Böcker i Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series-serien

Offers an introduction to the mechanical behavior of composite materials. This book provides an introductory treatment of polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, and carbon-carbon matrix composites. It details micromechanical analysis of a lamina, and macromechanical analysis of lamina and laminate.

The most difficult problem most mechanical designers face at the conceptual design phase is the creation of design alternatives. This book introduces a methodology for creation and classification of mechanisms. It uses graph theory, combinatorial analysis, and computer algorithms to create kinematic structures of the same nature.

Addresses the range of topics concerning damage, fatigue, and fracture of engineering materials and structures. This book is suitable for students dealing with mechanical aspects of fatigue, conducting research in fracture mechanics, structural safety, mechanics of composites, as well as modern branches of mechanics of solids and structures.

This second edition presents a comprehensive treatment of engineering thermodynamics from a classical point of view to prepare engineering students for professional practice. Taking an accessible, straightforward, and cohesive approach, the book exposes readers to the "big picture" of thermodynamics, and its streamlined presentation allows glimpses into important concepts and methods rarely offered by texts at this level. This edition includes a new chapter on thermodynamic property relations and every chapter has updated, expanded problem sets. The author has developed a unique, practical guide to classical thermodynamics that can be used for reference or for a one-semester course.

Covering the biofuels, this book discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels. It explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. It addresses the economic, social, and environmental issues that are important to any study of bioenergy.

Exploring how to counteract the world¿s energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, transportation and distribution, economics, safety aspects, applications, and material compatibility of alternative fuels. The esteemed editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the problems and environmental impact of depending on petroleum products. Each self-contained chapter focuses on a particular fuel source, including vegetable oils, biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, fuel cells, and fuel from nonfood crops.

Examines the successes and failures of intelligent transportation systems (ITS). This title focuses on meta-principles critical to moving ahead and successfully building ITS infrastructures that take advantage of smart/green technologies.

Presents analytical and numerical techniques to study the characteristic features of elastic guided waves in fiber reinforced laminated media. This book examines the salient features of dispersive guided modes and how they are modified by defects, inhomogeneities, and boundaries.

Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines cutting-edge research, developments, and applications, this book provides information on the analysis, design, development, control, and operation of mechatronic systems. It focuses on the integrated design of practical engineering systems that include mechanics, and electronics.

A guide on various things that engineers need to know to design pressure vessels. It covers the basic theories and principles behind the stress-limiting conditions in the codes and offers guidance for designing and building pressure vessels of different types.

Examines both structural analysis and flow applications in a presentation designed for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, both within and outside of the engineering disciplines. This book includes a chapter on variational calculus, that shows how the functionals for structural analysis and flow problems are formulated.

Presents finite element approximation concepts, formulation, and programming in a format that streamlines the learning process. This book contains various topics in applications including cracks, semi-infinite and infinite domains, buckling, and thermal stress.

Presents the diverse field of Entropy Generation Minimization (EGM), the method of thermodynamic optimization of real devices. This book combines the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.