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Larry A. Glasgow ... 256 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September 9, 2014) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118749928 - ISBN-13: 978-1118749920 ...

Prepare students for success in using applied mathematics for engineering practice and post-graduate studies: + moves from one mathematical method to the next sustaining reader interest and easing the application of the techniques + Uses different examples from chemical, civil, mechanical and various other engineering fields + Based on a decade’s worth of the authors lecture notes detailing the topic of applied mathematics for scientists and engineers + Concisely writing with numerous examples provided including historical perspectives as well as a solutions manual for academic adopters.

From the Back Cover: This book was designed to prepare students in the applied sciences and engineering for both analytic and numerical solutions of problems arising in post-graduate studies and in industrial practice.  It includes examples and problems from biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as from most engineering disciplines and the presentation accommodates the learning styles of contemporary students.  The book covers topics not found in similar texts, including integro-differential equations, treatment of time-series data, and the calculus of variations.  It also includes some recently developed methods (both analytic and numerical) such as the variational iteration method (VIM) developed by J. H. He, which can be applied to ordinary differential equations, integro-differential equations, and differential-difference equations.  Although commercial software packages are mentioned (e.g., COMSOL™ and Mathcad™) and used for some examples, the presentation is not tied to the use of any particular software.

Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R. Dowling ... 
928 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 6th edition (June 19, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 012405935X - ISBN-13: 978-0124059351 ...

The classic textbook on fluid mechanics is revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling to better illustrate this important subject for modern students. With topics and concepts presented in a clear and accessible way, Fluid Mechanics guides students from the fundamentals to the analysis and application of fluid mechanics, including compressible flow and such diverse applications as aerodynamics and geophysical fluid mechanics. Its broad and deep coverage is ideal for both a first or second course in fluid dynamics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level, and is well-suited to the needs of modern scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and others seeking fluid mechanics knowledge.

Over 100 new examples designed to illustrate the application of the various concepts and equations featured in the text * A completely new chapter on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) authored by Prof. Gretar Tryggvason of the University of Notre Dame. This new CFD chapter includes sample MatlabTM codes and 20 exercises * New material on elementary kinetic theory, non-Newtonian constitutive relationships, internal and external rough-wall turbulent flows, Reynolds-stress closure models, acoustic source terms, and unsteady one-dimensional gas dynamics * Plus 110 new exercises and nearly 100 new figures.

Simon Haykin ... 936 pages - Publisher: PHIL; 3rd edition (2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 8131763773 - ISBN-13: 978-8131763773 ...

The third edition of this classic book presents a comprehensive treatment of neural networks and learning machines. The book has been revised extensively to provide an up-to-date treatment of the subject.

James R. Libby ... 871 pages - Publisher: Springer; (November, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461367476 - ISBN-13: 978-1461367475 ...

This book was written with a dual purpose, as a reference book for practicing engineers and as a textbook for students of prestressed concrete. It represents the fifth generation of books on this subject written by its author. Significant additions and revisions have been made in this edition. Chapters 2 and 3 contain new material intended to assist the engineer in understanding factors affecting the time-dependent properties of the reinforcement and concrete used in prestressing concrete, as well as to facilitate the evaluation of their effects on prestress loss and deflection. Flexural strength, shear strength, and bond of prestressed concrete members were treated in a single chapter in the of flexural strength has third edition. Now, in the fourth edition, the treatment been expanded, with more emphasis on strain compatibility, and placed in Chapter 5 which is devoted to this subject alone. Chapter 6 of this edition, on flexural-shear strength, torsional strength, and bond of prestressed reinforce­ ment, was expanded to include discussions of Compression Field Theory and torsion that were not treated in the earlier editions. In similar fashion, expanded discussions of loss of prestress, deflection, and partial prestressing now are presented separately, in Chapter 7. Minor additions and revisions have been made to the material contained in the remaining chapters with the exception of xv xvi I PREFACE Chapter 17. This chapter, which is devoted to construction considerations, has important new material on constructibility and tolerances as related to prestressed concrete.

R. P. Johnson ... 252 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (October 22, 2004) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1405100354 - ISBN-13: 978-1405100359 ...

This book sets out the basic principles of composite construction with reference to beams, slabs, columns and frames, and their applications to building structures. It deals with the problems likely to arise in the design of composite members in buildings, and relates basic theory to the design approach of Eurocodes 2, 3 and 4. The new edition is based for the first time on the finalised Eurocode for steel/concrete composite structures.

Peter Maranian ... 196 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (October, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410674 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410677 ...

Structural steel has been vital to engineering and construction over the past century. Its versatility has allowed it to perform outstandingly in countless applications. However, there have been repeated failures associated with fracture and/or fatigue mechanisms; the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the 1995 Kobe earthquake, and most recently the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapse in Minneapolis on August 1, 2007. These failures have highlighted concerns for the life of bridge structures particularly with regard to fatigue and corrosion. Although problems with fatigue and brittle have been well documented, these factors and issues have not yielded state-of-the-art design practices. The goal of Reducing Brittle and Fatigue Failures in Steel Structures is to provide a one-volume reference of failures in steel structures, along with considerations to preventing them. This book will give engineers a better understanding of steel and its limitations and applications, in order to reduce brittle and fatigue failures. This book will be a valuable resource for structural engineers, as well as professionals involved in bridge construction, design, and maintenance.

Xiaolei Wang, Xiao-Zhi Gao, Kai Zenger ... 88 pages - Publisher: Springer; (September, 2014) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319083554 - ISBN-13: 978-3319083551 ...

This brief provides a detailed introduction, discussion and bibliographic review of the nature1-inspired optimization algorithm called Harmony Search. It uses a large number of simulation results to demonstrate the advantages of Harmony Search and its variants and also their drawbacks. The authors show how weaknesses can be amended by hybridization with other optimization methods. The Harmony Search Method with Applications will be of value to researchers in computational intelligence in demonstrating the state of the art of research on an algorithm of current interest. It also helps researchers and practitioners of electrical and computer engineering more generally in acquainting themselves with this method of vector-based optimization.

Edwin K. P. Chong, Stanislaw H. Zak ... 640 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 4th edition (January, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118279018 - ISBN-13: 978-1118279014 ...

Fully updated to reflect new developments in the field, the Fourth Edition of Introduction to Optimization fills the need for accessible treatment of optimization theory and methods with an emphasis on engineering design. Basic definitions and notations are provided in addition to the related fundamental background for linear algebra, geometry, and calculus. This new edition explores the essential topics of unconstrained optimization problems, linear programming problems, and nonlinear constrained optimization. The authors also present an optimization perspective on global search methods and include discussions on genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, and the simulated annealing algorithm.  Featuring an elementary introduction to artificial neural networks, convex optimization, and multi-objective optimization, the Fourth Edition also offers: * A new chapter on integer programming * Expanded coverage of one-dimensional methods * Updated and expanded sections on linear matrix inequalities * Numerous new exercises at the end of each chapter * MATLAB exercises and drill problems to reinforce the discussed theory and algorithms * Numerous diagrams and figures that complement the written presentation of key concepts * MATLAB M-files for implementation of the discussed theory and algorithms (available via the book's website). Introduction to Optimization, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for courses on optimization theory and methods. In addition, the book is a useful reference for professionals in mathematics, operations research, electrical engineering, economics, statistics, and business.

Colin McIntosh, Ben Francis, Richard Poole ... 
963 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (May 5, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194325385 - ISBN-13: 978-0194325387 ...

The dictionary that helps students write and speak natural-sounding English, now in a new edition with CD-ROM. Which words usually go together? This dictionary shows you the common word combinations (collocations) that are essential for natural-sounding British and American English. Completely revised and extended, the new edition has over 250,000 collocations and over 75,000 examples.