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Ballistics

Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition

de Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson ...

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling ... Leer más

$254.99 USD

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling
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The Science of Everyday Life

An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

de Len Fisher ...

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the
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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory

The Theoretical Minimum

de Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman ...

Series series The Theoretical Minimum
**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and
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It's a Gas

The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World

de Mark Miodownik ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood
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A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays

de Nikola Tesla ...

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888 ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888
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Concepts in Submarine Design

de Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

$69.99 USD

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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New Perspectives and Applications of Modern Control Theory

In Honor of Alexander S. Poznyak

Edición de Wen Yu, Julio B. Clempner ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak. ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak.
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Protons Neutrons Electrons: Physics Kids | Children's Physics Books Education

de Baby Professor ...

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now! ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now!
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Iterative Dynamic Programming

de Rein Luus ...

Series series Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem ... Leer más

$265.99 USD

Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem
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Physics of Continuous Matter

Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World

de B. Lautrup ...

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me ... Leer más

$77.99 USD

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me
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Mechanical Vibrations

Modeling and Measurement

de Tony L. Schmitz, K. Scott Smith ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single
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Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations

A Generic Approach from Subsonic to Hypersonic Speeds

de Bernd Chudoba ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability ... Leer más

$98.99 USD

This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability
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Thermal Elastic Mechanics Problems of Concrete Rectangular Thin Plate

de Xuansheng Cheng ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book discusses the thermal-elastic mechanics problems of concrete rectangular thin plate. Using theoretical derivation combined with numerical examples, it explains in detail the analytical solution of the deflection, bending moment, thermal vibration and thermal buckling of concrete rectangular thin plate. To facilitate application, the book also includes deflection and bending moment ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

This book discusses the thermal-elastic mechanics problems of concrete rectangular thin plate. Using theoretical derivation combined with numerical examples, it explains in detail the analytical solution of the deflection, bending moment, thermal vibration and thermal buckling of concrete rectangular thin plate. To facilitate application, the book also includes deflection and bending moment
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Dynamic Substructures, Volume 4

Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019

Edición de Andreas Linderholt, Matthew S. Allen, Randall L. Mayes, Daniel Rixen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Dynamics of Coupled Structures*, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019,* the fourth volume of eight 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 the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including ... Leer más

$188.99 USD

Dynamics of Coupled Structures*, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019,* the fourth volume of eight 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 the Dynamics of Coupled Structures, including
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Notes on Projectile Impact Analyses

de Hao Wu, Yong Peng, Xiangzhen Kong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents comprehensive experimental, numerical, and theoretical research on projectile impact analysis, such as the rigid projectile penetration/perforation of concrete and metallic targets, and shaped-charge-formed projectile and jet penetrations. Concrete and metal materials are widely used in protective structures in both civil engineering and armored vehicles, such as military ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

This book presents comprehensive experimental, numerical, and theoretical research on projectile impact analysis, such as the rigid projectile penetration/perforation of concrete and metallic targets, and shaped-charge-formed projectile and jet penetrations. Concrete and metal materials are widely used in protective structures in both civil engineering and armored vehicles, such as military
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Discontinuous Dynamics and System Synchronization

de Fuhong Min ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a systematic introduction to the dynamical behaviors of discontinuous dynamical systems and system synchronization. The first part of the book presents the theory of flow switching in discontinuous dynamical systems as well as the switching dynamics in such discontinuous systems. The second part presents a theory for interaction discontinuities between distinct dynamical systems ... Leer más

$161.99 USD

This book provides a systematic introduction to the dynamical behaviors of discontinuous dynamical systems and system synchronization. The first part of the book presents the theory of flow switching in discontinuous dynamical systems as well as the switching dynamics in such discontinuous systems. The second part presents a theory for interaction discontinuities between distinct dynamical systems
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Understanding Acoustics

An Experimentalist’s View of Acoustics and Vibration

de Steven L. Garrett ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook provides a unified approach to acoustics and vibration suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate courses on vibration and fluids. The book includes thorough treatment of vibration of harmonic oscillators, coupled oscillators, isotropic elasticity, and waves in solids including the use of resonance techniques for determination of elastic moduli. Drawing on 35 ... Leer más

$107.99 USD

This textbook provides a unified approach to acoustics and vibration suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate courses on vibration and fluids. The book includes thorough treatment of vibration of harmonic oscillators, coupled oscillators, isotropic elasticity, and waves in solids including the use of resonance techniques for determination of elastic moduli. Drawing on 35
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Robust Structural Design against Self-Excited Vibrations

de Gottfried Spelsberg-Korspeter ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book studies methods for a robust design of rotors against self-excited vibrations. The occurrence of self-excited vibrations in engineering applications if often unwanted and in many cases difficult to model. Thinking of complex systems such as machines with many components and mechanical contacts, it is important to have guidelines for design so that the functionality is robust against ... Leer más

$49.99 USD

This book studies methods for a robust design of rotors against self-excited vibrations. The occurrence of self-excited vibrations in engineering applications if often unwanted and in many cases difficult to model. Thinking of complex systems such as machines with many components and mechanical contacts, it is important to have guidelines for design so that the functionality is robust against
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Structural Health Monitoring by Time Series Analysis and Statistical Distance Measures

de Alireza Entezami ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book conducts effective research on data-driven Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), and accordingly presents many novel feature extraction methods by time series analysis and signal processing, to extract reliable damage sensitive features from vibration responses. In this regard, some limitations of time series modeling are dealt with. For decision-making, innovative distance-based novelty ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

This book conducts effective research on data-driven Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), and accordingly presents many novel feature extraction methods by time series analysis and signal processing, to extract reliable damage sensitive features from vibration responses. In this regard, some limitations of time series modeling are dealt with. For decision-making, innovative distance-based novelty
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Vibrations of Rotating Machinery

Volume 2. Advanced Rotordynamics: Applications of Analysis, Troubleshooting and Diagnosis

de Osami Matsushita, Masato Tanaka, Masao Kobayashi, Patrick Keogh, Hiroshi Kanki ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Building on the previous volume “Vibrations of Rotating Machinery - Volume 1. Basic Rotordynamics: Introduction to Practical Vibration Analysis,” this book is intended for all practical designers and maintenance experts who are responsible for the reliable manufacturing and operation of rotating machinery. It opens with the dynamics of oil film bearings and their influences on unbalance, vibration ... Leer más

$215.99 USD

Building on the previous volume “Vibrations of Rotating Machinery - Volume 1. Basic Rotordynamics: Introduction to Practical Vibration Analysis,” this book is intended for all practical designers and maintenance experts who are responsible for the reliable manufacturing and operation of rotating machinery. It opens with the dynamics of oil film bearings and their influences on unbalance, vibration
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Robuste Regelung

Ein Leitfaden für sicherheitskritische Anwendungen

de Tomas Hrycej ...

Das Buch präsentiert eine Methodik für robuste Regelung, wie sie für sicherheitskritische Anwendungen wie autonomes Fahren erforderlich ist. Sie deckt alle notwendigen Schritte ab: quantitative Anforderungen an die Robustheit, Modellidentifikation aus Messdaten, Reglerentwurf und Maßnahmen bei auftretenden Instabilitäten. Alle Schritte sind praktisch durchführbar, und tragen dem typischen ... Leer más

$40.99 USD

Das Buch präsentiert eine Methodik für robuste Regelung, wie sie für sicherheitskritische Anwendungen wie autonomes Fahren erforderlich ist. Sie deckt alle notwendigen Schritte ab: quantitative Anforderungen an die Robustheit, Modellidentifikation aus Messdaten, Reglerentwurf und Maßnahmen bei auftretenden Instabilitäten. Alle Schritte sind praktisch durchführbar, und tragen dem typischen
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Diophantine Approximation and Dirichlet Series

de Hervé Queffélec, Martine Queffélec ...

Series Libro 80 - Texts and Readings in Mathematics
The second edition of the book includes a new chapter on the study of composition operators on the Hardy space and their complete characterization by Gordon and Hedenmalm. The book is devoted to Diophantine approximation, the analytic theory of Dirichlet series and their composition operators, and connections between these two domains which often occur through the Kronecker approximation theorem ... Leer más

$107.99 USD

The second edition of the book includes a new chapter on the study of composition operators on the Hardy space and their complete characterization by Gordon and Hedenmalm. The book is devoted to Diophantine approximation, the analytic theory of Dirichlet series and their composition operators, and connections between these two domains which often occur through the Kronecker approximation theorem
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Advances in Italian Mechanism Science

Proceedings of the Second International Conference of IFToMM Italy

Edición de Giuseppe Carbone, Alessandro Gasparetto ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book constitutes the Proceedings of the Second International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, held in Cassino, Italy, in 2018. The main topics of the workshop include: Computational Kinematics, Dynamics of Machinery, Gearing and Transmissions, Multibody Dynamics, Mechatronics, Mechanism Design, Tribology, Vibration, Industrial and non-Industrial Applications. ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

This book constitutes the Proceedings of the Second International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, held in Cassino, Italy, in 2018. The main topics of the workshop include: Computational Kinematics, Dynamics of Machinery, Gearing and Transmissions, Multibody Dynamics, Mechatronics, Mechanism Design, Tribology, Vibration, Industrial and non-Industrial Applications.
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Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices

Proceedings of the First International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (NODYCON 2019), Volume I

Edición de Walter Lacarbonara, Balakumar Balachandran, Jun Ma, J. A. Tenreiro Machado, Gabor Stepan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This first of three volumes from the inaugural NODYCON, held at the University of Rome, in February of 2019, presents papers devoted to Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices. The collection features both well-established streams of research as well as novel areas and emerging fields of investigation. Topics in Volume I include multi-scale dynamics: coexistence of multiple time ... Leer más

$242.99 USD

This first of three volumes from the inaugural NODYCON, held at the University of Rome, in February of 2019, presents papers devoted to Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices. The collection features both well-established streams of research as well as novel areas and emerging fields of investigation. Topics in Volume I include multi-scale dynamics: coexistence of multiple time
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