanisms in Theory and Practice (Corrosion Technology)

CRC Press, 2002

Corrosion is a major issue for the increase of service life and reliability of metallic materials. A detailed understanding of the mechanisms of corrosion helps us to solve existing corrosion problems and to prevent future problems.

The aim of this book is to review recent advances in the understanding of corrosion and protection...

Robust Design Methodology for Reliability: Exploring the Effects of Variation and Uncertainty

John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Based on deep theoretical as well as practical experience in Reliability and Quality Sciences, Robust Design Methodology for Reliability constructively addresses practical reliability problems. It offers a comprehensive design theory for reliability, utilizing robust design methodology and six sigma frameworks. In particular, the relation...

Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials: Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites

Springer, 2007

Components used in mechanical engineering usually have to bear high mechanical loads. It is, thus, of considerable importance for students of mechanical engineering and materials science to thoroughly study the mechanical behaviour of materials. There are different approaches to this subject: The engineer is mainly interested in design rules to...

Black's Medical Dictionary (Writing Handbook)

A & C Black Publishers, 2005

The forty-first edition gives over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts accompanied by appendices on important subjects such as Health Economics, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Common Medical Tests and an address list of support and professional organisations. All material has been checked and updated with...

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