Engineering Systems

Provides an up-to-date integration of expert systems with fuzzy logic and neural networks.Includes coverage of simulation models not present in other books.Presents cases and examples taken from the a

The ultimate guide to next-generation network systems and network design With the explosive growth in RF and wireless technologies, there is a critical shortage of skilled engineers to design and ope

Increasing awareness of energy use-and waste-places additional onus on building managers, operators, and engineers, already bearing considerable responsibility for operating cost containment. Fortunat

Newman (chemical engineering, University of California-Berkeley) and Thomas-Alyea, who received a Phd in chemical engineering from the University of California-Berkeley, have made this third edition o

This book is designed to serve senior-level engineering students taking a capstone design course in fluid and thermal systems design. It is built from the ground up with the needs and interests of pra

Nanotechnology: Understanding Small Systems provides a treatment of the world's fastest-growing field. Its multidisciplinary nature - which draws from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering - h

Immense potential for sustainable development lies in the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials from bioresources. This timely book provides comprehensive coverage of the engineering systems

The analysis of electromagnetic transients has long been a part of courses in circuit theory, but with the growing complexity of the topic and its importance in the design of power systems, Watson and

A collection of papers from the first Ricardo international conference focus on the technologies and systems engineering challenges facing powertrain design and development over the coming decade. Som

This book presents the twin topics of singular perturbation methods and time scale analysis to problems in systems and control. The heart of the book is the singularly perturbed optimal control syste

This book discusses free vibration of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems and forced vibration of SDOF systems. It covers response to periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads and two degrees of

From a bestselling author and expert--a soon-to-be classic on application developmentRepresenting a significant change of focus in software engineering, the business rule approach to application devel

The papers presented in this book reflects the substantial research efforts taking place at SEI focusing on the development, deployment, and evolution of component-based software systems. The book exp

An introductory engineering textbook by an award-winning MIT professor that covers the history of dynamics and the dynamical analyses of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems. This i

Beginners and advanced rescue technicians will learn from and enjoy this entertaining and educational book. A practical look at rope resuce systems from the point of view of an experienced professional, each chapter features exciting stories and real life situations. The book provides a complete look at team integrity and development issues as well as team efficiency concepts that create a superior survival profile for users. Interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rescue community are featured throughout.(Keywords: Rescue)ALSO AVAILABLEINSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-7668-0198-5

Thompson (mechanical engineering, UMIST, UK and researcher and author in the field) addresses maintainability and reliability issues in engineering systems and products from a design perspective. Cha

The definitive guide to the art and science of lens design—fully updated to reflect the latest advancesThis benchmark optical engineering resource offers an encyclopedic overview of all forms of lenses and optical systems. Revised from start to finish, this new edition brings all existing content up to date and adds new sections on design advances from the last 10 years. With this book in hand, there's no lens that you can't design.Modern Lens Design, Third Edition, leads you through the fundamentals and hands-on practices of optical engineering, covering time-tested methods for designing top-quality lenses. Long a paragon of design instruction, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and hands-on instruction and fully covers the latest software and optimization techniques.Features new coverage of cell phone cameras, panoramic and 360-degree lenses, and large-format focal planesClarifies and consolidates a wide range of crucial lens design informationTwo industry-recognized exp