Each chapter is relatively self-contained and can be used as a unit of study. The algorithms are described in English and in a pseudocode designed to be readable by anyone who has done a little programming. The explanations have been kept elementary without sacrificing depth of coverage or mathematical rigor.

    Best of all, it fits in your shirt pocket! (3.2" x 5.4" x 0.7")The following chapters are contained in Pocket Ref: -- Air-- Automotive-- Carpentry & Construction-- Chemistry & Physics-- Computers-- Constants-Physical-- Electrical-- Electronics-- General Information-- General Science-- Geology-- Glues, Solvents & Paints-- Hardware-- Math-- Mining & Milling-- Money-- Plumbing & Pipe-- Rope, Cable & Chain-- Steel & Metals-- Surveying & Mapping-- Tools-- Water-- Weights of Materials-- Welding-- 3500 Conversion Factors - Perpetual Calendar - Note Pages with Metric/US Rulers-- Detailed IndexNew sections included in the second edition-- Dry air Specific Heat & Sound Velocity at Various Temperatures & Pressures-- Wood Beam Strength for 76 species of wood-- Max Floor Joist Spans for 21 wood species, 3 grades & 7 load ratings-- Galvanic Series of Metals in Sea Water-- World Wide Telephone Area Codes & International Access Codes-- North American Top 400 airports with elevation, name, code and area population-- Capacities of Hydraulic Rams from 1" to 60"-- Force Required to Punch 10 different metal types at thicknesses from 1/16" to 1-1/4"-- Friction/Head Loss for 38 types of pipe with flow rates from 0.5 to 5000 gpm-- Perpetual Calendar with holidays for all years from 1858 to 2025

    Bilateral, symmetrical, it could with equal speed travel in opposite directions. For some years, he had been planning a book about places in the world where people have been engaged in all-out battles with nature, about (in the words of the book itself) "any struggle against natural forces--heroic or venal, rash or well advised--when human beings conscript themselves to fight against the earth, to take what is not given, to rout the destroying enemy, to surround the base of Mt. Olympus demanding and expecting the surrender of the gods." His interest had first been sparked when he went into the Atchafalaya--the largest river swamp in North America--and had learned that virtually all of its waters were metered and rationed by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project called Old River Control.In the natural cycles of the Mississippi's deltaic plain, the time had come for the Mississippi to change course, to shift its mouth more than a hundred miles and go down the Atchafalaya, one of its distributary branches. The United States could not afford that--for New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and all the industries that lie between would be cut off from river commerce with the rest of the nation. At a place called Old River, the Corps therefore had built a great fortress--part dam, part valve--to restrain the flow of the Atchafalaya and compel the Mississippi to stay where it is.In Iceland, in 1973, an island split open without warning and huge volumes of lava began moving in the direction of a harbor scarcely half a mile away. It was not only Iceland's premier fishing port (accounting for a large percentage of Iceland's export economy) but it was also the only harbor along the nation's southern coast. As the lava threatened to fill the harbor and wipe it out, a physicist named Thorbjorn Sigurgeirsson suggested a way to fight against the flowing red rock--initiating an all-out endeavor unique in human history. On the big island of Hawaii, one of the world's two must eruptive hot spots, people are not unmindful of the Icelandic example. McPhee went to Hawaii to talk with them and to walk beside the edges of a molten lake and incandescent rivers.Some of the more expensive real estate in Los Angeles is up against mountains that are rising and disintegrating as rapidly as any in the world. After a complex coincidence of natural events, boulders will flow out of these mountains like fish eggs, mixed with mud, sand, and smaller rocks in a cascading mass known as debris flow. Plucking up trees and cars, bursting through doors and windows, filling up houses to their eaves, debris flows threaten the lives of people living in and near Los Angeles' famous canyons. At extraordinary expense the city has built a hundred and fifty stadium-like basins in a daring effort to catch the debris.Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strategies and tactics through which people attempt to control nature. Most striking in his vivid depiction of the main contestants: nature in complex and awesome guises, and those who would attempt to wrest control from her--stubborn, often ingenious, and always arresting characters.

    It contains a new section which sets out recent aeronautical developments and is intended to be of use as an introductory text for trainee pilots and students as well as for the general reader.

    Like the first edition, it assumes no prior familiarity with either subject on the part of the reader. This second edition has updated figures and data to complement the presentation and discussion of the fundamentals. New to this edition are educational tools that the author has found successful in previous books, namely the inclusion of: 1) previews of each chapter written in plain language to inform the reader why it is important to read and understand the material in the chapter, to highlight the important aspects, and to stir the reader's passion to consume the chapter: 2) design examples scattered throughout the book to illustrate the application of the fundamentals to the design of hypersonic vehicles and ground test facilities; and 3) roadmaps at the beginning of each chapter to guide the reader comfortably through the material. New subjects discussed include shock-shock interactions, hypersonic waveriders, and aspects of hypersonic propulsion devices--always in light of the fundamentals emphasized in the main part of the book.

    Not only is this text presented at the appropriate mathematical level, it also features standard terminology and nomenclature, along with expanded coverage of classical control theory, autopilot designs, and modern control theory. Through the use of extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, author Robert Nelson develops a concise and vital text for aircraft flight stability and control or flight dynamics courses.

    It covers all fundamental subjects, including elasticity, structural analysis, airworthiness and aeroelasticity. Now in its fourth edition, the author has revised and updated the text throughout and added new case study and worked example material to make the text even more accessible.The leading Aircraft Structures text, covering a complete course from basic structural mechanics to finite element analysisEnhanced pedagogy with additional case studies, worked examples and home work exercises

    It is carefully organized to follow the chapters of the main text, providing extra explanatory notes, worked examples, solutions to selected exercises and laboratory exercises. Learning aids such as glossaries, reading assignments, objectives, data sheets and summaries are also included. The manual is a product of many years' teaching at Harvard University, which has given the authors direct knowledge of concepts that students find difficult. The extra explanatory detail makes this manual an essential purchase for students using The Art of Electronics.

    A unique compilation of technical data and the career histories of the lowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

    The materials covered include the details necessary for the Federal Aviation Administration certification of Airframe and Powerplants Technicians. The book provides an in-depth study of both ac and dc systems for virtually all types of aircraft. It takes the reader through the fundamentals of electron theory and on to the study of aircraft digital control systems. Integrated into the text are various examples of troubleshooting techniques as they apply to aircraft systems. The text also provides details on a variety of general and commercial aircraft electrical/electronic systems, including avionic systems.

    The book explores all of the widely-used modern types of motor and drive, including conventional and brushless D.C., induction motors and servo drives, providing readers with the knowledge to select the right technology for a given job. Austin Hughes' approach, using a minimum of maths, has established Electric Motors and Drives as a leading guide for engineers, and the key to a complex subject for a wider readership, including technicians, managers and students.

    Trevor Hodge introduces us to these often neglected aspects of what the Romans themselves regarded as one of the greatest glories of their civilisation. Roman Aqueducts is now available for the first time in paperback, brought completely up-to-date with a new Preface and additional Bibliography.

    It contains almost all the descriptive material necessary for courses, provides background reading to the more mathematical texts, and also gives an understanding of the fundamental principles of flight.

    Engineering Mathematics contains: * 850 worked examples * 1500 problems (answers to problems included) * 100 multiple-choice questions * 18 assessment papers (answers not supplied) * Free Instructor's Manual including full worked solutions to the assessment papers Engineering Mathematics is a comprehensive pre-degree maths text for vocational courses and foundation modules. John Bird's approach, based on numerous worked examples supported by problems, is ideal for students with a wide range of abilities, and can be worked through at the student's own pace. Theory is kept to a minimum, placing a firm emphasis on problem-solving skills, and making this a thoroughly practical introduction to the core mathematics needed for engineering studies and practice. The third edition has been reorganised to present a logical topic progression through the book rather than following a particular scheme of work for one syllabus. syllabuses: Advanced VIC (GNVQ): the two maths units within the new Curriculum 2000 syllabus BTEC National: compulsory and optional units of the brand new scheme launching in 2001 BTEC Higher National Engineering: the mandatory unit common to all schemes

    Volume 16 provides machinists and engineers with practical information on recent developments in machining technology. Included are detailed descriptions of specific machining

    Sections include: Dimension and Properties, Beam, Girder and Column Design, Connections, Specs and Codes, and Data and Tables.This 1,144 page book also incorporates the following other AISC publications: S335 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (and Commentary); S303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges; S329 ASD Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts; and S343L ASD Specification for Single-Angle Members.

    Featured in this great new edition are features including the physical principles governing the operation of the mechanical, optical and electronic parts of an instrument, new sections on detectors, low-temperature measurements, high-pressure apparatus, and updated engineering specifications. 400 hand drawn figures and tables, have been added to this edition, which basically teaches scientists and engineers how to perform experiments.

    Concise explanations clarify difficult concepts and applications, while extensive examples and problems allow students to strengthen their understanding by applying their knowledge and critical thought. Covering a broad swath of circuit problems, this book includes analysis of first and second order circuits, AC steady state power, sinusoidal sources, mutual inductance, frequency response, and much more.

    It contains a wealth of information for those who design computers or work with computer systems, spanning the entire range of topics from analog circuit design to operating systems. Ward and Halstead seek to demystify the construction of computing hardware by illustrating systematically how it is built up from digital circuits through higher level components to processors and memories, and how its design is affected by its intended uses. Computation Structures is unusually broad in scope, considering many real world problems and tradeoff decisions faced by practicing engineers. These difficult choices are confronted and given careful attention throughout the book.Topics addressed include the digital abstraction; digital representations and notation; combinational devices and circuits; sequence and state; synthesis of digital systems; finite state machines; control structures and disciplines; performance measures and tradeoffs; communication; interpretation; microinterpreter architecture; microprogramming and microcode; single sequence machines; stack architectures; register architectures; reduced instruction set computers; memory architectures; processes and processor multiplexing; process synchronization; interrupts, priorities, and real time; directions and trends.Computation Structures is included in the MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science series.

    Lists and describes the weapons systems of all the world's navies, including surface, antiaircraft, antisubmarine, and mine warfare.

    Based on his many years experience in construction and teaching,the author includes step-by-step illustrations,numerous problems with solved examples,BASIC programs to automate techniques and printed forms to facilitate manual solutions and to ensure uniformity.

    Uses a conventional-flow approach throughout, and incorporates mathematical concepts only when needed to understand the discussion. Covers everything from components, quantities and units to voltage, current and resistance; series circuits; magnetism and electromagnetism; phasors and complex numbers; capacitors; inductors; RC and RL circuits; circuit theorems, and more. Considers reactive circuits by circuit type as well as by component type. Integrates many TECH Tips (Technology Theory Into Practice) and PSpice Computer Analysis sections that apply theory learned to a practical activity using realistic circuit board and instrument graphics. Weaves worked examples and related exercises throughout to clarify basic concepts and illustrate procedures and troubleshooting techniques. Contains over 1,300 full-color illustrations, and over 750 problem sets and 850 self-test and review questions. For electronic technology professionals or anyone who wants a fundamental understanding of the principles of electric circuits.

    A reference for industry professionals, this second edition is also useful for teaching at the graduate and senior undergraduate levels.

    Revised from the 1989 edition not so much with new information, which has not changed much at the introductory level, bu

    You get indispensable guidance on every aspect of the profession from leading experts, from an introduction to practices to specific air, water, and waste treatment and handling methods. Inside this book you'll find stepwise guidance to help you provide services from project management to value engineering, plus help with every aspect of air, water, and waste management. With hundreds of useful tables and charts, and convenient access to all the day-to-day technical, professional, and regulatory information you need, Standard Handbook of Environmental Engineering is an essential referenceNyour one-stop source for professional guidance.

    Provides background mathematics, then shows how to use statistical pattern recognition in the design of algorithms for automated systems. Later chapters include recent research results.

    

    An ideal supplement to your engineering economic text, this casebook helps students to hone their analytical, logical, and communicative skills. The cases are authored by Ted Eschenbach and William Peterson, with contributions from engineering economy professors from ten different universities.

    Each scenario’s associated questions provide an opportunity to recognize related concepts and apply your knowledge of relevant theory and equations. The breadth of topics covered, and the varied problem complexity allow you to assess and strengthen your problem-solving skills, regardless of which afternoon exam you choose to take. For all problems, comprehensive step-by-step solutions illustrate accurate and efficient solving methods. Get your PE Mechanical Study Schedule and PE Mechanical Reference Manual index at ppi2pass.com/downloads.Topics CoveredCombustionCompressible Fluid FlowControl SystemsEngineering Economic AnalysisHeat TransferHeating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems and ComponentsHydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsInstrumentation and MeasurementsKinematics, Dynamics, and VibrationsMachine DesignPower CyclesPower Plant Systems and ProcessesStress Analysis and Failure TheoryStructural DesignThermodynamicsKey Features101 problems in essay formatRepresents a broad range of exam topicsConnect relevant mechanical engineering theories to challenging problemsLearn accurate and efficient problem-solving approachesBinding: PaperbackPublisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company

    Provides background material on terminology and linear transformations, followed by coverage of kinematics and inverse kinematics, dynamics, manipulator control, robust control, force control, use of feedback in nonlinear systems, and adaptive control. Each topic is supported by examples of specific applications. Derivations and proofs are included in many cases. Includes many worked examples, examples illustrating all aspects of the theory, and problems.

    Providing comprehensive treatment of the many facts of cognitive psychology, this edition is updated and revised, and includes the latest developments in the field - with a new chapter on neuroscience - enhanced with a variety of learning aids, including student projects.

    Appropriate for senior and graduate courses, Mechanical Behavior of Materials is distinguished by its focus on the relationship between macroscopic properties, material microstructure and fundamental concepts of bonding and crystal structure.Courtney's second edition brings the reader up-to-date on recent advances in improving and understanding materials behavior. The new edition contains new case studies, solved example problems and incorporates real life examples, as well as a new chapter (14) on Cellular Solids. The revision retains its extensive coverage of nonmetallics while increasing coverage of ceramics, composites, and polymerics that have emerged as structural materials in their own right and are now competitive with metals in many applications.

    All important articles on the subject have now been collected together in one volume together with the best games by chess computers including the World Computer Championships. Every article has been transliterated into algebraic notation and an extensive bibliography provides scope for further research. This book will appeal to all chess players and computer enthusiasts, particularly those interested in artificial intelligence. David Levy is one of the world's leading authorities on computer chess and is author of Chess and Computers, More Chess and Computers and the Chess Computer Handbook. He is an International Master of the World Chess Federation and President of the International Computer Chess Association. David Levy's earlier introduction to computer chess was well-received by reviewers.