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Recent Advances in Contact Mechanics - Papers Collected at the 5th Contact Mechanics International Symposium (CMIS2009), April... Recent Advances in Contact Mechanics - Papers Collected at the 5th Contact Mechanics International Symposium (CMIS2009), April 28-30, 2009, Chania, Greece (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Georgios E. Stavroulakis
R5,137 Discovery Miles 51 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Contact mechanics is an active research area with deep theoretical and numerical roots. The links between nonsmooth analysis and optimization with mechanics have been investigated intensively during the last decades, especially in Europe. The study of complementarity problems, variational -, quasivariational- and hemivariational inequalities arising in contact mechanics and beyond is a hot topic for interdisciplinary research and cooperation. The needs of industry for robust solution algorithms suitable for large scale applications and the regular updates of the respective elements in major commercial computational mechanics codes, demonstrate that this interaction is not restricted to the academic environment. The contributions of this book have been selected from the participants of the CMIS 2009 international conference which took place in Crete and continued a successful series of specialized contact mechanics conferences.

Nonlinear Behaviour and Stability of Thin-Walled Shells (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Natalia I. Obodan, Olexandr G Lebedeyev, Vasilii... Nonlinear Behaviour and Stability of Thin-Walled Shells (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Natalia I. Obodan, Olexandr G Lebedeyev, Vasilii A. Gromov
R4,055 R3,485 Discovery Miles 34 850 Save R570 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book focuses on the nonlinear behaviour of thin-wall shells (single- and multilayered with delamination areas) under various uniform and non-uniform loadings.
The dependence of critical (buckling) load upon load variability is revealed to be highly non-monotonous, showing minima when load variability is close to the eigenmode variabilities of solution branching points of the respective nonlinear boundary problem.
A novel numerical approach is employed to analyze branching points and to build primary, secondary, and tertiary bifurcation paths of the nonlinear boundary problem for the case of uniform loading. The load levels of singular points belonging to the paths are considered to be critical load estimates for the case of non-uniform loadings.

Methanol - A Sustainable Transport Fuel for SI Engines (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Hardikk Valera, Martin... Methanol - A Sustainable Transport Fuel for SI Engines (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Hardikk Valera, Martin Pexa, Jakub Cedik
R2,904 Discovery Miles 29 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This monograph focuses on methanol and its utilization in transportation sector, namely in spark ignition (SI) engines. The contents focus on methanol production and presents a variety of production technologies from different feedstocks. The potential of methanol utilization in transportation in SI engines is discussed, its challenges, limitations, aspects related to its utilization and current global use of methanol are also presented. The book also contains chapters related to pollutant formation and exhaust emissions from methanol fuelled SI engines, one chapter is focused specifically on formaldehyde emissions, which possesses one of the greatest challenges of methanol use in IC engines. Readers will learn about the production aspects of methanol, its potential as a sustainable fuel, its utilization in SI engine and the effect of methanol and its utilization techniques on engine performance, combustion, exhaust emissions, efficiency and other important parameters. This volume will be a useful guide for professionals, post-graduate students involved in alternative fuels, spark ignition engines, and environmental research.

Elementary Continuum Mechanics for Everyone - With Applications to Structural Mechanics (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Esben Byskov Elementary Continuum Mechanics for Everyone - With Applications to Structural Mechanics (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Esben Byskov
R5,703 Discovery Miles 57 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The bookopens with a derivation of kinematically nonlinear 3-D continuum mechanics for solids.
Then the principle of virtual work is utilizedto derive thesimpler, kinematically linear 3-D theory and to provide the foundation for developing consistent theories of kinematic nonlinearity and linearity for specialized continua, such as beams and plates, and finite element methods for these structures.
A formulation in terms of the versatile Budiansky-Hutchinson notation is used as basis for the theories for these structures and structural elements, as well as for an in-depth treatment of structural instability.

Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials (Hardcover): Rajnesh Tyagi, J. Paulo Davim Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials (Hardcover)
Rajnesh Tyagi, J. Paulo Davim
R6,204 Discovery Miles 62 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An understanding of friction and wear behavior of materials is crucial in order to improve their performance and durability. New research is providing the opportunity to solve common problems relating to the development of materials, surface modification, coatings, and processing methods across industrie. Processing Techniques and Tribological Behavior of Composite Materials provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings on the strategic role of composite tribology in a variety of settings. This book is intended for students, researchers, academicians, and professionals working in industries where wear reduction and performance enhancement of machines and machine elements is essential to success.

A Unified Statistical Methodology for Modeling Fatigue Damage (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Enrique Castillo, Alfonso Fernandez-Canteli A Unified Statistical Methodology for Modeling Fatigue Damage (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Enrique Castillo, Alfonso Fernandez-Canteli
R3,012 Discovery Miles 30 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an attempt to provide a uni?ed methodology to derive models for fatigue life. This includes S-N, ?-N and crack propagation models. This is not a conventional book aimed at describing the fatigue fundamentals, but rather a book in which the basic models of the three main fatigue approaches, the stress-based, the strain-based and the fracture mechanics approaches, are contemplated from a novel and integrated point of view. On the other hand, as an alternative to the preferential attention paid to deterministic models based on the physical, phenomenological and empirical description of fatigue, their probabilistic nature is emphasized in this book, in which stochastic fatigue and crack growth models are presented. This book is the result of a long period of close collaborationbetween its two authors who, although of di?erent backgrounds, mathematical and mechanical, both have a strong sense of engineering with respect to the fatigue problem. When the authors of this book ?rst approached the fatigue ?eld in 1982 (twenty six years ago), they found the following scenario: 1. Linear, bilinear or trilinear models were frequently proposed by relevant laboratoriesandacademiccenterstoreproducetheW] ohler?eld. Thiswas the case of well known institutions, which justi?ed these models based on clientrequirementsorpreferences. Thisledtotheinclusionofsuchmodels and methods as, for example, the up-and-down, in standards and o?cial practical directives (ASTM, Euronorm, etc.), which have proved to be unfortunate."

Multibody Mechatronic Systems - Proceedings of the MUSME Conference held in Huatulco, Mexico, October 21-24, 2014 (Hardcover,... Multibody Mechatronic Systems - Proceedings of the MUSME Conference held in Huatulco, Mexico, October 21-24, 2014 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Marco Ceccarelli, Eusebio Eduardo Hernandez Martinez
R4,466 Discovery Miles 44 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume contains the Proceedings of MUSME 2014, held at Huatulco in Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2014. Topics include analysis and synthesis of mechanisms; dynamics of multibody systems; design algorithms for mechatronic systems; simulation procedures and results; prototypes and their performance; robots and micromachines; experimental validations; theory of mechatronic simulation; mechatronic systems; and control of mechatronic systems. The MUSME symposium on Multibody Systems and Mechatronics was held under the auspices of IFToMM, the International Federation for Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science, and FeIbIM, the Iberoamerican Federation of Mechanical Engineering. Since the first symposium in 2002, MUSME events have been characterised by the way they stimulate the integration between the various mechatronics and multibody systems dynamics disciplines, present a forum for facilitating contacts among researchers and students mainly in South American countries, and serve as a joint conference for the IFToMM and FeIbIM communities.

Hyperbolic Conservation Laws in Continuum Physics (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2016): Constantine M. Dafermos Hyperbolic Conservation Laws in Continuum Physics (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2016)
Constantine M. Dafermos
R6,511 Discovery Miles 65 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is a masterly exposition and an encyclopedic presentation of the theory of hyperbolic conservation laws. It illustrates the essential role of continuum thermodynamics in providing motivation and direction for the development of the mathematical theory while also serving as the principal source of applications. The reader is expected to have a certain mathematical sophistication and to be familiar with (at least) the rudiments of analysis and the qualitative theory of partial differential equations, whereas prior exposure to continuum physics is not required. The target group of readers would consist of (a) experts in the mathematical theory of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws who wish to learn about the connection with classical physics; (b) specialists in continuum mechanics who may need analytical tools; (c) experts in numerical analysis who wish to learn the underlying mathematical theory; and (d) analysts and graduate students who seek introduction to the theory of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws. This new edition places increased emphasis on hyperbolic systems of balance laws with dissipative source, modeling relaxation phenomena. It also presents an account of recent developments on the Euler equations of compressible gas dynamics. Furthermore, the presentation of a number of topics in the previous edition has been revised, expanded and brought up to date, and has been enriched with new applications to elasticity and differential geometry. The bibliography, also expanded and updated, now comprises close to two thousand titles. From the reviews of the 3rd edition: "This is the third edition of the famous book by C.M. Dafermos. His masterly written book is, surely, the most complete exposition in the subject." Evgeniy Panov, Zentralblatt MATH "A monumental book encompassing all aspects of the mathematical theory of hyperbolic conservation laws, widely recognized as the "Bible" on the subject." Philippe G. LeFloch, Math. Reviews

Electric Vehicle Systems Architecture and Standardization Needs - Reports of the PPP European Green Vehicles Initiative... Electric Vehicle Systems Architecture and Standardization Needs - Reports of the PPP European Green Vehicles Initiative (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Beate M'Uller, Gereon Meyer
R4,342 Discovery Miles 43 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This edited volume presents research results of the PPP European Green Vehicle Initiative (EGVI), focusing on Electric Vehicle Systems Architecture and Standardization Needs. The objectives of energy efficiency and zero emissions in road transportation imply a paradigm shift in the concept of the automobile regarding design, materials, and propulsion technology. A redesign of the electric and electronic architecture provides in many aspects additional potential for reaching these goals. At the same time, standardization within a broad range of features, components and systems is a key enabling factor for a successful market entry of the electric vehicle (EV). It would lower production cost, increase interoperability and compatibilities, and sustain market penetration. Hence, novel architectures and testing concepts and standardization approaches for the EV have been the topic of an expert workshop of the European Green Vehicles Initiative PPP. This book contains the contributions of current European research projects on EV architecture and an expert view on the status of EV standardization. The target audience primarily comprises researchers and experts in the field.

Progress in Turbulence and Wind Energy IV - Proceedings of the iTi Conference in Turbulence 2010 (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Martin... Progress in Turbulence and Wind Energy IV - Proceedings of the iTi Conference in Turbulence 2010 (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Martin Oberlack, Joachim Peinke, Alessandro Talamelli, Luciano Castillo, Michael Hoelling
R5,615 Discovery Miles 56 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fourth issue on "progress in turbulence" is based on the fourth ITI conference (ITI interdisciplinary turbulence initiative), which took place in Bertinoro, North Italy. Leading researchers from the engineering and physical sciences presented latest results in turbulence research. Basic as well as applied research is driven by the rather notorious difficult and essentially unsolved problem of turbulence. In this collection of contributions clear progress can be seen in different aspects, ranging from new quality of numerical simulations to new concepts of experimental investigations and new theoretical developments. The importance of turbulence is shown for a wide range of applications including: combustion, energy, flow control, urban flows, are few examples found in this volume. A motivation was to bring fundamentals of turbulence in connection with renewable energy. This lead us to add a special topic relevant to the impact of turbulence on the wind energy conversion. The structure of the present book is as such that contributions have been bundled according to covering topics i.e. I Basic Turbulence Aspects, II Particle Laden Flows, III Modeling and Simulations, IV, Experimental Methods, V Special Flows, VI Atmospheric Boundary Layer, VII Boundary Layer, VIII Wind Energy and IX Convection. This book is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Tim Nickels. Shortly after giving an invited lecture at the 4th ITI conference, the turbulence community lost a world-class scientist, a friend and devoted family man.

Introduction to Contact Mechanics (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007): Anthony C Fischer-Cripps Introduction to Contact Mechanics (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007)
Anthony C Fischer-Cripps
R4,487 Discovery Miles 44 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with the mechanics of solid bodies in contact, a subject intimately connected with such topics as fracture, hardness, and elasticity. Coverage begins with an introduction to the mechanical properties of materials, general fracture mechanics, and the fracture of brittle solids. It then provides a detailed description of indentation stress fields for both elastic and elastic-plastic contact. In addition, the book discusses the formation of Hertzian cone cracks in brittle materials, subsurface damage in ductile materials, and the meaning of hardness. Coverage concludes with an overview of practical methods of indentation testing.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering - ICRIME-2013 (Hardcover,... Proceedings of the International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering - ICRIME-2013 (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Sehijpal Singh Khangura, Paramjit Singh, Harwinder Singh, Gurinder Singh Brar
R5,726 Discovery Miles 57 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book comprises the proceedings of International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (ICRIME 2013) organized by Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana with support from AICTE, TEQIP, DST and PTU, Jalandhar. This international conference served as a premier forum for communication of new advances and research results in the fields of mechanical engineering. The proceedings reflect the conference's emphasis on strong methodological approaches and focus on applications within the domain of mechanical engineering. The contents of this volume aim to highlight new theoretical and experimental findings in the fields of mechanical engineering and closely related fields, including interdisciplinary fields such as robotics and mechatronics.

Engineering Tribology (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Gwidon W. Stachowiak, Andrew W Batchelor Engineering Tribology (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Gwidon W. Stachowiak, Andrew W Batchelor
R2,452 Discovery Miles 24 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As with the previous edition, the third edition of Engineering Tribology provides a thorough understanding of friction and wear using technologies such as lubrication and special materials. Tribology is a complex topic with its own terminology and specialized concepts, yet is vitally important throughout all engineering disciplines, including mechanical design, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics and biomedical engineering. This edition includes updated material on the hydrodynamic aspects of tribology as well as new advances in the field of biotribology, with a focus throughout on the engineering applications of tribology.
New to this edition are end-of-chapter problems and an accompanying solutions manual, increasing the book's value as a textbook. The book offers an extensive range if illustrations which communicate the basic concepts of tribology in engineering better than text alone. All chapters include an extensive list of references and citations to facilitate further in-depth research and thorough navigation through particular subjects covered in each chapter.
* Includes newly devised end-of-chapter problems, as well as an accompanying solutions manual.
* Provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of wear, lubrication and friction in an accessible manner designed to aid non-specialists.
* Gives a reader-friendly approach to the subject using a graphic illustrative method to break down the typically complex problems associated with tribology.

Modelling of Mechanical Systems: Structural Elements (Hardcover): Francois Axisa, Philippe Trompette Modelling of Mechanical Systems: Structural Elements (Hardcover)
Francois Axisa, Philippe Trompette
R2,951 Discovery Miles 29 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The modelling of mechanical systems provides engineers and students with the methods to model and understand mechanical systems by using both mathematical and computer-based tools. Written by an eminent authority in the field, this is the second of four volumes which provide engineers with a comprehensive resource on this cornerstone mechanical engineering subject.
Dealing with continuous systems, this book covers solid mechanics, beams, plates and shells. In a clear style and with a practical rather than theoretical approach, it shows how to model continuous systems in order to study vibration modes, motion and forces. Appendices give useful primers on aspects of the mathematics introduced in the book. Other volumes in the series cover discrete systems, fluid-structure interaction and flow-induced vibration.
*Axisa is a world authority in the modelling of systems
*Comprehensive coverage of mathematical techniques used to perform computer-based analytical studies and numerical simulations
*A key reference for mechanical engineers, researchers and graduate students in this cornerstone subject

Mechanics and Control of Soft-fingered Manipulation (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Takahiro Inoue, Shinichi Hirai Mechanics and Control of Soft-fingered Manipulation (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Takahiro Inoue, Shinichi Hirai
R3,022 Discovery Miles 30 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mechanics and Control of Soft-fingered Manipulation introduces a new approach to the modeling of fingertips that have a soft pad and a hard back plate, similar to human fingers. Starting from the observation of soft-fingered grasping and manipulation, the book provides a parallel distributed model that takes into account tangential deformation of the fingertips. The model is supported with many experimental verifications and simulation results. Statics and dynamics in soft-fingered grasping and manipulation are also formulated based on this new model. The book uniquely investigates how soft fingertips with hard back plates enhance dexterity in grasping and manipulation, theoretically and experimentally, revealing the differences between soft-fingered and rigid-fingered manipulation. Researchers involved in object manipulation by robotic hands, as well as in human dexterity in object manipulation, will find this text enlightening.

Proceedings of the 2020 USCToMM Symposium on Mechanical Systems and Robotics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Pierre Larochelle, J.... Proceedings of the 2020 USCToMM Symposium on Mechanical Systems and Robotics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Pierre Larochelle, J. Michael McCarthy
R6,354 Discovery Miles 63 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume gathers the latest fundamental research contributions, innovations, and applications in the field of design and analysis of complex robotic mechanical systems, machines, and mechanisms, as presented by leading international researchers at the 1st USCToMM Symposium on Mechanical Systems and Robotics (USCToMM MSR 2020), held in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA on May 14-16, 2020. It covers highly diverse topics, including soft, wearable and origami robotic systems; applications to walking, flying, climbing, underground, swimming and space systems; human rehabilitation and performance augmentation; design and analysis of mechanisms and machines; human-robot collaborative systems; service robotics; mechanical systems and robotics education; and the commercialization of mechanical systems and robotics. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting and impactful research results that will inspire novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary research collaborations among researchers from around the globe.

Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations - Proceedings of the Second International Conference "Condition... Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations - Proceedings of the Second International Conference "Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationnary Operations" CMMNO'2012 (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Tahar Fakhfakh, Walter Bartelmus, Fakher Chaari, Radoslaw Zimroz, Mohamed Haddar
R5,711 Discovery Miles 57 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations (CMMNO) can be seen as the major challenge for research in the field of machinery diagnostics. Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations is the title of the presented book and the title of the Conference held in Hammamet - Tunisia March 26 - 28, 2012. It is the second conference under this title, first took place in Wroclaw - Poland , March 2011. The subject CMMNO comes directly from industry needs and observation of real objects. Most monitored and diagnosed objects used in industry works in non-stationary operations condition. The non-stationary operations come from fulfillment of machinery tasks, for which they are designed for. All machinery used in different kind of mines, transport systems, vehicles like: cars, buses etc, helicopters, ships and battleships and so on work in non-stationary operations. The papers included in the book are shaped by the organizing board of the conference and authors of the papers. The papers are divided into five sections, namely: Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operationsModeling of dynamics and fault in systems Signal processing and Pattern recognition Monitoring and diagnostic systems Noise and vibration of machinesThe presented book gives the back ground to the main objective of the CMMNO 2012 conference that is to bring together scientific community to discuss the major advances in the field of machinery condition monitoring in non-stationary conditions.

Porous Semiconductors - Optical Properties and Applications (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Vladimir Kochergin, Helmut Foell Porous Semiconductors - Optical Properties and Applications (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Vladimir Kochergin, Helmut Foell
R2,882 Discovery Miles 28 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Porous Semiconductors: Optical Properties and Applications provides an examination of porous semiconductor materials. Beginning with a description of the basic electrochemistry of porous semiconductors and the different kinds of porous semiconductor materials that can be fabricated, the book moves on to describe the fabrication processes used in the production of porous semiconductor optical components. Concluding the text, a number of optical components based on porous semiconductor materials are discussed in depth.

Porous Semiconductors: Optical Properties and Applications provides a thorough grounding in the design, fabrication and theory behind the optical applications of porous semiconductor materials for graduate and undergraduate students interested in optics, photonics, MEMS, and material science. The book is also a valuable reference for scientists, researchers, and engineers in the field of optics and materials science.

Vibration Problems ICOVP 2011 - The 10th International Conference on Vibration Problems (Hardcover, 2011): Jiri Naprstek,... Vibration Problems ICOVP 2011 - The 10th International Conference on Vibration Problems (Hardcover, 2011)
Jiri Naprstek, Jaromir Horacek, Miloslav Okrouhlik, Bohdana Marvalova, Ferdinand Verhulst, …
R8,475 Discovery Miles 84 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents the Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Vibration Problems, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic. ICOVP 2011 brings together again scientists from different backgrounds who are actively working on vibration-related problems of engineering both in theoretical and applied fields, thus facilitating a lively exchange of ideas, methods and results between the many different research areas. The aim is that reciprocal intellectual fertilization will take place and ensure a broad interdisciplinary research field. The topics, indeed, cover a wide variety of vibration-related subjects, from wave problems in solid mechanics to vibration problems related to biomechanics. The first ICOVP conference was held in 1990 at A.C. College, Jalpaiguri, India, under the co-chairmanship of Professor M.M. Banerjee and Professor P. Biswas. Since then it has been held every 2 years at various venues across the World.

Stan Shiels on centrifugal pumps: Collected articles from 'World Pumps' magazine (Hardcover, New): Stan Shiels Stan Shiels on centrifugal pumps: Collected articles from 'World Pumps' magazine (Hardcover, New)
Stan Shiels
R3,042 Discovery Miles 30 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This collection of all of Stan Shiels articles for World Pumps covers specification, operational issues, troubleshooting and the well-known PumpAcademy articles which covered specific topics of importance to pump engineers. The result is a volume which is enjoyable and instructive to read, containing facts and opinions as fresh as the day they were written.
*The late Stan Shiels had over 35 years experience as a professional engineer and over a period of nearly 15 years made a regular contribution to World Pumps magazine.
*This book includes 28 articles which will form a valuable resource to the pump engineer.
*Articles cover many aspects of pump specification, operation and troubleshooting

Tractable Models of Solid Mechanics - Formulation, Analysis and Interpretation (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Oleg V. Gendelman, Leonid... Tractable Models of Solid Mechanics - Formulation, Analysis and Interpretation (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Oleg V. Gendelman, Leonid I. Manevitch
R4,383 Discovery Miles 43 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes significant tractable models used in solid mechanics - classical models used in modern mechanics as well as new ones. The models are selected to illustrate the main ideas which allow scientists to describe complicated effects in a simple manner and to clarify basic notations of solid mechanics. A model is considered to be tractable if it is based on clear physical assumptions which allow the selection of significant effects and relatively simple mathematical formulations. The first part of the book briefly reviews classical tractable models for a simple description of complex effects developed from the 18th to the 20th century and widely used in modern mechanics. The second part describes systematically the new tractable models used today for the treatment of increasingly complex mechanical objects - from systems with two degrees of freedom to three-dimensional continuous objects.

Advances in Computational Multibody Systems (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Jorge A.C. Ambrosio Advances in Computational Multibody Systems (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Jorge A.C. Ambrosio
R4,566 Discovery Miles 45 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Among all the fields in solid mechanics the methodologies associated to multibody dynamics are probably those that provide a better framework to aggregate different disciplines. This idea is clearly reflected in the multidisciplinary applications in biomechanics that use multibody dynamics to describe the motion of the biological entities, or in finite elements where the multibody dynamics provides powerful tools to describe large motion and kinematic restrictions between system components, or in system control for which multibody dynamics are the prime form of describing the systems under analysis, or even in applications with fluid-structures interaction or aeroelasticity. This book contains revised and enlarged versions of selected communications presented at the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference in Multibody Dynamics 2003 that took place in Lisbon, Portugal, which have been enhanced in their self-containment and tutorial aspects by the authors. The result is a comprehensive text that constitutes a valuable reference for researchers and design engineers and helps to appraise the potential of application of multibody dynamics to a wide range of scientific and engineering areas of relevance.

Ultrasonic Methods for Measurement of Small Motion and Deformation of Biological Tissues for Assessment of Viscoelasticity... Ultrasonic Methods for Measurement of Small Motion and Deformation of Biological Tissues for Assessment of Viscoelasticity (Hardcover)
Hideyuki Hasegawa, Hiroshi Kanai
R1,518 Discovery Miles 15 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this monograph, an accurate ultrasonic method for measurement of small motion and deformation of biological tissue is described. In the displacement estimation based on the phase change of echoes, the displacement estimates are biased when the center frequency of the RF echo changes. Such an apparent change in the center frequency could be caused by the interference of echoes from scatterers. To reduce the influence of the center frequency variation on the estimation of motion and deformation, an error correcting function, which does not require the assumption that the center frequency distributions in 2 different frames are the same, was introduced. As a result, the proposed method provides better strain estimates in comparison with conventional phase-sensitive correlation methods. This monograph also shows examples of applications of this method to measurement of small motion and deformation of biological tissues. This method can be applied to measurement of elasticity of dynamic tissues, such as the artery. Also, elastic properties of static tissues can be also measured by combining with actuation using the acoustic radiation force.

Machine Tools for High Performance Machining (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Norberto Lopez de Lacalle, Aitzol Lamikiz Mentxaka Machine Tools for High Performance Machining (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Norberto Lopez de Lacalle, Aitzol Lamikiz Mentxaka
R5,332 Discovery Miles 53 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Machine tools are the main production factor for many industrial applications, in important sectors such as the automotive and aeronautical industry, precision parts, human implants, and mechanical construction. Recent developments in new motion devices and numerical control have lead to considerable technological improvements in machine tools. The use of five-axis machining centres has also spread, resulting in reductions in set-up and lead times. As a consequence, feed rates, cutting speed and chip section increased, whilst accuracy and precision have improved as well. Additionally, new cutting tools have been developed, combining tough substrates, optimal geometries and wear resistant coatings. Today s machines and machining processes are clearly very different to those of the past.

Machine Tools for High Performance Machining describes in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Postgraduates, researchers and end users will all find this book an essential reference.

Engineering Flow and Heat Exchange (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2014): Octave Levenspiel Engineering Flow and Heat Exchange (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2014)
Octave Levenspiel
R3,413 Discovery Miles 34 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The third edition of Engineering Flow and Heat Exchange is the most practical textbook available on the design of heat transfer and equipment. This book is an excellent introduction to real-world applications for advanced undergraduates and an indispensable reference for professionals. The book includes comprehensive chapters on the different types and classifications of fluids, how to analyze fluids, and where a particular fluid fits into a broader picture. This book includes various a wide variety of problems and solutions - some whimsical and others directly from industrial applications. Numerous practical examples of heat transfer Different from other introductory books on fluids Clearly written, simple to understand, written for students to absorb material quickly Discusses non-Newtonian as well as Newtonian fluids Covers the entire field concisely Solutions manual with worked examples and solutions provided

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