Mechanics of Materials (8th Edition in SI Units) is a student-oriented textbook that provides a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of the principles of mechanics of materials. The book is designed to help students visualize difficult concepts through a photorealistic art program and numerous practical examples that relate theory to real-world engineering situations. T…
An Introduction to Robot Technology provides a comprehensive and fundamental overview of the principles and applications of robotics in both industry and research. The book explores the essential components of robot operation, including control systems, actuators, and the integration of robots into specific industrial applications. Written by innovators in the field, it aims to clarify precisel…
This comprehensive textbook, translated from the Russian edition, serves as a fundamental guide to the theory and methods of structural analysis. It covers the essential principles of mechanics applied to engineering structures, including the analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems. The authors, A. Darkov and V. Kuznetsov, detail the study of beams, frames, arches, and trus…
This textbook serves as a fundamental guide to electrical engineering and electromotive drives, specifically designed for technical educational institutions and self-study. It provides an elementary introduction to the principles of electricity and the mechanical application of electric motors in industrial drives. The fourth edition, published in 1948, features extensive technical illustration…
Statically Indeterminate Structures is a seminal textbook in the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on the advanced analysis of structural systems where the number of unknown forces exceeds the available equations of equilibrium. The book provides a thorough introduction to the conditions of geometry in deformed structures and various classical methods of analysis, such as the co…
This book introduces the principles and applications of computer-aided engineering (CAE) specifically focused on heat transfer and fluid dynamics. It provides insight into mathematical tools and numerical computation techniques used to analyze flow models and thermal processes. Designed as both an educational tool and a professional reference, it covers the development and implementation of sof…
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of process control and instrumentation, bridging the gap between theoretical control systems and practical industrial applications. The third edition focuses on providing students and professionals with an understanding of control system elements—such as sensors, signal conditioning, and final control elements—without requirin…
Control and Dynamic Systems: Advances in Theory and Applications (Volume 27) focuses specifically on "System Identification and Adaptive Control," providing a deep dive into the technical methodologies used to model and control complex dynamical systems. Edited by C. T. Leondes, this volume is part of a prestigious series that explores the evolution of control theory from its foundational roots…
Dynamics of Structures is a definitive and comprehensive textbook designed for civil and structural engineering students and professionals. The book provides a detailed exploration of the theory of structural dynamics and its practical applications in earthquake analysis, design, and structural evaluation. It is structured to guide readers logically from the study of single-degree-of-freedom sy…
This comprehensive textbook serves as a definitive guide on the "Theory of Structures," covering a broad spectrum of topics aligned with engineering curricula and field practices. The core philosophy of the book is to emphasize a physical understanding of structural concepts by integrating theory with practical analysis and detailing. It provides in-depth coverage of foundational principles, in…