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Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Computer modelling & simulation

Signal. Image. Architecture. (Paperback): John May, Bruno Latour Signal. Image. Architecture. (Paperback)
John May, Bruno Latour
R442 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R64 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Architecture is immersed in an immense cultural experiment called imaging. Yet the technical status and nature of that imaging must be reevaluated. What happens to the architectural mind when it stops pretending that electronic images of drawings made by computers are drawings? When it finally admits that imaging is not drawing, but is instead something that has already obliterated drawing? These are questions that, in general, architecture has scarcely begun to pose , imagining that somehow its ideas and practices can resist the culture of imaging in which the rest of life now either swims or drowns. To patiently describe the world to oneself is to prepare the ground for an as yet unavailable politics. New descriptions can, under the right circumstances, be made to serve as the raw substrate for political impulses that cannot yet be expressed or lived, because their preconditions have not been arranged and articulated. Signal. Image. Architecture. aims to clarify the status of computational images in contemporary architectural thought and practice by showing what happens if the technical basis of architecture is examined very closely, if its technical terms and concepts are taken very seriously, at times even literally. It is not a theory of architectural images, but rather a brief philosophical description of architecture after imaging.

Die Erstellung eines digitalen Zwillings - Eine Einfuhrung in Simcenter Amesim (German, Paperback, 1. Aufl. 2021): Frank Ulrich... Die Erstellung eines digitalen Zwillings - Eine Einfuhrung in Simcenter Amesim (German, Paperback, 1. Aufl. 2021)
Frank Ulrich Ruckert, Michael Sauer
R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Die Erstellung der ersten digitalen Zwillinge sollte intuitiv sein. In diesem Buch werden Zwillinge aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen vorgestellt, die ohne grosse Vorkenntnisse aufgebaut werden koennen. Dem Leser wird durch Praxisbeispiele ein Verstandnis fur die Handhabung von Simcenter Amesim vermittelt. Ohne tiefgreifende mathematische Fahigkeiten werden beispielsweise Luftungs- und Tankanlagen, Sonnenkollektoren oder ein einfacher Wagenheber nachgebaut. Jedes Rechenbeispiel schliesst mit Arbeitsvorschlagen, um den Umgang mit dem Zwilling zu schulen.

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3 - Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on... Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3 - Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2020 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Zhu Mao
R5,802 Discovery Miles 58 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2020, the third volume of nine from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, including papers on:Uncertainty Quantification in Material Models Uncertainty Propagation in Structural Dynamics Practical Applications of MVUQ Advances in Model Validation & Uncertainty Quantification: Model Updating Model Validation & Uncertainty Quantification: Industrial Applications Controlling Uncertainty Uncertainty in Early Stage Design Modeling of Musical Instruments Overview of Model Validation and Uncertainty

Behavioural Models - From Modelling Finite Automata to Analysing Business Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Behavioural Models - From Modelling Finite Automata to Analysing Business Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Matthias Kunze, Mathias Weske
R1,552 Discovery Miles 15 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This textbook introduces the basis for modelling and analysing discrete dynamic systems, such as computer programmes, soft- and hardware systems, and business processes. The underlying concepts are introduced and concrete modelling techniques are described, such as finite automata, state machines, and Petri nets. The concepts are related to concrete application scenarios, among which business processes play a prominent role. The book consists of three parts, the first of which addresses the foundations of behavioural modelling. After a general introduction to modelling, it introduces transition systems as a basic formalism for representing the behaviour of discrete dynamic systems. This section also discusses causality, a fundamental concept for modelling and reasoning about behaviour. In turn, Part II forms the heart of the book and is devoted to models of behaviour. It details both sequential and concurrent systems and introduces finite automata, state machines and several different types of Petri nets. One chapter is especially devoted to business process models, workflow patterns and BPMN, the industry standard for modelling business processes. Lastly, Part III investigates how the behaviour of systems can be analysed. To this end, it introduces readers to the concept of state spaces. Further chapters cover the comparison of behaviour and the formal analysis and verification of behavioural models. The book was written for students of computer science and software engineering, as well as for programmers and system analysts interested in the behaviour of the systems they work on. It takes readers on a journey from the fundamentals of behavioural modelling to advanced techniques for modelling and analysing sequential and concurrent systems, and thus provides them a deep understanding of the concepts and techniques introduced and how they can be applied to concrete application scenarios.

Mathematical and Physical Simulation of the Properties of Hot Rolled Products (Hardcover): M. Pietrzyk, L. Cser, J.G. Lenard Mathematical and Physical Simulation of the Properties of Hot Rolled Products (Hardcover)
M. Pietrzyk, L. Cser, J.G. Lenard
R4,329 Discovery Miles 43 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The objective of this publication is to comprehensively discuss the possibilities of producing steels with pre-determined attributes, demanded by the customer to fit exacting specifications. The information presented in the book has been designed to indicate the reasons for the expenses and to aid in the process of overcoming the difficulties and reducing the costs.


In nine detailed chapters, the authors cover topics including: steel as a major contributor to the economic wealth of a country in terms of its capabilities and production current concerns of major steel producers phenomena contributing to the quality of the product information concerning the boundary conditions of the rolling process and initial conditions, put to use by mathematical models the solid state incremental approach and flow formulation parameters and variables - most of which make use of the exponential nature of phenomena that are activated by thermal energy the application of three dimensional analysis to shape rolling the evaluation of parameters by a form of inverse analysis to the flat rolling process knowledge based modeling, using artificial intelligence, expert systems and neural networks


They conclude that when either mathematical or physical modeling of the rolling process is considered and the aim is to satisfy the demands for customers, it is possible to produce what the customer wants, exactly.
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Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century - Results from the IMAGE 2.1 Model (Hardcover): J. Alcamo, R. Leemans, E. Kreile man Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century - Results from the IMAGE 2.1 Model (Hardcover)
J. Alcamo, R. Leemans, E. Kreile man
R4,484 Discovery Miles 44 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Global Change Scenarios of the 21st Century" informs readers of conceivable environmental changes in the next hundred years. Integrated scenarios are used to communicate large amounts of information about different aspects of the global environmental system, together with society's role within this system. Uniquely, the scenarios are generated by an integrated computer model, IMAGE 2.1, which enhances consistency and provides a framework for linking environmental and social aspects of global change.
The book is divided into four parts, the volume begins by describing the model used to generate these scenarios, explaining its current features. This is followed by scenarios of changing climate, energy and food use, land cover, acidification, sea level and many other indicators of global change up to 2100. The long term consequences of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are then explored in a section which uses the concepts of 'safe landing' and 'safe emission corridors' to address the connection between the long-term climate protection and short-term emission reductions. The final sections examines how the complicated and crucial issue of how complex global scenario information can be communicated to policy makers.

Computational Methods for Process Simulation (Hardcover, 2nd edition): W. Fred Ramirez Computational Methods for Process Simulation (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
W. Fred Ramirez
R2,529 Discovery Miles 25 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Process Modelling and simulation have proved to be extremely successful engineering tools for the design and optimisation of physical, chemical and biochemical processes. The use of simulation has expanded rapidly over the last two decades because of the availability of large high-speed computers and indeed has become even more widespread with the rise of the desk-top PC resources now available to nearly every engineer and student.
In the chemical industry large, realistic non-linear problems are routinely solved with the aid of computer simulation. This has a number of benefits, including easy assessment of the economic desirability of a project, convenient investigation of the effects of changes to system variables, and finally the introduction of mathematical rigour into the design process and inherent assumptions that may not have been there before.
'Computational Methods for Process Simulation' develops the methods needed for the simulation of real processes to be found in the process industries. It also stresses the engineering fundamentals used in developing process models. Steady state and dynamic systems are considered, for both spatially lumped and spatially distributed problems. It develops analytical and numerical computational techniques for algebraic, ordinary and partial differential equations, and makes use of computer software routines that are widely available. Dedicated software examples are available via the internet.
Written for a compulsory course element in the US
Includes examples using software used in academia and industry
Software available via the Internet

Involvement of Fluids in Earthquake Ruptures - Field/Experimental Data and Modeling (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Teruo Yamashita,... Involvement of Fluids in Earthquake Ruptures - Field/Experimental Data and Modeling (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Teruo Yamashita, Akito Tsutsumi
R4,974 Discovery Miles 49 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book furnishes state-of-the-art knowledge about how earthquake faulting is coupled with fluid flow. The authors describe the theoretical background of modeling of faulting coupled with fluid flow in detail. Field and laboratory evidence to suggest the fluid involvement in earthquake faulting is also carefully explained. All of the provided information constitutes together a basic framework of the fault modeling for a comprehensive understanding of the involvement of fluids in earthquake ruptures. Earthquake generation is now widely believed to be significantly affected by high-pressure fluid existing at depths. Consequently, modeling study of earthquake faulting coupled with fluid flow is becoming increasingly active as a field of research. This work is aimed at a wide range of readers, and is especially relevant for graduate students and solid-earth researchers who wish to become more familiar with the field.

How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x (Paperback): Alan Thorn How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x (Paperback)
Alan Thorn
R1,422 Discovery Miles 14 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Blender is a vast and customizable 3D-modeling application used by many artists across creative industries, from television to games. This newest book, in Alan Thorn's How to Cheat series, offers insightful and bite-sized power-tips to help you develop Blender mastery. More than five hundred figures illustrate interesting shortcuts and clever ways to improve your Blender workflow. A companion website at http://www.alanthorn.net provides bonus content, including videos and resources to help sharpen your skills further. How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x is for Blender users of all levels, offering time-saving tips and powerful techniques to increase your productivity. Key Features Bite-sized tips and tricks that can be read in any order Illustrated examples and step-by-step guides for improving your workflow Explores practical applications and real-world contexts Demonstrates "lesser-known" and unconventional tips Improves your efficiency and workflow

Protein Structure Prediction (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2020): Daisuke Kihara Protein Structure Prediction (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2020)
Daisuke Kihara
R5,710 Discovery Miles 57 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thorough new edition explores web servers and software for protein structure prediction and modeling that are freely available to the academic community. Taking into account the numerous advances in the computational protein structure prediction/modeling field, the book includes residue-contact prediction via deep learning, a wide variety of protein docking models, as well as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) techniques. Written by renowned experts in the field and for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include the kind of key detail and implementation advice necessary for researchers to achieve optimal results in their own work. Authoritative and fully updated, Protein Structure Prediction, Fourth Edition is a practical and immediately useful guide for biology researchers working toward modeling protein structures.

Tinkercad For Dummies (Paperback): S. C. Bryant Tinkercad For Dummies (Paperback)
S. C. Bryant
R546 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R124 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Create in 3D with Tinkercad! If you can dream it, you can create it--using Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your designs, the know-how to utilize the platform's drag-and-drop tools to create your design, and the information you need to print or export your designs to use them elsewhere. Tinkercad is for everyone! It's simple enough to be used by kids and students, but robust enough that an adult could use it to create a complex product prototype. With more than 4 million designs posted in the Tinkercad community, the platform is also popular with teachers around the world. Why not join in on the fun? Create your Tinkercad account and join the community Use the drag-and-drop tools to build 3D images Export your designs to have them 3D printed Learn the principles of great 3D design Tinkercad is truly fun for all ages, and this hands-on guide makes it faster and easier to start using it right away!

Concise Guide to Optimization Models and Methods - A Problem-Based Test Prep for Students (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Xian Wen Ng Concise Guide to Optimization Models and Methods - A Problem-Based Test Prep for Students (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Xian Wen Ng
R2,130 Discovery Miles 21 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This concise text contains the most commonly-encountered examination problems in the topic of Optimization Models and Methods, an important module in engineering and other disciplines where there exists an increasing need to operate optimally and sustainably under constraints, such as tighter resource availability, environmental consideration, and cost pressures. This book is comprehensive in coverage as it includes a diverse spectrum of problems from numerical open-ended questions that probe creative thinking to the relation of concepts to realistic settings. The book adopts many examples of design scenarios as context for curating sample problems. This will help students relate desktop problem-solving to tackling real-world problems. Succinct yet rigorous, with over a 100 pages of problems and corresponding worked solutions presented in detail, the book is ideal for students of engineering, applied science, and market analysis.

Computer Modeling in Inorganic Crystallography (Hardcover): C.Richard A. Catlow Computer Modeling in Inorganic Crystallography (Hardcover)
C.Richard A. Catlow
R3,053 Discovery Miles 30 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Computer simulation techniques are now having a major impact on almost all areas of the physical and biological sciences. This book concentrates on the application of these methods to inorganic materials, including topical and industrially relevant systems including zeolites and high Tc superconductors.
The central theme of the book is the use of modern simulation techniques as a structural tool in solid state science. Computer Modelling in Inorganic Crystallography describes the current range of techniques used in modeling crystal structures, and strong emphasis is given to the use of modeling in predicting new crystal structures and refining partially known structures. It also reviews new opportunities being opened up by electronic structure calculation and explains the ways in which these techniques are illuminating our knowledge of bonding in solids.
Key Features
* Includes a thorough review of the technical basis of relevant contemporary methodologies including minimization, Monte-Carlo, molecular dynamics, simulated annealing methods, and electronic structure methods
* Highlights applications to amorphous and crystalline solids
* Surveys simulations of surface and defect properties of solids
* Discusses applications to molecular and inorganic solids

Nonlinear Computer Modeling of Chemical and Biochemical Data (Hardcover): James F. Rusling, Thomas F. Kumosinski Nonlinear Computer Modeling of Chemical and Biochemical Data (Hardcover)
James F. Rusling, Thomas F. Kumosinski
R2,173 Discovery Miles 21 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Assuming only background knowledge of algebra and elementary calculus, and access to a modern personal computer, Nonlinear Computer Modeling of Chemical and Biochemical Data presents the fundamental basis and procedures of data modeling by computer using nonlinear regression analysis. Bypassing the need for intermediary analytical stages, this method allows for rapid analysis of highly complex processes, thereby enabling reliable information to be extracted from raw experimental data.
By far the greater part of the book is devoted to selected applications of computer modeling to various experiments used in chemical and biochemical research. The discussions include a short review of principles and models for each technique, examples of computer modeling for real and theoretical data sets, and examples from the literature specific to each instrumental technique.
The book also offers detailed tutorial on how to construct suitable models and a score list of appropriate mathematics software packages.

Geometric Modeling and Mesh Generation from Scanned Images (Hardcover): Yongjie (Jessica) ZHANG Geometric Modeling and Mesh Generation from Scanned Images (Hardcover)
Yongjie (Jessica) ZHANG
R3,784 Discovery Miles 37 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cutting-Edge Techniques to Better Analyze and Predict Complex Physical Phenomena Geometric Modeling and Mesh Generation from Scanned Images shows how to integrate image processing, geometric modeling, and mesh generation with the finite element method (FEM) to solve problems in computational biology, medicine, materials science, and engineering. Based on the author's recent research and course at Carnegie Mellon University, the text explains the fundamentals of medical imaging, image processing, computational geometry, mesh generation, visualization, and finite element analysis. It also explores novel and advanced applications in computational biology, medicine, materials science, and other engineering areas. One of the first to cover this emerging interdisciplinary field, the book addresses biomedical/material imaging, image processing, geometric modeling and visualization, FEM, and biomedical and engineering applications. It introduces image-mesh-simulation pipelines, reviews numerical methods used in various modules of the pipelines, and discusses several scanning techniques, including ones to probe polycrystalline materials. The book next presents the fundamentals of geometric modeling and computer graphics, geometric objects and transformations, and curves and surfaces as well as two isocontouring methods: marching cubes and dual contouring. It then describes various triangular/tetrahedral and quadrilateral/hexahedral mesh generation techniques. The book also discusses volumetric T-spline modeling for isogeometric analysis (IGA) and introduces some new developments of FEM in recent years with applications.

Numerical Simulations and Case Studies Using Visual C++.Net (Hardcover): S Salleh Numerical Simulations and Case Studies Using Visual C++.Net (Hardcover)
S Salleh
R3,784 Discovery Miles 37 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Master the numerical simulation process required to design, test and support mobile and parallel computing systems. An accompanying ftp site contains all the Visual C++ based programs discussed in the text to help readers create their own programs. With its focus on problems and solutions, this is an excellent text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, and a must-have reference for researchers and professionals in the field of simulations.
More information about Visual C++ based programs can be found at: ftp: //ftp.wiley.com/public/sci_tech_med/numerical_simulations/

Modeling and Simulation - Challenges and Best Practices for Industry (Hardcover): Guillaume DuBois Modeling and Simulation - Challenges and Best Practices for Industry (Hardcover)
Guillaume DuBois
R3,171 Discovery Miles 31 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Modeling, in the past 60 years, has been constantly evolving and has revolutionized the industrial sector. Its continuous development will still have profound impact in the upcoming future. For big or small companies, modeling is a tool which brings technical improvement and profitability. What is modeling? What are the benefits and limits? What are the best practices, technical and non-technical, to apply? The objective of this book is to bring answers to these questions in a synthetic and transversal manner, so that engineers, managers and directors can see future challenges not as a threat, but as an opportunity. Features: Transversal and synthetic view on modeling, written in a clear and pragmatic way Technical best practices to build/ develop a model Non-technical best practices to efficiently deploy modeling in companies All best practices discussed in the book have been truly already implemented in past situations Theory is illustrated in a case study from the beginning to the end of the book

High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering '19 - Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center,... High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering '19 - Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center, Stuttgart (HLRS) 2019 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Wolfgang E. Nagel, Dietmar H. Kroener, Michael M Resch
R4,542 Discovery Miles 45 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the state-of-the-art in supercomputer simulation. It includes the latest findings from leading researchers using systems from the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) in 2019. The reports cover all fields of computational science and engineering ranging from CFD to computational physics and from chemistry to computer science with a special emphasis on industrially relevant applications. Presenting findings of one of Europe's leading systems, this volume covers a wide variety of applications that deliver a high level of sustained performance. The book covers the main methods in high-performance computing. Its outstanding results in achieving the best performance for production codes are of particular interest for both scientists and engineers. The book comes with a wealth of color illustrations and tables of results.

Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling - Techniques and Applications (Hardcover): Young W Kwon Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling - Techniques and Applications (Hardcover)
Young W Kwon
R4,826 Discovery Miles 48 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written to appeal to a wide field of engineers and scientists who work on multiscale and multiphysics analysis, Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling: Techniques and Applications is dedicated to the many computational techniques and methods used to develop man-made systems as well as understand living systems that exist in nature. Presenting a body of research on multiscale and multiphysics analysis collected by the author over the years, this book provides an assessment of multiple computational techniques that include the finite element method, lattice Boltzmann method, cellular automata, and the molecular dynamics technique. The author also presents a number of example problems relevant to multiphysics and multiscale analyses, and introduces the proper coupling techniques that can be used in conjunction with computational methods to solve a multitude of multiscale and multiphysics problems. In addition, this detailed book: Provides a simplified analysis for crystalline structures using the finite element method and molecular dynamics Discusses multiscale analysis of biomaterials using human bones as an example Presents multiphysics problems for composite structures Includes fluidstructure interaction for composite structures surrounded by water Contains an example of the multiphysics analysis of electromechanical problems Introduces a multiphysics analysis of biomechanics using the example of blood vessels (for which there is fluid-structure interaction) Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling: Techniques and Applications emphasizes the use of multiphysics and multiscale techniques to aid in the understanding and development of complex physical behaviors and systems. This book serves as a resource in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and materials engineering study, practice, and research.

Advances in Geometric Modeling (Hardcover, New): M Sarfraz Advances in Geometric Modeling (Hardcover, New)
M Sarfraz
R3,356 Discovery Miles 33 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Based on the new idea of gathering state of the art topics in Geometric Modeling together with techniques, applications, systems and tools
* The first book of its kind in that it incorporates several topics providing a class of practical solutions to problems in mathematical, engineering, and physical sciences
* Provides a valuable resource, focusing on interdisciplinary methods and affiliate research in the area

Computational Modeling in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics (Paperback): Alexandru Morega, Mihaela Morega, Alin Dobre Computational Modeling in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics (Paperback)
Alexandru Morega, Mihaela Morega, Alin Dobre
R3,125 Discovery Miles 31 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mathematical and numerical modelling of engineering problems in medicine is aimed at unveiling and understanding multidisciplinary interactions and processes and providing insights useful to clinical care and technology advances for better medical equipment and systems. When modelling medical problems, the engineer is confronted with multidisciplinary problems of electromagnetism, heat and mass transfer, and structural mechanics with, possibly, different time and space scales, which may raise concerns in formulating consistent, solvable mathematical models. Computational Medical Engineering presents a number of engineering for medicine problems that may be encountered in medical physics, procedures, diagnosis and monitoring techniques, including electrical activity of the heart, hemodynamic activity monitoring, magnetic drug targeting, bioheat models and thermography, RF and microwave hyperthermia, ablation, EMF dosimetry, and bioimpedance methods. The authors discuss the core approach methodology to pose and solve different problems of medical engineering, including essentials of mathematical modelling (e.g., criteria for well-posed problems); physics scaling (homogenization techniques); Constructal Law criteria in morphing shape and structure of systems with internal flows; computational domain construction (CAD and, or reconstruction techniques based on medical images); numerical modelling issues, and validation techniques used to ascertain numerical simulation results. In addition, new ideas and venues to investigate and understand finer scale models and merge them into continuous media medical physics are provided as case studies.

Superlubricity (Paperback, 2nd edition): Ali Erdemir, Jean Michel Martin, Jianbin Luo Superlubricity (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Ali Erdemir, Jean Michel Martin, Jianbin Luo
R4,859 Discovery Miles 48 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Superlubricity - the state between sliding systems where friction is reduced to almost immeasurable amounts - holds great potential for improving both the economic and environmental credentials of moving mechanical systems. Research in this field has progressed tremendously in recent years, and there now exist several theoretical models, recognised techniques for computational simulations and interesting experimental evidence of superlubricity in practise. Superlubricity, Second Edition, presents an extensively revised and updated overview of these important developments, providing a comprehensive guide to the physical chemistry underpinning molecular mechanisms of friction and lubrication, current theoretical models used to explore and assess superlubricity, examples of its achievement in experimental systems, and discussion of potential future applications. Drawing on the extensive knowledge of its expert editors and global team of authors from across academia and industry, Superlubricity, Second Edition, is a great resource for all those with a need to understand, model or manipulate surface interactions for improved performance.

3D Animation Essentials +WS (Paperback): A Beane 3D Animation Essentials +WS (Paperback)
A Beane
R950 R749 Discovery Miles 7 490 Save R201 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The essential fundamentals of 3D animation for aspiring 3D artists

3D is everywhere--video games, movie and television special effects, mobile devices, etc. Many aspiring artists and animators have grown up with 3D and computers, and naturally gravitate to this field as their area of interest. Bringing a blend of studio and classroom experience to offer you thorough coverage of the 3D animation industry, this must-have book shows you what it takes to create compelling and realistic 3D imagery. Serves as the first step to understanding the language of 3D and computer graphics (CG)Covers 3D animation basics: pre-production, modeling, animation, rendering, and post-productionDissects core 3D concepts including design, film, video, and gamesExamines what artistic and technical skills are needed to succeed in the industryOffers helpful real-world scenarios and informative interviews with key educators and studio and industry professionals

Whether you're considering a career in as a 3D artist or simply wish to expand your understanding of general CG principles, this book will give you a great overview and knowledge of core 3D Animation concepts and the industry.

Modelling Nature - An introduction to mathematical modelling of natural systems (Paperback): Edward Gillman, Michael Gillman Modelling Nature - An introduction to mathematical modelling of natural systems (Paperback)
Edward Gillman, Michael Gillman
R1,419 Discovery Miles 14 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This short textbook introduces students to the concept of describing natural systems using mathematical models. We highlight the variety of ways in which natural systems lend themselves to mathematical description and the importance of models in revealing fundamental processes. The process of science via the building, testing and use of models (theories) is described and forms the structure of the book. The book covers a broad range from the molecular to ecosystems and whole-Earth phenomena. Themes running through the chapters include scale (temporal and spatial), change (linear and nonlinear), emergent phenomena and uncertainty. Mathematical descriptions are kept to a minimum and we illustrate mechanisms and results in graphical form wherever possible. Essential mathematical details are described fully, with the use of boxes. The mathematics supports but does not lead the text.

Computational Molecular Spectroscopy (Hardcover): P. Jensen Computational Molecular Spectroscopy (Hardcover)
P. Jensen
R11,040 Discovery Miles 110 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Theoretical molecular spectroscopy has been the subject of intense activity in the last decade as a result of the increasing availability of powerful computers. Computational Molecular Spectroscopy is the first book ever to provide a comprehensive treatment of modern compuational techniques for predicting/interpreting molecular spectra.
Comprised essentially of four main parts, the book is a must for research workers in high resolution molecular spectroscopy and in quantum chemistry. It is also highly useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics and chemistry, who are just starting out in the field.
The four main areas covered include:

  • Ab initio calculation of potential energy surfaces and other electronic properties of molecules
  • Perturbation-theory-based and variational approaches to the calculation of spectroscopic data
  • Theory of calculating rovibronic energies, including the Renner and Jahn-Teller effects
  • Special topics of high current interest: highly excited states and local modes, semi-classical approaches, time-dependent phenomena, and the Carr-Parrinello approach.

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