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Material Science eBooks

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  • Stuff Matters

    The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World

    by Prof. Mark Miodownik ...
    * * * Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books * * *FROM THE TEA-CUP TO THE JET ENGINE, STUFF MATTERS IS A UNIQUE, INSPIRING EXPLORATION OF HUMAN CREATIVITY.'Enthralling. A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives' Guardian'I stayed up all night reading this book' Oliver Sacks____________Everything is made of something.The ever... ... Read more

    R184,10

  • Material World

    A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future

    by Ed Conway ...
    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year***Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the British Academy Book Prize, Longlisted for the Wainwright Conservation Writing Prize'Compelling'** TIM MARSHALL'Lively, rich and exciting' PETER FRANKOPAN'Vitally impor... ... Read more

    R202,62

  • How the World Really Works

    A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    * THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *'Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors . . . If you want a brief but thorough education in numeric thinking about many of the fundamental forces that shape human life, this is the book to read. It's a tour de force' BILL GATES__________We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. ... Read more

    R202,62

  • The Gecko’s Foot

    How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

    by Peter Forbes ...
    A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... Read more

    R156,39

  • Biomineralization

    From Molecular and Nano-structural Analyses to Environmental Science

    Edited by Kazuyoshi Endo, Toshihiro Kogure, Hiromichi Nagasawa ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This open access book is the proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Biomineralization (BIOMIN XIV) held in 2017 at Tsukuba. Over the past 45 years, biomineralization research has unveiled details of the characteristics of the nano-structure of various biominerals; the formation mechanism of this nano-structure, including the initial stage of crystallization; and the function of organic ... Read more

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  • Handmade

    A Scientist’s Search for Meaning through Making

    by Anna Ploszajski ...
    A fresh and entertaining perspective on materials science involving the craftspeople who have built their careers around working with materials such as clay, stone, steel and wool.From atomic structures to theories about magnetic forces, scientific progress has given us a good grasp on the properties of many different materials. However, most scientists cannot measure the temperature of steel just ... Read more

    R260,69

  • Composite Materials Handbook 2

    by John Wanberg ...
    Written for those who want to enhance the quality and performance of their composite projects, Composites Fabrication Handbook #2 focuses on what it takes to truly optimize a composite lamination for high-performance use. Basic mold-making is covered in this book to help fabricators produce effective mold systems from a variety of molding materials. Several advanced molding techniques are ... Read more

    R182,47

  • Lineages and Advancements in Material Culture Studies

    Perspectives from UCL Anthropology

    Edited by Timothy Carroll, Antonia Walford, Shireen Walton ...
    This volume comprises a curated conversation between members of the Material Culture Section of University College London Anthropology. In laying out the state of play in the field, it challenges how the anthropology of material culture is being done and argues for new directions of enquiry and new methods of investigation. The contributors consider the ramifications of specific research methods ... Read more

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  • Make: Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014

    by Mark Frauenfelder ...
    It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and ... Read more

    R146,04

  • Materials Selection in Mechanical Design

    by Michael F. Ashby ...
    Understanding materials, their properties and behavior is fundamental to engineering design, and a key application of materials science. Written for all students of engineering, materials science and design, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are ... Read more

    R1 607,79

  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies

    Edited by L. Jyothish Kumar, Pulak M. Pandey, David Ian Wimpenny ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book presents a selection of papers on advanced technologies for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and demonstrates how these technologies have changed the face of direct, digital technologies for the rapid production of models, prototypes and patterns. Because of their wide range of applications, 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies have sparked a powerful new industrial ... Read more

    R2 777,81

  • Exploring Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering Volume 1

    Innovative Structural and Construction Practices

    Edited by Anil Joseph, G. Madhu, Er. Babu K. S, S. Usha, Kavitha P. E. ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This national convention on engineering topics will explore the dynamic shifts and emerging trends that are reshaping civil engineering,emphasizing their vital role in developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus willspan several transformative innovations, beginning with the integration of 3D printing and robotics inconstruction. These technologies are ... Read more

    R6 580,29

  • Renewable Energy - Volume 3: Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries

    Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Simulation and Modelling

    Edited by Abdul Ghani Olabi ...
    Renewable Energy – Volume 3, Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries: Definitions, Developments, Applications, and Case Studies is a new volume in this comprehensive resource on renewable energy. It provides a unique and structured approach to these emerging technologies and advances in energy storage systems, addressing fuel cells, supercapacitors, and batteries in a ... Read more

    R2 762,68

  • From Raw Cutting Toward Precision Machining

    A History of Waterjet Technology

    Edited by Peter H.-T. Liu ...
    From Raw Cutting Toward Precision Machining builds on the author’s earlier book, Versatility of Waterjet Technology, and chronicles the evolution of waterjet machining—from crude cutting to a high-precision manufacturing process. Spanning five decades of innovation, it highlights the people, ideas, and milestones that shaped this versatile technology. At its core, the book honors Dr John Olsen, ... Read more

    R6 731,43

  • Advances in Diverse Applications of Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Application, and Characterization

    Edited by Suji Mary Zachariah, Yang Weimin, Maciej Jaroszewski, Sabu Thomas ...
    This new volume focuses on polymers, their characterization, and their various applications. These include drug delivery applications, electromagnetic shielding, ferroelectric applications, and many more. The book covers synthesis, characterization, and property studies of some of these polymers including their morphology, structure, and dynamics. It also introduces the most recent innovations and ... Read more

    R3 091,47

  • Theory of Electrostatic Waves in Hyperbolic Metamaterials

    by Afshin Moradi ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book covers electrostatic properties of hyperbolic metamaterials (HMMs), a fascinating class of metamaterials which combine dielectric and metal components. Due to the hyperbolic topology of the isofrequency surface in HMMs, the so-called resonance cone direction exists, and as a result, propagation of quasi-electrostatic waves, or more commonly, electrostatic waves close to the resonance ... Read more

    R2 083,33

  • Marine Organisms: A Solution to Environmental Pollution?

    Uses in Bioremediation and in Biorefinery

    Edited by Telma Encarnação, Alberto Canelas Pais ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Marine environments represent an underexplored source for numerous biotechnological applications. Of particular interest are organisms that can provide various valuable molecules and are potential candidates for bioremediation strategies. Fungi, algae, bacteria, yeasts, and sponges are some unique resources in marine ecosystems. But these must be preserved and protected from irreversible damage. ... Read more

    R2 777,81

  • Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation

    Edited by Abdeltif Amrane, Dinesh Mohan, Aymen Amine Assadi, Ghulam Yasin, Tuan Anh Nguyen ...
    Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
    Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation provides a comprehensive description on basic knowledge and current research progress in the field of soil treatment using nanomaterials. Soil pollution refers to the presence of toxic chemicals in soil. Compared with air and water remediations, soil remediation is technically more challenging due to its complex composition. The synergy between engineering and ... Read more

    R4 018,51

  • Advances in Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing II

    Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advanced Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing (A3M’2021), March 25-27, 2021

    Edited by Mounir Ben Amar, Anas Bouguecha, Elhem Ghorbel, Aberrahim El Mahi, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book reports on innovative materials research with a special emphasis on methods, modeling, and simulation tools for analyzing material behavior, emerging materials, and composites, and their applications in the field of manufacturing. Chapters are based on contributions to the third International Conference on Advanced Materials Mechanics and Manufacturing, A3M2021, organized by the ... Read more

    R2 777,81

  • High Entropy Alloys

    A Machine-Generated Literature Overview

    Edited by Saurabh S. Nene ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book presents the result of an innovative challenge, to create a systematic literature overview driven by machine-generated content. Questions and related keywords were prepared for the machine to query, discover, collate and structure by Artificial Intelligence (AI) clustering. The AI-based approach seemed especially suitable to provide an innovative perspective as the topics are indeed both ... Read more

    R2 951,46

  • Safety Assessment of Composite Cylinders for Gas Storage by Statistical Methods

    Potential for Design Optimisation Beyond Limits of Current Regulations and Standards

    by Georg W. Mair ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Featuring a detailed analysis of current approval requirements and the relevant safety assessment methods for gas cylinders in general and with main focus on composite cylinders for storing compressed natural gas and hydrogen, this book demonstrates how current regulations and standards limit the ability to reduce cost and weight. Based on this data, it then highlights the potential offered by the ... Read more

    R954,83

  • Nondestructive Evaluation of Adhesive Bonds Using 20 Mhz and 25 Khz Ultrasonic Frequencies on Metal and Polymer Assemblies

    by Gilbert B. Chapman II ...
    Demands for improvements in aerospace and automotive energy-efficiency, performance, corrosion resistance, body stiffness and style have increased the use of adhesive bonds to help meet those demands, by providing joining technology that accommodates a wider variety of materials and design options. However, the history of adhesive bond performance clearly indicates the need for a robust method of ... Read more

    R57,95

  • Nonlinear Differential Equations in Micro/nano Mechanics

    Application in Micro/Nano Structures and Electromechanical Systems

    by Ali Koochi, Mohamadreza Abadyan ...
    Nonlinear Differential Equations in Micro/nano Mechanics: Application in Micro/Nano Structures in Electromechanical Systems presents a variety of various efficient methods, including Homotropy methods, Adomian methods, reduced order methods and numerical methods for solving the nonlinear governing equation of micro/nanostructures. Various structures, including beam type micro/nano ... Read more

    R3 013,88

  • Concrete Structures Deteriorated by Delayed Ettringite Formation and Alkali-Silica Reactions

    by António C. Azevedo, Fernando A.N. Silva, João M.P.Q. Delgado, Isaque Lira ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book discusses the behaviour of isolated concrete bottle-shaped struts affected by internal expansion reactions (ISR). For that purpose, the numerical modelling of damaged concrete was performed using the Concrete Damaged Plasticity Model (CDPM) implemented in ABAQUS and validated the model through Sankovich's tests. A procedure to automatically obtain the concrete plasticity and damage ... Read more

    R1 562,49