Classical mechanics

This book introduces a unified implementation of bond- and state-based peridynamic theory (PD) within a commercial finite element framework, Ansys, utilizing its native elements.

This book comprises select proceedings of the 63rd Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) held in Bangalore, in December 2018.

This volume introduces the fundamentals of adsorption heat pumps, beginning with the simplest cycle and building to the most complex.

This book contains the outcome of the international meeting on instability, control and noise generated by massive flow separation that was organized at the Monash Center, in Prato, Italy, September 4-6, 2013.

Modern Flexible Multi-Body Dynamics Modeling Methodology for Flapping Wing Vehicles presents research on the implementation of a flexible multi-body dynamic representation of a flapping wing ornithopter that considers aero-elasticity.

Este libro fue compuesto a partir de un conjunto de notas de clases sobre la asignatura , desarrollada en los programas de ingenierías y de administración de empresas de la Universidad del Norte.

Over the ages, humans have always been fascinated by dolphins.

Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Pumps and Pump Units, developed in cooperation with Europump, is the first book available providing the background, methodology, and assessment tools for understanding and calculating energy efficiency for pumps and extended products (pumps+motors+drives).

In this important new primer, Dustin Mulvaney makes a passionate case for the significance of solar power energy and offers a vision for a more sustainable and just solar industry for the future.

How to produce images with sound has intrigued engineers and scientists for many years.

Turbulence-the randomly disordered movement of volumes of air of widely varying size-is one of the characteristic features of atmospheric air flows; its investigation is essential for the solution of several theoretical and practical problems.

Back Cover Text:This book addresses the study of the gaseous state of granular matter in the conditions of rapid flow caused by a violent and sustained excitation.

As our dependence on and need for abundant energy grows, it becomes increasingly important for engineers and managers to develop and maintain energy efficient systems and build effective energy management programs.

Based on the fundamentals of geotechnics and hydrology, this book includes chapters on hydraulics, hydrogeology, pedology, hydrochemistry, meteorology and mathematical statistics.

Thin shells are very popular structures in many different branches of engineering.

Elegant, novel explanation of climate change, emphasizing physical understanding and concepts, while avoiding complex mathematics, supported by excellent color illustrations.

Dieser Band der Reihe Fachwissen Technische Akustik behandelt die Komponenten einer Messapparatur, deren Aufbau, Funktionsweise und Kalibrierung sowie die signaltheoretische Analyse komplexer Schall-Übertragungsfunktionen mit FFT-Analysatoren.

The theory of waves is generalized on cases when waves change medium in which they appear and propagate.

This book presents a multidisciplinary guide to gauge theory and gravity, with chapters by the world's leading theoretical physicists, mathematicians, historians and philosophers of science.

The book is focused on theoretical and experimental investigation aimed at detecting and selecting proper information related to the fundamental aspect of combustion casing design,performance and life evaluation parameters.

This book presents the essentials culminating in the effective string theory of flux tubes in meticulous technical and conceptual detail.

Solar energy is a substantial global industry, one that has generated trade disputes among superpowers, threatened the solvency of large energy companies, and prompted serious reconsideration of electric utility regulation rooted in the 1930s.

Providing essential theory and useful practical techniques for implementing hydroelectric projects, this book outlines the resources, power generation technologies, applications, and strengths and weaknesses for hydroelectric technologies.

Jets and plumes are shear flows produced by momentum and buoyancy forces.

This introductory book offers a unique and unified overview of symplectic geometry, highlighting the differential properties of symplectic manifolds.

Digital Sustainability: Navigating Entrepreneurship in the Information Age explores the intersection of technology and sustainability, offering a panoramic view of innovative strategies and solutions for building a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible future.

This book provides the reader with an elementary introduction to chaos and fractals, suitable for students with a background in elementary algebra, without assuming prior coursework in calculus or physics.

This volume presents the results of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis that can be used for conceptual studies of product design, detail product development, process troubleshooting.

This self-contained book provides an introduction to the flow-oscillator modeling of vortex-induced bluff-body oscillations.

The book covers concepts of mechanics, waves and thermodynamics with the help of examples.

Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems discusses the importance of reliable cryogenic systems, a pivotal part of everything from engine propulsion to fuel deposits.

Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes, Second Edition, explains the theories of biological processes, biomass materials and logistics, and conversion technologies for bioenergy products such as biogas, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel, and synthetic gases.

Significant reduction of local, regional, national and international greenhouse gas emissions in homes, businesses, industries and communities has become an international priority.

Senior level/graduate level text/reference presenting state-of-the- art numerical techniques to solve the wave equation in heterogeneous fluid-solid media.

This textbook provides a complete introduction to Hydrogeology.

An electric machine is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy or vice versa.

This introductory text emphasises physical principles, rather than the mathematics.

Modern Developments in the Mechanics of Continua presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Rheology, held in Pinebrook, New York, on August 23-27, 1965.

The second Workshop on "e;Quality and Reliability of Large-Eddy Simulations"e;,QLES2009, was held at the University of Pisa from September 9 to September 11,2009.

In the 1950s explosives began to be used to generate ultrahigh pressures in condensed substances in order to modify their properties and structure.

"e;I do not think at all that I am able to present here any procedure of investiga- tion that was not perceived long ago by all men of talent; and I do not promise at all that you can find here anything_ quite new of this kind.

Applied Mathematics: Made Simple provides an elementary study of the three main branches of classical applied mathematics: statics, hydrostatics, and dynamics.

An almost complete collection of the papers given at the International Workshop on Imaging in High Energy Astronomy (Anacapri, Italy, 1994).

Based on the relative temperatures of the electrons, ions and neutrals, plasmas are classified as ';thermal' or ';non-thermal'.

This text discusses smart grid technologies including home energy management systems, demand management systems, source-side management systems and communication technologies for power supply management, and supervisory control and data acquisition.