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This second monograph is also specially written for students and researchers in mechanical and/or civil engineering, solid mechanics, materials science, physics, and mathematics. Professors teaching this subject will find it very useful.

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Analyzes the social side of technological risk. Charles Perrow argues that the conventional engineering approach to ensuring safety - building in more warnings and safeguards - fails because systems complexity makes failures inevitable.

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Filled with trivia and archive photos of writers at their typewriters, Typewriter is a fascinating look at one of the great inventions in history.

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Integrated, modern treatment explores applications to dynamics of rigid bodies, analysis of elastic frames, general elastic theory, theory of plates and shells, theory of buckling, and theory of vibrations. Includes answers to problems. 1962 edition.

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Reference for engineers and students progresses from elementary materials to methods used in design of NACA low-drag airfoils. Presents techniques for using wing-section data to predict wing characteristics. 1949 edition.

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Describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery.

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A guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, it provides in-depth information on the functions and limitations of commonly used metals, and advice on material selection.

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A practical guide to heat treatment for the home workshop and how to use the techniques safely and effectively.

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Written for the home metalworker or model engineer, this book discusses the various methods of joining metals, including strength, testing and applications.

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"Learn about how a lever works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts."--Publsher's description.

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"Learn about how a screw works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts."--Publisher's description.

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Demonstrates how to design, build and optimize Stirling engines. A broad selection of engines are described, giving valuable insight into the many different types of hot air engines, and a great deal of information relating to the manufacture of these engines is included. This is both relevant to beginner and professional.

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What makes our car go and our lights glow Energy! Learn about clean, renewable power made by the sun, wind, water, and the earth.

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The Secret Life of Number 8 takes the reader into the heart of a universe in miniature, one that reveals the striking order, complexity, and elegance of the materials that are part of everyday life. This book will appeal to anyone, irrespective of their level of training in science, who is simply curious about why materials behave the way they do.

(Hardback, 6th Revised edition)

Now in its sixth edition, this book is the definitive work on the small precision lathe, past and present. The bulk of de Carle's original text has been retained and covers basic construction, selection, care of and accessories for the lathe, as well as its uses.

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Welding is an essential technique for a wide range of jobs in the workshop. Whether you are new to welding or ready to try the more advanced techniques, this guide gives a thorough introduction to the method, and suggests ways of improving your skills to achieve professional and safe results.

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"This text in embedded computing is designed for late-undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering students, recognizing how their backgrounds differ from those of computer scientists or electrical engineers, the usual target audience for such texts"--

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An overview of the physics, concepts, theories, and models underlying the discipline of aerodynamics.

(Paperback, second edition, revised)

This revised edition of Taylor's classic work on the internal-combustion engine incorporates changes and additions in engine design and control that have been brought on by the world petroleum crisis, the subsequent emphasis on fuel economy, and the legal restraints on air pollution.