More performance through less resistance? What initially sounds like a contradiction becomes a compelling line of inquiry in this book. Based on real-world tests, practical applications, and years of observation, this work explores a different perspective on efficiency, dynamics, and technical systems. Instead of adding energy or increasing complexity, the focus shifts toward structure - and how systems behave when order is considered as a relevant factor. This book does not claim definiti...

This book presents the proceedings of a conference on dynamical systems held in honor of Jürgen Scheurle in January 2012. Through both original research papers and survey articles leading experts in the field offer overviews of the current state of the theory and its applications to mechanics and physics. In particular, the following aspects of the theory of dynamical systems are covered: - Stability and bifurcation - Geometric mechanics and control theory - Invariant manifolds, attractors...

This book shows the potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for the development of building envelopes: AM will change the way of designing facades, how we engineer and produce them. To achieve today’s demands from those future envelopes, we have to find new solutions.The term ‘AM Envelope’ (Additive Manufacturing Envelope) describes the transfer of this technology to the building envelope. Additive Fabrication is a building block that aids in developing the building envelope from ...

You know you cannot “fail” the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), but if you’re planning a career in the military, you’ll want to prepare before taking these mandatory exams.The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to the ASVAB will show you the lay of the land and help you plot a strategy, with explanations for every component of the text (and practice questions for each). You’ll also receive expert guidance on how each branch of the military uses the scores to determin...

ENGINEERS’ DATA BOOKA completely revised and expanded fourth edition of this best-selling pocket guide. Engineers’ Data Book provides a concise and useful source of up-to-date essential information for the student or practising engineer.Updated, expanded editionEasy to useHandy reference guideCore technical dataClifford Matthews is an experienced engineer with worldwide knowledge of mechanical engineering.

From one of the authors of The Unwritten Laws of Engineering and The Unwritten Laws of Business, this concise and readable book is an excellent primer or refresher for any professional interested in the basic principles and practices of good mechanical design. In this handy and unique volume the author uses his own experience, along with input from other expert designers, to explicitly state design principles and practices. Readers will not have to discover these principles on their own an...

We are at the crossroads of a new epoch: the age of electronics is being replaced by the age of photonics. This book will introduce you to the fascinating development of photonics, avoiding complicated technical terminology and instead explaining the physical fundamentals in a clear way. Based on this, important developments such as the laser and its applications in industry, research and everyday life are described. Complicated physical properties and technical details are explained to th...

Here is a chapter from an updated Design for Six Sigma, Second Edition, which has extensive new chapters and learning modules on innovation, lean product development, computer simulation, and critical parameter management--plus new thread-through case studies. This updated edition provides unrivalled real-world product development experience and priceless walk-throughs that help you choose the right design tools at every stage of product and service development. The book includes detai...

Lighting by Design provides guidance on where to find inspiration for lighting ideas, how to plan the technical detail and how to execute the plan to create safe, effective and beautiful schemes. Christopher Cuttle's unique three level approach uses Observation, Visualisation and Realisation as the means to achieve these aims. Cuttle is a well known figure in the UK, US and Australia and New Zealand, with a wealth of experience of both teaching and practice. This new edition is fully updat...

In this work, those subjects given in the format of block-lessons are examined with respect to educational theory and didactical and methodological aspects. The publication is intended for scientists, students and practicing teachers. It emerged from a research project by the Pedagogical Research Centre at the Federation of Waldorf Schools in Kassel and the Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences in Alfter.

This edited volume presents basic principles as well as advanced concepts of the computational modeling of steering systems. Moreover, the book includes the components and functionalities of modern steering system, which are presented comprehensively and in a practical way. The book is written by more than 15 leading experts from the automotive industry and its components suppliers. The target audience primarily comprises practicing engineers, developers, researchers as well as graduate st...

Open this book and you willBe numerateUnderstand key principlesConquer difficult problemsHandle data confidently