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Contents

Biomedical Science Biomedical Engineering ........................................................................................3Biotechnology ......................................................................................................................................4Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................................................5Clean Tech............................................................................................................................................7Systems & Management Resources ....................................................................................................9Environmental Science & Engineering ..............................................................................................11Civil Engineering ................................................................................................................................15Computer & Electrical Engineering....................................................................................................19Mechanical Engineering ....................................................................................................................28Ergonomics & Human Factors ..........................................................................................................36Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing ..........................................................................................37Materials Science ..............................................................................................................................39Allied Health Medicine ......................................................................................................................41Math for Engineers ............................................................................................................................41Nanoscience & Technology ..............................................................................................................42Occupational Health & Safety ..........................................................................................................43Water Science & Engineering ............................................................................................................44

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Biomedical Science and Engineering

CRC Press Engineering Refresher Course Catalog

BiomedicalSensors andInstrumentsSecond EditionTatsuo TagawaWaseda University, Tokorozawa,Saitama, Japan

Toshiyo TamuraChiba University, Japan

P. Åke ÖbergLinköping University, Sweden

The living body is a difficult object to measure: accu-rate measurements of physiological signals requiresensors and instruments capable of high specificityand selectivity that do not interfere with the systemsunder study. As a result, detailed knowledge of sensorand instrument properties is required to be able toselect the “best” sensor from one of the manydesigned to meet these challenges.

Features:

• The organization of topics makes it easy to findthe best possible choice of sensors for eachmeasurement situation

• More than 300 updated figures and tables facilitate an intuitive understanding

• Numerous examples of sensor applicationsdemonstrate practical methods of research

• References at the end of each chapter provideconvenient sources for further study

From the underlying principles to practical applica-tions, this updated edition of Biomedical Sensorsand Instruments provides an easy-to-understandintroduction to the various kinds of biomedical sen-sors. The book presents state-of-the-art discussions ofsensors for the measurements of pressure, flow,motion, temperature, heat flow, evaporation, biopo-tential, biomagnetism, and chemical quantities.

Selected Contents:

Fundamental Concepts. Pressure Measurements.Flow Measurement. Motion and ForceMeasurement. Temperature, Heat Flow, andEvaporation Measurements. Bioelectric andBiomagnetic Measurements. ChemicalMeasurements.

Catalog no. 9078X, March 2011, 423 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9078-9, £89.00Also available as an eBook

BasicIntroduction to Bioelectro-magneticsSecond EditionCynthia Furse, Douglas A. Christensen,and Carl H. DurneyUniversity of Utah, Salt LakeCity, USA

This revised and updated edition facilitates theprocess of interdisciplinary research by introducing lifescientists to the basic concepts of electromagneticfields. The book outlines elements of EM that are help-ful to life scientists working with physicists and electri-cal engineers. Each concept is presented with an asso-ciated application and discussion. Example applica-tions include MRI, NMR, ultrasound, hyperthermia,neural stimulation, and cardiac pacing/defibrillation.With the liberal use of diagrams and graphs, this textcovers the entire frequency spectrum through opticalfrequencies from a qualitative perspective beneficial tolife scientists.

Catalog no. 55429, March 2009, 288 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5542-9, £69.99Also available as an eBook

ElectromagneticFields inBiologicalSystemsEdited by

James C. LinUniversity of Illinois at Chicago,USA

Spanning static fields to terahertz waves, this volumeexplores the range of consequences electromagneticfields have on the human body. Topics discussedinclude essential interactions and field coupling phe-nomena; electric field interactions in cells, focusing onultrashort, pulsed high-intensity fields; dosimetry orcoupling of ELF fields into biological systems; and thehistorical developments and recent trends in numeri-cal dosimetry. It also discusses mobile communicationdevices and the dosimetry of RF radiation into thehuman body, exposure and dosimetry associated withMRI and spectroscopy, and available data on the inter-action of terahertz radiation with biological tissues,cells, organelles, and molecules.

Catalog no. K12740, October 2011, 458 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5999-5, £95.00Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology

OrthopaedicBiomechanicsEdited by

Beth A. WinkelsteinUniversity of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, USA

This book presents state-of-the-art developments oforthopedic biomechanics across tissues in the muscu-loskeletal system at all size scales and with direct rele-vance to engineering and clinical applications.Discussing the relationship between mechanical load-ing, function, and biological performance, it firstreviews basic structure-function relationships for mostmajor orthopaedic tissue types followed by the most-relevant structures of the body. It then addresses mul-tiscale modeling and biologic considerations. It con-cludes with a look at applications of biomechanics,focusing on recent advances in theory, technology,and applied engineering approaches.

Catalog no. K12804, December 2012, c. 648 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-6093-9, £114.00Also available as an eBook

BiotechnologyA ComprehensiveTraining Guide forthe BiotechnologyIndustrySyed Imtiaz Haider andAnika AshtokJulphar Gulf PharmaceuticalIndustries, United Arab Emirates

Empowered with expert advice, this guide providesconcise information covering the concepts and tech-niques needed to ensure product consistency, poten-cy, efficacy, and safety in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. A valuable quality toolfor both new and existing manufacturers, this textpresents step-by-step guidance for optimizingresearch and maximizing expenditures so as to gain acompetitive advantage. It discusses ways to avoiddelays to market, reduce product and process failures,develop skilled employees, and maintain both localand international regulatory compliance. The bookincludes a companion CD that offers customizabletraining information.

Catalog no. 84488, April 2009, 868 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-8448-1, £69.99Also available as an eBook

Biomechanics of HumanMotionApplications in theMartial ArtsEmeric ArusInternational Sendo-RyuKaratedo Federation, Astoria,New York, USA

This book provides an overview of human motionstudies (biomechanics) using martial arts as extensiveexamples and references to fundamental theory. It covers in depth the anatomical foundation of bio-mechanics, the biomechanical and physiologicalfoundation of human motion, and fundamentals ofbiomechanics. The book begins with musculoskeletalanatomy of the most important muscles and theirfunctions. The author describes the biomechanicaland physiological foundations of human motion. Hecovers kinematics and kinetics—the core of biome-chanics—and includes examples for martial arts andsports activities that emphasize the conceptsdescribed.

Catalog no. K15991, December 2012, c. 520 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4665-6323-0, £49.99Also available as an eBook

BioseparationTechnologyNeeraj Mishra andAkhilesh DubeyAne Books, India

Designed for those with a background in engineeringor biology, this text explores the fundamentals of theemerging field of bioseparation technology. It beginswith an introduction to bioprocesses and providesfocused chapters on cell disruption, filtration, centrifu-gation, adsorption, and extraction. The book alsoexamines membrane separation processes, precipita-tion, chromatography, and methods of separation, aswell as finishing operations and formulation.

Catalog no. N10039, December 2012, c. 300 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-0172-7, £31.99

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Chemical Engineering


Biofuels andBioenergyProcesses andTechnologiesSunggyu LeeOhio University, Athens, USA

Y.T. ShahNorfolk State University, Virginia, USA

Series: Green Chemistry andChemical Engineering

The newest addition to the Green Chemistry andChemical Engineering series from CRC Press, Biofuelsand Bioenergy: Processes and Technologies pro-vides a succinct but in-depth introduction to methodsof development and use of biofuels and bioenergy.The book illustrates their great appeal as tools for solving the economic and environmental challengesassociated with achieving energy sustainability andindependence through the use of clean, renewablealternative energy. Taking a process engineeringapproach rooted in the fuel and petrochemical fields,this book masterfully integrates coverage of currentconventional processes and emerging techniques.

Topics covered include:• Characterization and analysis of biofuels• Process economics • Chemistry of process conversion• Process engineering and design and associated

environmental technologies• Energy balances and efficiencies• Reactor designs and process configurations• Energy materials and process equipment• Integration with other conventional fossil fuel

processes• Byproduct utilization• Governmental regulations and policies and

global trends

After an overview of the subject, the book discussescrop oils, biodiesel, and algae fuels. It examinesethanol from corn and from lignocelluloses and thenexplores fast pyrolysis and gasification of biomass.Discussing the future of biofuel production, it alsodescribes the conversion of waste to biofuels, bioproducts, and bioenergy and concludes with a discussion of mixed feedstock. Written for readerswith college-level backgrounds in chemistry, biology,physics, and engineering, this reference explores thescience and technology involved in developing biofu-els and bioenergy. It addresses the application of theseand other disciplines, covering key issues of specialinterest to fuel process engineers, fuel scientists, andenergy technologists, among others.

Catalog no. 89552, August 2012, 341 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8955-4, £95.00

Chemicals from BiomassIntegratingBioprocesses intoChemical ProductionComplexes forSustainableDevelopmentDebalina SenguptaU.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Ralph W. PikeLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

This book develops a methodology for creating newplants based on renewable resources that supply theneeded goods and services of existing plants. Itincludes converting existing plants to ones based onrenewable resources that may require nonrenewableresource supplements. Based on extensive reviews ofbiomass as feedstock and the production of chemicalsfrom biomass, the authors identify new bioprocessesthat use renewable feedstock as raw materials. Thetext shows how new plants are integrated into exist-ing plants in a chemical production complex.Simulation codes are available for download.

Catalog no. K13620, July 2012, 496 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7814-9, £95.00Also available as an eBook

HydrogenSafetyFotis RigasNational Technical University ofAthens, Greece

Paul AmyotteDalhousie University, Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada

Series: Green Chemistry andChemical Engineering

This book highlights physiological, physical, andchemical hazards associated with hydrogen produc-tion, storage, distribution, and use systems. It alsoexamines potential accidental scenarios that hydro-gen may yield under certain conditions. The authorshighlight hydrogen storage facilities because of thegreater hazards encountered in them due to theincreased quantities stored and handled, and on hazards resulting from the use of hydrogen as a fuelfor transport. Computer simulations with the aid ofcomputational fluid dynamics (CFD) of both gaseousand liquefied hydrogen are verified by experiments.



Chemical Engineering

Fundamentalsof Natural GasProcessingSecond EditionArthur J. KidnayColorado School of Mines,Golden, USA

William R. ParrishConocoPhillips (Retired),Brigantine, New Jersey, USA

Daniel G. McCartneyBlack & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Offering indispensable insight from experts in thefield, the second edition of this bestselling text pro-vides an introduction to the gas industry and theprocesses required to convert wellhead gas into valu-able natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids products.This edition now presents background information infive new chapters that cover processing principles,pumps, heat transfer, separation processes, and phaseseparation equipment. It also includes more discus-sions of many gas processes as well as questions and exercises in most chapters to stress importantconcepts.

Catalog no. 85190, January 2011, 574 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8519-8, £82.00

Optimal Control forChemicalEngineersSimant Ranjan UpretiRyerson University, Toronto,Ontario, Canada

In a self-contained presentation, this book builds uponthe standard mathematical background imparted inan undergraduate engineering program. It developsthe often-encountered abstruse concepts by proceed-ing from concrete examples to abstract results. Basedon the author's classroom experience, the author feelsthis approach will make it easier for readers to under-stand the subject efficiently. Practice-based and appli-cation-oriented, the book includes a number of chem-ical engineering optimal control problems in theexamples and chapter problems that help readerspractice the learned concepts.

Catalog no. K11771, November 2012, 308 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3894-5, £99.00Also available as an eBook

Unit Operationsof ParticulateSolidsTheory and PracticeEnrique Ortega-RivasAutonomous University ofChihuahua, Mexico

Suitable for practicing engineers and engineers intraining, this book covers the most important opera-tions involving particulate solids. Through clear expla-nations of theoretical principles and practical labora-tory exercises, the text provides an understanding of the behavior of powders and pulverized systems. It also helps readers develop skills for operating, optimizing, and innovating particle processing tech-nologies and machinery in order to carry out industri-al operations. The author explores common bulksolids processing operations, including milling,agglomeration, fluidization, mixing, and solid–fluidseparation.

Catalog no. K12218, August 2011, 492 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4907-1, £95.00Also available as an eBook

MicellarEnhancedUltrafiltrationFundamentals &ApplicationsSirshendu De andSourav MondalIndian Institute of Technology,Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur ResearchMonograph Series

Micellar enhanced ultrafiltration (MEUF) employs surfactant micelles to solubilize inorganic and organicpollutants from the effluent stream with about 90 per-cent efficiency. Illustrating the theory of surfactants,this book presents state-of-the-art research with adetailed description of various aspects of this technol-ogy. It covers the fundamentals, selection of surfac-tants, capability of pollutant removal efficiency, recovery of surfactants, as well as various fluxenhancement techniques and the problems associated with them.

Catalog no. K14243, June 2012, 224 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-9568-9, £95.00Also available as an eBook

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Clean Tech


Solar EnergyRenewable Energyand the EnvironmentRobert FosterMSC WERC, Las Cruces, NewMexico, USA

Majid GhassemiNew Mexico Tech, Albuquerque,USA

Alma CotaDrawing on the authors’ extensive research and proj-ect implementation around the globe, Solar Energy:Renewable Energy and the Environment coverssolar energy resources, thermal and photovoltaic systems, and the economics involved in using solarenergy. It provides background theory on solar ener-gy as well as useful technical information for imple-menting solar energy applications.

The book details the strengths, weaknesses, and appli-cations of solar power generation technologies. It discusses the design and implementation of often-overlooked solar technologies, such as solar waterpumping, distillation, detoxification, refrigeration,and village power. The text also examines photovolta-ic power and how it is best suited for remote-siteapplications with small to moderate power require-ments. Examples, real-world case studies, and lessonslearned from technical failures illustrate how to bestimplement solar energy projects.

The time for clean energy solutions is here. Onlythrough energy efficiency and renewable energytechnologies can modern civilization extricate itselffrom the gathering "perfect energy storm." Focusingon one of the keys to lessen the potentially harmfulimpacts of the storm, this book discusses how toincrease energy production from a clean energysource—the sun.

Selected Contents:

Introduction to Solar Energy. Solar Resources.Fundamentals of Engineering: Thermodynamics andHeat Transfer. Solar Thermal Systems andApplications. Photovoltaic Cells. PhotovoltaicConversion Systems. Photovoltaic System Sizing andDesign. Photovoltaic Applications. Economics.Institutional Issues. Energy Storage. Glossary.Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. 75667, August 2009, 382 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7566-3, £82.99Also available as an eBook

Wind EnergyRenewable Energyand the EnvironmentVaughn NelsonWest Texas A&M University,Canyon, USA

This book illustrates the need for a shift to renewableenergy through discussions on energy use and theorder of magnitude estimates for the lifetime of fossilfuels. After examining wind characteristics, it discuss-es the measurement and siting of individual wind tur-bines and wind farms. The author then presents theaerodynamics, operation, control, applications, andtypes of wind turbines. He describes design and sys-tem performance for single wind turbines, waterpumping, and wind farms. He also explores the polit-ical and economic factors regarding the adoption ofwind as an energy source.


GeothermalEnergyRenewable Energyand the EnvironmentWilliam E. GlassleyThe Energy Institute, Universityof California, Davis, USA andGeologisk Institut, AarhusUniversity, Denmark

Focusing on geothermal energy systems, this volumeexamines the background, theory, power generation,applications, strengths, weaknesses, and practicaltechniques for implementing geothermal energy proj-ects. The book explains geosciences principles, drillingoperations, techniques, types of well pumps, andother equipment. The authors stress the links betweenacquisition and consumption and the environment,provide numerous real-world case studies, and delin-eate a number of practical implementation steps. Thetext includes figures, graphs, and formulas withhomework problems included in each chapter.

Catalog no. 75705, June 2010, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7570-0, £80.99Also available as an eBook


Clean Tech

The Science ofRenewableEnergyFrank SpellmanSpellman EnvironmentalConsultants, Norfolk, Virginia,USA and Old DominionUniversity, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Revonna BieberConsultant, Norfolk, Virginia,USA

This work explores a multidisciplinary approach torenewable energy, covering physical and engineeringapproaches and addressing economic, social, envi-ronmental, and policy issues surrounding the imple-mentation of large-scale renewable energy systems.The authors use straightforward language andemphasize the technical aspects and the practicalapplications of renewable energy, rather than mathand theoretical science. The book contains case stud-ies, illustrations, examples from real-world situations,to-the-point explanations, end-of-chapter questions,and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Catalog no. K11190, April 2011, 339 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2502-0, £63.99

Efficiency andSustainability inthe Energy andChemicalIndustriesScientific Principlesand Case Studies,Second EditionKrishnanSankaranarayanan, Hedzer van der Kooiand Jakob de Swaan Arons

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Using classic thermodynamic principles, this new edi-tion of a popular resource supplies the understandingand tools required to measure process efficiency andsustainability with much improved accuracy.Exploring the driving forces in the chemical andpower industries, the book investigates why lossesoccur and explains how to reduce such losses.Numerous case studies, examples, and problems illus-trate the thermodynamic analysis of process perform-ance to explain how to effectively analyze and opti-mize work flows and environmental resources.

Catalog no. K10757, May 2010, 393 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1470-3, £99.00Also available as an eBook

Weatherizationand EnergyEfficiencyImprovementfor ExistingHomesAn EngineeringApproachMoncef KrartiUniversity of Colorado, Boulder, USA

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series

This book presents general tools and procedures forperforming home weatherization such as insulationimprovements as well as methods to reduce air leak-age. The author describes several techniques andtechnologies that can reduce energy use or operatingcosts, including methods to retrofit existing homes tobe net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter containssimplified calculation methods used to evaluate theeffectiveness of various efficiency measures. The finalchapter offers a series of case studies including exam-ples of weatherized homes.

Catalog no. K12345, April 2012, 434 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5128-9, £82.00Also available as an eBook

Green Buildingwith ConcreteSustainable Designand ConstructionEdited by

Gajanan M. SabnisConsultant, Silver Spring,Maryland, USA

This book surveys the material’s history in the greenbuilding movement and presents state-of-the-artmethodologies and best practices. Offering insightinto both the technological and social developmentsguiding the introduction of green buildings, itexplains how to make the most of concrete in sus-tainable design. International contributors cover arange of topics, including the benefits of concrete’sthermal mass, mitigation of urban heat island effects,reduction of construction waste, use of supplemen-tary cementitious materials, life-cycle analysis, andleadership in energy and environmental design (LEED)standards.


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Systems & Management Resources


SystemSynthesisProduct and ProcessDesignJeffrey O. GradyJOG System Engineering, Inc.,San Diego, California, USA

This book examines the activities that must take placein the development of any system between the com-pletion of the requirements work and the verificationof work. It provides insight into complex problems,focusing on the boundary conditions that existbetween the knowledge domains of the specializedengineers populating a program and the productdomains related to the product being developed bydifferent teams on a program.


EngineeringSystemsIntegrationTheory, Metrics, andMethodsGary O. LangfordThe Naval Postgraduate School,Monterey, California USA andThe University of SouthAustralia, Defense and SystemsInstitute, Adelaide

The first book to address the underlying premises ofsystems integration and how to exposit them into apractical and productive manner, this book preparessystems managers and systems engineers to considertheir decisions in light of systems integration metrics.The book addresses two questions: Is there a way toexpress the interplay of human actions and the resultof system interactions of a product with its environ-ment? Are there methods that combine to improvethe integration of systems?


SystemManagementPlanning, EnterpriseIdentity, andDeployment, Second EditionJeffrey O. GradyJOG System Engineering, Inc.,San Diego, California, USA

Series: Systems Engineering

The second edition of a bestseller, SystemManagement: Planning, Enterprise Identity, andDeployment demonstrates how to make systemsdevelopment work for any organization. Updatedwith new chapters, examples, and figures, it discussesthe optimum marriage between specific programplanning and a company’s generic identity. Theauthor focuses on the management aspects of thefunctional departments and programs and highlightsthe areas that must be improved to implement out-standing systems capability.


SystemsEngineeringandArchitectingCreating FormalRequirementsLarry BellagambaTASC, California, USA

This book presents a set of formal requirements—explicit, executable instructions—for systems engi-neering and architecting. Written in Mathematica®,the requirements provide tools to help systems engi-neers and architects accomplish key tasks better,faster, and cheaper. Chapters open with real-worldcase studies and illustrate using formal requirementsto accomplish four key activities: model system behav-ior, make decisions, establish natural languagerequirements, and improve processes. Each chapterends with heuristics that serve as guiding principlesfor doing systems engineering and architecting.

Catalog no. K13831, March 2012, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-8140-8, £82.00Also available as an eBook


Systems & Management Resources

TechnicalDocumentationand ProcessJerry C. WhitakerAdvanced Television Systems,Morgan Hill, California, USA

Robert K. ManciniMancini Enterprises, LLC,Morgan Hill, California, USA

Written for engineering professionals and students,this book discusses the importance of documentationand process development in large and small organi-zations. It offers practical guidelines and templatesthat can be adapted to a wide variety of organizationsto assist the reader in adapting techniques that haveworked successfully in other companies. It gives read-ers a starting point for moving forward on their ownby using practical, proven templates and guides,allowing the reader to design a documentationprocess for their own organization.

Catalog no. K12847, November 2012, 192 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-6159-2, £31.99Also available as an eBook

Contracts forEngineersIntellectual Property,Standards, andEthicsRobert D. HunterRobert D. Hunter Associates,Austin, Texas, USA

Engineers encounter various forms of contracts atnearly every turn in their careers. This book enhancestheir ability to communicate contractual issues tolawyers and then better understand the consequentlegal advice they receive. The text introduces therelated subjects of intellectual property (includingpatents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets) andstandards (including conformity assessment andaccreditation) at both the micro and macro levels, aswell as the role of ethics.

Catalog no. K12434, September 2011, 368 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5286-6, £44.99Also available as an eBook

OccupationalErgonomicsTheory andApplications, Second EditionEdited by

Amit BhattacharyaUniversity of Cincinnati, Ohio,USA

James D. McGlothlinPurdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

This volume presents a comprehensive introductionto the fundamental principles of ergonomics. It detailsthe practical application of ergonomic principles insolving actual problems in the workplace, and reviewsergonomic case studies from various industries. It alsocontains helpful ergonomic tables; a work-saving listof vendors of ergonomic tools, software, and video-training materials; and convenient ergonomic checklists.


KnowledgeManagementHandbookCollaboration andSocial Networking,Second EditionEdited by

Jay LiebowitzUniversity of Maryland UniversityCollege, Adelphi, USA

Recent research shows that collaboration and socialnetworking can foster knowledge sharing and innova-tion by sparking new connections, ideas, and prac-tices. Yet these informal networks are often misunder-stood and poorly managed. Building on the ground-breaking, bestselling first edition of the KnowledgeManagement Handbook, this new edition focuses oncollaboration and social networking. Featuring contri-butions by leading researchers and practitioners in thefield, it presents numerous case studies, applications,concepts, techniques, methodologies, issues, andtrends.


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Environmental Science & Engineering


EnvironmentalConsultingFundamentalsInvestigation andRemediationBenjamin AlterGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.,Fairfield, New Jersey, USA

"In one very readable volume, Ben Alter has man-aged to write both an excellent primer for studentsand aspiring environmental consultants as well asa handy reference guide for even the most experi-enced consultants and environmental managers. Itis well written and supplemented by many helpfulgraphics and illustrations. Above all, it reflects theinvaluable and extensive experience that theauthor has garnered over years of successful con-sulting."

—Howard N. Apsan, Ph.D., University Director ofEnvironmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management,

The City University of New York, USA

"The book is a solid overview of the type of workand projects that an environmental consultantshould expect to engage in if they are employed byan environmental consulting office."

—Carrie Anne Vinch, Ryder Truck Rental, Inc,Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA

"It is straightforward and easy to follow. It toucheson exactly what an environmental consultantwould need to know when walking into a job. It isa great blend of theory and practical informa-tion—something hard to find in most texts.”—Monica Tischler, Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois,

USA

Written by an environmental consultant with morethan 20 years of experience, and based on a course hetaught for ten years, this book outlines the basic build-ing blocks of environmental consulting. It provides anoverview of regulatory frameworks, the underlyingscience, and the methodologies used in site investiga-tion and remediation. This accessible book fills theneed for a primer for readers interested in a career inthis dynamic, multidisciplinary field. Reviewing bothbusiness and technical aspects, it also serves as a use-ful reference for practicing environmental consultantsand managers.


The Science ofEnvironmentalPollutionSecond EditionFrank R. SpellmanSpellman EnvironmentalConsultants and Old DominionUniversity, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Hailed on its first publication as a masterly addition toits companion volumes The Science of Water and TheScience of Air, The Science of EnvironmentalPollution, Second Edition successfully completes theprocess of bringing this series into the twenty-firstcentury. This new edition continues to ask the samequestions about environmental pollution: What is it?What is its impact? What are the causes and how canwe mitigate them? But more than this, the secondedition stimulates new ways to think about the issuesand their possible solutions.

Simply put, studying pollution without science is anal-ogous to attempting to cook without being able toread a recipe, measure ingredients correctly, or moni-tor the progress of that which is cooking. Conversely,studying pollution through science affords the oppor-tunity to maintain a healthful, life-sustaining environ-ment. This second edition of a bestseller presentscommon-sense approaches and practical examplesbased on scientific principles, models, and observa-tions, but keeps the text lively and understandable toscientists and non-scientists alike.

Features:

• Provides an introduction to air, soil, and waterpollution sources and remediation Addressespressing issues such as global warming, risingsea levels, polluted air, increased weather phenomena, and the state of potable waterworldwide

• Supplies a vital information source for policy-makers involved in decisions concerningenvironmental management

Environmental issues continue to attract attention atall levels. Some sources say that pollution is the directcause of climate change; others deny that the possi-bility even exists. This text sorts through the hyper-bole, providing concepts and guidelines that not onlyaid in understanding the issues, but equip you withthe scientific rationale required to make informeddecisions.

Catalog no. K10661, December 2009, 512 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1302-7, £82.99Also available as an eBook



QuantitativeEcotoxicologySecond EditionMichael C. NewmanCollege of William and Mary,Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA

A quantitative treatment of the science of ecotoxicol-ogy, this expanded and fully updated second editiondiscusses fundamental concepts and definitions essen-tial to understanding the fate and effects of toxicantsat various levels of ecological organization. It includesdefinitions of scientific ecotoxicology and associatedtopics and outlines the historical perspective, ration-ale, and characteristics for the strong inferential andquantitative approach advocated in this book. It thenoutlines the quantitative methods, highlightingimportant design issues. Numerous figures and tablesaccompany the text, with many statistical tablesincluded in the appendix for quick reference.


Principles ofHazardousMaterialsManagementSecond EditionRoger D. GriffinGriffin EnvironmentalInternational, Irvine, California,USA

Since the publication of the first edition, great strideshave been made in reducing the amount of toxicwaste that threatens water, soil, and air. This long-awaited second edition updates and expands uponthe topics in the original bestseller. It begins with anintroduction to hazardous materials, providing histor-ical insight into toxins past and present. The bookthen explores the health effects of hazardous materi-als, risk assessment, the transportation and manage-ment of hazardous materials, waste characterizationand analytical methods, and waste treatment and dis-posal. Appendices contain the latest governmentalregulations and a useful glossary.

Catalog no. 89706, April 2009, 264 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8970-7, £76.99Also available as an eBook

ClimateManagementIssuesEconomics, Sociology,and PoliticsJulie Kerr GinesU.S. Department of the Interior,Bureau of Land Management,Utah, USA

Proposing a truly comprehensive solution to deal withclimate change in both the short and long term, thisbook addresses crucial issues related to climatechange management. It closely analyzes the complexcause-and-effect relationships that impact the envi-ronment worldwide at the local, national, and inter-national levels. The text focuses on the multifacetedaspects of climate change, including internationalcooperation, journalistic balance, psychology, nation-al security, agriculture, healthcare, and climate mod-eling.


Advances inEnvironmentalRemote SensingSensors, Algorithms,and ApplicationsEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, TerreHaute, USA

Remote Sensing Applications Series

Featuring contributors from 17 countries, this booksystematically presents recent advances in environ-mental remote sensing. First, the text provides the lat-est developments in remote sensing data and sensorsystems, paying special attention to LIDAR, high spatial-resolution sensing, hyperspectral sensing, anddata fusion of various sensors. Next, it examines cutting-edge algorithms and techniques for thedetection, interpretation, characterization, and mod-eling of Earth surface features. The final sectionexplores applications of current data, sensors, algo-rithms, and techniques to the remote sensing of land,vegetation, water, and air.

Catalog no. 91751, February 2011, 610 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9175-5, £95.00Also available as an eBook

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SpatialStatisticsGeoSpatialInformationModeling andThematic MappingMohammed A. KalkhanColorado State University, FortCollins, USA

Geospatial information modeling and mapping hasbecome an important tool for the investigation andmanagement of natural resources at the landscapescale. This book reviews the types and applications ofgeospatial information data, such as remote sensing,geographic information systems (GIS), and GPS, aswell as their integration into landscape-scale geospa-tial statistical models and maps. Readers will learn therequirements and limitations of each geospatial tool.With statistical data analysis methods, the textincludes laboratory exercises using ArcInfo, ArcGIS,ArcView, ERDAS-IMAGINE, and other popular soft-ware for geospatial modeling. It also features casestudies with examples.

Catalog no. 69764, May 2011, 184 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6976-1, £33.99

Basic GISCoordinatesSecond EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

This second edition of a bestseller covers ellipsoids,datums, and plane coordinates as they are used in GISand GPS. It also covers the geoid and the concepts ofelevation. The author explains complex topics in alogical progression and in a manner that is neither toocomplicated nor oversimplified. The new editionexpands the material with updates that have occurredin the field during the past five years, especially in theWorld Geodetic System and International TerrestrialReference Frame. It also includes the upcoming GNSSconstellations and coordinate implications.


GISCartographyA Guide to EffectiveMap DesignGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle,Washington, USA

Packed full of in-depth information and advice, thisbook includes all facets of map creation. It includesclassic cartographic standards such as colors, fonts,and data-specific mapping techniques; discusses thecultivation of creative skills; and supplies recommen-dations for novel design approaches. The text provides a layout element checklist, font size charts,geologic color standards, file format pros and cons,and example layout design, presented in a down-to-earth writing style. The author draws on classic map-design concepts, design theory, and many otherdisciplines, demonstrating how to create end resultsthat are clear, informative, and uniquely suited to theirpurpose.


GIS,EnvironmentalModeling andEngineeringSecond EditionAllan BrimicombeUniversity of East London, UK

Promoting the critical thinking needed for the effec-tive applications of these systems and their analyticaloutputs, this book explores how to use GIS and exter-nal models to solve real environmental problems. Thetext defines GIS, identifies how data is structured, andexplains common functionality. The author discussmodeling from a neutral scientific perspective in itsrole of simulating phenomena, as well as from a morespecific perspective in its role within environmentalscience and engineering. The book provides casestudies and covers issues such as interoperability, dataquality, model validity, space-time dynamics, anddecision-support systems.




Local Modelsfor SpatialAnalysisSecond EditionChristopher D. LloydQueen's University, Belfast,Northern Ireland, UK

With new chapters addressing spatial patterning insingle variables and spatial relations, this second edi-tion provides guidance to a wide variety of real-worldproblems. Focusing on solutions, it presents a complete introduction to key concepts and a clearmapping of the methods discussed. The text exploresconnections between methods. In addition, everychapter now includes links to key related studies. Theauthor clearly distinguishes between local and globalmethods and provides more detailed coverage ofgeographical weighting, image texture measures,local spatial autocorrelation, and multicollinearity andgeographically weighted regression.


ResolvingEnvironmentalConflictsSecond EditionChris MaserConsultant, Corvallis, Oregon,USA

Carol A. PollioAmerican Public University,Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

Series: Social Environmental Sustainability

The second edition of this popular reference coversthe basic transformative concepts that are vital forresolving environmental conflicts. This updated edi-tion includes discussions on the inviolate biophysicalprinciples, how the English language is changing, aswell as the critical principles of social behavior. It con-siders new dynamics in making decisions along withthe effects of the younger generations shifting theirinterests from nature-oriented pursuits to technologi-cally-oriented matters and their subsequent lack ofunderstanding the importance of the natural environ-ment to a sustainable society.


EnvironmentalHealth andHazard RiskAssessmentPrinciples andCalculationsLouis TheodoreTheodore Tutorial, East Williston,New York, USA

R. Ryan DupontUtah State University, Logan, USA

With the growth of the chemical and petroleumindustries, there has been an increase in relatedhuman health problems as well as human, material,and property losses due to fires, explosions, hazardousand toxic spills, equipment failures, and other acci-dents. This much-needed overview outlines the fundamentals of health, safety, and accident manage-ment. Taking a pragmatic approach, it explains howto evaluate and apply environmental health and hazard risk assessment calculations in a variety of real-world settings. The book offers in-depth guidance onhuman chemical exposure, emergency preparednessand response, regulations, and much more.


India's WatersEnvironment,Economy, andDevelopmentMahesh ChandraChaturvediNew Delhi, India

This book discusses the development of world's oldestand largest water systems in India, in context of civiland environmental engineering. The author illustratesthe environmental characteristics of water systems inIndia in terms of physic all cultural parameters. Heexamines factors such as development of water for lifeand environment, economy including irrigation,hydroelectric development, interlinking of rivers, legalframework, and flood mitigation. He also covers issuesregarding the development of water systems applica-ble to policy formulations for national water plans ofcountries like India, US, Spain, Israel, etc.


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Civil Engineering


Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna WatersAdvances inDevelopment andManagementMahesh ChandraChaturvediNew Delhi, India

Addressing one of the most serious problems fordeveloping countries, namely lack of water, this bookproposes the revolutionary development of theGanga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) basin. Theserivers are of great importance in various developmen-tal aspects of China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, andBangladesh. The book presents a novel piece of cre-ative water engineering of the world’s largest riverbasin. It discusses water resource development andmanagement issues related to the GBM river basin,including development, interactions, institutionalsetups, and future prospects.


Carbon-NeutralArchitecturalDesignPablo La RocheCalifornia State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona, USA

Filling an urgent need for a design reference in thisemerging field, this full-color book describes how toreduce building greenhouse gas emissions throughappropriate architectural design. Outlining a carbon-neutral architectural design process, the authoremphasizes the control of energy flows through thebuilding envelope and passive heating and coolingstrategies. He also examines how to consider a build-ing’s location through climate analysis and solargeometry and how to achieve thermal comfort withminimum emissions.


India’s WatersAdvances inDevelopment andManagementMahesh ChandraChaturvediNew Delhi, India

This book examines the critical planning for betterdevelopment and management of water resources,illustrated with respect to the world’s largest watersystem. The text addresses important issues includingavailability and distribution of water, environmentalfactors, and water sharing. It also provides insightsinto the supply-demand context (hydrological, social,political, and engineering) related to water resources.In addition to describing current policies and tech-nologies, the author proposes new concepts in thedevelopment and management of water as well asnovel technologies.


OffshoreGeotechnicalEngineeringMark Randolph andSusan GourvenecUniversity of Western Australia,Perth

Due to fundamental differences in construction andinstallation techniques, offshore geotechnical engi-neering has grown as a specialty. The early chapters ofthis critical volume provide a brief overview of themarine environment, offshore site investigation tech-niques, and interpretation of soil behavior. The bookthen examines the geotechnical design of piled foun-dations, shallow foundations, and anchoring systems.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book alsoexamines the design of mobile drilling rigs, pipelines,and geohazards. The final section explores generalconcepts surrounding design and reliability in the off-shore environment.

Catalog no. RU55596, March 2011, 550 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-47744-4, £80.00


Civil Engineering

Theory andPractice of PileFoundationsWei Dong GuoUniversity of Wollongong,Australia

Covering a range of design issues relating to piledesign, this book presents economical and efficientdesign solutions and demonstrates them using real-world examples. Coverage includes nonlinearresponse of single piles to vertical or torsional loadingand to cyclic lateral loading, as well as prediction ofnonlinear response of lateral pile groups, verticallyloaded pile groups and the design of slope stabilizingpiles. Most solutions are provided as closed-formexpressions. This is a valuable resource for students ofgeotechnical engineering taking courses in founda-tions and a vital tool for engineers designing pile foun-dations.

Catalog no. Y132940, November 2012, 582 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-80933-7, £80.00Also available as an eBook

PracticalEngineeringGeologySteve HencherUniversity of Leeds, UK

Covering a range of roles and challenges which face an engineering geologist, this book outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engi-neering projects and assesses the various tools whichan engineering geologist brings to such a project.Illustrated with a number of case studies and provid-ing reference tables of parameters and properties. Thisreference is ideal for practicing engineering geologistsand advanced students of engineering geology.

Catalog no. RU54403, January 2012, 464 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-46908-1, £120.00Also available as an eBook

In Situ Testing inGeomechanicsThe Main TestsFernando SchnaidFederal University of Rio Grandedo Sul, Brazil

Demanding a thorough knowledge of material behav-iour and numerical modelling, site characterisationand in situ test interpretation are no longer just basic empirical recommendations. Giving a criticalappraisal of the understanding and assessment of thestress-strain-time and strength characteristics of geomaterials, this book explores new interpretationmethods for measuring properties of a variety of soilformations.

Catalog no. RU43943, December 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-43385-3, £95.00

EnvironmentalSoil Propertiesand BehaviourRaymond N. YongNorth Saanich, Canada

Masashi NakanoUniversity of Tokyo, Japan

Roland PuschSweco Infrastructure AB, Sweden

Introducing new concepts of soil behavior, soil matu-ration, and soil functionality, this book integrates soilphysics, soil chemistry, and soil mechanics as vital fac-tors in soil engineering. The book focuses on two keyareas in environmental soil behavior: the use of soil asan environmental tool for management and contain-ment of toxic and hazardous waste materials, and theimpact of ageing and weathering processes and soilcontamination on the properties and behavior of soils.


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Civil Engineering


Open ChannelFlowNumerical Methodsand ComputerApplicationsRoland JeppsonProfessor Emeritus, Utah StateUniversity, Logan, USA

Suitable for a graduate-level open channel flow orhydraulics course, this comprehensive book startswith basic principles and gradually advances to com-plete problems involving systems of channels thatrequire the simultaneous solutions of systems of non-linear equations. The text offers numerous practicalexamples and end-of-chapter homework problemsthat expand upon the methodologies presented andencourage readers to apply the related principles inpractice. The accompanying CD-ROM provides solu-tions and programs with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K11831, November 2010, 1258 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3975-1, £120.00

AnalyticalEstimates ofStructuralBehaviorClive L. Dym and Harry E. WilliamsHarvey Mudd College,Claremont, California, USA

Explicitly reintroducing the idea of modeling to theanalysis of structures, Analytical Estimates ofStructural Behavior presents an integrated approachto modeling and estimating the behavior of struc-tures. With the increasing reliance on computer-basedapproaches in structural analysis, it is becoming evenmore important for structural engineers to recognizethat they are dealing with models of structures, notwith the actual structures. As tempting as it is to runinnumerable simulations, closed-form estimates canbe effectively used to guide and check numericalresults, and to confirm physical insights and intuitions.

This book encourages readers to think about structuresand their models in a way that is rooted in classic ele-mentary elasticity—depending less on advancedmathematical techniques and more on the dimensionsand magnitudes of the underlying physics. Theauthors stretch the mold, emphasizing and moreexplicitly describing the modeling process. The focus ison learning which calculations to perform and how tovalidate and interpret the results—skills that will beincreasingly useful for professional engineers.

Chapters cover:

• Key principles and techniques of mathematicalmodeling, including dimensional analysis, scal-ing, linearity, and balance and conservation laws

• Basic structural models • How to develop and express physical intuition • How to track the behavior of arches under

lateral load • Two methods of analyzing coupled discrete

systems—Castigliano’s theorems and Rayleigh’squotient—to lay a foundation for their application to continuous systems

• How to derive simple, accurate estimates of thetransverse displacements of structures modeledin terms of coupled Timoshenko beams

Taking a unique approach, Analytical Estimates ofStructural Behavior is suitable for advanced under-graduates, as well as graduate students and practi-tioners, who want to spend less time and effort generating numbers, and more time understandingwhat those numbers mean.

Catalog no. K13250, February 2012, 223 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7089-1, £82.00Also available as an eBook

UnderstandingStructuralEngineeringFrom Theory toPracticeWai-Fah ChenUniversity of Hawaii, Honolulu,USA

Salah El-Din E. El-MetwallyEl-Mansoura University, Egypt

From science to engineering and from theory to prac-tice, this volume illustrates different technologicalbreakthroughs, traced back to their origin and placedinto perspective. First, the text presents the funda-mental laws of mechanics, the theory of elasticity, andthe development of the generalized stress-generalizedstrain concept. Next, it details the era of plasticity. Thefinite element method comes as an offspring of thegeneralized stress-generalized strain concept. Finally,the authors explore the era of computer simulation tooffer a glimpse into the future.



Civil Engineering

StructuralOptimizationDynamic and SeismicApplicationsFranklin Y. ChengMissouri University of Scienceand Technology, USA

Kevin Z. TrumanUniversity of Missouri, USA

Series: Structural Engineering:Mechanics and Design

Today’s biggest structural engineering challenge is todesign stronger structures, and a key issue is the needto take an integrated approach that balances controlof costs with the requirement for withstanding earth-quakes and other dynamic forces. Structural optimiza-tion is based on rigorous mathematical formulationand requires computation algorithms for sizing struc-tural elements and synthesizing systems. Illustratedwith sufficient examples of the design of elements andsystems and presenting descriptions of the processand results, it places strong emphasis on dynamicloading, particularly with respect to seismic forces.

Catalog no. RU43753, June 2010, 728 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-42370-0, £99.99

BridgeManagementSecond EditionMichael J. RyallUniversity of Surrey, UK

As the emphasis in construction moves from buildingnew bridges to maintenance and rehabilitation ofexisting stock, bridge management is becoming anincreasingly important subject. This is the definitive,single volume reference for professionals and post-graduates, covering the whole gamut of bridge man-agement topics. This second edition includes newchapters on deterioration modelling, asset manage-ment, and the impact of heavy goods vehicles.

Catalog no. Y131930, November 2009, 576 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7506-8511-5, £100.00

StructuralEngineer'sPocket BookSecond EditionFiona CobbConsulting Engineer, UK

The Structural Engineer's Pocket Book is the onlycompilation of all tables, data, facts and formulaeneeded for scheme design by structural engineers in ahandy-sized format. Bringing together data frommany sources into a compact, affordable pocketbook,it saves valuable time spent tracking down informa-tion needed regularly. It contains the facts and figuresneeded for preliminary design whether in the office,on-site, or in the IStructE Part 3 Exam.

Catalog no. Y131542, December 2008, 416 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-7506-8686-0, £21.99

Room AcousticsFifth EditionHeinrich KuttruffInstitute of Technical Acoustics,Aachen University, Germany

Since publication of the first edition in 1973, this professional and scientific reference has become thestandard work in the field, providing detailed analysisof the state of the art in room acoustics. This editionincludes a new list of symbols, and updated sectionsinclude the measurement of the impulse responseincluding a discussion of distortions, sound propaga-tion as a diffusive process, and scattering by wall irreg-ularities.

Catalog no. RU55553, May 2009, 392 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-48021-5, £99.99

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Computer & Electrical Engineering


EmbeddedSystems CircuitsandProgrammingJulio SanchezMinnesota State University,Mankato, USA

Maria P. CantonSkipanon Software Associates,LLP, Titusville, Florida, USA

A practical tutorial on microcontroller programmingand the basics of embedded design, this book pres-ents development tools and resources for implement-ing general-purpose embedded systems. It coversstandard and off-the-shelf components, the imple-mentation of circuit prototypes via breadboards, thein-house fabrication of test-time PCBs, electronicdesign programs and software utilities for creatingPCBs, sample circuits that can be used as part of thetargeted embedded system, and the selection andprogramming of microcontrollers in the circuit.Software and other materials are available at www.crc-press.com.


Algebraic andStochasticCoding TheoryDave K. KytheErnst & Young LLP, Los Angeles,California, USA

Prem K. KytheUniversity of New Orleans,Louisiana, USA

Written primarily for senior undergraduate and grad-uate students, this book makes the subject of codingtheory easy to understand. With a simple yet rigorousanalytic and computational approach, it explains eachcode, describing applications as well as advantagesand disadvantages. More advanced readers willappreciate the discussion of modern developments incoding theory and the coverage of stochastic process-es. Robust and self-contained, the book illustrates thecodes with more than 200 examples. Topics coveredinclude Hamming, Golay, BCH, Reed-Solomon, LDPC,Tornado, and the Fountain family of codes, as well asGalois fields, distributions, and belief propagation.


MultimediaImage andVideoProcessingSecond EditionEdited by

Ling Guan and Yifeng HeRyerson University, Toronto,Ontario, Canada

Sun-Yuan KungPrinceton University, New Jersey, USA

Image Processing Series

As multimedia applications have become part of con-temporary daily life, numerous paradigm-shifting tech-nologies in multimedia processing have emerged overthe last decade. Substantially updated with 21 newchapters, this second edition explores the most recentadvances in multimedia research and applications.Written by some of the most prominent experts in thefield, the book presents a comprehensive treatment ofmultimedia information mining, security, systems, cod-ing, search, hardware, and communications as well asmultimodal information fusion and interaction.


PSPICE andMATLAB forElectronicsAn IntegratedApproach, Second EditionJohn Okyere AttiaPrairie View A&M University,Texas, USA

Series: VLSI Circuits

Exploring the strong features of PSPICE and the pow-erful functions of MATLAB® for electronic circuit analy-sis, this second edition continues to provide an intro-duction to PSPICE and a simple, hands-on overview ofMATLAB. It also demonstrates the combined power ofPSPICE and MATLAB for solving electronics problems.This edition includes updated MATLAB topics,schematic capture and text-based PSPICE netlists inseveral chapters, and a new chapter on PSPICE simu-lation using the ORCAD schematic capture program.It also contains new examples and problems, alongwith a revised bibliography in each chapter.




CommunicationSystemsModeling andSimulationUsing MATLAB

®

andSimulink

®

K. C. RaveendranathanGovernment Engineering College,Barton Hill, Thiruvanathapuram,India

This is probably the first book that employs the tech-nique of simulation experiments as a means of rein-forcing the basic concepts of communication theory.Suitable as a supplement to any standard undergrad-uate textbook, the book takes a practical approachemploying modelling and simulation for a thoroughassimilation of the subject. The introductory chaptersprovide an overview of computer simulation andMATLAB® programming concepts. The book thenpresents communications concepts in the traditionalmanner as well as with appropriate simulations inMATLAB/Simulink®.

Catalog no. K13870, September 2011, 448 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-8190-3, £89.00

LightwaveEngineeringYasuo KokubunYokohama National University,Japan

Series: Optical Science andEngineering

Suitable as both a textbook and as a reference source,Lightwave Engineering is divided into two parts. Thefirst part presents a comprehensive introduction tolightwave engineering using plane wave. The secondsection provides an in-depth analysis of lightwavepropagation in terms of electromagnetic theory. Thisbook features useful appendices that offer formulas forFourier transform, derivation of Green's theorem, vec-tor algebra, Gaussian function, cylindrical function,and more. Additional topics covered include funda-mentals of interferometers and resonators, guidedwave, optical fibers, and lightwave devices and circuits.

Catalog no. 46489, August 2012, 373 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4648-9, £82.00Also available as an eBook

CloudComputingMethodology,Systems, andApplicationsEdited by

Lizhe Wang, Rajiv Ranjan, Jinjun Chen, andBoualem BenatallahDesigned for researchers, engineers, IT professionals,and graduate students in parallel and cloud comput-ing, this volume covers the state of the art in cloudcomputing theory and practice. It spans the back-ground, concepts, services, and middleware of cloudcomputing. A range of scientific researchers and professors in cloud computing, grid computing, high-performance computing, and Internet comput-ing discuss enabling techniques, system implementa-tion, service functionalities, and various applications.Numerous case studies are included throughout thetext.


Ultra-Fast Fiber LasersPrinciples andApplications withMATLAB

®

ModelsLe Nguyen BinhThe European Research Center ofHua Wei Technologies GmbH,Munich, Germany

Nam Quoc NgoNanyang Technological University, Singapore

Series: Optics and Photonics

Based on recent research and the latest developments,this book presents techniques and applications of ultra-short pulse lasers. It describes principal methods formode-locking of lightwave and provides the operationsof the laser source in both linear and nonlinear regimes.The book discusses the fundamental aspects for under-standing the phenomena of lightwave pulse sequencewhose width is extremely short. It also covers applica-tions of such laser source in high-speed communicationsystems and networks are described so that readers canbe familiar with technological development for nextgenerations of the optical Internet.


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Polarized LightThird EditionDennis H. GoldsteinPolaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.

An in-depth exploration of polarized light, this bookcovers production and uses, facilitating self-studywithout prior knowledge of Maxwell's equations. Thisthird edition includes more than 2,500 figures andequations along with chapters on polarization ele-ments, anisotropic materials, Stokes polarimetry,Mueller matrix polarimetry, and the mathematics ofthe Mueller matrix. It features two new chapters, oneon polarized light in nature and one on birefringence.It also presents a completely revised review of the his-tory of polarized light and contains a new appendixon conventions used in polarized light.


Principles ofSynchronousDigitalHierarchyRajesh Kumar JainWest Central Railways, Jabalpur,India

The book presents the current standards of digitalmultiplexing, called synchronous digital hierarchy,including analog multiplexing technologies. It isaimed at telecommunication professionals who wantto develop an understanding of digital multiplexingand synchronous digital hierarchy, in particular, andthe functioning of practical telecommunication sys-tems, in general. The text includes all relevant funda-mentals and provides a handy reference for problemsolving or defining operations and maintenancestrategies.


Optical WirelessCommunicationsSystem and ChannelModelling with MATLAB

®

Z. Ghassemlooy and S.RajbhandariNorthumbria University,Newcastle upon Tyne, England,UK

W. PopoolaGlasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK

Incorporating MATLAB®, this book provides a singleresource for optical wireless communication systemsbased on the systems approach. It presents past andcurrent research activities to illustrate optical sources,transmitters, detectors, and receivers used in opticalwireless communications. The text covers both indoorand outdoor environments as well as how different fac-tors, including various channel models, affect the systemperformance. The authors also discuss the emergingfield of visible light communications and describe tech-niques for mitigating channel impact on the system per-formance using theoretical analysis and simulation.


PolarimetricRadar ImagingFrom Basics toApplicationsJong-Sen LeeRetired - Naval ResearchLaboratory, Washington, DC,USA

Eric PottierUniversité de Rennes, France

Series: Optical Science and Engineering

Written by two of the most recognized leaders in thefield, this hands-on book presents polarimetric radarimaging and processing techniques and shows howto develop remote sensing applications using polari-metric imaging radar. It introduces polarimetric scattering mechanisms, speckle statistics and specklefiltering, polarimetric information analysis and extrac-tion techniques, and applications typical to radarpolarimetric remote sensing, such as terrain and forestclassification. The authors focus on Cloude and Pottiertarget decomposition theory as well as the complexWishart distribution. They also offer sample PolSARdata sets and software available for download.

Catalog no. 5497X, February 2009, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5497-2, £89.00Also available as an eBook



Dynamic RAMTechnologyAdvancementsMuzaffer A. SiddiqiAligarh Muslim University, India

Dynamic RAM (DRAM) has wide applications in thecomputer industry, telecommunications, the military,and the space industry. This book presents an up-to-date account of the theory and design of DRAM, theworkhorse of all semiconductor memories. It summa-rizes the development of and recent advances in man-ufacturing technology, generation by generation. Thetext also addresses DRAM cell development capacitorenhancement technologies, different types of leak-ages, and the circuit and technological aspects of theremedial measures taken.


FundamentalsandApplications ofUltrasonicWavesSecond EditionJ. David N. CheekeVictoria, British Columbia,Canada

Designed specifically for newcomers to the field, thisfully updated second edition begins with fundamen-tals and quickly advances beyond general wave con-cepts into an in-depth treatment of ultrasonic wavesin isotropic media. Focusing on the physics of acousticwaves, their propagation, technology, and applica-tions, this accessible overview of ultrasonics includesaccounts of viscoelasticity and multiple scattering. Itexamines new technologies, including atomic forceacoustic microscopy, lasers, micro-acoustics, and nan-otechnology. In addition, it highlights both direct andindirect applications in neighboring disciplines.


Strain-EngineeredMOSFETsC. K. Maiti and T. K. MaitiIndian Institute of Technology,Kharagpur

This book brings together new developments in thearea of spin-engineered MOSFETs using high-mobilitysubstrates such as SIGe, strained-Si, germanium-on-insulator, and III-V semiconductors. The authors coverthe materials aspects, principles, design, fabrication,and applications of advanced devices. They present afull TCAD methodology for strain-engineering in SiCMOS technology involving data flow from processsimulation to systematic process variability simulationand generation of SPICE process compact models formanufacturing for yield optimization.


The IndustrialElectronicsHandbookFundamentals ofIndustrial Electronics,Second EditionEdited by

Bogdan M. WilamowskiAuburn University, Alabama, USA

J. David IrwinAuburn University, Alabama, USA

The Industrial Electronics Handbook, SecondEdition combines traditional and newer, more spe-cialized knowledge that will help industrial electronicsengineers develop practical solutions for the designand implementation of high-power applications. Thisvolume, Fundamentals of Industrial Electronics,addresses the essential areas that form the basis forthe field. This volume presents the basic knowledgeapplicable to the other sections of the handbook. Itcovers topics including circuits and signals, devices,digital circuits, digital and analog signal processing,and electromagnetics.


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ShipboardPropulsion,PowerElectronics, andOcean EnergyMukund R. PatelU.S. Merchant Marine Academy,Kings Point, New York, USA

Derived from the author's more than 45 years of expe-rience in industry and teaching, this book coversmodern shipboard propulsion and the power elec-tronics and ocean energy technologies that drive it—all in one volume. Divided into four parts, the text firstfocuses on power electronics convertors and variable-frequency drives. It then addresses the electric propul-sion of ships, discussing the recently developed per-manent magnet and superconducting motors, as wellas hybrid propulsion. The book also explores emerg-ing ocean power technologies and examines twoaspects—energy storage and system reliability—essential for integrating a large-scale system.

Catalog no. K14071, February 2012, 289 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-8850-6, £89.00Also available as an eBook

ModernElectric, HybridElectric, andFuel CellVehiclesFundamentals,Theory, and Design,Second EditionMehrdad Ehsani andYimin GaoTexas A&M University, College Station, USA

Ali EmadiMcMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Power Electronics and Applications Series

Air pollution, global warming, and the steadydecrease in petroleum resources continue to stimulateinterest in the development of safe, clean, and highlyefficient transportation. Building on the foundation ofthe bestselling first edition, Modern Electric, HybridElectric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals,Theory, and Design, Second Edition updates andexpands its detailed coverage of the vehicle technolo-gies that offer the most promising solutions to theseissues affecting the automotive industry.

Proven as a useful in-depth resource and comprehen-sive reference for modern automotive systems engi-neers, students, and researchers, this book speaksfrom the perspective of the overall drive train systemand not just its individual components.

New to the second edition:

• A case study appendix that breaks down theToyota Prius hybrid system

• Corrections and updates of the material in thefirst edition

• Three new chapters on drive train designmethodology and control principles

• A completely rewritten chapter on the fundamentals of regenerative braking

The first edition of this book gave practicing engineersand students a systematic reference to fully under-stand the essentials of this new technology. This edition introduces newer topics and offers deepertreatments than those included in the first. Revisedmany times over many years, it will greatly aid engi-neers, students, researchers, and other professionalswho are working in automotive-related industries, aswell as those in government and academia.

Catalog no. 53981, September 2009, 557 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5398-2, £89.00Also available as an eBook

PowerConverters andAC ElectricalDrives withLinear NeuralNetworksMaurizio CirrincioneUniversité de Technologie deBelfort-Montbéliard, Belfort,France

Marcello Pucci and Gianpaolo VitaleIstituto di Studi sui Sistemi Intelligenti per l’Automazione(ISSIA) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR),Palermo, Italy

A well-rounded resource for professionals and studentsat all levels, this state-of-the-art book systematicallyexplores the application of artificial neural networks inpower electronics, with particular emphasis on thesensorless control of AC drives, including for activepower filtering. The authors briefly review space-vectortheory and then cover voltage source inverters andtheir control, as well as AC electrical drive control. Thecore of the book examines specific original applica-tions of linear neural networks. Simulation and experi-mental results are provided to validate the theories.




EMI FilterDesignThird EditionRichard Lee OzenbaughOzenbaugh Engineering,Checotah, Oklahoma, USA

Timothy M. PullenRockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids,Iowa, USA

Using a mix of practical methods and theoreticalanalysis, this bestselling book presents both a hands-on and academic approach to the design of EMI filtersand the selection of components values. Through itsproven design methodology and practical applicationof formal techniques, readers learn how to developsimple filter solutions. This fully revised and updatededition includes analysis techniques necessary for pas-sive filter realization, matrix method and transfer func-tion analysis approaches for LC filter structure design,and a more hands-on look at EMI filters and the over-all design process.


Standards,ConformityAssessment, andAccreditationfor EngineersRobert D. HunterRobert D. Hunter Associates,Austin, Texas, USA

This accessible resource discusses conformity assess-ment and accreditation as defined in a new set ofstandards by the ISO/IEC. Written by a licensed pro-fessional engineer with more than 25 years of experi-ence, the book brings together material specific tointernational, regional, national, state, and companylevels. It covers important terminologies in standards,conformity assessment, and accreditation; covers eco-nomic, trade, legal, government, and managementaspects; and includes some little-known historicalbackground on several selected topics. The book alsocontains website and literature references on organi-zations and their methods of standards development.

Catalog no. K10074, February 2009, 232 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-0094-2, £45.99

SPICE for PowerElectronics andElectric PowerThird EditionMuhammad H. RashidUniversity of West Florida,Pensacola, USA

Series: Electrical and ComputerEngineering

This third edition illustrates the integration of theindustry standard software as a tool for design verifi-cation and as a theoretical laboratory bench. Thebook presents examples of all types of power con-verters as well as circuits with linear and nonlinearinductors. A new chapter covers multi-level convert-ers. Assuming no prior knowledge of SPICE or PSPICEsimulation, the text provides detailed step-by-stepinstructions on how to draw a schematic of a circuit,execute simulations, and view or plot the outputresults. It also includes suggestions for laboratoryexperiments and design problems that can be usedfor student homework assignments.


MathematicalFoundations forSignalProcessing,Communications,and NetworkingEdited by

Erchin SerpedinTexas A&M University, CollegeStation, USA

Thomas ChenSwansea University, Wales, UK

Dinesh RajanSouthern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA

This text describes mathematical concepts and resultsimportant in the design, analysis, and optimization ofsignal processing algorithms, modern communicationsystems, and networks. It offers a comprehensiveoverview of methods and applications from linearalgebra, numerical analysis, statistics, probability, stochastic processes, and optimization. The bookpresents the necessary prerequisites and includesexamples, homework problems, and references ineach chapter. Teaching materials are accessible on thebook’s webpage and a solutions manual is availableupon qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K12570, December 2011, 857 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5513-3, £89.00

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Digital Imagingfor CulturalHeritagePreservationAnalysis,Restoration, andReconstruction ofAncient ArtworksEdited by

Filippo Stanco, Sebastiano Battiato, andGiovanni GalloUniversity of Catania, Italy

This edition presents the most prominent topics andapplications of digital image processing, analysis, andcomputer graphics in the field of cultural heritagepreservation. The text assumes prior knowledge ofdigital image processing and computer graphics fun-damentals. Each chapter contains a table of contents,illustrations, and figures that elucidate the presentedconcepts in detail, as well as a chapter summary anda bibliography for further reading. Well-knownexperts cover a wide range of topics and related appli-cations, including spectral imaging, automatedrestoration, computational reconstruction, digitalreproduction, and 3D models.


MeasuringShapeF. Brent NealMilliken Research Corporation,Spartanburg, South Carolina,USA

John C. RussNorth Carolina State University,Raleigh, USA

Clear, accessible, and well-organized, this book pro-vides a one-stop resource on the various techniques of2- and 3D shape description and measurement. Itpresents consistent and coherent summaries of thevarious methods so that engineers, researchers, andothers can compare methods, select the one appro-priate for their specific task, and gain enough detailedinformation about them to implement and test them.It includes practical application such as relating fractaldimension of nuclear membranes in cells to disease,or relating harmonic analysis to weathering of sedi-ments, or classifying the genetics of squash seeds bydimensionless ratios.


VisualCryptographyand SecretImage SharingEdited by

Stelvio CimatoUniversita degli studi di Milano,Italy

Ching-Nung YangNational Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

Series: Digital Imaging and Computer Vision

This book covers an extensive range of topics related tovisual cryptography techniques and secure image shar-ing solutions. It addresses sharing multiple secrets andvisual cryptography schemes based on the probabilisticreconstruction of the secret image, including pictures inthe distributed shares, contrast enhancement tech-niques, visual cryptography schemes based on differentlogical operations for combining shared images, cheat-ing prevention, and the alignment problem for imageshares. The book also describes practical applications,steganography, and authentication. Case studiesdemonstrate the effectiveness of the techniques.


ShipboardElectrical PowerSystemsMukund R. PatelU.S. Merchant Marine Academy,Kings Point, New York, USA

Unlike most existing books, which focus primarily onland-based power systems to discuss the transmissiongrid, this book centers on all topics relevant to theshipboard power system, making the subject under-standable for marine engineers who are not electricalmajors. Written by an expert with decades of bothindustrial and teaching experience, this resource pro-vides extensive information for engineers working inports or on ocean-based renewable power systems.The book covers topics including power systembasics, electrical machines, power generation and dis-tribution, system protection, batteries, and marineindustry standards.




Power SystemTransientsParameterDeterminationEdited by

Juan A. Martinez-VelascoUniversitat Politecnica deCatalunya, Barcelona, Spain

Despite the increasing capabilities and widening vari-ety of software tools for power system transients, inmany cases the primary problem is the lack of reliabletests and conversion procedures for determination ofparameters. Illustrated with case studies, this book dis-cusses how to collect the information needed toobtain model parameters for electromagnetic tran-sient studies, and it reviews procedures for derivingthose parameters. It also provides modeling guide-lines for the selection of adequate representations formain components.

Catalog no. 65297, October 2009, 644 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6529-9, £96.00Also available as an eBook

Computer-Aided ControlSystems DesignPracticalApplications UsingMATLAB

®

andSimulink

®

Cheng Siong ChinNewcastle University, Singapore

This book emphasizes applying control fundamentalsto practical industry systems such as ALSTOM gasifiersystem in power station and underwater robotic vehi-cle (URV) in marine industry. The text begins withbasic principles such as understanding the controlengineering and recognizing that powerful softwarepackages exist to aid the control systems design. Forpracticality, the choice and emphasis of material isguided by the basic objective of making an engineeror student capable of dealing with practical controlproblems in industry.


MobileIntelligentAutonomousSystemsEdited by

Jitendra R. RaolMS Ramaiah Institute ofTechnology and NationalAerospace Lab, Bangalore, India

Ajith K. GopalBAE Systems (Land Systems South Africa), Benoni, South Africa

Going beyond the traditional field of robotics to includeother mobile vehicles, this reference and "recipe book"describes important theoretical concepts, techniques,and applications that can be used to build truly mobileintelligent autonomous systems (MIAS). With the infu-sion of neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algo-rithm paradigms for MIAS, it blends modeling, sensors,control, estimation, optimization, signal processing,and heuristic methods in MIAS and robotics, andincludes examples and applications throughout.Offering a comprehensive view of important topics, ithelps readers understand the subject from a system-theoretic and practical point of view.


Control SystemProblemsFormulas, Solutions,and Simulation ToolsAnastasia VeloniTechnological EducationalInstitute of Piraeus, Athens,Greece

Alex PalamidesOtesat-Maritel, Piraeus, Greece

Using a practical approach that includes only neces-sary theoretical background, this book focuses onapplied problems that motivate readers and helpthem understand the concepts of automatic control.The text covers servomechanisms, hydraulics, thermalcontrol, mechanical systems, and electric circuits. Itexplains the modeling process, introduces the prob-lem solution, and discusses derived results. Presentedsolutions are based directly on math formulas, whichare provided in extensive tables throughout the text.This enables readers to develop the ability to quicklysolve practical problems on control systems.


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Control SystemFundamentalsThe ControlHandbook, Second EditionEdited by

William S. LevineUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USA

Covering mathematical fundamentals, defining prin-ciples, and basic system approaches, this volumedetails essential background, including transformsand complex variables. It also includes mathematicaland graphical models used for dynamical systems,with coverage of analysis and design methods andstability testing for continuous-time systems.

Selected Contents:

Mathematical Foundations. Models for DynamicalSystems. Analysis and Design Methods forContinuous-Time Systems. Digital Control. Analysisand Design Methods for Nonlinear Systems.

Catalog no. 73621, December 2010, 786 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7362-1, £59.99Also available as an eBook

Lyapunov-Based Controlof RoboticSystemsAman Behal, Warren Dixon, Darren M. Dawson, and Bin Xian

Series: Automation and ControlEngineering

This work describes nonlinear control design solutionsfor problems that arise from robots required to inter-act with and manipulate their environments. Theauthors use Lyapunov’s direct method as an effectivetool to design and analyze controllers for robotic sys-tems and include numerous examples that illustratehow this method addresses advanced roboticsresearch problems. After providing a historical per-spective of robotics and a review of standard robotcontrol approaches, the book presents real-time com-puting and experimental test beds for implementingdeveloped controllers. It also explores sensor-basedfeedback path planning, navigation, and control.


Control SystemApplicationsThe ControlHandbook, Second EditionEdited by

William S. LevineUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USA

The second volume includes 35 entirely new applica-tions organized by subject area. Covering the designand use of control systems, the book includes appli-cations for automobiles, including PEM fuel cells;aerospace; industrial control of machines and process-es; biomedical uses, including robotic surgery anddrug discovery and development; and electronics andcommunication networks.

Selected Contents:

Automotive. Aerospace. Industrial. Biological andMedical. Networks. Miscellaneous.


ContinuousTime DynamicalSystemsState Estimation and Optimal Controlwith OrthogonalFunctionsB.M. MohanS.K. KarThis book presents the developments in problems ofstate estimation and optimal control of continuous-time dynamical systems using orthogonal functionssince 1975. It deals with both full and reduced-orderstate estimation and problems of linear time-invariantsystems. It also addresses optimal control problems ofvarieties of continuous-time systems such as linear andnonlinear systems, time-invariant and time-varyingsystems, as well as delay-free and time-delay systems.Content focuses on development of recursive algo-rithms for studying state estimation and optimal control problems.



Mechanical Engineering

Fundamentalsof PremixedTurbulentCombustionAndrei LipatnikovChalmers University ofTechnology, Gothenburg,Sweden

Lean burning of premixed gases is considered to be apromising combustion technology for future cleanand highly efficient gas turbine engines. This bookhighlights the phenomenology of premixed turbulentflames. The text provides experimental data on thegeneral appearance of premixed turbulent flames,physical mechanisms that could affect flame behavior,and physical and numerical models aimed at predict-ing the key features of premixed turbulent combus-tion. The author aims to provide a simple introductionto the field for advanced graduate and postgraduatestudents. Topics covered include Laminar premixedflames, homogenous isotropic turbulence, andincompressible turbulent flow.

Features:

• Reviews basic prerequisites for turbulent combustion analysis

• Examines the use of experimental data for turbulent flames

• Covers the physical mechanisms affecting flamebehavior

• Presents both physical and numerical models

Selected Contents:

General Knowledge on Reacting Gas Mixtures.Unperturbed Laminar Premixed Flame. A BriefIntroduction into Turbulence. Phenomenology ofPremixed Turbulent Combustion. PhysicalMechanisms and Regimes of Premixed TurbulentCombustion. Influence of Premixed Combustion onTurbulence. Modeling of Premixed Burning inTurbulent Flows. An Introduction into Non-PremixedCombustion. Partially Premixed Turbulent Flames.


IndustrialCombustionTestingEdited by

Charles E. Baukal, Jr.John Zink Co. LLC, Tulsa,Oklahoma, USA

This work is a comprehensive resource for those conducting tests in the field of industrial combustion.It serves the needs of practicing engineers, techni-cians, and researchers conducting experiments withindustrial scale combustion equipment, and it willsave researchers endless hours searching the literature.It includes numerous pictures, figures, graphs, andtables, as well as examples on how to apply the infor-mation. It includes valuable information on advanceddiagnostics, burner and flare testing, and testing incombustors, including a variety of kilns, furnaces, andboilers.

Catalog no. 8528X, July 2010, 784 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8528-0, £146.00Also available as an eBook

DrivelineSystems ofGround VehiclesTheory and DesignAlexandr F. Andreev andViachaslau I. KabanauBelarus National TechnicalUniversity, Minsk

Vladimir V. VantsevichLawrence Technical University,Southfield, Michigan, USA

This book presents analytical and experimental meth-ods and achievements in the design of mechanicaland mechatronic driveline systems. These includepower dividing units, such as symmetric and non-symmetric, open and lockable differentials, variouslimited slip differentials, and no-spins and viscousclutches. Addressing vehicle dynamics and perform-ance issues, the authors propose an approach todesigning vehicle driveline systems based on deter-mining optimum power distributions to the drivewheels. The text also provides logic control algorithmsto control vehicle power dividing units and designs oftorque/power managing devices.

Catalog no. K10894, January 2010, 792 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1727-8, £120.00Also available as an eBook

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Dynamics ofWheel–SoilSystemsA Soil Stress andDeformation-BasedApproachJaroslaw PytkaLublin University of Technology,Poland

How do you measure soil stress and deformationunder wheel loads? Answering this and other ques-tions, this book describes methods and devices for soilstress and deformation measurements and presentsnumerical data from field experiments. It offers novelideas and designs of soil and snow pressure sensors aswell as an optoelectronic system for soil deformationdetermination and wheel force transducers. It alsoexplains how to create dynamic models of wheel-soilsystems based on experimental data.


Handbook ofSpaceEngineering,Archaeology,and HeritageEdited by

Ann Garrison DarrinJohn Hopkins University, Laurel,Maryland, USA

Beth Laura O'LearyNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

Advances in Engineering Series

Expanding the discipline of archaeology into the cos-mos, this unique volume offers a perspective rarelyconsidered. It discusses the trail of debris thathumankind has left behind during space explorationas artifacts worthy of investigation. Gathering togeth-er a number of leading thinkers, it discusses topicsthat are no longer merely science fiction. They discussthe landscape of space, spacecraft forensics and fieldtechniques, our environmental footprints, and theestablishment of an archaeological record in space.


Advances inMissileGuidance,Control, andEstimationEdited by

S.N. BalakrishnanMissouri University of Scienceand Technology, Rolla, USA

A. Tsourdos and B.A. WhiteCranfield University, Swindon, UK

The modern tactical missile has become a highly inte-grated package made up of many electronic,mechanical, electromechanical, and pyrotechnic sub-systems. This book brings together the latest develop-ments in the three major missile-control compo-nents—guidance, control, and estimation—as well asadvice on implementation. Topics covered includeguidance algorithms, the workings of the missileautopilot, and nonlinear control techniques. Aninvaluable resource, it features contributions by inter-nationally renowned experts from government, thedefense industry, and academia.


Gas TurbineCombustionAlternative Fuels and Emissions, Third EditionArthur H. LefebvreDilip R. BallalUniversity of Dayton, Ohio, USA

Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combus-tion technology that have occurred in the last decade,this third edition of a bestseller is an up-to-date designmanual and research reference on the design, manu-facture, and operation of gas turbine combustors inapplications ranging from aeronautical to power gen-eration. Self-contained and only requiring a moderateamount of prior knowledge of physics and chemistry,the book covers aircraft engines and industrial gas tur-bines used in power generation. This edition discuss-es emissions regulations, explores how pollutants canbe reduced, and includes a new chapter on alternativefuels and emissions.




Multi-SensorData Fusionwith MATLAB®

Jitendra R. RaolMS Ramaiah Institute ofTechnology and NationalAerospace Lab, Bangalore, India

Using MATLAB® examples wherever possible, thisdetailed book explores the three levels of MSDF: kine-matic-level fusion, including the theory of DF; fuzzylogic and decision fusion; and pixel- and feature-levelimage fusion. The authors elucidate DF strategies,algorithms, and performance evaluation mainly foraerospace applications, although the methods canalso be applied to systems in other areas, such as bio-medicine, military defense, and environmental engi-neering. The book uses the Kalman filter, fuzzy logic,Bayesian networks, clustering, and more to addresstracking and other problems.


Introduction toUnmannedAircraftSystemsEdited by

Richard K. Barnhart,Stephen B. Hottman,Douglas M. Marshall,and Eric ShappeeIn recent years, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) havebecome a prominent segment of the aviation indus-try. From its history to future applications, this bookexplores the landscape of UAS. It discusses commer-cial and military applications, integration into thenational airspace system (NAS), system functions,operational procedures, and safety concerns. It alsoaddresses sensors, controls, automation, and a host ofother relevant topics, including current and proposedU.S. and international regulations regarding UAS. Thisdynamic text is well-illustrated and also offers web-based resources.


WaveletMethods forDynamicalProblemsWith Application toMetallic, Composite,and Nano-CompositeStructuresS. GopalakrishnanIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Mira MitraIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay

This book discusses the numerical solution of structur-al dynamics and wave propagation problems usingwavelet transform methods. After an introduction tosignal processing aspects, the text examines theimplementation of wavelet transform for simulatingthe response of a dynamical system and then discuss-es the development of a wavelet-based simulationscheme for wave propagation analysis. The chaptersalso address wave propagation analysis of carbon nan-otubes and the application of wave propagation stud-ies for structural health monitoring, force identifica-tion, and control of wave transmission.


Guidance ofUnmannedAerial VehiclesRafael YanushevskyResearch & TechnologyConsulting, Bethesda, Maryland,USA

Written by an expert with more than 30 years of experience, Guidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehiclescontains new analytical results, taken from theauthor’s research that can be used for analysis anddesign of unmanned aerial vehicles guidance andcontrol systems. This book progresses from a clear elucidation of guidance laws and unmanned aerialvehicle dynamics to the modeling of their guidanceand control systems. The author provides an innova-tive presentation of the theoretical aspects ofunmanned aerial vehicles’ guidance that cannot befound in any other book.


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Shock WaveDynamicsDerivatives andRelated TopicsGeorge EmanuelUniversity of Texas at Arlington,USA

An important reference for professionals and studentsin aerospace and aeronautical engineering as well asin mechanical engineering, this book covers generaljump conditions, two-dimensional/axisymmetric for-mulation, derivatives for a two-dimensional/axisym-metric shock with a uniform freestream, derivativeapplications, vorticity and its substantial derivative,shock wave triple-point morphology, derivatives whenthe upstream flow is nonuniform, and general deriva-tives formulation. Aside from derivatives, the bookextensively covers shock generated vorticity and itincludes a novel analysis of triple points. Both analysesare accompanied with a wide-ranging parametricstudy.


StirlingConvertorRegeneratorsMounir B. IbrahimCleveland State University, Ohio,USA

Roy C. Tew, Jr.Providing a concise overview of various applications,this book reflects the conclusions of more than 20years of worldwide research and development ofStirling regenerators, sponsored by DOE, NASA, andother organizations. The text draws on the latestresearch in Stirling regenerator technology, coveringtopics including performance improvement of Stirlingconverters and coolers. It also discusses applications inpower generation, including alternative energy sys-tems, and presents information on associated thermalenergy storage.


Large EnergyStorageSystemsHandbookEdited by

Frank S. Barnes andJonah G. LevineUniversity of Colorado, Boulder,USA


Reviewing several ways in which large amounts ofenergy can be stored so that it may be deployable byutilities, this handbook covers major topics includingpumped hydroelectric systems, compressed air, andbatteries. By considering the perspective of develop-ers, planners, and legislators as well as engineerstasked with assessing and developing real energy stor-age systems, readers will find the information theyneed to make economic and practical decisions con-cerning renewable energy. Chapters on modeling forintegration of wind and solar energy into the grid,hydrogen generation and storage, and thermal energy storage are included.


Microfluidicsand MicroscaleTransportProcessesEdited by

Suman ChakrabortyIndian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur


With an intense focus on micro- and nanotechnologyfrom a fluidic perspective, this book details theresearch activities in key directions on both the theo-retical and experimental fronts. As part of the IITKharagpur Research Monograph series, the text dis-cusses topics such as capillary transport in microchan-nels, fluid friction and heat transfer in microchannels,electrokinetics, and interfacial transport in nanochan-nels. It also covers nanoparticle transport in colloidalsuspensions, bubble generation in microfluidic chan-nels, micro-heat pipe, the lattice Boltzmann methodfor phase changing flow, and cellular microbiofluidics.




MathematicalTechniques forWaveInteractionwith FlexibleStructuresTrilochan SahooIndian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur Research Monograph Series

This book presents a contemporary account ofresearch on various mathematical/numerical tech-niques to deal with the interaction of surface gravitywaves with flexible floating/submerged structures,which are available in the scientific literature in a scat-tered manner. It emphasizes unique determination ofthe solution for a class of physical problems associat-ed with Laplace- or Helmholtz-type equations, appli-cations of the theory of ordinary and partial differen-tial equations, Fourier analysis, and more. It providesa toolkit to a large section of the scientific communityincluding mathematicians, physicists, and engineersworking on fluid structure interactions.


Wicking inPorousMaterialsTraditional andModern ModelingApproachesEdited by

Reza Masoodi andKrishna M. PillaiUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA

This reference offers information on the current science and recent advances of wicking in porousmaterials. The book describes various modelingapproaches, traditional and modern, but maintains anemphasis on the modern methodologies. Chapterscover measurement of wetting parameters such assurface tension and contact angle, the WashburnEquation, measurement of various quantities, wickingin rigid porous materials, wicking in swelling porousmaterials, and two-phase flow approaches to model-ing wick flow.


MultiphaseFlows withDroplets andParticlesSecond EditionClayton T. Crowe, JohnD. Schwarzkopf, MartinSommerfeld, andYutaka TsujiSince the publication of the first edition of MultiphaseFlow with Droplets and Particles, there have beensignificant advances in science and engineering appli-cations of multiphase fluid flow. Maintaining the pedagogical approach that made the first edition sopopular, this second edition provides a background inthis important area of fluid mechanics to those new tothe field and a resource to those actively involved inthe design and development of multiphase systems.


ThermalMeasurementsand InverseTechniquesEdited by

Helcio R.B. Orlande,Olivier Fudym, Denis Maillet, andRenato M. Cotta

Series: Heat Transfer

The use of inverse problems constitutes a newresearch paradigm in which groups of theoretical,computational, and experimental researchers syner-gistically interact to better understand the physicalphenomena being studied. This book presents a com-prehensive research-based survey of modern inversetechniques and their applications to engineering heattransfer. Written by top-notch contributors, the textprovides a concise, single-source reference on themathematical modeling, measurements, and solutionof inverse problems in heat transfer. It covers topicssuch as multiscale modeling, thermophysical proper-ties, heat flux, and temperature measurements.


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NanoparticleHeat Transferand Fluid FlowEdited by

W. J. MinkowyczUniversity of Illinois at Chicago,USA

E. M. SparrowUniversity of Minnesota,Minneapolis, USA

J. P. AbrahamUniversity of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

The newest addition to the Advances in NumericalHeat Transfer Series features contributed chapters onmajor topics in nanoscale heat transfer and fluid flow,an area of increasing importance for all engineeringdisciplines. Leading experts offer consistent coverageof topics ranging from concepts of particle-levelphysics to real engineering applications. The bookalso provides extensive references in each chapter, sothat readers can continue their study of this vital area.


Gas TurbineHeat Transferand CoolingTechnologySecond EditionJe-Chin HanTexas A&M University, College Station, USA

Sandip DuttaGE Energy, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Srinath EkkadVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,Blacksburg, USA

A comprehensive reference for engineers andresearchers, this second edition focuses on gas turbineheat transfer issues and their associated cooling tech-nologies for aircraft and land-based gas turbines. Itprovides information on state-of-the-art cooling tech-nologies such as advanced turbine blade film coolingand internal cooling schemes. The book also offersupdated experimental methods for gas turbine heattransfer and cooling research, as well as advancedcomputational models for gas turbine heat transferand cooling performance predictions.

Catalog no. K12598, December 2012, c. 886 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5568-3, £114.00

Advances inIndustrial HeatTransferEdited by

Alina Adriana MineaTechnical University GheorgheAsachi Iasi, Romania

Series: Heat Transfer

Written by world-renowned experts in their fields, thisbook presents the basic principles of industrial heattransfer enhancement. It introduces enhancementtechniques and how they work, especially in theindustrial environment. The contributors present theinformation in an interesting manner, using illustra-tions and definitions to enhance the text. They alsoinclude their own theoretical and practical results.Serving as a reference and guide for future research,this book presents a complete approach, fromredesigning equipment to the use of nanofluids inindustry.


Energy Audit of BuildingSystemsAn EngineeringApproach, Second EditionMoncef KrartiUniversity of Colorado atBoulder, USA


The second edition of a bestseller, this book offers asystematic engineering approach to a wide range ofmeasures and opportunities for saving energy andreducing operating costs in residential and commer-cial buildings. The author provides general tools andprocedures for performing building energy audits,including economic analysis, building energy simula-tion, and field testing. His focus then turns to varioussubsystems, exploring the techniques and technolo-gies that can reduce energy use or operating costs.




DC ServosApplication andDesign with MATLAB

®

Stephen M. TobinOptical Tools Corporation,Newton Highlands,Massachusetts, USA

Providing a balanced treatment of the theoretical andpractical sides of application and design, this book dis-tills knowledge from various branches of applied sci-ence—electrical and mechanical engineering, analogelectronics, mechanics, control theory, digital elec-tronics, embedded computing, and firmwaredesign—into a cohesive framework. It takes readerson a journey through servo school, enabling them todesign real DC servos, using modern, readily accessi-ble parts from two bench-tested reference designs. Itprovides a comprehensive toolset that designers canuse to craft the more complex machines that societywill demand in the twenty-first century.


DesignEngineer'sHandbookKeith L. RichardsGillingham, UK

This handbook covers basic subjects that mechanicalengineers will meet in their careers as well as theanalysis of important machine elements, includingshafts, lugs, and shear pins together with mechanicalfasteners such as bolts. Emphasizing the use of handcalculations rather than dedicated software enablesengineers and engineering students to understandthe reasoning behind a particular approach, so that asolution can be readily obtained in the absence of acomputer.


Dudley'sHandbook ofPractical GearDesign andManufactureSecond EditionStephen P. RadzevichEaton Corporation, Southfield,Michigan, USA

For more than 30 years, the book Practical GearDesign, later re-titled the Handbook of Practical GearDesign, has been the leading engineering guide andreference on the subject. Now available again in thisrevised edition, the book is a detailed, practical guideand reference to gear technology. It covers the designof all types of gears, from those for small mechanismsto large industrial applications. The presentation isdesigned for easy reference for those involved in prac-tical gear design, manufacture, applications, andproblem solving.


MeshfreeMethodsMoving Beyond the Finite Element Method, Second EditionG.R. LiuNational University of Singapore

With 70 percent new material, this second editionreflects significant advances made in the field sincethe publication of its predecessor. It continues to sys-tematically cover the most widely used meshfreemethods. This edition includes enhanced focus onfundamental concepts and theories, more detaileddiscussion on error estimation and adaptive analysisusing meshfree methods, developments on combinedmeshfree/FEM models, and comparison studies usingmeshfree and FEM. It also contains a new discussionon special properties of meshfree methods, includingstability, convergence, accurate, efficiency, and boundproperty.


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EngineeringMechanics andDesignApplicationsTransdisciplinaryEngineeringFundamentalsAtila ErtasTexas Tech University, Lubbuck, USA

During the last decade, there has been an explosionof complex problems facing engineers, and the tech-nical knowledge required to address these problemscontinues to evolve rapidly. Ideal as a concise refer-ence for anyone studying to take the Fundamentals ofEngineering exam or preparing to work in collabora-tive engineering projects, this book thoroughly coversthe basic knowledge necessary for engineeringdesign. It discusses Prevention through Design andoffers a condensed introduction to the fundamentalsof statics, dynamics, vibrations, and strength of materials. The book also includes examples of designapplications that integrate the topics covered in thechapters.


RotatingMachineryVibrationFrom Analysis toTroubleshooting,Second EditionMaurice L. Adams, Jr.Machinery Vibration Inc.,Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Rotating Machinery Vibration provides engineeringprofessions with a thorough grounding in relevantfundamentals. It describes sources and types of vibra-tion and delves into computer modeling and machinevibration signal analysis. The book is accompanied bya disk filled with tools for analyzing general rotorvibration and rotor balancing. Providing detaileddescriptions of vibration symptoms for rotor unbal-ance, dynamic instability, rotor-stator rubs, misalign-ment, loose parts, cracked shafts, and rub-inducedthermal bows, this book is an essential reference forengineering professionals across design and manufac-turing.


Introduction toThermodynamicsof MechanicalFatigueMichael M. Khonsariand Mehdi AmiriFatigue is probabilistic in nature and involves a complex spectrum of loading history with variableamplitudes and frequencies. Yet most available fatiguefailure prediction methods are empirical and concen-trate on very specific types of loading. Taking a differ-ent approach, this book provides a concise descrip-tion of processes involving mechanical fatigue fromthe thermodynamics point of view. Drawing on recentcutting-edge research and development, the authorspresent an introduction to a unified entropicapproach to fatigue. They introduce the fundamentalsof fatigue processes and explore a wide range of practical engineering applications.


StructuralAcousticsDeterministic andRandom PhenomenaJoshua E. GreensponJ G Engineering ResearchAssociates, Baltimore, Maryland

Building on classic works in the field, this practical reference provides a solid understanding of soundradiation in air and water. It presents simplified solutions for calculating the response of structures andmedia to static, dynamic, and random loading.Beginning with the fundamental relations of beams,plates, and shells, the book then develops the analysisfor random loading. It includes computer programsfor acoustical analysis available at www.crcpress.com.



Ergonomics & Human Factors

AviationPsychology andHuman FactorsMonica MartinussenTromso University, Norway

David R. HunterAn exploration of the application of psychologicalprinciples and techniques to the specific situationsand problems of aviation, this book provides anoverview of the role of psychology in the field of avia-tion. The authors address the design of aviation systems, the selection and training of pilots, the psy-chological characteristics of pilots that may relate toaviation safety, and to the behavior of passengers.They cover key concepts of psychological researchand data analysis at a depth that allows an under-standing of how these tools are used.


Handbook ofHuman Factorsand Ergonomicsin Health Careand PatientSafetySecond EditionEdited by

Pascale CarayonUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Series: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Written for students and professionals, this book is acomplete reference on human factors and ergonom-ics research, concepts, theories, models, methods,and interventions that have been or can be applied inhealth care. Topics such as medical technology andtelemedicine are covered, and special emphasis is puton the contributions of human factors and ergonom-ics to the improvement of patient safety and quality ofcare. Nine chapters from the original edition weredeleted, and information from them was incorporat-ed into other chapters. Furthermore, this second edition offers 17 new chapters.


OccupationalPhysiologyEdited by

Allan ToomingasKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm,Sweden

Svend Erik MathiassenUniversity of Gävle, Sweden

Ewa Wigaeus TornqvistSchool of Health Sciences,Jönköping, Sweden

A clear and accessible text on work physiology, thisbook focuses on important issues in the modern work-ing life. Taking up some of today's major public healthproblems— musculoskeletal disorders and stress—thisbook explains connections between work, well-being,and health according to up-to-date research in thefield. It gives an orientation of useful methods for riskassessments and provides guidelines on arranging agood working life from the perspective of the workingindividual, the company, and the society as a whole.


The Rules ofWorkA PracticalEngineering Guide to Ergonomics,Second EditionDan MacLeodDan MacLeod LLC, Milford,Pennsylvania, USA

Revised and updated to reflect new insights fromworkplace developments, this new edition of a best-seller continues the tradition of providing essentialtools for implementing good ergonomics in a waythat simultaneously improves both productivity andsafety. Based on 35 years of practical problem-solvingin over 1,500 workplaces, the book provides a down-to-earth and practical guide for solving ergonomicsproblems. It provides a framework for evaluating tasksusing low-tech, non-quantitative methods, along withan overview of the standard measuring systems forthose occasions when numbers are needed.

Catalog no. K14336, October 2012, 198 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-9906-9, £39.99Also available as an eBook

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Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing


Markov Chainsand DecisionProcesses forEngineers andManagersTheodore J. SheskinCleveland State University, Ohio,USA

This book presents an introduction to finite Markovchains and Markov decision processes, with applica-tions in engineering and management. It introducesdiscrete-time, finite-state Markov chains, and Markovdecision processes. The text describes both algorithmsand applications, enabling students to understand thelogical basis for the algorithms and be able to applythem. The applications address problems in govern-ment, business, and nonprofit sectors. The authoruses Markov models to approximate the randombehavior of complex systems in diverse areas, such asmanagement, production, science, health services,finance, and marketing.

Catalog no. 51113, November 2010, 492 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5111-7, £66.99

ModernConstructionLean Project Deliveryand IntegratedPracticesLincoln H. Forbes andSyed M. AhmedEast Carolina University,Greenville, North Carolina, USA

Industrial Innovation Series

Written by experts highly regarded for leadership andinnovation, this book offers Lean tools and other pro-ductive strategies for the management of people andprocesses in the construction industry. The authorsfocus mainly on Lean construction methodologies,such as The Last Planner® System, The Lean ProjectDelivery System™, and Integrated Project Delivery™.They then present process improvement approachessuch as TQM and Six Sigma, demonstrating howthese methods can improve projects in a traditionalenvironment.

Catalog no. 6312X, October 2010, 524 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6312-7, £87.00Also available as an eBook

Modeling ofResponsiveSupply ChainM.K. Tiwari, B. Mahanty, S. P. Sarmah, and M. Jenamani


Addressing various aspects of supply chain manage-ment, this book describes the coordination betweenvarious elements in supply chain and optimizes theproblem using both conventional and evolutionaryapproaches. It considers different models in the sup-ply chain such as the transportation model, facilitylocation model, assignment model, and planning and scheduling models. The text presents diversetechnologies like RFID tags for detection of flow ofparticular item in the supply chain network. It alsoaddresses the use of artificial intelligent optimizationtechniques in different types of supply chain problemsand the use of specific coordination mechanisms anddifferent analytical models.


Lean Six Sigmain ServiceApplications andCase StudiesEdited by

Sandra L. FurtererWal-Mart Stores Inc.,Bentonville, Arkansas andSouthern Polytechnic StateUniversity, Marietta, Georgia,USA

Based on case studies, this book demonstrates real-world applications of Six Sigma, especially in serviceor non-traditional industries and processes. In a clean,clear style that is not overly technical, the authordescribes the Six Sigma DMAIC and Design for SixSigma IDDOV problem-solving approach and how itcan be applied to service and transaction-relatedprocesses. The case studies illustrate the application ofLean Six Sigma tools to a wide variety of processesand problems including, but not limited to financialprocess improvement, designing a recruiting process,managing a college’s assets, and improving educa-tional processes.

Catalog no. 78887, May 2009, 468 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7888-6, £55.99Also available as an eBook


Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing

GlobalEngineeringDesign, DecisionMaking, andCommunicationCarlos AcostaUniversidad de las Americas,Puebla, Mexico

V. Jorge Leon, Charles Conrad, andCesar O. MalaveTexas A&M University, College Station, USA

Industrial Innovation Series

This book provides a primer on how to better design,make decisions, and communicate in an internationalworking environment. The contents of the bookreflect the authors’ multidisciplinary perspective andtheir experience in working on projects around theworld. The book presents globalization as a prevalentphenomenon affecting both the way companiesoperate and most engineering functions. It uses a casestudy format that is based on real industrial projects,ranging from design to supply chain and logisticsproblems, and system improvement projects.


UsabilityTesting ofMedical DevicesMichael Wiklund,Jonathan Kendler, andAllison Yale StrochlicWiklund Research & Design, Inc.,Concord, Massachusetts, USA

The book begins with a review of human factors engineering and how usability testing fits in, and thendiscusses the government regulations and industrystandards that have motivated many medical devicemanufacturers to conduct usability tests. It then covers the nitty-gritty of planning, conducting, andreporting the results of a usability test, making theprocess as smooth and painless as possible for thedevelopment team, and therefore making the med-ical devices they develop as safe, effective, andappealing as possible.


ReliabilityModels forEngineers andScientistsMark P. KaminskiyNASA Goddard Space FlightCenter, Greenbelt, Maryland,USA

A discussion of the basic reliability concepts and models, this book is suitable for students of reliabilityengineering as well as for those who wish a supple-ment on applied survival data analysis. The modelsdiscussed in the book are used in reliability, risk analy-sis, physics of failure, fracture mechanics, biological,pharmaceutical, and medical studies. It is an up-to-date, concise, and informative handbook on reliabilitymodels, which does not require any special mathe-matical background. In addition, it introduces a newconcept of the Gini-type index.


ProcessModeling inCompositesManufacturingSecond EditionSuresh G. AdvaniUniversity of Delaware, Newark,USA

E. Murat SozerKoc University, Istanbul, Turkey

An introduction to modeling of composite manufac-turing processes, this book covers the basic principlesof fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The bookincludes example problems solved to facilitate the useof back-of-the-envelope calculations, introducing ascientific basis to manufacturing. The end of eachchapter has questions and problems that reinforce thecontent and fill-in-the-blank sections that will developthe experience base of the manufacturing, materials,and design engineer or scientist. In this new edition,the computer-based solutions were obtained usingMATLAB® code and also flow simulation-based analy-sis.

Catalog no. 90828, July 2010, 630 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9082-6, £99.00

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Materials Science


Fundamentalsof CorrosionMechanisms, Causes,and PreventativeMethodsPhilip A. SchweitzerConsultant, York, Pennsylvania,USA

Series: Corrosion Technology

Written by an authority in corrosion science, this ref-erence offers a comprehensive description of the caus-es of corrosion as well as the means to limit or preventit. It explains various forms of corrosion, including itsmethods of attack on plastic materials, and the caus-es of failure in protective coatings, linings, and paints.Emphasizing atmospheric exposure, the text presentsvital information regarding the design of structures,automobiles, household plumbing, manufacturingequipment, and other entities, as well as the effects ofde-icing chemicals on highways and bridges.


PiezoelectricMaterials andDevicesApplications inEngineering andMedical SciencesM. S. VijayaM S Ramaiah School ofAdvanced Studies, Bangalore,India

Starting from the fundamentals, this book provides aconcise yet complete treatment of piezoelectric mate-rials, an important class of smart materials that areuseful as both actuators and sensors. Including casestudies, the text introduces different types of dielectricmaterials, describes the preparation and properties ofvarious piezoelectric materials used in device applica-tions, and presents various engineering and medicalapplications of piezoelectric materials. It also discussesin detail the design and virtual prototyping of piezo-electric devices using commercially available softwaretools like ANSYS and PAFEC.


Corrosion ofCeramicMaterialsThird EditionRonald A. McCauleyRutgers, The State University ofNew Jersey, Piscataway

Series: Corrosion Technology

Compiling key findings and literature highlights fromnearly a decade of scientific advancement, this secondedition covers emerging techniques in corrosion analy-sis, characterization, and prediction and provides at-a-glance coverage of national and international testingprocedures for the evaluation of materials stability. Thebook collects a generous number of models, figures,and studies illustrating techniques to minimize andreduce the effects of various mechanisms contributingto the corrosion of civil, aerospace, and military struc-tures. Addressing the latest trends, this book is a primesource of guidance for the assessment, interpretation,and inhibition of corrosion phenomena.


Grain BoundaryMigration inMetalsThermodynamics,Kinetics, Applications,Second EditionGunter Gottstein andLasar S. ShvindlermanInstitut fur Metallkunde undMetallphysik, Aachen, Germany

Series: Materials Science & Technology

Grain boundary migration is key to materialsmicrostructural processes such as recrystallization andis essential to the creation of new materials. While thisimportance is reflected in the literature, this is the firstbook to focus on the thermodynamics, kinetics, andapplications of individual grain boundary migration inmetals. This authoritative work contains a wealth ofdata focused on the experimental techniques in thestudy of single grain boundary motion and grainboundary systems with junctions and is the only oneto discuss grain boundary junction motion. Workedproblems are included throughout to help readersmaster the material.

Catalog no. 5435X, December 2009, 711 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5435-4, £99.00Also available as an eBook


Materials Science

ResistanceWeldingFundamentals andApplications, SecondEditionHongyan ZhangUniversity of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Jacek SenkaraWarsaw University ofTechnology, Poland

Drawing on state-of-the-art research results, this sec-ond edition presents fundamental aspects of impor-tant processes in resistance welding and discussestheir implications on real-world welding applications.This updated edition incorporates many new features:more metallurgical aspects of materials, such as steels,aluminum and magnesium alloys, zinc, and copper;commonly used electric current waveforms; and mag-nesium welding in terms of cracking and expulsion.Along with new 2-D and 3-D lobe diagrams, it dis-cusses the effect of individual welding parameters andnew materials for the ultrasonic evaluation of welds.

Catalog no. K12480, December 2011, 456 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5371-9, £99.00

Introduction toTexture AnalysisMacrotexture,Microtexture, and OrientationMapping, Second EditionOlaf EnglerHydro Aluminium DeutschlandGmbH, Bonn, Germany

Valerie RandleUniversity of Wales, Swansea, UK

Completely revised and updated, this second editionof a bestseller is that rare introductory-level guide totexture analysis. It is one of the only books thataddress traditional macrotexture methods and newerelectron-microscopy-based microtexture analysis.Keeping mathematics to a minimum, the authorsfocus on clarifying the concepts, methods, and scien-tific principles of texture analysis. The book’s coveragereflects both the growing emphasis on the modernapproach to texture determination and the subse-quently increased need to explain the philosophy,practice, and analysis associated with it.

Catalog no. 63650, November 2009, 488 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-6365-3, £89.00Also available as an eBook

ThermoplasticMaterialsProperties,ManufacturingMethods, andApplicationsChristopher C. IbehPittsburgh State University,Kansas, USA

This text offers a detailed presentation of thermoplas-tic materials that are commercially available for theplastics and polymer industries. It discusses chemicalstructure-property relationships and various cate-gories of thermoplastic resins, including general purpose/commodity, quasicommodity, engineering,and specialty. Some of the thermoplastics coveredinclude polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, and PMMA. Usinga process-oriented format, the author explores appli-cation areas of thermoplastics to elucidate the interre-lation and effect of processing on the properties andperformance of these materials.

Catalog no. 93835, April 2011, 640 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9383-4, £95.00

Introduction to OrganicElectronic andOptoelectronicMaterials andDevicesEdited by

Sam-Shajing Sun andLarry R. DaltonReflecting the rapid growth in research and develop-ment on organic/polymeric electronic and photonicmaterials and devices over the last few decades, thisvolume provides comprehensive coverage. It exam-ines organic semiconducting, conducting, and super-conducting materials; Field Effect Transistors (FETs);nonvolatile organic thin-film memory devices; andorganic, electro-optic or opto-electronic materials. Itpresents the most widely recognized fundamentals,principles, and mechanisms along with representativeexamples, key experimental data, and over 200 illus-trative figures. The book includes exercise questionsfor each chapter and an accompanying CD-ROM witha self-study lecture in PowerPoint®.

Catalog no. 9284, May 2008, 936 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9284-9, £82.99Also available as an eBook

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Allied Health Medicine / Math for Engineers


Quality of LifeTechnologyHandbookEdited by

Richard SchulzUniversity of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, USA

Rehabilitation Science in PracticeSeries

This book is a comprehensive resource describingquality of life technologies and their development,evaluation, adoption, and commercialization. It takesan interdisciplinary team approach to the process oftechnology development for disabled and older per-sons and discusses the state of the art and futuredirections of technologies. This work provides direc-tion on how to identify user needs and preferences,engage end-users in the design and developmentprocess, and evaluate and commercialize the tech-nologies.


ComplexAnalysis withApplications toFlows and FieldsL. M. B. C. CamposLisbon Technical University,Portugal

Series: Mathematics and Physicsfor Science and Technology

This book presents the theory of functions of a com-plex variable, from the complex plane to the calculusof residues to power series to conformal mapping. Itgives the necessary mathematical background andphysical principles to build models for technologicaland scientific purposes, showing how to formulateproblems, justify the solutions, and interpret theresults. The book explores numerous physical andengineering applications concerning potential flows,the gravity field, electro- and magnetostatics, steadyheat conduction, and other problems. It also providesthe mathematical results to sufficiently justify the solution of these problems, eliminating the need toconsult external references.

Catalog no. 71181, September 2010, 1029 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7118-4, £87.00

ClinicalProcedures forMedicalTechnologySpecialistsLaurence J. StreetChilliwack General Hospital,Rosedale, British Columbia,Canada

Divided into separate sections for diagnosis and treat-ment, this book provides a comprehensive overviewof the most common medical procedures performedin modern clinical settings. Each section presentscommon procedural names, a detailed description ofthe procedure itself, an outline of its application for aparticular disease or injury, and a discussion of expect-ed outcomes and potential complications as well asstaffing, equipment, and pre-procedure require-ments. Each chapter includes a summary and studyquestions and the appendices offer a glossary and atable of normal values.


What EveryEngineer ShouldKnow aboutMATLAB

®

andSimulink

®

Adrian B. BiranTechnion — Israel Institute ofTechnology

Series: What Every EngineerShould Know

Using examples from mathematics, mechanical andelectrical engineering, and control and signal process-ing, this book provides an introduction to MATLAB®

and Simulink® and examines the advantages and limi-tations of both. The author demonstrates how to visu-alize the results of calculations in various kinds ofgraphical representations, how to write useful scriptfiles and functions for solving specific problems, howto avoid disastrous computational errors, and how toinsert calculations and graphs into technical reportsproduced by either MS Word or LaTeX. Companionsoftware with functions and script files are availableonline.

Catalog no. K10511, July 2010, 451 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-1020-0, £45.99


Nanoscience & Technology

SystemsEngineering forMicroscale andNanoscaleTechnologiesEdited by

Ann Garrison DarrinJohns Hopkins University, Laurel,Maryland, USA

Janet L. BarthNASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland,USA

Systems Engineering for Microscale and NanoscaleTechnologies is perhaps the first handbook to con-centrate on the use of systems engineering at themicro and nano levels. One major roadblock to thisprocess is a generally limited understanding of exact-ly how to apply systems engineering principles andmanagement processes to the integration of newer,small-scale technologies.

Focusing on this problem of consolidating disciplines,contributors illustrate the interdependence betweennanotechnology and systems engineering, making iteasier for experts from these two distinct fields tounderstand and optimize their application of theother. To help readers from these different domainssuccessfully combine heterogeneous, mixed-scale ele-ments, contributors assess the evolution of micro- andnanoscale technology development and its impact oneverything from laboratory concepts to actualizedproducts in health, automotive, aerospace, communi-cation, and many other fields. The book outlines newapproaches to developing smart systems. It also clari-fies the capabilities of micro- and nanotechnologies,including how they interface with each other andwith macro systems.

Edited by highly regarded technologists, this intro-ductory resource includes insightful contributionsfrom leading minds in areas including nanotechnolo-gy, physics, systems engineering, materials science,chemistry, electrical engineering, and futurism,among others. The result is a masterfully designed,interrelated collection of multidisciplinary expertise tohelp readers optimize future technologies.


NanotechnologyIntellectualProperty RightsResearch, Design,andCommercializationPrabuddha GanguliVISION-IPR, Mumbai, India

Siddharth JabadeVishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Demystifying the accelerating research and productdevelopment process involved in nanotechnology,this book employs illustrations and lucid explanationsto examine the integration and exploitation of intel-lectual property rights (IPR) as a tool in research anddevelopment, technology transfer, and safe commer-cialization. Requiring no prior legal experience ofreaders, it illuminates the nuances and integral role ofIPR in technology development, from product incep-tion through commercialization. This indispensiblebook destroys illusions in the minds of stakeholdersand builds confidence to establish a framework for anagile, working product development model.

Catalog no. K12576, June 2012, 290 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-5528-7, £31.99Also available as an eBook

NanotechnologyHealth andEnvironmental Risks,Second EditionEdited by

Jo Anne ShatkinCLF Ventures, Boston,Massachusetts, USA

Series: Perspectives inNanotechnology

This book introduces the use of risk analysis as a toolfor responsible environmental decision making innanotechnology development, providing concise, yetinformative, narratives on the topics of toxicology,occupational health and safety, and environmentalimplications of nanotechnology. This new editionpresents new perspectives and provides updates onthe technical, societal, and regulatory developmentsin the field. The text presents historical perspectives,provides an overview of current concerns, summarizesinternational efforts to address risk, describes methodsfor evaluating nanotechnology risks, and presents current and proposed approaches for managing those risks.

Catalog no. K13861, November 2012, 266 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-8175-0, £38.99

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Occupational Health & Safety


Concise Guideto WorkplaceSafety andHealthWhat You Need toKnow, When YouNeed ItGary ChambersEvery organization must comply with occupationalhealth and safety regulations. Yet it is frequentlyunclear which actually apply in a given real-life situa-tion, plus the field is loaded with technical terminolo-gy and complicated regulations. Many managers,trainers, even safety and health professionals thereforefind it hard to know how to comply, with exactlywhat.

Written to make this important discipline more under-standable, Concise Guide to Workplace Safety andHealth: What You Need to Know, When You NeedIt systematically addresses, for each of the 34 topicscovered, core issues such as relevant regulations,required program elements, and definitions of keyterms.

Organized for quick access to information, this handyreference book demystifies required documentation,training elements, medical requirements, recordkeep-ing, and more. Conveniently, the author uses thesame 20-part format for every topic. For example, ifyou want to know only about the documentationrequired, you can immediately turn to a topic’sSection 9 (Written Documentation Required). If train-ing requirements are the issue, simply go to a chapter’s Section 12 (Training Requirements). Alsoprovided for each topic are links to quality back-ground and training information, with sample formsand programs where available.

The Guide covers safety and health topics of interestto a wide cross section of industries and businesses.The author’s relaxed, yet focused approach and con-sistent format allow efficient access to a broad rangeof occupational health and safety information. Thetopics covered include not only those that are cur-rently regulated, but also emerging issues such asinjury and illness prevention programs, and the rapid-ly growing field of nanotechnology.

Catalog no. K10371, January 2011, 409 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-0732-3, £49.99Also available as an eBook

Safety, Health,andEnvironmentalAuditingA Practical GuideSimon W. PainA practical guide to environmental, safety, and occu-pational health audits, this book allows organizationsand business to avoid expensive external auditors andretain the knowledge and learning in-house. In con-trast to the overly academic and uninspiring tone ofmost auditing books, this text gives accessible user-friendly advice in a step-by-step manner. Building onnovel auditing techniques designed to overcomecommon problems in the audit process, it emphasizesaccurate auditing that is representative and repeat-able. It allows managers or safety/environmental officers to undertake in-house audits in a competentand reproducible fashion.


SafetyProfessional'sReference andStudy GuideW. David YatesBodine Services of the Midwest,Decatur, Illinois, USA

Written as a reference and study guide for candidatespreparing to take the Board of Certified SafetyProfessional's exam, this book provides technical infor-mation needed for the test. It covers topics such asmath review, ventilation, noise, gases and particulates,radiation, toxicology, industrial hygiene, biologicalhazards, thermal stressors, statistics, fire protectionand prevention, accident investigation, mechanics,hydrostatics and hydraulics, electrical safety, engineer-ing economy, and workers compensation. The bookprovides step-by-step instructions on how to solve the equations and formulas on the exam and givesexamples on how and when to use them.



Water Science & Engineering

Drinking WaterDisinfectionTechniquesP. A. BhalchandraInstitute of Chemical Technology,Mumbai, India

K. J. KishenNew Horizon College ofEngineering, Bangalore, India

This book effectively combines the chemical, physical,biological and engineering principles of water disin-fection in one text. Discussing both conventional andnovel techniques used for disinfection and the eco-nomics involved, the book gives a comprehensivereview of various physical, chemical, and hybrid tech-niques used for disinfection to create potable water,including mode of action, scale of operation, efficacy,merits, and drawbacks. The authors highlight theirnovel work on cavitation for water disinfection: aneconomical, energy-efficient, and simple alternative tothe conventional methods of disinfection.


Urban StormWaterManagementHormoz PazwashBoswell Engineering, SouthHackensack, New Jersey, USA

Urbanization has increased both the peak and the volume of storm water runoff, reduced infiltration,and degraded water quality. As a result, storm waterpractices are constantly evolving. This book covers themanagement and design of drainage and storm watersystems. Numerous examples provide every hydro-logic and hydraulic calculation involved in stormwater management. The text also contains case stud-ies that illustrate the methods and procedures fordesigning extended detention basins, infiltrationbasins, and underground retention/infiltration basins.


UrbanWatershedsGeology,Contamination, and SustainableDevelopmentMartin M. KaufmanUniversity of Michigan, Flint, USA

Daniel T. RogersAmsted Industries, Chicago,Illinois, USA

Kent S. MurrayUniversity of Michigan, Dearborn, USA

This book presents over 20 years of research and pro-fessional practice on urban watersheds from the fieldsof environmental geology, geochemistry, risk analysis,hydrology, and urban planning. The book integratesgeological characteristics of urbanized watershedsalong with the properties of their common contami-nants to assess risk factors for soil, groundwater, andair. It also presents a new framework for attaining sus-tainable urban watersheds. The book includes casestudies on successful and unsuccessful approaches tocontaminant remediation as well as practical methodsfor environmental risk assessment.


BiologicalWastewaterTreatmentThird EditionC. P. Leslie Grady, Jr.,Glen T. Daigger, Nancy G. Love, andCarlos D. M. FilipeWritten by experts in the field, this thoroughly updat-ed third edition covers commonly used and emergingsuspended and attached growth reactors. Drawing ontheir extensive academic and industrial experience,the authors discuss combined carbon and ammoniaoxidation, activated sludge, biological nutrientremoval, aerobic digestion, anaerobic processes,lagoons, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors,fluidized beds, and biologically aerated filters. Theyintegrate the principles of biochemical processes withapplications in the real world, communicatingapproaches to the conception, design, operation, and optimization of biochemical unit operations in acomprehensive yet lucid manner.

Catalog no. 9679, May 2011, 1022 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9679-3, £95.00

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