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Mario F. Triola ... 792 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 13th edition (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0134462459 - ISBN-13: 978-0134462455 ...

Giuseppe C. Calafiore,‎ Laurent El Ghaoui ... 650 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 1st edition (October, 2014) ... Language: English ... ISBN-10: 1107050871 - ISBN-13: 978-1107050877 ...

Emphasizing practical understanding over the technicalities of specific algorithms, this elegant textbook is an accessible introduction to the field of optimization, focusing on powerful and reliable convex optimization techniques. Students and practitioners will learn how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems - and apply these principles to their own projects. A clear and self-contained introduction to linear algebra demonstrates core mathematical concepts in a way that is easy to follow, and helps students to understand their practical relevance. Requiring only a basic understanding of geometry, calculus, probability and statistics, and striking a careful balance between accessibility and rigor, it enables students to quickly understand the material, without being overwhelmed by complex mathematics. Accompanied by numerous end-of-chapter problems, an online solutions manual for instructors, and relevant examples from diverse fields including engineering, data science, economics, finance, and management, this is the perfect introduction to optimization for undergraduate and graduate students.

Luis Rabelo,‎ Sayli Bhide,‎ Edgar Gutierrez ... 350 pages - Publisher: Nova Science; (February, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1536126772 - ISBN-13: 978-1536126778.

After decades of basic research and more promises than impressive applications, artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to deliver benefits. Organizations around the world have been realizing that there are substantial performance gains and increases in productivity for the use of AI and predictive analytics techniques. Their use is bringing a new era of breakthrough innovation and opportunities. This book, compiles research insights and applications in diverse areas such as manufacturing, supply chain management, pricing, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, ecommerce, and aeronautics. Using classical and advanced tools in AI such as deep learning, particle swarm optimization, support vector machines and genetic programming among others. This is a very distinctive book which discusses important applications using a variety of paradigms from AI and outlines some of the research to be performed. The work supersedes similar books that do not cover as diversified a set of sophisticated applications. The authors present a comprehensive and articulated view of recent developments, identifies the applications gap by quoting from the experience of experts, and details suggested research areas. Artificial Intelligence: Advances in Research and Applications guides the reader through an intuitive understanding of the methodologies and tools for building and modeling intelligent systems. The book's coverage is broad, starting with clustering techniques with unsupervised ensemble learning, where the optimal combination strategy of individual partitions is robust in comparison to the selection of an algorithmic clustering pool. The book discusses how the use of AI can allow for productivity development and other benefits not just for businesses, but also for economies. Finally, you can find an interesting investigation of the "transhuman" dimension of AI. (Nova)

Josh Patterson, Adam Gibson ... 532 pages - Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (August, 2017) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1491914254 - ISBN-13: 978-1491914250 ...

Slava Gomzin .. 138 pages - Publisher: Universal Publishers; (March, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1627340718 - ISBN-13: 978-1627340717 ...

It's thoughtless to start using something you don't trust. It's difficult to start trusting something you don't understand. Bitcoin for Nonmathematicians contains answers to the following questions: how bitcoin is different from other payment systems, and why we can trust cryptocurrencies. The book compares bitcoin with its predecessors and competitors, and demonstrates the benefits of cryptocurrency over any other existing methods of payments. Bitcoin for Nonmathematicians starts from overview of the evolution of payment systems from gold and paper money to payment cards to cryptocurrencies, and ends up with explaining the fundamentals of security and privacy of crypto payments by explaining the details of cryptography behind bitcoin in layman's terms.

Gerard Dreyfus ... 498 pages - Publisher: Springer; Reprint of 1st edition (November, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642061877 - ISBN-13: 978-3642061875 ...

Neural networks represent a powerful data processing technique that has reached maturity and broad application. When clearly understood and appropriately used, they are a mandatory component in the toolbox of any engineer who wants make the best use of the available data, in order to build models, make predictions, mine data, recognize shapes or signals, etc. Ranging from theoretical foundations to real-life applications, this book is intended to provide engineers and researchers with clear methodologies for taking advantage of neural networks in industrial, financial or banking applications, many instances of which are presented in the book. For the benefit of readers wishing to gain deeper knowledge of the topics, the book features appendices that provide theoretical details for greater insight, and algorithmic details for efficient programming and implementation. The chapters have been written by experts and edited to present a coherent and comprehensive, yet not redundant, practically oriented introduction.

Bruce Rogers ... 544 pages - Publisher: Heinle ELT; 1st edition (April, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 111122059X - ISBN-13: 978-1111220594 ...

The instruction and practice in The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test, PBT Edition, helps students master the skills necessary to achieve the best possible score on the Paper-based TOEFL and to prepare them for success in an academic setting. It is also suitable for preparation for the Institutional TOEFL.

H. Mendel ... 218 pages - Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publ.; (October, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1539439321 - ISBN-13: 978-1539439325 ...

This book initiates the reader into the techniques of data analysis with MATLAB. The major contents are as follows: Data Processing Importing and Exporting Data Plotting Data Missing Data Representing Missing Data Values Working with NaNs Interpolating Missing Data Inconsistent Data Filtering Data Detrending Data Differencing Data Interactive Data Exploration Marking Up Graphs with Data Brushing Making Graphs Responsive with Data Linking Interacting with Graphed Data Data Brushing with the Variables Editor Using Data Tips to Explore Graphs Descriptive Statistics Functions for Calculating Descriptive Statistics Regression Analysis Linear Correlation Linear Regression Fitting Data with Curve Fitting Toolbox Functions Interactive Fitting Programmatic Fitting MATLAB Functions for Polynomial Models Linear Model with Nonpolynomial Terms Multiple Regression Time Series Analysis Time Series Objects Time Series Data Sample Time Series Constructor Time Series Tools Importing and Exporting Data Plotting Time Series Selecting Data for Analysis Editing Data, Time, Attributes, and Events Processing and Manipulating Time Series

Jürgen H. Schön ... 494 pages - Publisher: Elsevier; 1st edition (August, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444537961 - ISBN-13: 978-0444537966 ...

Physical Properties of Rocks: A Workbook is a symbiosis of a brief description of physical fundamentals of rock properties (based on typical experimental results and relevant theories and models) with a guide for practical use of different theoretical concepts. For this purpose a companion web site contains a selection of model based equations in excel worksheets for practical application and training by the user to work with his own data (or to ''play" in order to demonstrate the effects of various input information and to demonstrate the effects of various input information in petrophysical work. In two special chapters the problem of relationships between petrophysical parameters based on various model concepts is presented as a foundation for combined interpretation. This part also contains the author's 'structured model'. The workbook is a result of the more than 40 years experience of the author in teaching at universities and industrial courses. *Presents all practical relevant properties of rock in one volume * Experimental and theoretical fundamentals in a systematic framework * Special focus on relationships between properties.

Saeed Moaveni ... 936 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 4th edition (April, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0133840808 - ISBN-13: 978-0133840803 ...

Muhammad Hadi, Mehmet Eren Uz ... 306 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0815391722 - ISBN-13: 978-0815391722 ...

 Introducing important concepts in the study of earthquakes related to retrofitting of structures to be made earthquake resistant. The book investigates the pounding effects on base-isolated buildings, the soil-structure-interaction effects on adjacent buildings due to the impact, the seismic protection of adjacent buildings and the mitigation of earthquakeinduced vibrations of two adjacent structures. These concepts call for a new understanding of controlled systems with passive-active dampers and semi-active dampers. The passive control strategy of coupled buildings is investigated for seismic protection in comparison to active and semi-active control strategies.

Integrated Engineering Software QuickSuite 2018 v5.0 [Size: 14 MB] ... QuickRWall is perhaps the best tool on the market for retaining wall design! It will get you out of the 'black box' and into high-quality wall design in short order. The reports are excellent with full equations and intermediate data readily available for complete checking. QuickRWall is very graphical, extremely easy to use, fast, and robust. This is one of our best-sellers. QuickFooting: Concrete spread footing (single column pad), imports from VisualAnalysis. Design and check reinforced concrete footings under a single column without building a complex analysis model of the building. A standalone tool of masonry components to manage multiple structural components within a single project file. The QuickMasonry "Project Management" tool offers the ability to design a whole series of lintels and walls, for a single building in one project file, following the latest masonry design specifications and offering a host of impressive features. QuickConcreteWall specializes in reinforced concrete shear walls and is an excellent tool for detailing a concrete wall subject to in-plane forces. Complex ACI interaction checks are done instantaneously as you tweak design parameters and view the results. Complete rebar detailing is provided in a productivity-quick format.

M. S. Troitsky ... 478 pages - Publisher: Blackwell Science; 2nd edition (May, 1988) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0632020415 - ISBN-13: 978-0632020416 ...

Cable-stayed Bridges describes the evolution, theory and design of cable-stayed bridges, examining the various types, structural details, methods. Since the first edition of this book was published a decade ago, there have been considerable developments in the state of the art of cable stayed bridges. This second edition includes a range of new bridge examples, including some from Europe, the USA and Canada, and information on cable stayed floating bridges. Two computerised design methods have been added to the chapter on analysis, and further details have been included on wind tests.

Nitin S. Gokhale,‎ Sanjeev V. Bedekar, Anand N. Thite, Sanjay S. Deshpande ... 446 pages - Publisher: FiniteToInfinite; 1st edition (2008) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 8190619519 - ISBN-13: 978-8190619516 ...

FEA is gaining popularity day by day & is a sought after dream career for mechanical engineers. Enthusiastic engineers and managers who want to refresh or update the knowledge on FEA are encountered with volume of excellent books on this subject. Often working professionals realize that they are not in touch with theoretical concepts & find the subject too mathematical .... Authors of this book are from IIT's & IISc and after joining the industry realized gap between university education & the practical FEA. Over the years they learned it via interaction with experts from international community, sharing experience with each other & hard route of trial & error method. The basic aim of this book is to share the knowledge & practices used in the industry with experienced & in particular beginners, so as to reduce the learning curve & avoid reinvention of the cycle. Emphasis is on simple language, practical usage, minimum mathematics & no pre-requisites. All basic concepts of engineering are included as & where it is required. It is hoped that this book would be helpful to beginners, experienced users, managers, group leaders and as additional reading material for university courses. In order to display the color contours of FEA results & mesh details appropriately, the book has been printed on special paper which supports color images.

M. L. Gambhir ... 575 pages - Publisher: Springer; (March, 2013) ... Language: English - ASIN: B000QFAM6G by Amazon Digital Services ...

Rapid advances in analytical methods and computing enable engineers to apply stability/stiffness methods to increasingly complex real-life cases. This advanced and graduate-level text and self-tutorial teaches readers to understand and to apply analytical design principles across the breadth of the engineering sciences. Emphasizing fundamentals, the book addresses the stability of key engineering elements such as rigid-body assemblage, beam-columns, rigid frames, thin plates, arches, rings, or shells. Each chapter contains numerous worked-out problems that clarify practical application and aid comprehension of the basics of stability theory, plus end-of-chapter review exercises. Others key features are the citing and comparison of different national building standards, use of non-dimensional parameters, and many tables with much practical data and simplified formula, that enable readers to use them in the design of structural components.

GeoStru Loadcap 2018.26.2.845 [Size: 54.6 MB] ... Loadcap is software for computation of bearing capacity on loose or rocky soils, according Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, Vesic, Brinch-Hansen, Richards et. Al, Meyerhof and Hanna (1978) and computation of bearing capacity factors. Settlements: Elastic (Timoshenko and Goodier), Oedometric, Schmertmann, Burland & Burbidge, liquefaction using the method of Seed and Idriss (1971). Analysis of soil reinforced with geogrids, calculation of: increase bearing capacity, deformation in the reinforcements, tensile force in the reinforcement for membrane effect.

Cyberpunk University ... 126 pages - Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing; (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1542589401 - ISBN-13: 978-1542589406 ...

What if you could automate your life to make it much easier? How about, building your own API’s, messaging bots or create an automated coffee machine to make you coffee at the right time with the perfect temperature. Sounds good? This is just a fraction of what you could do with Python and we would love to show you how in just 12 Hours! Bullsh*t you say? Here at Cyberpunk University, we believe that we have the ability to learn Python to anybody within 12 hours. We know how quite tricky it is to learn and be a master of any programming language. Our team is comprised of professionals who have been in the industry of information technology for decades and our experience made us able to create information products such as this step-by-step guide. We took out all the bullsh*t and tell you what to do, and more important, HOW TO DO IT! What will you find in this book: - How to setup the programming language of the future - How to run Hello World the RIGHTWAY - How to use all the different data types in Python - Exercises at the end of each chapter to help you master Python - How to handle errors and exceptions when writing a program - How you can test your programs.

Alfredo H-S. Ang,‎ W. H. Tang ... 420 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (March, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 047172064X - ISBN-13: 978-0471720645 ...

Apply the principles of probability and statistics to realistic engineering problems: The easiest and most effective way to learn the principles of probabilistic modeling and statistical inference is to apply those principles to a variety of applications. That's why Ang and Tang's Second Edition of Probability Concepts in Engineering (previously titled Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design) explains concepts and methods using a wide range of problems related to engineering and the physical sciences, particularly civil and environmental engineering. Now extensively revised with new illustrative problems and new and expanded topics, this Second Edition will help you develop a thorough understanding of probability and statistics and the ability to formulate and solve real-world problems in engineering. The authors present each basic principle using different examples, and give you the opportunity to enhance your understanding with practice problems. The text is ideally suited for students, as well as those wishing to learn and apply the principles and tools of statistics and probability through self-study. Key Features in this 2nd Edition: * A new chapter (Chapter 5) covers Computer-Based Numerical and Simulation Methods in Probability, to extend and expand the analytical methods to more complex engineering problems. * New and expanded coverage includes distribution of extreme values (Chapter 3), the Anderson-Darling method for goodness-of-fit test (Chapter 6), hypothesis testing (Chapter 6), the determination of confidence intervals in linear regression (Chapter 8), and Bayesian regression and correlation analyses (Chapter 9). * Many new exercise problems in each chapter help you develop a working knowledge of concepts and methods. * Provides a wide variety of examples, including many new to this edition, to help you learn and understand specific concepts. * Illustrates the formulation and solution of engineering-type probabilistic problems through computer-based methods, including developing computer codes using commercial software such as MATLAB and MATHCAD. * Introduces and develops analytical probabilistic models and shows how to formulate engineering problems under uncertainty, and provides the fundamentals for quantitative risk assessment.

Asphalt Institute (AI) ... 188 pages - Publisher: Asphalt Institute (AI); 7th edition (2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1934154709 - ISBN-13: 978-1934154700 ...

The manual is a practical guide based on proven technologies, incorporating the most current information available at the time of writing. This edition offers significantly expanded application and guidance relative to our previous mix design manuals. AASHTO, ASTM and other published standards are referenced often in addition to important research findings.

Jasbir S. Arora ... 610 pages - Publisher: Wspc; (September, 2007) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00O6AKF28 by Amazon Digital Services ...

Syed Mehdi Ashraf ... 452 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (September, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 149876570X - ISBN-13: 978-1498765701 ...

This book will provide comprehensive, practical knowledge for the design of reinforced concrete buildings. The approach will be unique as it will focus primarily on the design of various structures and structural elements as done in design offices with an emphasis on compliance with the relevant codes. It will give an overview of the integrated design of buildings and explain the design of various elements such as slabs, beams, columns, walls, and footings. It will be written in easy-to-use format and refer to all the latest relevant American codes of practice (IBC and ASCE) at every stage. The book will compel users to think critically to enhance their intuitive design capabilities.

Florin Gorunescu ... 360 pages - Publisher: Springer; (June, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642197205 - ISBN-13: 978-3642197208 ...

The knowledge discovery process is as old as Homo sapiens. Until some time ago this process was solely based on the ‘natural personal' computer provided by Mother Nature. Fortunately, in recent decades the problem has begun to be solved based on the development of the Data mining technology, aided by the huge computational power of the 'artificial' computers. Digging intelligently in different large databases, data mining aims to extract implicit, previously unknown and potentially useful information from data, since “knowledge is power”. The goal of this book is to provide, in a friendly way, both theoretical concepts and, especially, practical techniques of this exciting field, ready to be applied in real-world situations. Accordingly, it is meant for all those who wish to learn how to explore and analysis of large quantities of data in order to discover the hidden nugget of information.

The practical aspects of optimization rarely receive global, balanced examinations. Stephen Satchell’s nuanced assembly of technical presentations about optimization packages (by their developers) and about current optimization practice and theory (by academic researchers) makes available highly practical solutions to our post-liquidity bubble environment. The commercial chapters emphasize algorithmic elements without becoming sales pitches, and the academic chapters create context and explore development opportunities. Together they offer an incisive perspective that stretches toward new products, new techniques, and new answers in quantitative finance. Presents a unique "confrontation" between software engineers and academics: * Highlights a global view of common optimization issues. * Emphasizes the research and market challenges of optimization software while avoiding sales pitches. * Accentuates real applications, not laboratory results.

William D. Callister Jr.,‎ David G. Rethwisch ... 984 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 9th edition (December, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118324579 - ISBN-13: 978-1118324578 ...

William F. Riley,‎ Leroy D. Sturges,‎ Don H. Morris ... 720 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 6th edition (February, 2006) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 047170511X - ISBN-13: 978-0471705116 ...

This leading book in the field focuses on what materials specifications and design are most effective based on function and actual load-carrying capacity. Written in an accessible style, it emphasizes the basics, such as design, equilibrium, material behavior and geometry of deformation in simple structures or machines. Readers will also find a thorough treatment of stress, strain, and the stress-strain relationships. These topics are covered before the customary treatments of axial loading, torsion, flexure, and buckling.

Nasser Khalili, Adrian Russell ... 1872 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (June, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138001503 - ISBN-13: 978-1138001503 ...

Unsaturated Soils: Research and Applications contains 247 papers presented at 6th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils (UNSAT2014, Sydney, Australia, 2-4 July 2014). The two volumes provide an overview of recent experimental and theoretical advances in a wide variety of topics related to unsaturated soil mechanics: Unsaturated Soil Behavior * Experimentation * Modelling * Case Histories * Geotechnical Engineering Problems * Multidisciplinary and New Areas. Unsaturated Soils: Research and Applications presents a wealth of information, and is of interest to researchers and practising engineers in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

Uwe Starossek ... 168 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727736108 - ISBN-13: 978-0727736109 ...

Akbar R. Tamboli ... 416 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (May, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071818715 - ISBN-13: 978-0071818711 ...

GeoStru GeoUtility 2018.12.0.731 [Size: 42.2 MB] ... Collection of support software for professionals in the fields of geology and geotechnical engineering. For professionals in the fields of geology and geotechnical engineering: • Taylor • Seismic Spectrum • Wells Test • Anchors • Bearing Capacity • Settlements • Liquefaction • Reinforced Earths • Piles • Slope • Converter for PC.

Ferdinand P. Beer,‎ E. Russell Johnston Jr.,‎ John T. DeWolf,‎ David Mazurek ... 800 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (March, 2016) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 0073398160 - ISBN-13: 978-0073398167.

The approach of the Beer and Johnston series has been appreciated by hundreds of thousands of students over decades of engineering education. The Statics and Mechanics of Materials text uses this proven methodology in an extensively revised edition, aimed at programs that teach these two subjects together or as a two semester sequence. Maintaining the proven methodology and pedagogy of the Beer and Johnson series, Statics and Mechanics of Materials combines the theory and application behind these two subjects into one cohesive text. A wealth of problems, Beer and Johnston's hallmark sample problems, and valuable review and summary sections at the end of each chapter, highlight the key pedagogy of the text.

David Fanella ... 652 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (November, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071638342 - ISBN-13: 978-0071638340 ...

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: Reinforced Concrete Structures explains the underlying principles of reinforced concrete design and covers the analysis, design, and detailing requirements in the 2008 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary and the 2009 International Code Council (ICC) International Building Code (IBC). This authoritative resource discusses reinforced concrete members and provides techniques for sizing the cross section, calculating the required amount of reinforcement, and detailing the reinforcement. Design procedures and flowcharts guide you through code requirements, and worked-out examples demonstrate the proper application of the design provisions. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Mechanics of reinforced concrete + Material properties of concrete and reinforcing steel + Considerations for analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures + Requirements for strength and serviceability + Principles of the strength design method + Design and detailing requirements for beams, one-way slabs, two-way slabs, columns, walls, and foundations.

D. I. T. Gillesania ... 468 pages - Publisher: GPP Gillesania Press; 2nd Edition (2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 971-8614265 - ISBN-13: N/A ...

Jorge Magalhães-Mendes, David Greiner ... 127 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (November, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319373218 - ISBN-13: 978-3319373218 ...

This book focuses on civil and structural engineering and construction management applications. The contributions constitute modified, extended and improved versions of research presented at the minisymposium organized by the editors at the ECCOMAS conference on this topic in Barcelona 2014.

Stephen Bechtel, Robert Lowe ... 324 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; (December, 2014) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00QWZ25YQ by Amazon

Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics provides a clear and rigorous presentation of continuum mechanics for engineers, physicists, applied mathematicians, and materials scientists. This book emphasizes the role of thermodynamics in constitutive modeling, with detailed application to nonlinear elastic solids, viscous fluids, and modern smart materials. While emphasizing advanced material modeling, special attention is also devoted to developing novel theories for incompressible and thermally expanding materials. A wealth of carefully chosen examples and exercises illuminate the subject matter and facilitate self-study. Uses direct notation for a clear and straightforward presentation of the mathematics, leading to a better understanding of the underlying physics + Covers high-interest research areas such as small- and large-deformation continuum electrodynamics, with application to smart materials used in intelligent systems and structures + Offers a unique approach to modeling incompressibility and thermal expansion, based on the authors’ own research.

James H. Williams ... 876 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (December, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470133856 - ISBN-13: 978-0470133859 ...

Fundamentals of Applied Dynamics is a unique blend of both the modern and the historical, emphasizing dynamics with an analytical paradigm more commonly associated with the mechanics of solids. The distinction between momentum-based 2nd energy-based approaches is clearly drawn, and bold techniques are presented. This text presents engineering mechanics as a unified field and, though emphasizing dynamics, integrates topics from courses such as design, strength of materials, state-space systems analysis, mechanical behavior of materials, and the humanities that have not traditionally been a part of the dynamics curriculum in order to show students the relevance of what they are learning.

James M. Curran ... 331 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (July, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1420088262 - ISBN-13: 978-1420088267 ...

 Statistical methods provide a logical, coherent framework in which data from experimental science can be analyzed. However, many researchers lack the statistical skills or resources that would allow them to explore their data to its full potential. Introduction to Data Analysis with R for Forensic Sciences minimizes theory and mathematics and focuses on the application and practice of statistics to provide researchers with the dexterity necessary to systematically analyze data discovered from the fruits of their research. Using traditional techniques and employing examples and tutorials with real data collected from experiments, this book presents the following critical information necessary for researchers: A refresher on basic statistics and an introduction to R + Considerations and techniques for the visual display of data through graphics + An overview of statistical hypothesis tests and the reasoning behind them A comprehensive guide to the use of the linear model, the foundation of most statistics encountered. + An introduction to extensions to the linear model for commonly encountered scenarios, including logistic and Poisson regression. + Instruction on how to plan and design experiments in a way that minimizes cost and maximizes the chances of finding differences that may exist. Focusing on forensic examples but useful for anyone working in a laboratory, this volume enables researchers to get the most out of their experiments by allowing them to cogently analyze the data they have collected, saving valuable time and effort.

Sheri D. Sheppard,‎ Thalia Anagnos,‎ Sarah L. Billington ... 709 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (June, 2017) ... Language: English - ASIN: B072QY1PJS ...

 Mechanics courses tend to provide engineering students with a precise, mathematical, but less than engaging experience. Students often view the traditional approach as a mysterious body of facts and “tricks” that allow idealized cases to be solved. When confronted with more realistic systems, they are often at a loss as to how to proceed. To address this issue, this course empowers students to tackle meaningful problems at an early stage in their studies. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, First Edition begins with a readable overview of the concepts of mechanics. Important equations are introduced, but the emphasis is on developing a “feel” for forces and moments, and for how loads are transferred through structures and machines. From that foundation, the course helps lay a motivational framework for students to build their skills in solving engineering problems.

Nicolas Roussel ... 379 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (December, 2011) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00HLLN7F6 by Amazon Digital Services ...

Estimating, modelling, controlling and monitoring the flow of concrete is a vital part of the construction process, as the properties of concrete before it has set can have a significant impact on performance. This book provides a detailed overview of the rheological behaviour of concrete, including measurement techniques, the impact of mix design, and casting. Part one begins with two introductory chapters dealing with the rheology and rheometry of complex fluids, followed by chapters that examine specific measurement and testing techniques for concrete. The focus of part two is the impact of mix design on the rheological behaviour of concrete, looking at additives including superplasticizers and viscosity agents. Finally, chapters in part three cover topics related to casting, such as thixotropy and formwork pressure. With its distinguished editor and expert team of contributors, Understanding the rheology of concrete is an essential reference for researchers, materials specifiers, architects and designers in any section of the construction industry that makes use of concrete, and will also benefit graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering, materials and construction. Provides a detailed overview of the rheological behaviour of concrete, including measurement techniques, casting and the impact of mix design + The estimating, modelling, controlling and monitoring of concrete flow is comprehensively discussed. + Chapters examine specific measurement and testing techniques for concrete, the impact of mix design on the rheological behaviour of concrete, particle packaging and viscosity-enhancing admixtures.

Richard McElreath ... 487 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; (December, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1482253445 - ISBN-13: 978-1482253443.

Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan builds readers’ knowledge of and confidence in statistical modeling. Reflecting the need for even minor programming in today’s model-based statistics, the book pushes readers to perform step-by-step calculations that are usually automated. This unique computational approach ensures that readers understand enough of the details to make reasonable choices and interpretations in their own modeling work. The text presents generalized linear multilevel models from a Bayesian perspective, relying on a simple logical interpretation of Bayesian probability and maximum entropy. It covers from the basics of regression to multilevel models. The author also discusses measurement error, missing data, and Gaussian process models for spatial and network autocorrelation. By using complete R code examples throughout, this book provides a practical foundation for performing statistical inference. Designed for both PhD students and seasoned professionals in the natural and social sciences, it prepares them for more advanced or specialized statistical modeling. Web Resource: The book is accompanied by an R package (rethinking) that is available on the author’s website and GitHub. The two core functions (map and map2stan) of this package allow a variety of statistical models to be constructed from standard model formulas.

Ronald L. Lipsman, Jonathan M. Rosenberg ... 276 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (December, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319650696 - ISBN-13: 978-3319650692 ...

S. S. Rattan ... 748 pages - Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill; (July, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 007107256X - ISBN-13: 978-0071072564 ...

This book is intended for an undergraduate course on Strength of Materials. Theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations are supported with well-labeled and clear figures along with systematically solved examples to enhance the understanding of the concepts. Also include a new chapter on Theories of Failure.

Shashi Kant Mishra, Bhagwat Ram ... 327 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (August, 2017) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138092266 - ISBN-13: 978-1138092266 ...

This book is based on the lecture notes of the author delivered to the students at the Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, India. It covers simplex, revised simplex, two-phase method, duality, dual simplex, complementary slackness, transportation and assignment problems with good number of examples, clear proofs, MATLAB codes and homework problems. The book will be useful for both students and practitioners.

Feng Fu ... 202 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (March, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498706797 - ISBN-13: 978-1498706797 ...

Disproportionate collapse is a pressing issue in current design practice. Numerous causes are possible – especially forms of extreme loading, such as blast, fire, earthquake, or vehicle collisions. But it is the mechanism and its prevention which are of especial interest and concern. After the World Trade Center collapse in 2001, interest was sparked, and it is now imperative for a design engineer to have sufficient knowledge on both the analysis and design against disproportionate collapse. Detailed structural design guidance for preventing this has been developed in Europe and the US – such as BS5950 in the UK, and guidance from the Department of Defense and the General Services Administration in the US. However, Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse is the first systematic text in the market to help design engineers or structural engineering students to properly understand this guidance. Covers the design and analysis of a structure to prevent disproportionate collapse Provides an understanding of disproportionate collapse problems for different structures under different loads Contains detailed knowledge on the design and progressive collapse analysis of complex structures.

Susumu Iai ... 414 pages - Publisher: Springer; (October, 2017) ... Language: English - AmazonSIN: B076J3XG9M...

This book provides a timely review and summary of the recent advances in state-of-the-art earthquake geotechnics. The earthquake disasters in Japan and New Zealand in 2011 prompted the urgent need for the state-of-the-art earthquake geotechnics to be put into practice for disaster mitigation. By reviewing the developments in earthquake geotechnics over more than half a century, this unique book enables readers to obtain solid grasp of this discipline. It is based on contributions from 18 leading international experts, who met in Kyoto in June 2016 to discuss a range of issues related to the developments of earthquake geotechnics. It comprehensively discusses various areas of earthquake geotechnics, including performance-based seismic design; the evolution of geotechnical seismic response analysis from 1964-2015; countermeasures against liquefaction; solutions for nuclear power plant disasters; the tsunami-caused inundation of the Tokyo metropolitan area; and a series of state-of-the-art effective stress analyses of case histories from the 2011 East Japan Earthquake. The book is of interest to advanced level researchers and practicing engineers in the field of earthquake geotechnics.

J. N. Reddy ... 568 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (November 20, 2006) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 084938415X - ISBN-13: 978-0849384158 ...

Because plates and shells are common structural elements in aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering structures, engineers must understand the behavior of such structures through the study of theory and analysis. Compiling this information into a single volume, Theory and Analysis of Elastic Plates and Shells, Second Edition presents a complete, up-to-date, and unified treatment of classical and shear deformation plates and shells, from the basic derivation of theories to analytical and numerical solutions. Revised and updated, this second edition incorporates new information in most chapters, along with some rearrangement of topics to improve the clarity of the overall presentation. The book presents new material on the theory and analysis of shells, featuring an additional chapter devoted to the topic. The author also includes new sections that address Castigliano's theorems, axisymmetric buckling of circular plates, the relationships between the solutions of classical and shear deformation theories, and the nonlinear finite element analysis of plates. The book provides many illustrations of theories, formulations, and solution methods, resulting in an easy-to-understand presentation of the topics. Like the previous edition, this book remains a suitable textbook for a course on plates and shells in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engineering curricula and continues to serve as a reference for industrial and academic structural engineers and scientists.