Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014)

Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014)

Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014)

Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014) by Mohd Rozi Ahmad and Mohamad Faizul Yahya
The book is a collection of academic papers from a conference that focuses on significant issues, fundamental and applied research advances on a range of topics in the areas of textile engineering, apparel, fashion and design. Among others, the book will update the readers on recent research in technical and functional textiles; future trends and visions for textile, apparel and fashion; global business, marketing and management in textile and apparel; education and training in textile and apparel and design, fashion, footwear product and materials innovation.
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Ebook page: 119
File size: 7.50 MB

$60.00

Advanced Soil Mechanics, Fourth Edition

Advanced Soil Mechanics, Fourth Edition

Advanced Soil Mechanics, Fourth Edition

Advanced Soil Mechanics, Fourth Edition by Braja M. Das
The fourth edition further examines the relationships between the maximum and minimum void ratios of granular soils and adds the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) soil classification system. It summarizes soil compaction procedures and Proctor compaction tests. It introduces new sections on vertical stress due to a line load of finite length, vertical stress in Westergaard material due to point load, line load of finite length, circularly loaded area, and rectangularly loaded area. The text discusses the fundamental concepts of compaction of clay soil for the construction of clay liners in waste disposal sites as they relate to permeability and adds new empirical correlations for overconsolidation ratio and compression index for clay soils. It provides additional information on the components affecting friction angle of granular soils, drained failure envelopes, and secant residual friction angles of clay and clay shale.

•  Contains 11 chapters
•  Provides new example problems
•  Includes SI units throughout the text
•  Uses a methodical approach

The author adds new correlations between field vane shear strength, preconsolidation pressure, and overconsolidation ratio of clay soils. He also revises and expands information on elastic settlement of shallow foundations, adds a precompression with sand grains, and presents the parameters required for the calculation of stress at the interface of a three-layered flexible system.
An ideal resource for beginning graduate students, the fourth edition of Advanced Soil Mechanics further develops the basic concepts taught in undergraduate study by presenting a solid foundation of the fundamentals of soil mechanics.
This book is suitable for students taking an introductory graduate course, and it can also be used as a reference for practicing professionals.
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Ebook page: 630
File size: 18.88 MB

$30.00

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health

Lipids and Skin Health by Apostolos Pappas
Lipids and Skin Health is the first effort to summarize and review the studies, ideas, and research that link lipid metabolism to the largest organ of our body, the skin.  The book covers the fundamental biology of the skin, and the major involvement of the transcriptional factors that govern lipid synthesis and the bioactive lipids in this intriguing organ. All layers of skin are presented, as well as their relevant lipids from the epidermis to dermis and even to the hypodermis.
The important and unique-to-skin biological pathways are laid out, with a special focus on the various models that demonstrate the essential role of lipid synthesis in skin pathophysiology. The use of lipids in the cosmetic industry is emphasized, and last but not least the involvement of lipids in the clinical setting is also discussed.  This book will appeal to healthcare professionals, researchers and dermatology professionals, and will help them to brainstorm new products and opportunities that will target the emerging importance of lipid metabolism in skin for acne, aging, and healthy skin.
Apostolos Pappas, Ph.D., is a professional member of the Institute of Food Technology. He started his professional career as a research biochemist in the Skin Research Center of Johnson & Johnson and later served as a group leader at Munich Biotech, where he worked on cancer research. Thereafter he returned to Johnson & Johnson, where he is currently a Research Manager and Fellow focusing on lipid metabolism research. He has authored numerous scientific publications, patent applications, and books.
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Ebook page: 348
File size: 9.60 MB

$35.00

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by Yunus Cengel and Michael Boles

Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, eighth edition, covers the basic principles of thermodynamics while presenting a wealth of real-world engineering examples so students get a feel for how thermodynamics is applied in engineering practice. This text helps students develop an intuitive understanding by emphasizing the physics and physical arguments. Cengel and Boles explore the various facets of thermodynamics through careful explanations of concepts and use of numerous practical examples and figures, having students develop necessary skills to bridge the gap between knowledge and the confidence to properly apply their knowledge.
McGraw-Hill is proud to offer Connect with the eighth edition of Cengel/Boles, Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective. Problems are graded automatically, and the results are recorded immediately. Track individual student performance - by question, assignment, or in relation to the class overall with detailed grade reports.

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Ebook page: 1115
File size: 64.77 MB

$60.00

Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Fourth Edition

Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Fourth Edition

Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Fourth Edition

Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach, Fourth Edition by Paul C. Jorgensen

This updated and reorganized fourth edition of Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach applies the strong mathematics content of previous editions to a coherent treatment of Model-Based Testing for both code-based (structural) and specification-based (functional) testing. These techniques are extended from the usual unit testing discussions to full coverage of less understood levels integration and system testing.
The Fourth Edition:

• Emphasizes technical inspections and is supplemented by an appendix with a full package of documents required for a sample Use Case technical inspection
• Introduces an innovative approach that merges the Event-Driven Petri Nets from the earlier editions with the "Swim Lane" concept from the Unified Modeling Language (UML) that permits model-based testing for four levels of interaction among constituents in a System of Systems
• Introduces model-based development and provides an explanation of how to conduct testing within model-based development environments
• Presents a new section on methods for testing software in an Agile programming environment
• Explores test-driven development, reexamines all-pairs testing, and explains the four contexts of software testing

Thoroughly revised and updated, Software Testing: A Craftsman’s Approach, Fourth Edition is sure to become a standard reference for those who need to stay up to date with evolving technologies in software testing. Carrying on the tradition of previous editions, it will continue to serve as a valuable reference for software testers, developers, and engineers.

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Ebook page: 470
File size: 3.17 MB

$15.00

Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics

Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics

Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics

Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics (The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition) by Joseph D. Bronzino and Donald R. Peterson
Biomedical Signals, Imaging, and Informatics, the third volume of the handbook, presents material from respected scientists with diverse backgrounds in biosignal processing, medical imaging, infrared imaging, and medical informatics.
More than three dozen specific topics are examined, including biomedical signal acquisition, thermographs, infrared cameras, mammography, computed tomography, positron-emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, hospital information systems, and computer-based patient records. The material is presented in a systematic manner and has been updated to reflect the latest applications and research findings.
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Ebook page: 1417
File size: 139.44 MB

$40.00

Computational Nanophotonics: Modeling and Applications

Computational Nanophotonics: Modeling and Applications

Computational Nanophotonics: Modeling and Applications

Computational Nanophotonics: Modeling and Applications by Sarhan M. Musa
This reference offers tools for engineers, scientists, biologists, and others working with the computational techniques of nanophotonics. It introduces the key concepts of computational methods in a manner that is easily digestible for newcomers to the field. The book also examines future applications of nanophotonics in the technical industry and covers new developments and interdisciplinary research in engineering, science, and medicine. It provides an overview of the key computational nanophotonics and describes the technologies with an emphasis on how they work and their key benefits.
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Ebook page: 529
File size: 30.74 MB

$25.00

Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering

Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering

Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering

Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering (ICMSB2014), Kunming, Yunnan, China, August 16-17, 2014 by Mings Wang
This proceedings volume contains selected papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering (ICMSB 2014), held August 16-17, 2014 in Kunming, Yunnan, China. ICMSB2014 was aimed at researchers, engineers, industrial professionals and academics, who were broadly welcomed to present their latest research results, academic developments or theoretical practice. Topics covered in this volume include, but are not limited to, Medicine, Medical Science, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Engineering. ICMSB2014 aims to serve not merely as a platform for academic communication, but also as an opportunity for international business cooperation and mutual benefit.
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Ebook page: 772
File size: 23.61 MB

$65.00

Power System Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operation of Power Systems and Equipment

Power System Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operation of Power Systems and Equipment

Power System Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operation of Power Systems and Equipment

Power System Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operation of Power Systems and Equipment by Juergen Schlabbach and Karl-Heinz Rofalski
With its focus on the requirements and procedures of tendering and project contracting, this book enables the reader to adapt the basics of power systems and equipment design to special tasks and engineering projects, e.g. the integration of renewable energy sources.
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Ebook page: 397
File size: 3.74 MB

$25.00

Probability and Stochastic Processes

Probability and Stochastic Processes

Probability and Stochastic Processes

Probability and Stochastic Processes by Ionut Florescu
A comprehensive and accessible presentation of probability and stochastic processes with emphasis on key theoretical concepts and real-world applications With a sophisticated approach, Probability and Stochastic Processes successfully balances theory and applications in a pedagogical and accessible format. The book s primary focus is on key theoretical notions in probability to provide a foundation for understanding concepts and examples related to stochastic processes. Organized into two main sections, the book begins by developing probability theory with topical coverage on probability measure; random variables; integration theory; product spaces, conditional distribution, and conditional expectations; and limit theorems. The second part explores stochastic processes and related concepts including the Poisson process, renewal processes, Markov chains, semi-Markov processes, martingales, and Brownian motion. Featuring a logical combination of traditional and complex theories as well as practices, Probability and Stochastic Processes also includes: * Multiple examples from disciplines such as business, mathematical finance, and engineering * Chapter-by-chapter exercises and examples to allow readers to test their comprehension of the presented material * A rigorous treatment of all probability and stochastic processes concepts An appropriate textbook for probability and stochastic processes courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate level in mathematics, business, and electrical engineering, Probability and Stochastic Processes is also an ideal reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and finance.
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Ebook page: 579
File size: 3.63 MB

$20.00

Industrial Engineering Applications in Emerging Countries

Industrial Engineering Applications in Emerging Countries

Industrial Engineering Applications in Emerging Countries

Industrial Engineering Applications in Emerging Countries by Ihsan Sabuncuoglu and Bahar Y. Kara
The second volume of a three-volume series on global logistics management, this book focuses on recent developments and implementations of operations research techniques on selected logistic problems in emerging countries. The book covers topics ranging from quality management in pharmaceutical supply chains to risk analysis of maritime ports and identifies quality management practices that impact supply chain performance using empirical data from pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Pakistan. It provides case studies and discusses the application of IE tools.
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Ebook page: 298
File size: 22.52 MB

$13.00

Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics

Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics

Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics

Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering) by V. J. Urick and Keith J. Williams
Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics provides a comprehensive description of analog optical links from basic principles to applications.  The book is organized into four parts. The first begins with a historical perspective of microwave photonics, listing the advantages of fiber optic links and delineating analog vs. digital links. The second section covers basic principles associated with microwave photonics in both the RF and optical domains.  The third focuses on analog modulation formats—starting with a concept, deriving the RF performance metrics from basic physical models, and then analyzing issues specific to each format. The final part examines applications of microwave photonics, including analog receive-mode systems, high-power photodiodes applications, radio astronomy, and arbitrary waveform generation.

• Covers fundamental concepts including basic treatments of noise, sources of distortion and propagation effects
• Provides design equations in easy-to-use forms as quick reference
• Examines analog photonic link architectures along with their application to RF systems

A thorough treatment of microwave photonics, Fundamentals of Microwave Photonics will be an essential resource in the laboratory, field, or during design meetings.

The authors have more than 55 years of combined professional experience in microwave photonics and have published more than 250 associated works.Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 489
File size: 6.72 MB

$15.00

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances, Second Edition

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances, Second Edition

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances, Second Edition

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances, Second Edition by Nayef Ghasem and Redhouane Henda

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes: Material and Energy Balances introduces the basic principles and calculation techniques used in the field of chemical engineering, providing a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the application of material and energy balances. Packed with illustrative examples and case studies, this book:

• Discusses problems in material and energy balances related to chemical reactors
• Explains the concepts of dimensions, units, psychrometry, steam properties, and conservation of mass and energy
• Demonstrates how MATLAB^® and Simulink^® can be used to solve complicated problems of material and energy balances
• Shows how to solve steady-state and transient mass and energy balance problems involving multiple-unit processes and recycle, bypass, and purge streams
• Develops quantitative problem-solving skills, specifically the ability to think quantitatively (including numbers and units), the ability to translate words into diagrams and mathematical expressions, the ability to use common sense to interpret vague and ambiguous language in problem statements, and the ability to make judicious use of approximations and reasonable assumptions to simplify problems

This Second Edition has been updated based upon feedback from professors and students. It features a new chapter related to single- and multiphase systems and contains additional solved examples and homework problems. Educational software, downloadable exercises, and a solutions manual are available with qualifying course adoption.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 462
File size: 10.07 MB

$25.00

Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids

Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids

Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids

Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluids by Vincenzo Bianco and Oronzio Manca
This book is designed as a reference point for experienced engineers and scientists on the topic of heat transfer in nanofluids. It explores the heat transfer capabilities of this new category of fluids. It introduces innovative methodologies of analysis, such as entropy generation, and discusses the coupling of nanofluids with other heat transfer enhancement methodologies. In addition, it emphasizes the specific insights of current applications such as coupling between nanofluids and porous media, and use of second law-analysis of heat transfer problems in nanofluids.
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Ebook page: 473
File size: 10.90 MB

$30.00

Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach

Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach

Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach

Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach (Industrial Innovation Series) by Adedeji B. Badiru and LeeAnn Racz

Despite preemptive preparations, disasters can and do occur. Whether natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, or terrorist attacks, the risk cannot be completely eliminated. A carefully prepared response is your best defense. Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach presents practical advice and guidelines on how to plan the coordinated execution of emergency response.
A useful tool to mitigate logistical problems that often follow disasters or extreme events, the core of this guide is the role of human factors in emergency response project management. The handbook provides a systematic structure for communication, cooperation, and coordination. It highlights what must be done and when, and how to identify the resources required for each effort. The book tackles cutting-edge research in topics such as evacuation planning, chemical agent sensor placement, and riverflow prediction. It offers strategies for establishing an effective training program for first responders and insightful advice in managing waste associated with disasters.
Managing a project in the wake of a tragedy is complicated and involves various emotional, sentimental, reactive, and chaotic responses. This is the time that a structured communication model is most needed. Having a guiding model for emergency response can help put things in proper focus. This book provides that model. It guides you through planning for and responding to various emergencies and in overcoming the challenges in these tasks.

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Ebook page: 738
File size: 13.38 MB

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Computational Bioengineering

Computational Bioengineering

Computational Bioengineering

Computational Bioengineering by Guigen Zhang
Arguably the first book of its kind, Computational Bioengineering explores the power of multidisciplinary computer modeling in bioengineering. Written by experts, the book examines the interplay of multiple governing principles underlying common biomedical devices and problems, bolstered by case studies. It shows you how to take advantage of the latest computational capabilities to deal with biomedical problems using an integrative approach. This approach fosters an integrative problem-solving mentality for the generation of new and novel solutions to future biomedical problems.
Each chapter begins with a brief review of the advances in computational efforts in the selected topic area and ends with case studies with detailed technical information. The approach provides a relevant overview of the selected topic area and demonstrates, with case studies, the power of computational modeling in offering predictive capabilities to assess new surgical concepts and medical devices and post-operative surgical outcomes. The book illustrates the expanded capabilities of computational bioengineering through discussions of bioengineering problems and discusses an image-based bioengineering modeling technique.
Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 480
File size: 29.64 MB

$65.00

Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition

Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition

Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition

Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Patrick Chames
More than ever, antibodies are being recognized as a major drug modality in a variety of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, or even neurodegenerative disorders. Over 30 therapeutic antibodies have been approved and novel molecules are entering clinical trials at an average rate of 50 per year and that is predicted to continue well into the future. Notwithstanding the many achievements already made in the field, there is still a lot of room for improvements for these molecules in terms of activity, and a plethora of approaches have been attempted to optimize these molecules. Antibody Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition was compiled to give complete and easy access to a variety of antibody engineering techniques, starting from the creation of antibody repertoires and efficient ways to select binders from these repertoires, to their production in various hosts, their detailed characterization using various well established techniques, and to the modification and optimization of these lead molecules in terms of binding activity, specificity, size, shape, and more. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
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Ebook page: 591
File size: 10.62 MB

$60.00

Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists and Biologists

Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists and Biologists

Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists and Biologists

Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists and Biologists by Shigeo Katoh, Jun-ichi Horiuchi and Fumitake Yoshida
Completely revised, updated, and enlarged, this second edition now contains a subchapter on biorecognition assays, plus a chapter on bioprocess control added by the new co-author Jun-ichi Horiuchi, who is one of the leading experts in the field.
The central theme of the textbook remains the application of chemical engineering principles to biological processes in general, demonstrating how a chemical engineer would address and solve problems. To create a logical and clear structure, the book is divided into three parts. The first deals with the basic concepts and principles of chemical engineering and can be read by those students with no prior knowledge of chemical engineering. The second part focuses on process aspects, such as heat and mass transfer, bioreactors, and separation methods. Finally, the third section describes practical aspects, including medical device production, downstream operations, and fermenter engineering. More than 40 exemplary solved exercises facilitate understanding of the complex engineering background, while self-study is supported by the inclusion of over 80 exercises at the end of each chapter, which are supplemented by the corresponding solutions.
An excellent, comprehensive introduction to the principles of biochemical engineering.
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Ebook page: 313
File size: 2.62 MB

$20.00

Bioseparations Science and Engineering

Bioseparations Science and Engineering

Bioseparations Science and Engineering

Bioseparations Science and Engineering (Topics in Chemical Engineering) by Roger G. Harrison and Paul W. Todd
Designed for undergraduates, graduate students, and industry practitioners, Bioseparations Science and Engineering fills a critical need in the field of bioseparations. Current, comprehensive, and concise, it covers bioseparations unit operations in unprecedented depth. In each of the chapters, the authors use a consistent method of explaining unit operations, starting with a qualitative description noting the significance and general application of the unit operation. They then illustrate the scientific application of the operation, develop the required mathematical theory, and finally, describe the applications of the theory in engineering practice, with an emphasis on design and scaleup. Unique to this text is a chapter dedicated to bioseparations process design and economics, in which a process simular, SuperPro Designer® is used to analyze and evaluate the production of three important biological products.
New to this second edition are updated discussions of moment analysis, computer simulation, membrane chromatography, and evaporation, among others, as well as revised problem sets. Unique features include basic information about bioproducts and engineering analysis and a chapter with bioseparations laboratory exercises. Bioseparations Science and Engineering is ideal for students and professionals working in or studying bioseparations, and is the premier text in the field.
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Ebook page: 577
File size: 31.71 MB

$40.00

The Routledge Companion to Design Research

The Routledge Companion to Design Research

The Routledge Companion to Design Research

The Routledge Companion to Design Research by Paul Rodgers and Joyce Yee

The Routledge Companion to Design Research offers a comprehensive examination of design research, celebrating the plurality of design research and the wide range of conceptual, methodological, technological and theoretical approaches evident in contemporary design research.
This volume comprises 39 original and high quality design research chapters from contributors around the world, with offerings from the vast array of disciplines in and around modern design praxis, including areas such as industrial and product design, visual communication, interaction design, fashion design, service design, engineering and architecture.
The Companion is divided into five distinct sections with chapters that examine the nature and process of design research, the purpose of design research, and how one might embark on design research. They also explore how leading design researchers conduct their design research through formulating and asking questions in novel ways, and the creative methods and tools they use to collect and analyse data. The Companion also includes a number of case studies that illustrate how one might best communicate and disseminate design research through contributions that offer techniques for writing and publicising research.
The Routledge Companion to Design Research will have wide appeal to researchers and educators in design and design-related disciplines such as engineering, business, marketing, computing, and will make an invaluable contribution to state-of-the-art design research at postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels and teaching across a wide range of different disciplines.

Ebook format: PDF
Ebook page: 539
File size: 25.69 MB

$80.00