Focuses on methods and algorithms related to the design of communication networks, using optimization, graph theory, probability theory and simulation techniques. This book discusses the nature and complexity of the network design process, then introduces theoretical concepts, problems and solutions.
This classic and well-respected textbook provides the most comprehensive coverage of the process of design for structural elements and features a wealth of practical problems and real-world examples.
This dictionary includes over 550 new entries on all aspects of mechanical engineering, in the core areas of design, stress analysis, dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, together with newly extended coverage of materials engineering. It is an invaluable guide for students, and for professionals in the field.
This handbook surveys the range of methods and fuel types used in generating energy for industry, transportation, and heating and cooling of buildings. Solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, geothermal, ocean and fossil fuels are discussed and compared, and the thermodynamics of energy conversion is explained.
Presents a resource for understanding, operating, and maintaining essential building systems such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, and lighting. This title is packed with real-world examples and over 100 illustrations. It guides in reducing energy consumption and complying with green building guidelines in commercial buildings.
Dym, Little and Orwin's Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction, 4th Edition gets students actively involved with conceptual design methods and project management tools. The book helps students acquire design skills as they experience the activity of design by doing design projects.
This proven and internationally recognized text teaches the methods of engineering design as a condition of successful product development. It breaks down the design process into phases and then into distinct steps, each with its own working methods.
This popular, world-wide selling textbook teaches engineering mathematics in a step-by-step fashion and uniquely through engineering examples and exercises which apply the techniques right from their introduction.
This book presents the basic concepts and principles of statics. It helps students develop problem solving skills in a systematic manner and contains numerous examples, along with their complete solutions.
This bestselling German textbook, now available in English, presents undergraduates in mechanical and civil engineering with a clear knowledge of engineering mechanics. It covers numerous topics, and each chapter contains a variety of problems and solutions.
Now in an updated second edition, this text, the final volume of a three-part series, presents the latest material on the mechanics of engineering for an undergraduate student readership, and includes numerous problems along with their solutions.
Engineering Science is a comprehensive textbook suitable for all vocational and pre-degree courses in engineering, being fully in line with the latest vocational courses at Level 2 and leading into Level 3.
The author is known for his extremely clear, finely crafted text, and the book offers a wealth of excellent worked examples.This text is designed to be useful, at all levels, to students and practitioners of architecture, construction studies, building services, surveying, and environmental science.