Optimization is generally a reduction operation of a definite quantity. This process naturally takes place in our environment and through our activities. For example, many natural systems evolve, in order to minimize their potential energy. Modeling these phenomena then largely relies on our capacity to artificially reproduce these processes....
The design, analysis, and use of spar platforms for offshore oil production is examined thoroughly in this new book. This volume surveys the history of spar development and presents detailed design modeling aspects of spar hull, mooring, and anchoring systems. Ocean and coastal engineers, those involved in the design and construction of...
This updated textbook provides a resource on the non-technical aspects of professional practice for both engineering students and young technical professionals. Coverage supports the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)'s Engineering Criteria 2000, as well as ASCE's current BoK and ASME and AIChE's BoKs. The...
Differential geometry arguably offers the smoothest transition from the standard university mathematics sequence of the first four semesters in calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations to the higher levels of abstraction and proof encountered at the upper division by mathematics majors. Today it is possible to describe...
The Flagellar World is a unique publication. The product of years of research and data collection by the author, this book is a pictorial guide to flagella in a variety of organisms. Each EM image is accompanied by a short description of the system in each organism. These never-before-seen pictures represent a wide variety of flagella,...
Parallel implementation of algorithms involves many difficult problems. In particular among them are round-off analysis, the way to convert sequential programmes and algorithms into parallel mode, the choice of appropriate or optimal computer architect and so on. To solve the stumbling blocks of these problems it is necessary to know the...
The secrets to grabbing your share of an $800 billion market!
“A recommended read for anyone in line-management or businessdevelopment roles, whether selling to the Fortune 500 or public sector. The book imparts commonsense information presented in a way that is easy to relate to and is useable.” Lisa...
Practice Makes Perfect helps you put your English vocabulary and grammar skills together!
You may have all the vocabulary down pat and every grammar point nailed--but without the skill of knowing how to put these elements together, communicating in your second language would be nearly impossible. Practice Makes Perfect:...
Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Teach yourself the programming fundamentals of SQL Server 2012—one step at a time. Ideal for beginning SQL Server database administrators and developers, this tutorial provides clear guidance and practical, learn-by-doing...
Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming shows the fundamentals of x86 assembly language programming. It focuses on the aspects of the x86 instruction set that are most relevant to application software development. The book's structure and sample code are designed to help the reader quickly understand x86...
This really is the golden age of Mathematics. It has been said that half
the Mathematics ever created has been in the last 100 years and that half
the mathematicians who have ever lived are alive today. We have seen such
achievements as the resolution of the four-colour problem and Fermat's
last theorem, with the latter being...
Ruby Quick Syntax Reference is a condensed code and syntax reference to the Ruby scripting language. It presents the essential Ruby syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.
You won't find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this...
