Building on a wealth of research, The Automotive Industry and the Environment addresses current challenges in the automotive industry and how they can be met. The authors discuss the development of the automotive industry and the problems it currently faces and consider possible solutions. The book reviews ... 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 »

The Handbook of Pneumatic Conveying Engineering provides a complete understanding of every facet of pneumatic conveying system selection, design, maintenance, and optimization. This reference compares various conveying system types, components, and flow mechanisms and offers an abundance of practical ... more »

Although this set of three tutorials was written as a companion for the book: Moving from 2D CAD to 3D CAD for Engineering Design, they are also an excellent starting point for understanding and mastering the capabilities of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0. You can get access to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 software ... more »

Surveying and mapping has recently undergone a transition: from discipline-oriented technologies, such as geodesy, surveying, photogrammetry and cartography, to the methodology-oriented integrated discipline of geoinformatics based on GPS positioning, remote sensing, digital photography and GIS for data ... more »

Get the essence of physics the easy way. Schaum's Easy Outline of College Physics helps you master physics with plenty of illustrations, memory joggers, and the newest, rapid-absorption teaching techniques. Backed by Schaum's reputation for academic authority, this is the study guide students turn to ... more »

Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics addresses issues affecting the day-to-day practices of those who design, operate, and purchase liquid pipelines in the oil, water, and process industries. Written by a professional engineer and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in pipeline design and construction ... more »

One of the world's most beloved and bestselling writers takes his ultimate journey--into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer. In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail--well, most of it. In In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the ... more »

This is a user-friendly guide for the science student to the location and use of the various forms of scientific information, methods of study and revision, essay and report writing, practicals and project presentation. The changes in requirements of science more »

Retaining the valuable and reader-friendly features of previous editions, this expanded fourth edition of the Project and Cost Engineers' Handbook incorporates discussions of international project considerations, project risk analysis and contingency, ethical considerations, and the effect of the Internet ... more »

Louis Gary Lamit's Moving from 2D to 3D CAD for Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities is a much-needed book that clearly explains the industry factors, the many advantages, and the product selection criteria for adopting 3D computer-aided design (CAD) for one's engineering design work. Written ... more »

Spon's Construction Resource Handbook is the first book to present critical information about materials, labor and plant constants required for the estimating process under one aegis. It covers all areas of the construction industry and provides all those involved in the preparation of tenders, cost ... more »