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Combustion in Piston Engines - Technology, Evolution, Diagnosis and Control (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed.... Combustion in Piston Engines - Technology, Evolution, Diagnosis and Control (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
A.K. Oppenheim
R3,085 Discovery Miles 30 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combustion in Piston Engines presents the technique of pressure diagnostics to measure the fuel consumption in an engine cylinder and to monitor the operation of micro-electronic systems for its control. It provides a recipe for bridging the gap between the hydrocarbon-fed combustion technology of automotive powerplants of today and electro-magnetic technologies of the future. The author proposes and introduces a model for the design of a MECC (micro-electronically controlled combustion) systems to modulate combustion in engine cylinders. This system yields significant reduction in the formation of pollutants and the consumption of fuel, so that, eventually, emissions using any clean hydrocarbon fuel will be acceptable and gas mileage could be doubled.

Operational Freight Carrier Planning - Basic Concepts, Optimization Models and Advanced Memetic Algorithms (Paperback,... Operational Freight Carrier Planning - Basic Concepts, Optimization Models and Advanced Memetic Algorithms (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Joern Schoenberger
R2,839 Discovery Miles 28 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book represents the compilation of several research approaches on opera tional freight carrier planning carried out at the Chair of Logistics, University of Bremen. It took nearly three years from the first ideas to the final version, now in your hands. During this time, several persons helped me all the time to keep on going and to re-start when I got stuck in a dead end or when I could not see the wood for the trees. I am deeply indebted to them for their encouragement and comments. Prof. Dr. Herbert Kopfer, holder of the Chair of Logistics, introduced me into the field of operational transport planning. He motivated and supervised me. Furthermore, he supported me constantly and allowed me to be as free as possible in my research and encouraged me to be as creative as necessary. In addition, I have to thank Prof. Dr. Hans-Dietrich Haasis, Prof. Dr. Martin G. Mohrle and Prof. Dr. Thorsten Poddig. On behalf of all my colleagues, who supported me in numerous ways, I have to say thank you to Prof. Dr. Dirk C. Mattfeld, Prof. Dr. Christian Bierwirth, Henner Gratz, Prof. Dr. Elmar Erkens, Nadja Shigo and Katrin Dorow. They all helped me even with my most obscure and dubious problems. My family supported me all the time. They always showed me their trust and encouraged me continuously. Special thanks are dedicated to my parents Monika and Heinz-Jiirgen."

Magnetofluiddynamics in Channels and Containers (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001): U. Muller, L. Buhler Magnetofluiddynamics in Channels and Containers (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001)
U. Muller, L. Buhler
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book deals with the theme of incompressible flows of electrically conducting fluids in hydraulic components. The main content of the book is a result of engineering research associated with the design of liquid metal cooling systems for fusion reactors. The book is well suited to serve as a guide for utilising magnetohydrodynamic means in other engineering disciplines such as in material processing, metallurgical engineering and power engineering.

Nonlinear Continua (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Eduardo N. Dvorkin, Marcela B. Goldschmit Nonlinear Continua (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Eduardo N. Dvorkin, Marcela B. Goldschmit
R2,867 Discovery Miles 28 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book develops a modern presentation of Continuum Mechanics, oriented towards numerical applications in the ?elds of nonlinear analysis of solids, structures and ?uids. Kinematics of the continuum deformation, including pull-back/push-forward transformations between di erent con?gurations; stress and strain measures; objective stress rate and strain rate measures; balance principles; constitutive relations, with emphasis on elasto-plasticity of metals and variational prin- ples are developed using general curvilinear coordinates. Being tensor analysis the indispensable tool for the development of the continuum theory in general coordinates, in the appendix an overview of t- soranalysisisalsopresented. Embedded in the theoretical presentation, application examples are dev- oped to deepen the understanding of the discussed concepts. Even though the mathematical presentation of the di erent topics is quite rigorous; an e ort is made to link formal developments with engineering ph- ical intuition. This book is based on two graduate courses that the authors teach at the Engineering School of the University of Buenos Aires and it is intended for graduate engineering students majoring in mechanics and for researchers in the ?elds of applied mechanics and numerical methods. VIII Preface I am grateful to Klaus-Jurgen Bathe for introducing me to Computational Mechanics, for his enthusiasm, for his encouragement to undertake challenges and for his friendship."

Vehicle Propulsion Systems - Introduction to Modeling and Optimization (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2007): Lino Guzzella, Antonio... Vehicle Propulsion Systems - Introduction to Modeling and Optimization (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2007)
Lino Guzzella, Antonio Sciarretta
R3,382 Discovery Miles 33 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The authors of this text have written a comprehensive introduction to the modeling and optimization problems encountered when designing new propulsion systems for passenger cars. It is intended for persons interested in the analysis and optimization of vehicle propulsion systems. Its focus is on the control-oriented mathematical description of the physical processes and on the model-based optimization of the system structure and of the supervisory control algorithms.

Convection in Porous Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2006): D.A. Nield, Adrian Bejan Convection in Porous Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2006)
D.A. Nield, Adrian Bejan
R4,702 Discovery Miles 47 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This new edition includes nearly 1000 new references.

Mixed Finite Element Technologies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): Peter Wriggers, Carsten Carstensen Mixed Finite Element Technologies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Peter Wriggers, Carsten Carstensen
R2,851 Discovery Miles 28 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mixed finite element methods are a tool to solve complex engineering problems of different nature. This subject is treated in the volume from the engineering and the mathematical point. Different applications are considered which depict the value of mixed formulations in engineering on one side. On the other side the mathematical background is provided including proofs of convergence and stability of these methods and adequate solvers for mixed problems are discussed. This broad spectrum yields an indepth treatment of mixed methods from different perspectives.

Rarefied Gas Dynamics - Fundamentals, Simulations and Micro Flows (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005):... Rarefied Gas Dynamics - Fundamentals, Simulations and Micro Flows (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Ching Shen
R4,388 Discovery Miles 43 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Aerodynamics is a science engaged in the investigation of the motion of air and other gases and their interaction with bodies, and is one of the most important bases of the aeronautic and astronautic techniques. The continuous improvement of the configurations of the airplanes and the space vehicles aid the constant enhancement of their performances are closely related with the development of the aerodynamics. In the design of new flying vehicles the aerodynamics will play more and more important role. The undertakings of aeronautics and astronautics in our country have gained achievements of world interest, the aerodynamics community has made outstanding contributions for the development of these undertakings and the science of aerodynamics. To promote further the development of the aerodynamics, meet the challenge in the new century, summary the experience, cultivate the professional personnel and to serve better the cause of aeronautics and astronautics and the national economy, the present Series of Modern Aerodynamics is organized and published.

Renewable Energy - Technology, Economics and Environment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Martin... Renewable Energy - Technology, Economics and Environment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher, Andreas Wiese
R2,470 Discovery Miles 24 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The utilisation of renewable energies is not at all new; in the history of mankind renewable energies have for a long time been the primary possibility of generating energy. This only changed with industrial revolution when lignite and hard coal became increasingly more important. Later on, also crude oil gained importance. Offering the advantages of easy transportation and processing also as a raw material, crude oil has become one of the prime energy carriers applied today. Moreover, natural gas used for space heating and power provision as well as a transportation fuel has become increasingly important, as it is abundantly available and only requires low investments in terms of energy conversion facilities. As fossil energy carriers were increasingly used for energy generation, at least by the industrialised countries, the application of renewable energies decreased in absolute and relative terms; besides a few exceptions, renewable energies are of secondary importance with regard to overall energy generation.

Fast Reactions in Energetic Materials - High-Temperature Decomposition of Rocket Propellants and Explosives (Paperback,... Fast Reactions in Energetic Materials - High-Temperature Decomposition of Rocket Propellants and Explosives (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Maria Rusanova; Alexander S. Shteinberg
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Modern energetic materials include explosives, blasting powders, pyrotechnic m- tures and rocket propellants [1, 2]. The study of high-temperature decomposition of condensed phases of propellants and their components (liquid, solid and hybrid) is currently of special importance for the development of space-system engineering [3, 4]. To better understand the burning mechanisms (stationary, nonstationary, - steady) of composite solid propellants and their components, information about the macrokinetics of their high-temperature decomposition is required [5]. To be able to evaluate the ignition parameters and conditions of safe handling of heat-affected explosives, one needs to know the kinetic constants of their high-temperature - composition. The development of new composite solid propellants characterized by high performance characteristics (high burning rates, high thermal stability, stability to intrachamber perturbations, and other aspects) is not possible without quanti- tive data on the high-temperature decomposition of composite solid propellants and their components [6]. The same reasons have resulted in signi?cant theoretical and practical interest in the high-temperature decomposition of components of hybrid propellants. It is known that hybrid propellants have not been used very widely due to the low bu- ing (pyrolysis) rates of the polymer blocks in the combustion chambers of hybrid rocket engines. To increase the burning rates it is necessary to obtain information about their relationships to the corresponding kinetic and thermophysical prop- ties of the fuels.

Phase Transitions of Simple Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Boris M. Smirnov, Stephen R. Berry Phase Transitions of Simple Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Boris M. Smirnov, Stephen R. Berry
R4,338 Discovery Miles 43 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This monograph develops a unified microscopic basis for phases and phase changes of bulk matter and small systems, based on classical physics. It describes the thermodynamics of ensembles of particles and explains phase transition in gaseous and liquid systems. The origins are derived from simple but physically relevant models of how transitions occur between rigid and fluid states, of how phase equilibria arise, and how they differ for small and large systems.

Theory of Periodic Conjugate Heat Transfer (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Yuri B. Zudin Theory of Periodic Conjugate Heat Transfer (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Yuri B. Zudin
R3,365 Discovery Miles 33 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Here is a new method for calculating heat transfer in coupled convective-conductive fluid-wall systems under periodical intensity oscillations in fluid flow. The true steady state mean value of the heat transfer coefficient must be multiplied by a newly defined coupling factor, which is always smaller than one and depends on the coupling parameters Biot number, Fourier number as well as dimensionless geometry and oscillation parameters. Includes characteristic solved problems, with tables and diagrams.

Shock Waves - 26th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Volume 2 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009):... Shock Waves - 26th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Volume 2 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Klaus Hannemann, Friedrich Seiler
R8,430 Discovery Miles 84 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The 26th International Symposium on Shock Waves in G ttingen, Germany was jointly organised by the German Aerospace Centre DLR and the French-German Research Institute of Saint Louis ISL. The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of the Symposium, which first took place in 1957 in Boston and has since become an internationally acclaimed series of meetings for the wider Shock Wave Community. The ISSW26 focused on the following areas: Shock Propagation and Reflection, Detonation and Combustion, Hypersonic Flow, Shock Boundary Layer Interaction, Numerical Methods, Medical, Biological and Industrial Applications, Richtmyer Meshkov Instability, Blast Waves, Chemically Reacting Flows, Diagnostics, Facilities, Flow Visualisation, Ignition, Impact and Compaction, Multiphase Flow, Nozzles Flows, Plasmas and Propulsion. The two Volumes contain the papers presented at the symposium and serve as a reference for the participants of the ISSW 26 and individuals interested in these fields.

Microscale and Nanoscale Heat Transfer (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): R. Carminati Microscale and Nanoscale Heat Transfer (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
R. Carminati; Edited by Sebastian Volz; Contributions by P. Chantrenne, S. Dilhaire, S. Gomez, …
R5,605 Discovery Miles 56 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book constitutes a particularly complete and original collection of ideas, models, numerical methods and experimental tools which will prove invaluable in the study of microscale and nanoscale heat transfer. It should be of interest to research scientists and thermal engineers who wish to carry out theoretical research or metrology in this field, but also to physicists concerned with the problems of heat transfer, or teachers requiring a solid foundation for an undergraduate university course in this area.

Advances in Microwave and Radio Frequency Processing - Report from the 8th International Conference on Microwave and... Advances in Microwave and Radio Frequency Processing - Report from the 8th International Conference on Microwave and High-Frequency Heating held in Bayreuth, Germany, September 3-7, 2001 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
M. Willert-Porada
R8,601 Discovery Miles 86 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Prometheus brought fire to mankind Arthur R. von Hippel "Dielectrics and Waves," 1954 Our contribution? There are only few areas of research and development of a comparable scientific and technological extension as microwave and high frequency processing. "Pr- essing" means not only application of radiation of 300 MHz to 300 GHz f- quency to synthesis, heating or ionisation of matter but also generation, transm- sion and detection of microwave and radio frequency radiation. Microwave and high frequency sources positioned in the orbit are the foun- tion of modern satellite telecommunication systems, gyrotron tubes being pr- ently developed in different countries all over the world will most probably be the major devices to open up a new era of energy supply to mankind be means of - sion plasma. Although initiated by military purposes during the Second World War (RADAR, Radio Detection and Ranging), microwave and high frequency utilisation has spread over almost every important aspect of normal day life since than, from individual mobile phones and kitchen microwave ovens to industrial food processing, production of composites as sustainable building materials, green chemistry, medical applications and finally infrastructure installations like GPS and Galileo, to name only few examples. These different areas of microwave and high frequency radiation application can not be unified within one group of scientists and technologists. There are s- eral distinguished communities active e.g., in the area of telecommunication s- tems, strong microwaves for fusion plasma or plasma based materials processing.

Fluid Mechanics - With Problems and Solutions, and an Aerodynamics Laboratory (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st... Fluid Mechanics - With Problems and Solutions, and an Aerodynamics Laboratory (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Egon Krause
R1,543 Discovery Miles 15 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite dramatic advances in numerical and experimental methods of fluid mechanics, the fundamentals are still the starting point for solving flow problems. This textbook introduces the major branches of fluid mechanics of incompressible and compressible media, the basic laws governing their flow, and gas dynamics. Fluid Mechanics demonstrates how flows can be classified and how specific engineering problems can be identified, formulated and solved, using the methods of applied mathematics. The material is elaborated in special applications sections by more than 200 exercises and separately listed solutions. The final section comprises the Aerodynamics Laboratory, an introduction to experimental methods treating eleven flow experiments. This class-tested textbook offers a unique combination of introduction to the major fundamentals, many exercises, and a detailed description of experiments.

Basics of Aerothermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Ernst Heinrich Hirschel Basics of Aerothermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Ernst Heinrich Hirschel
R4,854 Discovery Miles 48 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The last two decades have brought two important developments for aeroth- modynamics. One is that airbreathing hypersonic flight became the topic of technology programmes and extended system studies. The other is the emergence and maturing of the discrete numerical methods of aerodyn- ics/aerothermodynamics complementary to the ground-simulation facilities, with the parallel enormous growth of computer power. Airbreathing hypersonic flight vehicles are, in contrast to aeroassisted re-entry vehicles, drag sensitive. They have, further, highly integrated lift and propulsion systems. This means that viscous eflFects, like boundary-layer development, laminar-turbulent transition, to a certain degree also strong interaction phenomena, are much more important for such vehicles than for re-entry vehicles. This holds also for the thermal state of the surface and thermal surface effects, concerning viscous and thermo-chemical phenomena (more important for re-entry vehicles) at and near the wall. The discrete numerical methods of aerodynamics/aerothermodynamics permit now - what was twenty years ago not imaginable - the simulation of high speed flows past real flight vehicle configurations with thermo-chemical and viscous effects, the description of the latter being still handicapped by in sufficient flow-physics models. The benefits of numerical simulation for flight vehicle design are enormous: much improved aerodynamic shape definition and optimization, provision of accurate and reliable aerodynamic data, and highly accurate determination of thermal and mechanical loads. Truly mul- disciplinary design and optimization methods regarding the layout of thermal protection systems, all kinds of aero-servoelasticity problems of the airframe, et cetera, begin now to emerge."

Analytical Methods for Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Problems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Bernhard... Analytical Methods for Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Problems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Bernhard Weigand
R3,119 Discovery Miles 31 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Although the solution of Partial Differential Equations by numerical methods is the standard practice in industries, analytical methods are still important for the critical assessment of results derived from advanced computer simulations and the improvement of the underlying numerical techniques. Literature devoted to analytical methods, however, often focuses on theoretical and mathematical aspects and is therefore useless to most engineers. Analytical Methods for Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Problems addresses engineers and engineering students. It describes useful analytical methods by applying them to real-world problems rather than solving the usual over-simplified classroom problems. The book demonstrates the applicability of analytical methods even for complex problems and guides the reader to a more intuitive understanding of approaches and solutions.

Constructal Theory of Social Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Adrian Bejan, Gilbert W Merkx Constructal Theory of Social Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Adrian Bejan, Gilbert W Merkx
R5,599 Discovery Miles 55 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Constructal Theory of Social Dynamics brings together for the first time social scientists and engineers who present predictive theory of social organization, as a conglomerate of mating flows that morph in time to flow more easily. The book offers a new way to look at social phenomena as part of natural phenomena, and examines a new domain of application of engineering such as thermodynamic optimization, thermoeconomics and "design as science."

Model-based Process Supervision - A Bond Graph Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Arun Kumar... Model-based Process Supervision - A Bond Graph Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Arun Kumar Samantaray, Belkacem Ould Bouamama
R4,407 Discovery Miles 44 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides control engineers and workers in industrial and academic research establishments interested in process engineering with a means to build up a practical and functional supervisory control environment and to use sophisticated models to get the best use out of their process data. Several applications to academic and small-scale-industrial processes are discussed and the development of a supervision platform for an industrial plant is presented.

Viscosity of Liquids - Theory, Estimation, Experiment, and Data (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Dabir... Viscosity of Liquids - Theory, Estimation, Experiment, and Data (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh, Dasika. H. L. Prasad, Nidamarty V. K. Dutt, Kalipatnapu Y Rani
R5,689 Discovery Miles 56 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The need for properties is ever increasing to make processes more economical. A good survey of the viscosity data, its critical evaluation and correlation would help design engineers, scientists and technologists in their areas of interest. This type of work assumes more importance as the amount of experimental work in collection and correlation of properties such as viscosity, thermal conductivity, heat capacities, etc has reduced drastically both at the industry, universities, and national laboratories. One of the c o-authors, Professor Viswanath, co-authored a book jointly with Dr. Natarajan Data Book on the Viscosity of Liquids in 1989 which mainly presented collected and evaluated liquid viscosity data from the literature. Although it is one of its kinds in the field, Prof. Viswanath recognized that the design engineers, scientists and technologists should have a better understanding of theories, experimental procedures, and operational aspects of viscometers. Also, rarely the data are readily available at the conditions that are necessary for design of the equipment or for other calculations. Therefore, the data must be interpolated or extrapolated using the existing literature data and using appropriate correlations or models. We have tried to address these issues in this book."

Asymptotical Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): Igor V. Andrianov,... Asymptotical Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Igor V. Andrianov, Jan Awrejcewicz, Leonid I. Manevitch
R5,649 Discovery Miles 56 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book a detailed and systematic treatment of asymptotic methods in the theory of plates and shells is presented. The main features of the book are the basic principles of asymptotics and their applications, traditional approaches such as regular and singular perturbations, as well as new approaches such as the composite equations approach. The book introduces the reader to the field of asymptotic simplification of the problems of the theory of plates and shells and will be useful as a handbook of methods of asymptotic integration. Providing a state-of-the-art review of asymptotic applications, this book will be useful as an introduction to the field for novices as well as a reference book for specialists.

Non-Equilibrium Reacting Gas Flows - Kinetic Theory of Transport and Relaxation Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Non-Equilibrium Reacting Gas Flows - Kinetic Theory of Transport and Relaxation Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Ekaterina Nagnibeda, Elena Kustova
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the present monograph, we develop the kinetic theory of transport phenomena and relaxation processes in the flows of reacting gas mixtures and discuss its applications to strongly non-equilibrium conditions. The main attention is focused on the influence of non-equilibrium kinetics on gas dynamics and transport properties. Closed systems of fluid dynamic equations are derived from the kinetic equations in different approaches. We consider the most accurate approach taking into account the state-to-state kinetics in a flow, as well as simplified multi-temperature and one-temperature models based on quasi-stationary distributions. Within these approaches, we propose the algorithms for the calculation of the transport coefficients and rate coefficients of chemical reactions and energy exchanges in non-equilibrium flows; the developed techniques are based on the fundamental kinetic theory principles. The theory is applied to the modeling of non-equilibrium flows behind strong shock waves, in the boundary layer, and in nozzles. The comparison of the results obtained within the frame of different approaches is presented, the advantages of the new state-to-state kinetic model are discussed, and the limits of validity for simplified models are established. The book can be interesting for scientists and graduate students working on physical gas dynamics, aerothermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, non-equilibrium physical-chemical kinetics, and kinetic theory of gases.

Phase Diagrams and Heterogeneous Equilibria - A Practical Introduction (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed.... Phase Diagrams and Heterogeneous Equilibria - A Practical Introduction (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte J. Pool
R1,555 Discovery Miles 15 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This advanced comprehensive textbook introduces the practical application of phase diagrams to the thermodynamics of materials consisting of several phases. It describes the fundamental physics and thermodynamics as well as experimental methods, treating all material classes: metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, organic materials, aqueous solutions. With many application examples and realistic cases from chemistry and materials science, it is intended for students and researchers in chemistry, metallurgy, mineralogy, and materials science as well as in engineering and physics. The authors treat the nucleation of phase transitions, the production and stability of technologically important metastable phases, and metallic glasses. Also concisely presented are the thermodynamics and composition of polymer systems. This innovative text puts this powerful analytical approach into a readily understandable and practical context, perhaps for the first time.

Principles of Hyperplasticity - An Approach to Plasticity Theory Based on Thermodynamic Principles (Paperback, Softcover... Principles of Hyperplasticity - An Approach to Plasticity Theory Based on Thermodynamic Principles (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Guy T. Houlsby, Alexander M. Puzrin
R4,372 Discovery Miles 43 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The approach to plasticity theory developed here is firmly rooted in thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on the use of potentials and the derivation of incremental response, necessary for numerical analysis. The derivation of constitutive models for irreversible behaviour entirely from two scalar potentials is shown.

The use of potentials allows models to be very simply defined, classified and, if necessary, developed and it permits dependent and independent variables to be interchanged, making possible different forms of a model for different applications.

The theory is extended to include treatment of rate-dependent materials and a powerful concept, in which a single plastic strain is replaced by a plastic strain function, allowing smooth transitions between elastic and plastic behaviour is introduced.

This monograph will benefit academic researchers in mechanics, civil engineering and geomechanics and practising geotechnical engineers; it will also interest numerical analysts in engineering mechanics.

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