Independent, practical guidance on the structural design of polymer composites is provided for the first time in this book. Structural designers familiar with design of conventional structural materials such as steel and concrete will be able to use it to design a broad range of polymeric composites ... more »

In this book, prominent Russian scientist Yuriy I. Khavkin shows that the droplet sizes in swirl atomizers depend only on the specific energy of the liquid drops and on viscosity. The new theory based only on two parameters is shown to be far simpler and in better agreement with experimental data than ... more »

In Technology Patent Licensing authors pull readers through the entire process of planning and implementing a patent licensing program, - beginning to end. Using by example, the mobile communications industry, the book covers critical topics such as the interaction of international technology standards ... more »

This RILEM report contains state-of-the-art reviews on three topics: recycling of demolished concrete, recycling of masonry rubble and localized cutting by blasting of concrete. It has been compiled by an international RILEM Committee and draws on research and practical experience worldwide. more »

The life cycle engineering method has evolved to meet the demands of the current trend towards sustainable civil engineering and building. This holistic approach encompasses all aspects of the construction practice, from design, construction, and service life management, to demolition and the recycling ... more »

As part of the Polymeric Foams series and a companion to the volume, Foam Extrusion: Principles and Practice (2000), the book includes new topics such as polymer blends and mechanical properties, and further develops several topics appearing in Foam Extrusion, such as extensional rheology and solubility ... more »

Underwater Acoustic Modelling and Simulation, 3rd Edition examines the translation of our physical understanding of sound into mathematical models that can simulate acoustic propagation, noise and reverberation in the sea. These models are used in a variety of research and operational applications to ... more »

This book examines fibers generated entirely from chemicals. Authors consider nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefin fiber, which have a wide range of applications including clothing, soft furnishing, flooring, and geo-textiles. In addition to covering physical, chemical, and structural properties ... more »

This book provides an excellent opportunity to review developments in the health care technology, many facets of which are just as applicable to professionals in the wider field of building services as to those working in health care facilities. This book reflects the adaptation of strategies in health ... more »

This reference illustrates the interaction and operation of transformer and system components and spans more than two decades of technological advancement to provide an updated perspective on the increasing demands and requirements of the modern transformer industry. Guiding engineers through everyday ... more »

Why spend countless hours searching for relevant thought leadership articles, specific pieces of statistical data, and navigable reference information, when one resource provides it all? In The CTO Handbook, former CTO of IBM Next Generation Group Mark Minevich, guides readers through what need not be ... more »

Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the seafood industry and its economics, with contributions from a range of specialist researchers and practitioners, The International Seafood Trade examines every link in the market chain which leads from the world's seas, rivers and lakes to the ... more »