This training manual provides a comprehensive technical guide to the principles and practices of directional drilling in the petroleum industry. It covers the essential engineering concepts required to plan and execute deviated wellbores, including the use of specialized deflection devices such as mud motors, whipstocks, and rotary steerable systems. The manual details various sidetracking tech…
Inverse Problems in Vibration by G. M. L. Gladwell provides a focused and rigorous examination of inverse problem techniques applied to vibration analysis of structures and mechanical systems. The book explores how to determine unknown system properties—such as stiffness, mass distribution, damping characteristics, and boundary conditions—by using measured vibration data like natural freque…
Computer-Aided Graphics and Design by Daniel L. Ryan provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and geometric modeling for engineering and design applications. The book covers fundamentals such as geometric constructions, vector mathematics, coordinate transformations, and computer graphics algorithms, while emphasizing the integration of s…
Statistical Design of Fatigue Experiments by R. E. Little provides a focused treatment of statistical methodologies for planning, conducting, and analyzing fatigue testing experiments in engineering materials and structures. The book emphasizes the design of experiments to efficiently estimate fatigue life, failure probabilities, and the effects of stress, load, and environmental variables on m…
Geometry Processing for Design and Manufacturing by Robert E. Barnhill presents a comprehensive exploration of mathematical and computational techniques for manipulating geometric shapes in design and manufacturing applications. The book covers essential topics such as curve and surface representation, geometric continuity, spline and NURBS modeling, geometric transformations, and algorithms us…
Expendable Pattern Casting by Raymond W. Monroe provides a detailed examination of expendable pattern casting processes, including matchplate, three-plate, gated pattern, and cope-drag techniques used in foundry practice. The book emphasizes the principles of mold and pattern design, material selection for patterns and cores, and gating systems that influence metal flow and solidification. It a…
Plastic Coatings for Electronics by James J. Licari examines the materials, chemistry, processing methods, and applications of polymer coatings used in electronic and electrical systems. The book discusses various types of plastic and polymer coatings designed to protect electronic components from environmental factors such as moisture, heat, chemicals, and mechanical stress. It covers coating …
Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice by P.J. Fellows is a leading international textbook providing a detailed overview of the various unit operations involved in food manufacturing. This fifth edition has been extensively revised to include modern developments such as non-thermal processing, sustainable manufacturing practices, and digitalization in the food industry. It emphasiz…
Kinematics of Machines by Rolland T. Hinkle is a core mechanical engineering textbook that deals with the study of relative motion between various parts of a machine. The text emphasizes both analytical and graphical methods to analyze the position, velocity, and acceleration of mechanisms such as linkages, cam followers, and gear trains. This second edition features refined pedagogical techniq…
Digital Computing and Numerical Methods by Brice Carnahan presents a systematic introduction to the use of digital computers for solving engineering and scientific problems through numerical methods. The book covers fundamental techniques such as numerical solution of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, and the numerical so…