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Engineering (R0) eBook Series

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  • Biological and Bio-Inspired Fluid Dynamics

    Theory and Application

    by David E. Rival ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This text provides the reader with tools necessary to study biological and bio-inspired flows, all the while developing an appreciation for their evolutionary and engineering constraints. It is suitable for students already exposed to introductory concepts in fluid mechanics and applied mechanics as a whole, but who would not need an advanced training in fluid mechanics per se. Currently no ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

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  • A Mathematical Nature Walk

    by John A. Adam ...
    "A sharp eye and an ingenious mind are at work on every page. . . . Read this book. . . . Then go forth, enjoy the view, and impress your friends." —Laurence A. Marschall, Natural HistoryHow heavy is that cloud? Why can you see farther in rain than in fog? Why are the droplets on that spider web spaced apart so evenly?If you have ever asked questions like these while outdoors, and wondered how ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fluid Mechanics

    by Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R Dowling ...
    Fluid mechanics, the study of how fluids behave and interact under various forces and in various applied situations—whether in the liquid or gaseous state or both—is introduced and comprehensively covered in this widely adopted text. Revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling, Fluid Mechanics, 5e is suitable for both a first or second course in fluid mechanics at the graduate or advanced ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

  • Mathematics in Nature

    Modeling Patterns in the Natural World

    by John A. Adam ...
    From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature.Generously illustrated, written in an ... Read more

    $43.99 USD

  • Fluid Mechanics

    by Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R Dowling ...
    The classic textbook on fluid mechanics is revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling to better illustrate this important subject for modern students. With topics and concepts presented in a clear and accessible way, Fluid Mechanics guides students from the fundamentals to the analysis and application of fluid mechanics, including compressible flow and such diverse applications as aerodynamics and ... Read more

    $93.59 USD

  • Fundamentals Of Imaging, The: From Particles To Galaxies

    by Michael Mark Woolfson ...
    It is through images that we understand the form and function of material objects, from the fundamental particles that are the constituents of matter to galaxies that are the constituents of the Universe. Imaging must be thought of in a flexible way as varying from just the detection of objects — a blip on a screen representing an aircraft or a vapour trail representing the passage of an exotic ... Read more

    $34.19 USD

  • Quantitative Plate Tectonics

    Physics of the Earth - Plate Kinematics – Geodynamics

    by Antonio Schettino ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This textbook on plate tectonics is designed for students in geology and geophysics to acquire in-depth knowledge of quantitative methods in plate kinematics and dynamics. Quantitative Plate Tectonics can also be used as a reference book by geoscientists who desire to expand their knowledge beyond their own specialization, or by oil-and-gas professionals and ore deposit specialists that need to ... Read more

    $58.49 USD

  • Basic Earthquake Engineering

    From Seismology to Analysis and Design

    by Halûk Sucuoğlu, Sinan Akkar ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book provides senior undergraduate students, master students and structural engineers who do not have a background in the field with core knowledge of structural earthquake engineering that will be invaluable in their professional lives. The basics of seismotectonics, including the causes, magnitude, and intensity of earthquakes, are first explained. Then the book introduces basic elements of ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • The Britannica Guide to Sound and Light

    by Erik Gregersen ...
    Series series Physics Explained
    Audio and visual cues facilitate some of our most powerful sensory experiences and embed themselves deeply into our memories and subconscious. Sound and light waves interact with our ears and eyes—our biological interpreters—creating a textural experience and relationship with the world around us. This well-researched volume explores the science behind acoustics and optics and the broad ... Read more

    $59.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crystal Chemistry: From Basics To Tools For Materials Creation

    by Gerard Ferey ...
    'This is a book for crystal chemistry lovers written by one of the pioneers of solid-state chemistry.'MRS BulletinDevoted to a diverse group of solid state scientists, the book has two objectives, both relating to structural chemistry: (i) a progressive analytic familiarization with the main parameters that govern the organization of crystallized matter and related crystal structures, (ii) a study ... Read more

    $39.59 USD

  • An Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

    by Faith A. Morrison ...
    This is a modern and elegant introduction to engineering fluid mechanics enriched with numerous examples, exercises and applications. A swollen creek tumbles over rocks and through crevasses, swirling and foaming. Taffy can be stretched, reshaped and twisted in various ways. Both the water and the taffy are fluids and their motions are governed by the laws of nature. The aim of this textbook is to ... Read more

    $127.09 USD

  • Rock Fractures in Geological Processes

    by Agust Gudmundsson ...
    Rock fractures control many of Earth's dynamic processes, including plate-boundary development, tectonic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and fluid transport in the crust. An understanding of rock fractures is also essential for effective exploitation of natural resources such as ground water, geothermal water, and petroleum. This book combines results from fracture mechanics, materials science, ... Read more

    $92.69 USD