fall 2014 - science & technical

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McGrawHill/TAB Electronics9780071839280 Pub Date: 9/26/14 $25.00 Paperback / softback

320 pages

Technology & Engineering / Electronics

30 BeagleBone Black Projects for the Evil Genius Christopher Rush

SummaryThirty handson projects get hobbyists up and running with practical applications for the wildly popular BeagleBone Black singleboard computer. 30 BeagleBone Black Projects for the Evil Genius is perfect for electronics hobbyists who want to use the creditcardsized computer as an embedded computing device in electronics projects. The projects run from beginner—blinking an LED—to more advanced, such as sensor projects, a Webcontrolled robotic rover, a GPS tracker, and more. Stepbystep instructions are accompanied by photos, schematics, and programming code.

l Open source code can be downloaded from MHProfessional.com and Github l Explains the BoneScript programming environment l Projects use easytofind, lowcost components l The author blogs regularly on the Element14 Community page for BeagleBone Black

Christopher Rush (Preston, UK) has a degree in Computer Network Technology and has spent the last 10 years working for Premier Farnell (CPC), an electronic distribution company. He also runs a MakerSpace blog and blogs regularly on the Element14 Community page for BeagleBone Black.

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368 pages Technology & Engineering / Electronics

LED Wizardry with Propeller QuickStart and Arduino Thomas Talbot

SummaryThis complete, uptodate hobbyist guide reveals how to create amazing LED effects using popular, inexpensive microcontroller boards. LED Wizardry with Propeller QuickStart and Arduino explains, step by step how to design colorful LED displays with impressive effects. The basic projects include a "breathing" LED, RGB LEDs, an animated alphanumeric 7segment display driver, a color maze game and a cool POV message wand. An optional kit from Parallax makes getting started easy! The book's more cuttingedge projects show off the full potential of LEDs and feature a flying UFO, an exercise monitor, illuminated clothing, a light saber, and a mechanical television set.

l Projects are based on the popular Propeller Quickstart and Arduino FLORA/Lilypad boards, making it easy and cheap for beginners to get started

l Teaches the new Propeller C programming code developed by Parallax l The only project book which currently includes projects for the popular Propeller QuickStart prototyping board from Parallax

l The concepts and techniques presented provide a basis for readers to make their own unique creations

Thomas Talbot (New Market, MD) is a medical doctor and developer who has a 17year history of developing Author Bio

medical simulations in both software and hardware for the military. He is the coauthor of Androids: Build Your Own Lifelike Robots.

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Electronics from the Ground Up: Learn by Hacking, Designing, and Inventing Ronald Quan

SummaryThis unique guide explains the innerworkings of electronics, from beginning through intermediate to advanced topics, with handson projects that show how experimentation leads to new ideas. Electronics from the Ground Up: Learn by Hacking, Designing, and Inventing takes a highly practical approach to teaching electronics, starting with simple LEDs and ramping up to a collection of circuits that can be used in a variety of electronic systems. The book explains the components used in electronics projects, from diodes and resistors through amplifiers and oscillators. Readers will learn how to read schematics, use test equipment, and solder. The book explains how inventions are created: how to think outside the box and borrow ideas from other fields to solve problems. A chapter reveals the practical application of algebra to electronics. Troubleshooting and repair techniques are also included.

l Demonstrates construction approaches, including 3D wired circuits, proto board (superstrip), vector board, copperclad circuit board, and soldering techniques

l Shows multiple iterations of circuits and how to make improvements via learning new subcircuits l Explores hacking and modding circuits to create alternate uses

Ronald Quan (Cupertino, CA) is an RF circuits design engineer and holds more than 77 patents. He has worked Author Bio

at Ampex, Sony, Monster Cable, Portal Player, Hewlett Packard, and Macrovision, and is the author of Build Your Own Transistor Radios.



The TAB Book of Arduino Projects: 40 Things to Make with Shields and Proto Shields Simon Monk

SummaryBestselling electronics author Simon Monk reveals how to create polished Arduino devices that are both fun and functional The definitive collection of Arduino projects for the hobbyist and experimenter, The TAB Book of Arduino Projects: 40 Things to Make with Shields and Proto Shields catapults readers’ Arduino skills to the next level. Readers will learn how to design custom circuits with Proto Shields and then solder parts to the prototyping area to create professional devices. It's the perfect platform for the maker who wants to present more polished work. Unlike much of the material found on the Internet, the book provides complete and reliable instructions for trustworthy, durable projects.

l Stepbystep, wellillustrated instructions focus on practical applications rather than theory l Features a broad range of project types and difficulty levels l Includes part codes from major U.S. and global suppliers for all the readily available components l Clearly explains soldering and prototyping tools and techniques

Dr. Simon Monk (Preston, UK) has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. He is the bestselling author of Programming Arduino, Programming the Raspberry Pi, and other books.

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352 pages Technology & Engineering / Radio

Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist Stan Gibilisco

SummaryBestselling electronics author Stan Gibilisco shows how to get up and running as a ham radio operator or just listen in on the shortwave bands. Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist helps electronics enthusiasts, especially newly licensed amateur radio operators, acquire basic knowledge of the hobby and get on the air. It’s also perfect for those interested shortwave listening, without getting a ham radio license. The book explains communications modes for ham radio operators, including using the Internet as a supplement. The assigned frequency ranges (bands) that licensed hams can use in the U.S. are covered. Tips for setting up fixed, mobile, and portable ham stations are provided as are examples of inexpensive, easytoinstall ham radio antennas, including specialized antennas and exotic antenna experiments.

l Describes basic ham radio station hardware l Shows how to set up a shortwave, or "allwave," radio listening station l Explains how to operate ham stations in accordance with accepted rules and laws l Filled with detailed illustrations

Author BioStan Gibilisco (W1GV) (Lead, SD) is the author of dozens of books, including Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th Edition and Electricity Demystified, 2nd Edition. He has been a ham radio technical information specialist and magazine editor, a radiofrequency (RF) engineer/technician, and vice president of a small ham radio equipment importer.


304 pages

Technology & Engineering / Electronics

Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio Jack Purdum, Dennis Kidder

SummaryThis practical guide shows amateur radio enthusiasts how to use lowcost Arduino boards to expand their capabilities and add hundreds of dollars' worth of value to their equipment! Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio introduce hobbyists with no Arduino or programming experience to the exciting possibilities that microcontrollers offer to the amateur radio operator. It starts with a simple microcontroller LCD display and moves up to projects that can add hundreds of dollars’ worth of value and functionality to existing equipment. The book features projects that can take an inexpensive, "rockbound" CW transceiver that costs $75 and make it perform like rigs that cost more than $400 by expanding the range.

l An invaluable resource for the two to three million people worldwide involved in amateur (ham) radio l Stepbystep instructions for building and programming 17 projects that will enhance the functionality and value of ham radio setups

l Shows how to use Arduino to create Morse code by typing on a standard keyboard and translate incoming Morse code on an LCD display

l Code for each project available for download

Dr. Jack Purdum (Cincinnati, OH) has been a licensed ham since 1954 and is the author of 17 programming books. He retired from Purdue University's College of Technology where he taught various programming languages.

Dennis Kidder (Inyokern, CA) has been a licensed ham since 1969. He is also an electrical engineer with a distinguished career in major engineering projects throughout the world, working for companies such as Raytheon and Hughes.

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208 pages Computers / CADCAM

3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot Lydia Cline

SummaryThis handson guide takes aspiring inventors, crafters, and entrepreneurs through the process of designing, making, and marketing their creations with 3D modeling software and 3D printing. 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot focuses on a suite of tools for 3D printing from Autodesk, one of the world’s leading providers of 3D modeling software. Readers will learn by doing with design projects that take them through the complete process via stepbystep instructions and screenshots. The book also covers freeversuspaid options, webbased apps versus local software, the Thingiverse, editing other people's models, filament material, resolution and tolerances, plus Kickstarter and Etsy.

l Tutorials cover Autodesk 123D Make, 123D Design, 123D Catch, and Tinkercad, as well as the Makerbot Replica 2 3D printer

l Companion videos demonstrate the steps used in creating the book's projects l Aspiring makers can learn all about what is involved in setting up and using a 3D printer before investing in the hardware

Lydia Sloan Cline (Overland Park, KS) has been using Autodesk products since AutoCAD version 1.0. She works for architecture firms, teaches college, and judges competitive technology events, and wants you to join the huge community of makers and creators. Lydia is the author of three textbooks and is currently developing an Autodesk 123D community college class.

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560 pages Technology & Engineering / Acoustics & Sound

Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition (6th Edition) F. Alton Everest, Ken Pohlmann

SummaryFully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of this classic, revered text now includes the latest modern updates in audio technology and architectural design. Master Handbook of Acoustics is an acknowledged classic, originally authored by one of the pioneers of the field, F. Alton Everest, and brought up to date by highly respected audio engineer and author Ken C. Pohlmann in this Sixth Edition.

The book offers tutorials and practical examples for the construction and renovation of acoustically sensitive rooms. It provides foundational material on theoretical topics, as well as practical information on subjects such as wallandfloor construction and noise control. Details on room designs, including recording studios and control rooms are included.

l Covers new acoustical materials and contemporary architectural elements l New room designs added, including home listening rooms and personal project studios l Detailed roomdesign examples in the book are literally worth thousands of dollars

F. Alton Everest, a leading expert and authority in the field of acoustics, was an emeritus member of the Acoustical Society of America, a life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and life fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.

Ken C. Pohlmann (Miami, FL) was director of the Music Engineering Technology program and is professor emeritus at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. He is the author of Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition

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and coauthor of Handbook of Sound Studio Construction, Second Edition.



McGrawHill Professional 9780071838757 Pub Date: 12/6/14 $60.00 Hardback

352 pages Technology & Engineering / Quality Control

Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab, Second Edition (2nd Edition) Issa Bass

SummaryUnleash the full improvement potential of Six Sigma statistical techniques by using Excel and/or Minitab to design experiments, sample strategies, compare variances, and conduct analyses. Six Sigma Statistics with Excel and Minitab, Second Edition shows how to create reports, run analyses, and interpret results using the two most widely used statistical software tools.

This practical guide provides the perfect toolbox of theory, illustrations, explanations, exercises, and case studies both in the book and on an affiliated website to show how to use Excel and Minitab in conjunction with Six Sigma for an ideal improvement package. It reviews the quality tools that require Excel and/or Minitab, including measurement system analysis, SPC, the Taguchi method, and process capability analysis.

l Affiliated website contains all 75 Excel/Minitab examples from book, plus at least 25 extras that aren’t included in the print version

l Written by a Six Sigma Master Black Belt known for his expertise with statistics l Includes detailed graphics and realworld examples that can be applied to any industry

Issa Bass (Memphis, TN), a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and an experienced research consultant, was the founder of SixSigmaFirst.com, a web site devoted to answering the most frequently asked questions surrounding

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Six Sigma statistics. He is the coauthor of Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab.


512 pages Technology & Engineering / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades

HVAC and Refrigeration Preventive Maintenance Eric Kleinert

SummaryThis complete guide shows how to perform preventive maintenance necessary to keep HVAC systems and refrigerator equipment running at peak efficiency and minimize repair costs. Written by a bestselling author and professional with nearly 40 years of experience in commercial and domestic appliance, refrigeration, and HVAC sales, service, and installation, HVAC and Refrigeration Preventive Maintenance is a practical manual filled with stepbystep instructions and detailed illustrations. Ideal for appliance service technicians, votech students, residential and commercial facilities maintenance managers, and technically savvy doityourselfers, this book covers troubleshooting and maintenance of residential and commercial HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment. Special icons throughout show the degree of difficulty of each project, so readers won't be tempted to take on something that goes beyond their technical comfort level.

l Helps readers save time and money on unnecessary repairs l Discusses how to improve indoor air quality, addressing numerous health issues. l Action items result in increased product efficiency and lower electric bills

Eric Kleinert (Lake Worth, FL) is a professional with nearly 40 years of experience in commercial and domestic major appliance, refrigeration, and HVAC sales, service, and installation. As an instructor with the ATI Career Training Center and the Palm Beach County School District in Florida, he taught adults aspects of preventive and

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diagnostic services and techniques. He is the bestselling author of Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, now in its third edition.




624 pages Technology & Engineering / Construction

Metal Building Systems, Third Edition (3rd Edition) Design and Specifications Alexander Newman

SummaryThe industrystandard guide for the foundation design of metal building systems—fully updated for the latest codes and regulations Metal Building Systems: Design and Specifications, Third Edition offers valuable, unbiased information on preengineered buildings which make up the majority of all the lowrise nonresidential building stock in the U.S. Thoroughly updated for the recent revisions to the relevant buildingcode provisions, this new edition provides rooftofoundation coverage of all metal building design tasks involved in specifying or evaluating metal building systems and explains critical considerations not covered in manufacturers’ specifications. The book includes information on potential failures in metal building systems, advice on avoiding construction problems, and a look at leadingedge industry trends.

l NEW chapter on anchor bolts and embedments l Major update to building renovation codes l Stepbystep design examples for specifying metal buildings

Alexander Newman, P.E. (Needham, MA), is principal structural engineer with Maguire Group, Inc. He conducts seminars on metal building systems for design professionals sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineer, and teaches at Northeastern University.

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McGrawHill Professional 9780071831130 Pub Date: 12/6/14 $60.00 Paperback / softback

288 pages Transportation / Aviation

Aircraft Materials and Analysis Tariq Siddiqui

SummaryThis comprehensive materials factors text covers everything from aircraft design and systems to materials behaviors and stress factors. Written by a professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Aircraft Materials and Analysis offers comprehensive coverage of aircraft design and manufacturing. Ideal for students and professionals in the aviation design and maintenance fields, the book addresses all aspects of aircraft design and systems, from industrystandard materials to stressstrain behaviors, both inflight and on the ground. The discussion on accident investigations examines stress factors, fatigue, and material behavior and how these influences contribute to aircraft malfunction.

l Covers design standards and maintenance and inspection requirements for military and commercial aircraft l Endofchapter questions reinforce the topics covered l Serves as both an undergraduate textbook and a reference for professionals and FAA certification seekers

Tariq Siddiqui is a manager of aircraft maintenance at a commercial airline and a professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He has more than 20 years of experience in aviation maintenance, management, project management, environmental regulations, and incident and accident investigation.

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RF and Microwave Power Amplifier Design (2nd Edition) Andrei Grebennikov

SummaryFully updated for the latest technologies and featuring three new chapters, this is a rigorous tutorial on radio frequency (RF) and microwave power amplifier design. RF and Microwave Power Amplifier Design, Second Edition provides comprehensive, stateoftheart coverage of all existing and new design approaches and circuit techniques. Readers will learn valuable methods to shorten design time cycles and improve the efficiency of devices.

The new edition features extensive updates to chapters on broadband power amplifiers and highefficiency power amplifier design, as well as new material on noise parameters, GaN HEMTs, multimode PAs for modern handset and base station transmitters, mixedmode ClassFE and ClassE/F power amplifiers, and more.

l New chapter on distributed amplifiers l New chapter on highefficiency Doherty power amplifiers l New chapter on linearization and efficiency enhancement techniques

Andrei Grebennikov, Ph.D. (Irvine, CA) is an engineering fellow at RFaxis, Inc. He is an author or coauthor of Author Bio

more than 80 technical papers and five books and is on the editorial board of the International Journal of RF and Microwave ComputerAided Engineering.


352 pages Technology & Engineering / Mobile & Wireless Communications

Smart Antennas with MATLAB, Second Edition (2nd Edition) Principles and Applications in Wireless Communication Frank Gross

SummaryFully revised for the latest advances in the field, this comprehensive professional reference offers a complete overview of the principles behind smart antenna design and operation and is the only book to addresses reconfigurable antennas and vector antennas. Smart Antennas for Wireless Communications with MATLAB, Second Edition offers a rigorous overview of the basic electromagnetic principles that drive smart antenna design and deployment, while constantly relating these principles to realworld market demands of wireless communications in both military and commercial applications. This new edition addresses all topics related to the foundation of smart antennas. Thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments and the latest technologies, this is an indispensable, uptodate reference relevant to all professionals and researchers in the field of antennas, smart antennas, and reconfigurable antennas.

l Three new chapters on: reconfigurable antennas; direction finding; and vector antennas l The only smart antenna book with review questions for each chapter l Includes case studies and worked examples using MATLAB

Frank Gross, Ph.D. (Tallahassee, FL) is professor and chair of Electrical Engineering at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. His expertise lies in a variety of physicsbased disciplines, including electromagnetics, antennas, propagation, metamaterials, and array processing.

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800 pagesTechnology & Engineering / Electronics

Nanoelectronic MixedSignal System Design Saraju Mohanty

SummaryThe only singlevolume text to cover both the classical and emerging nanoelectronic technologies being used in mixedsignal design addresses digital, analog, and memory components. Nanoelectronic MixedSignal System Design offers professionals and students a unified perspective on the science, engineering, and technology behind nanoelectronics system design. Written by the director of the NanoSystem Design Laboratory at the University of North Texas, this comprehensive guide provides a largescale picture of the design and manufacturing aspects of nanoelectronicbased systems. It features dual coverage of mixedsignal circuit and system design, rather than just digital or analogonly. Key topics such as process variations, power dissipation, and security aspects of electronic system design are addressed.

l A unified text that provides topdown analysis of all stagesfrom design to manufacturing l Coverage of current and developing nanoelectronic technologiesnot just nanoCMOS l Instructor’s manual available

Saraju Mohanty, Ph.D. (Denton, TX) is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and director of the NanoSystem Design Laboratory at the University of North Texas.

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256 pages Technology & Engineering / Material Science

Failure Analysis of Wood and WoodBased Products Dirk Lukowsky

SummaryThis practical reference provides a proven, simple approach to failure analysis of wood and woodbased products using a full range of forensic analysis methods. In Failure Analysis of Wood and WoodBased Products an expert in the areas of failure analysis, coatings, and wood preservatives presents innovative ways to analyze obvious wood failure and answer the important question of what went wrong—and who has to pay.

The book provides an indepth look at the various common causes of damage to wood and woodbased materials, including surface and coating damage by chemical influences, damage linked to design and conditions of use, and material characteristics, and offers analytical methods that can in many cases be carried out locally.

l Offers a full range of forensic analysis methods, including wood moisture measurement, light microscopy, physical and chemical processes, frottage, imprints, lighting, and staining

l Many of the described techniques are easy to perform and do not require bringing in outside experts. l Jargon is avoided as much as possible and methods are designed to clearly convey findings to persons of any background and level of understanding

Dr. Dirk Lukowsky started his career as a finish carpenter, eventually qualifying as a master cabinetmaker. After ten years spent learning his craft, he studied wood science and technology at the University of Hamburg and earned his Ph.D. with a thesis on the protection of wood with melamine resins. Since 1999, he has worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (WKI) in Brunswick, where he specializes in failure analysis and wood protection.

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496 pages

Science / Mechanics

Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication M. K Ghosh, B. C. Majumdar, Mihir Sarangi

SummaryThis detailed engineering resource provides thorough coverage of the theory, design, analysis, and application of fluid film lubrication—essential for reducing friction and wear in machinery components. Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication provides an introduction to the full subject of tribology and the fundamentals of fluid film lubrication used broadly in bearings for rotating machinery, such as power generating turbines, turbogenerators, pumps, and compressors. All aspects of fluid film lubrication are discussed, including rotorbearing dynamics, thermohydrodynamic lubrication, gas lubrication, elastohydrodynamic lubrication, fluid inertia effects and turbulence in fluid film lubrication, which are generally not discussed in texts available in this area.

l Coverage of both the analytical and numerical methods of solutions in bearing design and lubrication l Global examples from the authors' experience in the design and analysis of fluid film industries l Covers the viscosity and rheology of lubricants, mechanics of fluid films, hydrodynamic lubrication dealing with idealized bearings, and finite bearings using both analytical and numerical methods of solutions

Mihir K. Ghosh, Ph.D., was a professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur and is a member of the Author Bio

honorary editorial board of the journal, Advances in Vibration Engineering.

Bankim C. Majumdar, Ph.D., was a professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur, associate editor of Advances in Tribology, and Member of Editorial Board of the Journal of Engineering Tribology.

Mihir Sarangi, B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.,, is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT, Kharagpur.


464 pages Technology & Engineering / Civil

Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways Prevention and Control of Soil Erosion Mohiuddin Khan

The first professional publication to focus on preventing and rehabilitating dangerous bridge scour—the leading cause of bridge and highway structure failure in the U.S.

Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways provides proven design and maintenance measures and flood management techniques to prevent bridge scour—the erosion or removal of streambed or bank material from bridge foundations due to flowing water. This authoritative guide presents a proactive strategy for the design and construction of bridges to prevent scour, as well as a reactive plan for postflood disaster management. Topics include causes of scour, identifying "scour critical" structures, rehabilitation of existing scour conditions, design of scour countermeasures, and reactive flood management strategies.

l Covers floods and damage caused by both rainfall and tidal forces l Information on preventive measure for new bridges, as well as rehabilitation of existing structures l Discusses of disaster management and relief strategies

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Author BioDr. Mohiuddin A. Khan, Chief Bridge Engineer with JMT Inc., helped to develop the N.J. State Bridge Design Manual and is the author of Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair.




288 pages

Technology & Engineering / Environmental

Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings Dru Meadows

The only book on the market to guide engineers and building managers through preparing a building service life plan for a green building examines materials life cycle, reuse, and endoflife disposal.

Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings uniquely adapts the traditional practice of building service life planning (BSLP) to address the specific needs of green buildings, filling a void in the market for this information. The plan presented in the book describes not only repair and maintenance for promoting the durability of major buildings elements, but also expectations for their removal, reuse, dismantling, and disposal at the endoflife. Life cycle performance and costs are addressed. This book provides muchneeded guidance for structural and environmental engineers, architects and contractors, building managers, and maintenance personnel.

l Provides a template for creating a green building BSLP l Describes product selection, maintenance, repair, and endoflife removal and reuse l Bonus downloadable software and content included

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Dru Meadows, principal with the Green Team Inc., is an architect, specifier, author, teacher and environmentalist with 20+ years of experience in sustainability consulting and green building. She is the author of the U.S. Federal Green Construction Guide.

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880 pages Technology & Engineering / Hydraulics

Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering Vijay Singh

SummaryThis unique guide provides a muchneeded introduction to entropy, or, the measure of disorder, and the theory’s various applications in the hydrologic sciences. Entropy Theory in Hydrologic Science and Engineering addresses the need for a book that deals with basic concepts of entropy theory from a hydrologic engineering perspective. The application of these concepts to a range of hydrologic engineering problems is discussed in detail.

This unique resource covers: morphological analysis; evaluation and design of sampling and measurement networks; precipitation variability; rainfall frequency distributions; assessment of potential water resources availability; evaluation of precipitation forecasting schemes; infiltration; soil moisture; groundwater flow; rainfallrunoff modeling; hydrologic frequency analysis; steamflow simulation; longterm streamflow forecasting; flood forecasting: bivariate analysis; river regime classification; and sediment yield.

l Covers all phases of the hydrologic system l Reviews the applications of entropy theory across the entire spectrum of hydrologic sciences l Ideal for graduate students, researchers, and faculty members in civil engineering and hydrology programs

Vijay Singh, Ph.D., D.Sc., D. Eng. (Hon.), Ph.D. (Hon.), P.E., P.H., Hon. D. WRE (Bryan, TX) is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University. He specializes in surfacewater hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, irrigation engineering, environmental quality and water resources. Dr. Singh has published more than 20 textbooks.

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592 pages

Technology & Engineering / Construction

Dynamic Analysis of Skeletal Structures Force and Displacement Methods and Iterative Techniques Seetharamulu Kaveti

SummaryThis detailed guide discusses structural analysis based on force, displacement, and iterative methods, and explains how to use mechanical dynamics to analyze structural loads and forces. Dynamic Analysis of Skeletal Structures discusses the three sequential processes essential for creative thinking as a civil engineer—structural behaviors, visualization, and conceptualization.

The book focuses on the study of making judicious choice of methods, approaches, and idealizations and discusses aspects of stability and kinematic considerations for determining indeterminacy of stable structures. Looking at important typical structures, simple plane trusses to space frame, and the analysis methods considered under force, displacement, and iterative techniques, the book develops concepts to solve challenging problems encountered in professional practice.

l Provides a discussion of structural analysis based on force method and displacement method l Methods are reinforced with worked examples l Covers principles extensively used for computing forces as well as deformations

Seetharamalu Kaveti is an experienced consultant, researcher, and teacher in the areas of tall buildings, shells, and folded plates. He has taught at IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and other institutes.

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Footings Manual Predesigned Foundations and Anchorage for LowRise Buildings Gilliam Harris

SummaryThis book provides the most economical procedure for generating anchorage designs for lowrise buildings of any material and will save engineers time and money while achieving maximum efficiency and quality of design. Footings Manual provides predesigned detailed anchorage and concrete footing designs, for maximum efficiency, economy, and quality, simplifying the process of calculating and designing footings and reinforced concrete foundations. The condensed foundation design tables in this book provide constructionready information, based on the latest International Building Code, with minimal to no calculations required by the user. The tables provide data for structures of all kinds of building materials, and can be applied to buildings of any size. The data provides for all types of loadsnot just gravityand includes information for multiple strengths of concretef'c=2,500psi and f'c=3,000psi.

l Precalculated tables and drawings provide constructionready data l Software available for download for additional information on a wider range of footing sizes l Design aides for reinforcing bars, concrete data, soil data, and welding

Gilliam S. Harris, PE, SE,, a structural engineer since 1950, retired in 2001 as Director of Engineering of Ceco Building Systems. He wrote the original MBMA Wind Standard and in 2012 was inducted into the Metal Construction Hall of Fame.

Michael Triche, is a Structrual Engineering consultant and a prior Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama.

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Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Jack Moehle

SummaryThis indepth resource provides comprehensive coverage of the behavior, design, and construction requirements for earthquakeresistant concrete buildings. With an emphasis on design and construction using the standards of the American Concrete Institute, Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings fills a gap in the literature on earthquakeresistant design of reinforced concrete buildings. This richly illustrated text conveys practical information based on current research and professional practices. It addresses design requirements, performance assessment, behavior of structural materials, and analysis, design, detailing, and construction applications. The book serves as a graduatelevel text and as a reference for structural and geotechnical engineers worldwide.

l Covers key topics in seismic design, from performance considerations through structural materials, components, and systems

l Discusses design requirements and code applications l Includes a complete set of worksheets to accompany lectures

Jack Moehle, Ph.D., is T.Y. and Margaret Lin Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He was founding director of the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center.

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