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Environmental and Architectural Acoustics

by Z. Maekawa, Jens Rindel, P. Lord ...

Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound absorption, airb ... Read more

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Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound absorption, airb
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The Forces of Matter

Enriched edition. Electric & Magnetic Interactions Explained Through 19th-Century Experimental Physics

by Michael Faraday ...

In "The Forces of Matter," Michael Faraday presents a groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental interactions governing the physical world. Through a blend of clear prose and insightful illustrations, this work delves into the nature of matter, examining electric and magnetic forces with an unprecedented depth. Faraday's literary style is marked by an accessible yet rigorous approach, ... Read more

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In "The Forces of Matter," Michael Faraday presents a groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental interactions governing the physical world. Through a blend of clear prose and insightful illustrations, this work delves into the nature of matter, examining electric and magnetic forces with an unprecedented depth. Faraday's literary style is marked by an accessible yet rigorous approach,
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Concepts in Submarine Design

by Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill ...

Series Book 2 - Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given ... Read more

£42.49

This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given
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Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems

by Ramin S. Esfandiari ...

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, Third Edition introduces MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ and then utilizes them to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. Written for senior level courses/modules, the textbook meticulously covers techniques for modeling a variety of engineering systems, methods of response analysis, and introductions to mechanical vibration, and ... Read more

£130.00

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, Third Edition introduces MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ and then utilizes them to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. Written for senior level courses/modules, the textbook meticulously covers techniques for modeling a variety of engineering systems, methods of response analysis, and introductions to mechanical vibration, and
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12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery

Proceedings of the 12th Virtual Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery (VIRM), 14-15 October 2020

Edited by Institute of Mechanical Engineers ...

Since 1976, the Vibrations in Rotating Machinery conferences have successfully brought industry and academia together to advance state-of-the-art research in dynamics of rotating machinery. 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery contains contributions presented at the 12th edition of the conference, from industrial and academic experts from different countries. The book ... Read more

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Since 1976, the Vibrations in Rotating Machinery conferences have successfully brought industry and academia together to advance state-of-the-art research in dynamics of rotating machinery. 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery contains contributions presented at the 12th edition of the conference, from industrial and academic experts from different countries. The book
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Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems

Design, Analysis and Matlab Simulation

by Jinkun Liu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems is motivated by the need for systematic design approaches to stable adaptive control system design using neural network approximation-based techniques. The main objectives of the book are to introduce the concrete design methods and MATLAB simulation of stable adaptive RBF neural control strategies. In this book, a... ... Read more

£93.09

Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems is motivated by the need for systematic design approaches to stable adaptive control system design using neural network approximation-based techniques. The main objectives of the book are to introduce the concrete design methods and MATLAB simulation of stable adaptive RBF neural control strategies. In this book, a...
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Principles of Synchros, Servos, and Gyros

Module 15

by Various anonymous Naval Personnel ...

Series series Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Servies
Gyros are the fundamental technology behind innertial navigation systems, stabilized instrument platforms, and weapon(s) stabilization systems. "Synchro" is the name given to a variety position-sensing and synchronizind devices that can be found in just about every weapons system in the US Navy. Servo-systems use a small control signal to remotely operate or position a heavy mechanical load, as ... Read more

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Gyros are the fundamental technology behind innertial navigation systems, stabilized instrument platforms, and weapon(s) stabilization systems. "Synchro" is the name given to a variety position-sensing and synchronizind devices that can be found in just about every weapons system in the US Navy. Servo-systems use a small control signal to remotely operate or position a heavy mechanical load, as
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Introduction To Lagrangian Mechanics, An (2nd Edition)

by Alain J Brizard ...

An Introduction to Lagrangian Mechanics begins with a proper historical perspective on the Lagrangian method by presenting Fermat's Principle of Least Time (as an introduction to the Calculus of Variations) as well as the principles of Maupertuis, Jacobi, and d'Alembert that preceded Hamilton's formulation of the Principle of Least Action, from which the Euler-Lagrange equations of motion are ... Read more

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An Introduction to Lagrangian Mechanics begins with a proper historical perspective on the Lagrangian method by presenting Fermat's Principle of Least Time (as an introduction to the Calculus of Variations) as well as the principles of Maupertuis, Jacobi, and d'Alembert that preceded Hamilton's formulation of the Principle of Least Action, from which the Euler-Lagrange equations of motion are
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Dynamic Soaring Dissected

by Colin Taylor ...

Dynamic Soaring Dissected Albatrosses fly over the oceans in swooping, curving flight gliding thousands of kilometres in search of food, mostly without flapping their wings. This is known as dynamic soaring, which is the use of the energy of the horizontal wind to sustain speed and height. It is different from the soaring flight of most other birds and gliders which use the vertical motion of the ... Read more

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Dynamic Soaring Dissected Albatrosses fly over the oceans in swooping, curving flight gliding thousands of kilometres in search of food, mostly without flapping their wings. This is known as dynamic soaring, which is the use of the energy of the horizontal wind to sustain speed and height. It is different from the soaring flight of most other birds and gliders which use the vertical motion of the
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Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8

Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2020

Edited by Brandon Dilworth, Michael Mains ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2020, the eighth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on ... Read more

£152.99

Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 38th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2020, the eighth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on
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Topics in Modal Analysis & Parameter Identification, Volume 8

Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2022

Edited by Brandon J. Dilworth, Timothy Marinone, Michael Mains ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022, the eighth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on ... Read more

£186.99

Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 8: Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022, the eighth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on
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Qualitative Theory in Structural Mechanics

Qualitative Properties and Existence of Solutions

by Dajun Wang, Qishen Wang, Beichang (Bert) He ...

This book focuses on the qualitative theory in structural mechanics, an area that remains underdeveloped. The qualitative theory mainly deals with the static deformation and vibrational modes of linear elastic structures, and cover subjects such as qualitative properties and the existence of solutions.Qualitative properties belong to one type of structure, are at the system level and of clear ... Read more

£118.99

This book focuses on the qualitative theory in structural mechanics, an area that remains underdeveloped. The qualitative theory mainly deals with the static deformation and vibrational modes of linear elastic structures, and cover subjects such as qualitative properties and the existence of solutions.Qualitative properties belong to one type of structure, are at the system level and of clear
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Waves with Power-Law Attenuation

by Sverre Holm ...

This book integrates concepts from physical acoustics with those from linear viscoelasticity and fractional linear viscoelasticity. Compressional waves and shear waves in applications such as medical ultrasound, elastography, and sediment acoustics often follow power law attenuation and dispersion laws that cannot be described with classical viscous and relaxation models. This is accompanied by ... Read more

£118.99

This book integrates concepts from physical acoustics with those from linear viscoelasticity and fractional linear viscoelasticity. Compressional waves and shear waves in applications such as medical ultrasound, elastography, and sediment acoustics often follow power law attenuation and dispersion laws that cannot be described with classical viscous and relaxation models. This is accompanied by
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Structural Integrity Assessment

Proceedings of ICONS 2018

Edited by Raghu V. Prakash, R. Suresh Kumar, Atikukke Nagesha, Gomathy Sasikala, Arun Kumar Bhaduri ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural ... Read more

£169.99

This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural
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Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 9

Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2018

Edited by Michael Mains, Brandon J. Dilworth ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 9: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2018, the ninth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on ... Read more

£152.99

Topics in Modal Analysis & Testing, Volume 9: Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2018, the ninth volume of nine from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis, including papers on
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Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1

Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015

Edited by Gaëtan Kerschen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the first volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on ... Read more

£152.99

Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the first volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on
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Nonlinear Vibration Reduction

An Electromagnetically Tuned Mass Damper System

by Albert C. J. Luo, Chuan Guo ...

Series series eBColl Synthesis Collection 11
The tuned mass damper is one of the classic dynamic vibration absorbers with effective devices for energy dissipation and vibration reduction. The electromagnetically tuned mass damper system is extensively used for vibration reduction in engineering. A better understanding of the nonlinear dynamics of the electromagnetically tuned mass damper system is very important to optimize the parameters of ... Read more

£46.79

The tuned mass damper is one of the classic dynamic vibration absorbers with effective devices for energy dissipation and vibration reduction. The electromagnetically tuned mass damper system is extensively used for vibration reduction in engineering. A better understanding of the nonlinear dynamics of the electromagnetically tuned mass damper system is very important to optimize the parameters of
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Nonsmooth Mechanics

Models, Dynamics and Control

by Bernard Brogliato ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Now in its third edition, this standard reference is a comprehensive treatment of nonsmooth mechanical systems refocused to give more prominence to issues connected with control and modelling. It covers Lagrangian and Newton–Euler systems, detailing mathematical tools such as convex analysis and complementarity theory. The ways in which nonsmooth mechanics influence and are influenced by well ... Read more

£135.59

Now in its third edition, this standard reference is a comprehensive treatment of nonsmooth mechanical systems refocused to give more prominence to issues connected with control and modelling. It covers Lagrangian and Newton–Euler systems, detailing mathematical tools such as convex analysis and complementarity theory. The ways in which nonsmooth mechanics influence and are influenced by well
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Projectile Penetration and Perforation

by Gunnar Wijk ...

This book describes new models for projectile penetration and perforation. The models are based on conservation of mass, momentum, energy and an empirical EOS. There are four chaptersCh1: Transition from rigid to eroding projectile penetrationCh2: A new model for rigid projectile perforation of ductile targetsCh3: Rigid projectile perforation of brittle target materialCh4: Shaped Charge jetsThe ... Read more

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This book describes new models for projectile penetration and perforation. The models are based on conservation of mass, momentum, energy and an empirical EOS. There are four chaptersCh1: Transition from rigid to eroding projectile penetrationCh2: A new model for rigid projectile perforation of ductile targetsCh3: Rigid projectile perforation of brittle target materialCh4: Shaped Charge jetsThe
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The Science of Vehicle Dynamics

Handling, Braking, and Ride of Road and Race Cars

by Massimo Guiggiani ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook covers handling and performance of both road and race cars. Mathematical models of vehicles are developed always paying attention to state the relevant assumptions and to provide explanations for each step. This innovative approach provides a deep, yet simple, analysis of the dynamics of vehicles. The reader will soon achieve a clear understanding of the subject, which will be of ... Read more

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This textbook covers handling and performance of both road and race cars. Mathematical models of vehicles are developed always paying attention to state the relevant assumptions and to provide explanations for each step. This innovative approach provides a deep, yet simple, analysis of the dynamics of vehicles. The reader will soon achieve a clear understanding of the subject, which will be of
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Unified Theoretical Foundations of Lift and Drag in Viscous and Compressible External Flows

by Luo-Qin Liu ...

Series series Springer Theses
This thesis analyzes aerodynamic forces in viscous and compressible external flows. It is unique, as the force theories discussed apply to fully viscous and compressible Navier-Stokes external flows, allowing them to be readily combined with computational fluid dynamics to form a profound basis of modern aerodynamics. This thesis makes three fundamental contributions to theoretical aerodynamics, ... Read more

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This thesis analyzes aerodynamic forces in viscous and compressible external flows. It is unique, as the force theories discussed apply to fully viscous and compressible Navier-Stokes external flows, allowing them to be readily combined with computational fluid dynamics to form a profound basis of modern aerodynamics. This thesis makes three fundamental contributions to theoretical aerodynamics,
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Balancing of Linkages and Robot Manipulators

Advanced Methods with Illustrative Examples

by Sébastien Briot, Vigen Arakelian ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
In this book advanced balancing methods for planar and spatial linkages, hand operated and automatic robot manipulators are presented. It is organized into three main parts and eight chapters. The main parts are the introduction to balancing, the balancing of linkages and the balancing of robot manipulators. The review of state-of-the-art literature including more than 500 references discloses ... Read more

£76.09

In this book advanced balancing methods for planar and spatial linkages, hand operated and automatic robot manipulators are presented. It is organized into three main parts and eight chapters. The main parts are the introduction to balancing, the balancing of linkages and the balancing of robot manipulators. The review of state-of-the-art literature including more than 500 references discloses
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Applications of Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics in Science and Engineering - Vol. 2

Edited by Santo Banerjee, Lamberto Rondoni, Mala Mitra ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed as a new emergent field with its foundation in physics and applied mathematics. The highly generic, interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in the last few decades has spawned myriad applications in almost all branches of science and technology—and even well beyond. Wherever the quantitative modeling and analysis of complex, nonlinear ... Read more

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Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed as a new emergent field with its foundation in physics and applied mathematics. The highly generic, interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in the last few decades has spawned myriad applications in almost all branches of science and technology—and even well beyond. Wherever the quantitative modeling and analysis of complex, nonlinear
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Numerical Simulation of Distributed Parameter Processes

by Tiberiu Colosi, Mihail-Ioan Abrudean, Mihaela-Ligia Unguresan, Vlad Muresan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The present monograph defines, interprets and uses the matrix of partial derivatives of the state vector with applications for the study of some common categories of engineering. The book covers broad categories of processes that are formed by systems of partial derivative equations (PDEs), including systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The work includes numerous applications ... Read more

£76.09

The present monograph defines, interprets and uses the matrix of partial derivatives of the state vector with applications for the study of some common categories of engineering. The book covers broad categories of processes that are formed by systems of partial derivative equations (PDEs), including systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The work includes numerous applications
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