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Table of Contents:
STATICS
Introduction, R. Hibbeler
Force Systems Resultants and Equilibrium, R. Hibbeler
Centroids and Distributed Loads, W.D. Pilkey and L. Kitis
Moments of Inertia, J.L. Meriam
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Introduction, T. Anderson
Reactions, T. Anagnos
Bending Stresses in Beams, J. Gere
Shear Stresses in Beams, J. Gere
Shear and Moment Diagrams, G. Buchanan
Columns, L. Zachary and J. Ligon
Pressure Vessels, E. Livingston and R.J. Scavuzzo
Axial Loads and Torsion, N.R. Bauld, Jr.
Fracture Mechanics, T. Anderson
DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION
Introduction, B. Karnopp
Dynamics of Particles: Kinematics and Kinetics, B. Karnopp
Dynamics of Rigid Bodies: Kinematics and Kinetics, A. Zeid and R. Beck
Free Vibration, Natural Frequencies, and Mode Shapes, D. Mendelsohn
Forced Vibrations, A. Leissa
Lumped versus Distributed Parameter Systems, B. Ovunc
Applications of Structural and Dynamic Principles, A. Kalinowski
Computer Simulation and Nomographs, D. Inman
Test Equipment and Measuring Instruments, T. Baird
KINEMATICS AND MECHANISMS
Introduction, B. Ravani
Linkages and Cams, J.M. McCarthy and G.L. Long
Tribology: Friction, Wear, and Lubrication, B. Bhushan
Machine Elements, G. Pennock
Crankshaft Journal Bearings, P.K. Subramanyan
Fluid Sealing in Machines, Mechanical Devices, and Apparatus, A. Lebeck
STRUCTURES
Introduction, J. McCormac
Loads, P. Gergely
Wind Effects, T. Reinhold and B. Sill
Earthquake Effects, M. Ravindra and J. Shipp
Structural Analysis, R. Sexsmith and T. Cigic
Structural Steel, W. Segui
Concrete, E. Nawy
Timber, D. Breyer
Masonry Design, J. Amrhein
FLUID MECHANICS
Introduction, F. Kreith
Incompressible Fluids, A. McDonald
Compressible Fluids, J. Hoffman
Rheology of Non-Newtonian Fluids, D. Doraiswamy
Airfoils/Wings, B. Munson and D. Cronin
Boundary Layers, E. Braun and P.-L. Wang
Valves, J.P. Tullis
Pumps and Fans, R. Boehm
Two-Phase Flow, R. Lahey
Basic Mixing Principles for Various Types of Fluid Mixing Applications, J. Oldshue
Fluid Measurements, S.A. Sherif
THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER
Introduction, F. Kreith
The First Law of Thermodynamics, R. Sonntag
Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy, N. Lior
Thermodynamics of Solutions, S. Sandler and H. Orbey
Thermodynamics of Surfaces, W. Krantz
Phase Equilibrium, B. Kyle
Thermodynamic Cycles, W.J. Cook
Heat Transfer, Y. Bayazitoglu and U. Sathuvalli
Heat Exchangers, M. Ohadi
Combustion, R. Hecklinger
Air Conditioning, V. Goldschmidt
Refrigeration and Cryogenics, R. Barron
Heat Transfer to Non-Newtonian Fluids, E.F. Matthys
Heat Pipes, L. Swanson
SEPARATION PROCESSES
Introduction, K. Timmerhaus
Distillation, J.R. Fair
Absorption and Stripping, W.M. Edwards and J.R. Fair
Extraction, V. Van Brunt
Adsorption, S. Sircar
Crystallization and Evaporation, R. Bennett
Membrane Separation, D. Woods, D. Walker, and W. Koros
Fluid-Particle Separation, S. Chaing and D. He
Other Separation Processes, W. Corder and S. Hanson
FUELS AND ENERGY CONVERSION
Introduction, F. Kreith
Fuels, S. Moustafa
Solar Power Systems, J.M. Chavez, E.M. Richards, and A. Van-Arsdall
Internal Combustion Engines, A. Kornhauser
Gas Turbines, L.S. Langston and G. Opdyke, Jr.
Nuclear Power Systems, D.M. Woodall
Power Plants, M. El-Wakil
Wind Turbines, A. Swift and E. Moroz
Hydraulic Turbines, R. Arndt
Steam Turbines, G. Shibayama and R. Franceschinis
Cogeneration, D. Cooke
Electric Machines, E.K. Stanek
KINETICS AND REACTION ENGINEERING
Introduction, J. Falconer
Reaction Kinetics, K.H. Lin
Chemical Reaction Engineering, H.S. Fogler
Scale-Up of Chemical Reaction Systems from Laboratory to Plant, J.B. Cropley
GEOTECHNICAL
Introduction, M. Harr
Soil Mechanics, B. Das
TRANSPORTATION
Introduction, K. Sinha
Transportation Planning, J. Leonard II and M. Meyer
Design of Transportation Facilities, M. Meyer
Operations and Environmental Impacts, P.W. Shuldiner and K.B. Black
Transportation Systems, P. Schonfeld
Transportation Safety Analysis, T. KHALIL
COASTAL AND OCEAN ENGINEERING
Introduction, W. Wood
Shallow Water and Deep Water Engineering, J. Herbich
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction, R. Jacko
Drinking Water Treatment, A. Amirtharajah and S.C. Jones
Air Pollution, F.C. Alley and C.D. Cooper
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal, H. Peavy
Solid Wastes, R. McKinney
Hazardous Waste Management, H.M. Cota and D. Wallenstein
Soil Remediation, B.M. Kim and A. Shapiro
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Introduction, J. Delleur
Hydraulics, B. Hauser
Hydrology, V. Singh
Sedimentation, E.V. Richardson
LINEAR SYSTEMS AND MODELS
Introduction, R. Ziemer
Transfer Functions and Laplace Transforms, C.N. Dorny
Block Diagrams, A. Sage
Signal Flow Graphics, A. Kraus
Linear State-Space Models, B. Schimel and W. Grantham
Frequency Response, P. Neudorfer and P. Gehlen
Convolution Integral, R. Ziemer
Stability Analysis, R. Stefani
Z-Transforms and Digital Systems, R. Johansson
CIRCUITS
Introduction, W.-K. Chen
Passive Components, H. Domingos
RL, RC, and RLC Circuits, M. Ciletti
Node Equations and Mesh Equations, J. Svoboda
Sinusoidal Excitation and Phasors, M. Rashid
Three-Phase Circuits, N. Balabanian
Filters, Passive, A. Rosa
Power Distribution, R. Broadwater, A. Sargent, and R. Lee
Grounding and Shielding, W. Duff
ELECTRONICS
Introduction, T. Jackson
Operational Amplifiers, P. Hurst
Active RC Filters, M. Soderstrand
Diodes and Transistors, S. Soclof
Analog Integrated Circuits, S. Soclof
Optoelectronic Devices, P. Bhattacharya
Power Electronics, K. Rajashekara
A/D and D/A Converters, J. Hamann
Superconductivity, K. Delin and T. Orlando
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Introduction, V. Oklobdzija
Logic Devices, R. Sandige
Counters and State Machines (Sequencers), B. Wilkinson
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, F. Hill
Memory Systems, R. Sandige
Computer-Aided Design and Simulation, M. Ciletti
Logic Analyzers, S. Mourad and M.S. Haydt
COMMUNICATIONS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
Introduction, H.V. Poor
Transforms and Fast Algorithms, A. Poularikas
Digital Filters, B. Bomar and L.M. Smith
Modulation and Detection, H.V. Poor
Coding, S. Miller and L. Couch II
Computer Communication Networks, J. Daigle
Satellites and Aerospace, S.W. Fordyce and W.W. Wu
Mobile and Cellular Radio Communications, T. Rappoport, R. Muhamed, M. Buehrer, and A. Doradla
Optical Communications, J. Palais
COMPUTERS
Introduction, V. Oklobdzija
Computer Organization: Architecture, V. Oklobdzija
Operating Systems, L.-F. Cabrera
Programming Languages, D. Volpano
Input/Output Devices, R. Freitas
Memory and Mass Storage Systems, P. Chen
MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
Introduction, W. von Maltzahn
Sensors and Transducers, R. Smith
Measurement Errors and Accuracy, S. Harrison
Signal Conditioning, S. Dyer
Telemetry, S. Horan
Recording Instruments, W. Owens
Bioinstrumentation, W. von Maltzahn and K. Meyer-Waarden
SURVEYING
Introduction, J. McCormac
Quality Control, B. van Gelder
Elevation, S. Johnson
Distance Measurements, R.B. Buckner
Directions, B. Dewitt
Photogrammetry and Topographic Mapping, J. Bethel
Surveying Computations, B. van Gelder
Satellite Surveying, B. van Gelder
Surveying Applications for Geographic Information Systems, J. Thompson
Remote Sensing, R. Kiefer and T. Lillesand
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Introduction, F. Raven
Feedback, W. Brogan
Root Locus, W. Brogan
Nyquist Criterion and Stability, N. Nise
System Compensation, F. Raven
Process Control, T. Marlin
Digital Control, R. Jacquot
Robots and Control, R. Bonitz and T.C. Hsia
State Variable Feedback, T. Vincent
MANUFACTURING
Introduction, F. Kreith
Types of Manufacturing, R. Schonberger
Quality, M. Stephens and J. Kmec
Flexible Manufacturing, A. Kusiak and C.-X. Feng
Management and Scheduling, E. Knod, Jr.
Design, Modeling, and Prototyping, W. Chapman and A.T. Bahill
Materials Processing and Manufacturing Methods, S. Risbud
Machine Tools and Processes, Y. Shin
Human Factors and Ergonomics, W. Karwowski and B. Jamaldin
Pressure and Vacuum, P. Biltoft, C. Borzileri, D. Holten, and M. Traini
Food Engineering, R.P. Singh
Agricultural Engineering, D. Hills
System Reliability, R. Ramakumar
AERONAUTICS AND AEROSPACE
Introduction, C. Spitzer
Aerodynamics, J. Donovan
Stability and Turbulence, R. Hess
Computational Fluid Dynamics, R. Agarwal
Aerospace Materials, R. June
Propulsion Systems, J. Monk
Aircraft Performance and Design, F. Hale
Spacecraft and Mission Design, W. Fowler
SAFETY
Introduction, A.K. Furr
Hazard Identification and Control, M. Rahimi
Regulations and Standards, A.K. Furr
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction, T. Au
Present Worth Analysis, W. Short
Project Analysis Using Rate-of-Return Criteria, R. Beaves
Project Selection from Alternatives, C. Hendrickson and S. McNeil
Depreciation and Corporate Taxes, T. Au
Financing and Leasing, C. Fazzi
Risk Assessment, R. Ruegg
Sensitivity Analysis, H. Marshall
Life-Cycle Costing, W. Fabrycky and B. Blanchard
Project Evaluation and Selection, H. Thamhain
Critical Path Method, J. Richards
Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Licenses, P. Beck and C. Bordas
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Introduction, J. Shackelford
Properties of Solids, J. Shackelford
Failure Analysis, J. Shackelford
Liquids and Gases, B. Poling
Biomaterials, R.B. Martin
MATHEMATICS
Introduction, W.F. Ames
General Mathematics
Linear Algebra Matrices, G. Cain
Vector Algebra and Calculus, G. Cain
Complex Variables, G. Cain
Difference Equations, W.F. Ames
Differential Equations, W.F. Ames
Integral Equations, W.F. Ames
Approximation Methods, W.F. Ames
Integral Transforms, W.F. Ames
Chaos, Fractals, and Julian Sets, A. Deliu
Calculus of Variations, W.F. Ames
Probability and Statistics, Y.L. Tong
Optimization, G. Cain
Numerical Methods, W.F. Ames
Dimensional Analysis, W.F. Ames
Computer Graphics Visualization, R. Gallagher
Appendix: Mathematical Tables and Formulae
Associations and Societies