Technology & Engineering - General

This book provides a fascinating look at the history and work of the Gloucester Fire Department. It describes the various machines, clubs, and engines used throughout the years, as well as the important role each played in fighting fires. The book also includes a...

In 'The Electric Furnace, ' engineer Alfred Stansfield provides a comprehensive overview of the development and implementation of electric furnaces in industry. Drawing on his extensive experience and research, Stansfield explains the theoretical underpinnings of electric furnace technology and provides practical guidance on their...

Step into the driver's seat with this informative guide to operating a street railway motor-car. Williams' practical advice and expert instruction make learning this complex skill a breeze.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

This classic work by the famous British physicist Andrew Gray provides a comprehensive treatment of the theory and practice of absolute measurements in electricity and magnetism. This second volume covers magnetic measurements, including the measurement of magnetic fields, currents, and susceptibilities. The book includes...

This delightful cookbook features over 100 recipes that showcase the versatility and flavor of beets. From savory salads to sweet desserts, there's something for every palate in these pages. With beautiful photography and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is a must-have for beet lovers everywhere.This...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of air-crafts, and aëronautical meteorology. It talks about the various techniques and designs used for the construction of air crafts and their evolution over time. It also covers weather elements and how they influence aërial...

Explore the latest advancements and theories in science with The New Background of Science, a fascinating read that illuminates the complex world of modern scientific research. From quantum mechanics to the origins of the universe, Sir James Jeans provides a comprehensive overview of the...

This report offers a detailed analysis of the transportation and distribution of petroleum in the United States in 1906, a time of rapid industrialization and innovation in the oil industry. It provides insights into the economics, logistics, and regulation of oil transportation, as well...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the mines of New Zealand. It features detailed maps and illustrations, along with information on mining methods, equipment, and safety practices. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in New Zealand.This...

A Treatise on Rope Making is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of rope making, covering everything from the history and culture of the trade to the technical details of rope construction. This edition includes tables of weights, measures, and calculations, making...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

If you read SAPIENS by Juval Noah Harari, then you must read FIRE IN A WIRE.Fire tells the story Sapiens missed, about the most momentous development in recent human history: using electricity. Just as fire enabled the evolution of our prehistoric ancestors, electricity is...

Lewis Muhlenberg Haupt (1845-1937) wrote this illustrated 1881 text book for engineers, in addition to many works on engineering. His papers are collected at the Library of Congress.Author: Lewis M. HauptISBN-10: 1434432866ISBN-13: 9781434432865Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2024Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x...

The widespread use of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) has transformed human motion analysis, offering key advantages such as low cost, ease of use, broad acquisition range, and unobtrusiveness. IMUs are especially valuable in ecological settings, enabling applications in clinical outcome assessment (e.g., tele-rehabilitation), sports...

In order to predict the maximum discharge of the rupture (RMD), it is very important to evaluate the statistical data of the influence of the configuration of the dam breach on the most relevant parameters which are needed to be representative enough to get...

The subjects of building physics, and structural and safety engineering have always been popular research topics globally for scientists across many fields, including, but not limited to, architecture, civil engineering, and safety engineering. In recent years, considerable scientific progress has been achieved regarding the...

Disaster strikes, but where's the map? Traditional maps often lack details in vulnerable areas. Here's where machine learning (ML) and a collaborative project called Missing Maps team up to improve disaster relief. Imagine vast regions missing from maps - areas critical for delivering aid...

South Africa's story with coal is a complex one. For decades, it has been the cornerstone of the nation's energy sector, providing a seemingly cheap and reliable source of power. This dependence on coal fueled rapid industrial growth and urbanization. However, this narrative of...

Continuous cost reduction of photovoltaic (PV) systems and the rise of power auctions resulted in the establishment of PV power not only as a green energy source but also as a cost-effective solution to the electricity generation market. Various commercial solutions for grid-connected PV...

The Building sector requires a conspicuous considerable amount of energy for services related to annual air-conditioning and the thermal comfort of indoor spaces. The design of highly efficient low-energy buildings is often a challenging task, especially rranean area, where the balanced requirement for heating...

This book presents collective works published in the recent Special Issue (SI) entitled " Digital Signal, Image and Video Processing for Emerging Multimedia Technology". These works address the emerging technology in signal processing and its new aspects, as well as the related applications. Recent...

This book, edited by Prof. Marta Rencz and Prof Andras Poppe, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and by Prof. Lorenzo Codecasa, Politecnico di Milano, collects fourteen papers carefully selected for the "thermal and electro-thermal system simulation" Special Issue of Energies. These contributions present...

Modern, current, and future communications/processing aspects motivate basic information-theoretic research for a wide variety of systems for which we do not have the ultimate theoretical solutions (for example, a variety of problems in network information theory as the broadcast/interference and relay channels, which mostly...

Traditionally fatigue, fracture, damage mechanics are predictions are based on empirical curve fitting models based on experimental data. However, when entropy is used as the metric for degradation of the material, the modeling process becomes physics based rather than empirical modeling. Because, entropy generation...

This book is a collection of original research and review papers that report on the state of the art and recent advancements in food and agriculture engineering, such as sustainable production and food technology. Encompassed within are applications in food and agriculture engineering, biosystem...

During the past five decades, we have witnessed a tremendous evolution in water resource system management. Three characteristics of this evolution are of particular note: First, the application of the systems approach to complex water management problems has been established as one of the...

This book is aimed at serving researchers, engineers, scientists, and engineering graduate and PhD students of engineering and physical science together with individuals interested in engineering and science. This book focuses on the application of engineering methods to complex systems including transportation, building, and...

Exceptional loads on buildings and structures may have different causes, including high-strain dynamic effects due to natural hazards, man-made attacks, and accidents, as well as extreme operational conditions (severe temperature variations, humidity, etc.). All of these aspects can be critical for specific structural typologies...

Product miniaturization is a trend for facilitating product usage, enabling product functions to be implemented in microscale geometries, and aimed at reducing product weight, volume, cost and pollution. Driven by ongoing miniaturization in diverse areas, including medical devices, precision equipment, communication devices, micro-electromechanical systems...

As the century begins, natural resources are under increasing pressure, threatening public health and development. As a result, the balance between man and nature has been disrupted, with climatic changes whose effects are starting to be irreversible. Due to the relationship between the quality...

This book is a collection of several unique articles on the current state of research on complex concentrated alloys, as well as their compelling future opportunities in wide ranging applications. Complex concentrated alloys consist of multiple principal elements and represent a new paradigm in...

Modern engineering approaches focus on the design and operation of systems and products in a way that allows for the sustainable use of resources. Sustainable engineering aims to provide frameworks that ensure development without compromising the quality of the natural environment and the ability...

This is a collection of 18 papers, two of which are reviews and seven are invited feature papers, that together form the Photonics Special Issue "Semiconductor Laser Dynamics: Fundamentals and Applications", published in 2020. This collection is edited by Daan Lenstra, an internationally recognized...