Advances in Applied Mechanics [PDF ebook] 

During the life of a dam, changes in safety standards, legislation and land use will inevitably occur, and functional deterioration may also appear. To meet these challenges, these Proceedings from a …

Discusses all the major aspects of automotive and engine lubrication – presenting state-of-the-art advances in the field from both research and industrial perspectives. This book should be of interes …

A widely used basic text by two recognized authorities. A unified and disciplined approach; advanced concepts reduced to easy-to-use charts, formulas and numerical examples. …

Carbon Fibers presents an up-to-date review of the progress pertaining to the formation of carbon fibers from rayon, acrylic, and pitch precursors. The book emphasizes the preparation, characterizati …

This second edition of this well-respected book covers all aspects of the traffic design and control of vertical transportation systems in buildings, making it an essential reference for vertical tra …

This topical book contains the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field of tubular steel structures, as presented at the ’11th International Symposium and IIW International Confere …

This outstanding reference presents an up-to-date account of investigations during the last 10 years in the area of injection and compression molding of polymers.Injection and Compression Molding Fun …

Roy Cox provides readers with a thorough presentation of the topic, beginning with the earliest work on brakes by Frood in the early 1900s and friction studies by da Vinci in the 1400s. From there, d …

David Chadderton”s Air Conditioning is the complete introduction and reference guide for students and practitioners of air conditioning design, installation and maintenance. The scientific principle …