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Author O Tan , R Jaaniso
Semiconductor gas sensors have a wide range of applications in safety, process control, environmental monitoring, indoor or cabin air quality and medical diagnosis. This important book summarises recent research on basic principles, new materials and emerging techno....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Avoiding and Resolving Disputes
Author Bart Kavanagh
Quick, concise and direct, this pocketbook outlines the essentials that every architect needs to know about construction disputes – from tips on avoiding them in the first place and informally negotiating issues as they arise, to how to go about settling full-blown disput....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Author Brian Pinder-Ayres
Most newly qualified architects have scant knowledge about the practicalities of running a practice and in particular the challenges of managing the financial side of the business. This book highlights the major financial risks and how these can be avoided.The chapters gi....
Release Date 2019/08 -
Author Peter Caplehorn
Health and Safety is part of a brand new series providing must-read practical guidance to running efficient and successful projects using the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013. Each guide takes a core project activity – in this case those associated with managing and integrating....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Model Building in Mathematical Programming, 5th Edition
Author H. Paul Williams
The 5th edition of Model Building in Mathematical Programming discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts. S....
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Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, 2nd Edition
Author Sina Ebnesajjad
Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, compiles in one place a working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of non-melt processible fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods, material properties, fabrication and handling information, te....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author Walter Foster Creative Team
This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled ....
Release Date 2003/01 -
Nanotechnology in the Food, Beverage and Nutraceutical Industries
Author Q Huang
Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing significantly. This important book summarises current research in this area and provides an overview of both current and possible future applications of nanotechnologies in the food industry. Issues such ....
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The Trouble With Too Much Board Oversight
Author Olubunmi Faleye , Rani Hoitash , Udi Hoitash
The high-profile scandals of the late 1990s have transformed the corporate governance landscape and increased the oversight duties of independent directors. New mandates, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, have had substantial effects on corporate boards. ....
Release Date 2013/04 -
Intelligent Vibration Control in Civil Engineering Structures
Author Fei-Hong Xu , Jun-Tao Zhu , Ying-Qing Guo , Zhao-Dong Xu
Intelligent Vibration Control in Civil Engineering Structures provides readers with an all-encompassing view of the theoretical studies, design methods, real-world implementations, and applications relevant to the topicThe book focuses on design and property tests ....
Release Date 2016/11 -
Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes
Author Heriberto Cabezas , Gerardo Ruiz Mercado
Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes is an edited collection of contributions from leaders in their field. It takes a holistic view of sustainability in chemical and process engineering design, and incorporates econ....
Release Date 2016/07 -
Machine Learning and Data Science in the Oil and Gas Industry
Author Patrick Bangert
Machine Learning and Data Science in the Oil and Gas Industry explains how machine learning can be specifically tailored to oil and gas use cases. Petroleum engineers will learn when to use machine learning, how it is already used in oil and gas operations, and how to manage the data stream moving f....
Release Date 2021/03 -
Digital Alias-free Signal Processing
Author Ivars Bilinskis
As demand for applications working in extended frequency ranges increases, classical Digital signal processing (DSP) techniques, not protected against aliasing, are becoming less effective. Digital alias-free signal processing (DASP) is a technique for overcoming th....
Release Date 2007/05 -
Author Frances Forward
This user friendly guide introduces, explains, and demystifies the NEC4 contract on a practical, work-based level. Made for architects by an architect, it explores the best approach to collaborative and contractual partnering work practices. Alongside explanations of the ....
Release Date 2019/06 -
An Architect's Guide to Public Procurement
Author Fin Garvey
There is suspicion in the UK and across Europe that the upcoming introduction of new European Directives will encourage a regime of conservatism and legal risk aversion, fostering the delivery of mediocre and banal building design. This book dispels these myths and instea....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Author Elisa Valero Ramos
Light in Architecture explores the role and use of light in and around buildings from the time that Stonehenge was built through to the present day, illustrating how a greater understanding of this intangible and free material will lead us to better architecture and, ulti....
Release Date 2019/08 -
Author Kate Marks
There is an increasing realisation that small businesses, including architecture practices need to pro-actively engage with HR rather than simply firefighting when something goes wrong. Good HR practices can help with business efficiency and profitability – they provide p....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Guide to the RIBA Domestic and Concise Building Contracts 2014
Author Sarah Lupton
This latest title from Sarah Lupton, best-selling author of construction contract guides, provides comprehensive guidance to the RIBA’s two new building contracts: the RIBA Domestic Building Contract 2014 and the RIBA Concise Building Contract 2014.Introducing the contrac....
Release Date 2019/08 -
Author J. Paolo Davim
The term Mechatronics is a combination of the words "mechanics" and "electronics". It is the blending of mechanical, electronic, and computer engineering into an integrated design and implementation. Mechatronics systems employ microprocessors and software as well a....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Author Thaddeus A. Roppel , Charles A. Gross
Real-world engineering problems are rarely, if ever, neatly divided into mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and other categories. Engineers from all disciplines eventually encounter computer and electronic controls and instrumentation, which require at least a....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author Gina Soleil
Gina Soleil takes you through a thought-provoking journey on how to transform your business into a haven of productivity. Using the science of energy, Gina gives you a step-by-step roadmap for building a business that’s fueled to win in today’s market. Soleil reveal....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Advances in Batteries for Medium and Large-Scale Energy Storage
Author T Lim , M Skyllas-Kazacos , C Menictas
As energy produced from renewable sources is increasingly integrated into the electricity grid, interest in energy storage technologies for grid stabilisation is growing. This book reviews advances in battery technologies and applications for medium and large-....
Release Date 2014/12 -
High-Temperature Superconductors
Author X Qiu
High temperature superconductors have received a great deal of attention in recent years, due to their potential in device and power applications. This book summarises the materials science and physics of all the most important high temperature superconductors as we....
Release Date 2011/03 -
Power Generation Technologies, 2nd Edition
Author Paul Breeze
The new edition of Power Generation Technologies is a concise and readable guide that provides an introduction to the full spectrum of currently available power generation options, from traditional fossil fuels and the better established alternatives such as w....
Release Date 2014/03 -
Sustainability in Engineering Design
Author Andy Gibson , Anthony Johnson
Designed for use in engineering design courses, and as a reference for industry professionals learning sustainable design concepts and practical methods, Sustainability in Engineering Design focuses on designers as the driving force behind sustainable products. This....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites
Author Alma Hodzic , Constantinos Soutis , Peter Beaumont
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites: Innovative Modelling Methods and Intelligent Design presents scientific and technological research from leading composite materials scientists and engineers that showcase the fundamental issues and practic....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Thermal-Hydraulics of Water Cooled Nuclear Reactors
Author Francesco D'Auria
Thermal Hydraulics of Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactors reviews flow and heat transfer phenomena in nuclear systems and examines the critical contribution of this analysis to nuclear technology development. With a strong focus on system thermal hydraulics (SYS TH), the....
Release Date 2017/05 -
Author Isak Beilis , Michael Keidar
Plasma engineering applies the unique properties of plasmas (ionized gases) to improve processes and performance over many fields, such as materials processing, spacecraft propulsion, and nanofabrication. Plasma Engineering considers this rapidly expanding disciplin....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries
Author The Keil The Keil Centre , Janette Edmonds
Human Factors in the Chemical and Process Industries: Making it Work in Practice is a comprehensive overview of human factors within this sector, focusing on the practical application. It has been written by acknowledged industry experts from the Keil Centre, which....
Release Date 2016/09 -
Author Manuel Welsch
Europe’s Energy Transition: Insights for Policy Making looks at the availability and cost of accessing energy and how it significantly affects economic growth and competitiveness in global markets. The results in this book, from a European Commission (EC) finance....
Release Date 2017/04