A book/CD-ROM text covering both the analysis and design of piping systems. Begins with a review of basic hydraulic principles, with emphasis on pumped pipelines, manifolds, and the analysis and desig
Extends the concepts of Volume 1 to include drug properties, design and optimization, coating and the effect of food and pharmacokinetics. This volume also reflects the growing interest in biodegradab
This book covers all major areas of interest in the rapidly expanding field of in vitro methods for percutaneous absorption studies. Specific areas discussed include diffusion cell design, receptor fl
Topics covered in the book include: Methods and tools for loads and load effects, Methods and tools for strength assessment, Experimental analysis of structures, Materials and fabrication of structure
The book takes a very practical and holistic approach to ground characterization and structural calculation. Emphasising rock tunnelling, it covers excavations, site investigation, in-situ stress
The discovery of market needs and the manufacture of a product to meet those needs are integral parts of the same process. Since most textbooks on new product development are written from either a mar
The narrower range of concrete and steel material strengths permitted in Eurocode 4, alongside the enhanced ductility and buckling resistance of SRC columns, creates a need for an analysis that g
This book instructs the reader on how to size a network’s equipment and address requirements for fast-transient loads (kiloampere loads that last for several minutes). It explores specific calculation
User experience in the gaming industry is a hot topic, as is psychology and neuroscience. Most believe that the brain is rational and makes decisions based on logic and analysis. However, numerous stu
The properties of woven and knitted fabrics differ largely due to the path yarn follows in the fabric structure. This path determines the fabric’s physical properties, mechanical properties, and appea
This book helps artists refine their portfolio to get a job in the game industry and grow into a well-rounded game developer. There are a lot of resources that lack the depth of walking through the pr
Virtual machines have been critical software systems for decades and now platforms such as Apple iOS, Google Android, and Microsoft Windows Phone all need them as primary application execution engines
The utility sector’s transition to renewable energy and the smart grid has already begun. The first step towards smart grid is microgrid, which is a smaller electricity grid with access to all the ess
Even with today's mobile technology, most work is still undertaken in a physical workplace. Today's workplaces need to be healthy environments that minimize the risks of illnesses or injuries to occup
This text presents the technical basis for designing the mechanical systems of buildings in this new age of green buildings and maximum energy efficiency. Along with numerous new and revised worked ex
This book will cover every structural system used in high-voltage transmission lines and their associated foundations, hardware used to support conductors, fabrication and assembly and more. In most d
The most significant objective of this book is to analyze the pros and cons of the photovoltaic system’s sizing procedures from a variety of end-use considerations. The text investigates the capacity
This edited volume presents the methodological bases of ecodesign, life cycle assessments, impact studies, and methods for planning and transport. Several specific subjects are covered, i.e. public tr
Constructed Wetlands (CWs) are among the few natural treatment systems that can guarantee an efficient wastewater treatment and an appealing green space at the same time. However, they require large a
Everything that sustains us – grown, mined, or drilled – begins its journey to us on a low-volume road. Defined as roads with traffic volumes of no more than 400 vehicles per day, they have enormous i
Although there are countless books on statistics, few are dedicated to the application of statistical methods to software engineering.Simple Statistical Methods for Software Engineering: Data and Patt
With the increase of globalization of business and industry, IT products and services are produced and marketed across geographical cultural boundaries without any consideration of culture. There is a
From the Foreword: "…the presentation of real-time scheduling is probably the best in terms of clarity I have ever read in the professional literature. Easy to understand, which is important fo
Mechanical engineers writing for student and practicing mechanical and civil engineers, Gerdeen (emeritus, U. of Colorado-Denver and distinguished, Michigan Technological U.) and Rorrer (U. of Colorad
Production volume rendering is a fairly isolated subset of volume rendering, and there is little overlap between it and the other volume rendering contexts. This text presents actively used volume ren
The manufacture of flash memory, which is the dominant nonvolatile memory technology, is facing severe technical barriers. So much so, that some emerging technologies have been proposed as alternative
The energy used to operate buildings is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. To lessen the human impact on climate, it is necessary to reduce these building-related emissio
The barrage of data overload is threatening the ability of people to effectively operate in a wide range of systems including aircraft cockpits and ground control stations, military command and contro
"A wetland center in London, parks in downtown San Francisco, a wildlife sanctuary in Arcata, and a wetlands park on the outskirts of Las Vegas--what do these urban and suburban locations have in comm
The Algebra of Organic Synthesis combines the aims, philosophies, and efforts involved in organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and green chemistry with techniques for determining quantitatively j
The 16 chapters are based on invited presentations at an April 2010 international industrial engineering symposium held at Purdue University. Specialists in cultural influences on decision making expl
"Packed with case studies highlighting construction companies that regularly recycle between 70% and 95% of concrete from their waste streams, this book presents practical, up-to-date information abou
This text presents an overview of statistical methods within the context of the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on explaining statistical procedures and interpreting results, with little discu
For all the fancy software running most everything these days, say veteran electrical and electronic engineers Ozenbaugh and Pullen, large, strangely shaped actual physical components are still requir
"In the last decade, the number of complex problems facing engineers has increased, and the technical knowledge required to address and mitigate them continues to evolve rapidly. These problems includ
Every day we interact with thousands of consumer products. We not only expect them to perform their functions safely, reliably, and efficiently, but also to do it so seamlessly that we don’t even thin
Among all building materials, concrete is the most commonly used—and there is a staggering demand for it. However, as we strive to build taller structures with improved seismic resistance or durable p
What should every airline and manufacturer know about comfort?What can we learn from studies in the scientific literature?What do most passengers know about comfort and how can we translate that into
Risitano (mechanical engineering, U. of Catania) has elaborated and revised notes he has used for several years to teach a machine construction course to industrial, mechanical, and other engineering
"Given the recent advances in site investigation techniques, computing, access to information and monitoring, plus the current emphasis on safety, accountability and sustainability, the intention of t
