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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Specialists in building and civil engineering, architecture, traffic and transport engineering, urban planning and avalanche science came together at the Fifth International Conference on Snow Engineering, organized by the Federal Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF), Davos, Switzerland ... 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 »