Technology & Engineering - General

The use of scientific principles to design and build structures, machines and other things such as bridges, roads, buildings, and vehicles is known as engineering. It uses modeling and simulation as a substitute for the physical examination. This involves using a computer to calculate...

Engineering physics is a combination of physics, mathematics and the principles of engineering. The subject uses the classical and modern concepts of physics for improved technological developments. Some of the branches of engineering physics are biomechanics, cryogenics, digital electronics, nuclear engineering, systems engineering, solid-state...

Science and technology is a vast field of study. It is an umbrella discipline that branches out into diverse engineering disciplines. Progress in the domain of science and technology results in advancements in all fields. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that...

The extensive techniques and applications of micromachining are elucidated in this profound book. Micromachining is used to fabricate 3D microstructures and it is the base of a technology called Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS). Bulk micromachining and surface micromachining are the two most essential categories in this...

Computer engineering refers generally to the field that integrates hardware design, production, and implementation, and it combines the expertise of practitioners in electrical, software, and hardware engineering. Computer Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a broad, multi-volume collection of the best recent works...

Statistics, psychology, and computer science are major influences in machine learning research. This exciting interdisciplinary science is a crucial component in many cutting-edge systems and business processes. Innovations in machine learning stand to change financial markets and uncover mysteries inherent in human learning. Machine...

Modern technological advances in medicine are not restricted to treatments, but rather have revolutionized the entire application of healthcare from finding a doctor to executing a treatment. Clinical Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications provides an exhaustive chronicling of these changes through the compiled...

With an increasing accessibility to social networking tools, the development of Web 2.0, and the emergence of virtual worlds, social computing crosses cultural boundaries to join people in the digital landscape. Social Computing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications uncovers the growing and expanding phenomenon...

This manual provides many instructional resources, including supplementary activities, reproducible masters, chapter quizzes, and answers to textbook questions.Author: Malcolm Welch,John B. GradwellISBN-10: 1605254312ISBN-13: 9781605254319Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2011Pages: 326Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.90d

Numerous real-life problems so complex as to be virtually insoluble by means of traditional computer science techniques can now be approached effectively with artificial intelligence techniques. This is a comprehensive and in-depth reference to developments in the field.Author: DopicoISBN-10: 1599048493ISBN-13: 9781599048499Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage:...

Sergeant Smith didn't want to be in the army. He was called up for WW2 and assigned to the Signals due to his experience with telephones at the Post Office. These are his personal recollections of the war. He was rebellious and lived for...

The issue of cyber-security has been wrongfully divided into many parts, each part addressed separately. The approach to cyber-security needs to examine the function of all the issues working together as in the study of complex systems. Discussion: There is currently no effective cyber-security...

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is one of the most disruptive attacks in computer networks. It utilizes legitimate requests from hundreds or thousands of computers to specific targets to occupy targets' bandwidth and deplete targets' resource. In this work, we have attempted to...

Surface engineering deals with the surface of the solid matter and it is sub-discipline of materials science. Solids are composed of a bulk material covered by a surface and it is called surface phase. The surface phase of a solid interacts with the surrounding...

"This reference addresses the necessity of a common system of measurement in all technical communications and endeavors, in addition to the need for common rules and guidelines for regulating such enterprises"--Author: IrmaISBN-10: 146668111XISBN-13: 9781466681118Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2015Pages: 1770Format: HardcoverWeight: 10.55lbsSize: 8.90h x...

Household survey data are very useful for monitoring living conditions of citizens of any country. In developing countries, a lot of this data are collected through traditional face-to-face household surveys. Due to the remote and dispersed nature of many populations in developing countries, but...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: F. C. HarrisonISBN-10: 1447422082ISBN-13: 9781447422082Publisher:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447439074ISBN-13: 9781447439073Publisher: Blunt PressLanguage:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: F. HeckfordISBN-10: 1447422317ISBN-13: 9781447422310Publisher: Dutt...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular...

"The Body of the Horse, Its External Accidents and Diseases" contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of horse ailments. It is intended to illustrate aspects of equine health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: VariousISBN-10: 1446531570ISBN-13: 9781446531570Publisher: Davidson PressLanguage:...

This vintage book is a complete guide to growing pome fruits, with instructions for growing apples, pears, and quince. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple instructions, this book is ideal for novice growers, and would make for a worthy addition to...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: L. D. H. WeldISBN-10: 1446531090ISBN-13:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Thomas ShawISBN-10: 1446530477ISBN-13: 9781446530474Publisher: Bakhsh...

This maintenance owners handbook is in its complete and unabridged original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. A must-have for anyone with an interest in these classic automobiles. Contents include...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W. A. ShenstoneISBN-10: 1443741167ISBN-13: 9781443741163Publisher:...

Energy is a subject that impacts lives and economies across the globe. Energy: In Context helps students understand the fundamentals of energy science, while also exploring the social, political, economic, and cultural factors that impact how we find, use, store, and sometimes waste energy....

Since the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity (HTS), research laboratories around the world have pushed the temperature limits steadily upward, opening the way to commercial applications with potentially revolutionary impacts. The scientific race is becoming a commercial race, one featuring U.S. and Japanese companies, and...

The Office of Scientific & Technical Information (OSTI), is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that houses research and development results from projects funded by the DOE. The information is generally an article, technical document, conference paper or dissertation. This is...

The Office of Scientific & Technical Information (OSTI), is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that houses research and development results from projects funded by the DOE. The information is generally an article, technical document, conference paper or dissertation. This is...

The Office of Scientific & Technical Information (OSTI), is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that houses research and development results from projects funded by the DOE. The information is generally an article, technical document, conference paper or dissertation. This is...

The Office of Scientific & Technical Information (OSTI), is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that houses research and development results from projects funded by the DOE. The information is generally an article, technical document, conference paper or dissertation. This is...

The Office of Scientific & Technical Information (OSTI), is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that houses research and development results from projects funded by the DOE. The information is generally an article, technical document, conference paper or dissertation. This is...

Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals will soon be come a requirement for aircraft maintenance technicians. An important aspect in their development is the selection of an input device that will enhance, rather than impede, technician performance. The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate two...

Every year the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) funds the MSD Engineering list. The projects on the list are submitted by the Air Logistic Centers in order to address problems with the maintainability or reliability of a reparable part. AFMC funds the projects to...

This research compares XML and ASCII based event logging systems in terms of their storage and processing efficiency. XML has been an emerging technology, even for security. Therefore, it is researched as a logging system with the mitigation of its verbosity. Each system consists...

This third edition of the standard text Countryside Conservation charts and evaluates those changes which represent a fundamental revolution in the ways in which the countryside is planned and managed.Author: Bryn GreenISBN-10: 1138174971ISBN-13: 9781138174979Publisher: Taylor & FrancisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2016Pages: 376Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 9.21h x...

President Trump's campaign motto, "Make America Great Again," inspired the title of this book because technology also needs to be made great again. Technology today has become too complicated, too insecure, and too unreliable. We're often baffled by the behavior of the electronic devices...

Some of today's computer hackers are driven by money, but some of them do it as part of a social activist agenda. They are known as "hacktivists," and one of the largest hacktivists organizations is called Anonymous. Their members wear masks to remind people...

KNOWING THE UNKNOWN - III Challenges of Technology Past, Present, and Future In this third book in the series on Knowing the Unknown, we address the question, 'What am I doing?' The book provides a unique perspective on the origin of technology, its development,...

For those that want to understand concisely Japanese Organisation Change within a American context you must read this book. David Bannister worked for an American manufacturing business that decided to adopt Japanese manufacturing principles based upon the Toyota Production System (TPS). The business already...

This book delivers information and analysis on fiber in the subscriber loop, and elucidates the competitive advantages to be gained by implementation. The book analyzes engineering, economic and policy issues involved in the deployment of residential fiber optics networks. The text includes a comparison...

Author: Henry F. TaylorISBN-10: 0890061270ISBN-13: 9780890061275Publisher: Artech House PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/19/1983Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.72d

This century is widely recognized as the Age of Analysis. A posteriori evidence is accumulating to demonstrate that the next century will be the Age of Synthesis. Synthesis will supplement analysis as a major thrust in our technological society. Synthesis requires a vision to...

In this interdisciplinary work, John Jordan traces the significant influence on American politics of a most unlikely hero: the professional engineer. Jordan shows how technical triumphs -- bridges, radio broadcasting, airplanes, automobiles, skyscrapers, and electrical power -- inspired social and political reformers to borrow...

Through an analysis of national data and detailed case studies, From Combines to Computers examines how the transition to a service economy is playing out for rural America. It answers two important questions: Will services fill the gap left by lost farming, manufacturing, and...

The founder of the Humem State Foundation portends and advocates the next stage in cultural evolution. * How can we as individuals benefit from the astounding advances in technology without continuing to surrender the control, ownership, and privacy of our data to corporations and...

Joel is an IT director at Watzka Legacy, the technology arm of a large, American corporation. In Leading Unlikely, book three of The Dominant Gene series, Joel is once again pushed to his limits by his coach, Eve, and by his own vision to...

A collection of the best Tech Talk columns - 2020 edition.Author: Mathew DickersonISBN-10: 0648782700ISBN-13: 9780648782704Publisher: Small Business Ru!esLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/06/2020Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d