Research Methods for Construction, 3rd Edition Richard F. Fellows, Anita M. M. Liu Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 This book provides guidance on research methodologies and methods with particular attention to applications in construction. Three main sections - producing a proposal, executing the research and reporting the results - discuss the main issues in research and examine the primary approaches, both qualitative and quantitative. The methods adopted for scientific and engineering experiments, model building and simulations are discussed, Read More... Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics Michael G. Pecht Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 * Chapter 1 provides a basic understanding of PHM and the techniques being developed to enable prognostics for electronic products and systems. * Chapter 2 presents the state of the art in sensor systems for in-situ health and usage monitoring. * Chapter 3 discusses the various models and algorithms that can be utilized for PHM. * Chapter 4 presents the challenges and opportunities for research and development in PHM of electronics. Read More... Molecular Recognition and Polymers: Control of Polymer Structure and Self-Assembly Vincent Rotello (Editor), Sankaran Thayumanavan (Editor) Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 State-of-the-art techniques for tapping the vast potential of polymers The use of specific non-covalent interactions to control polymer structure and properties is a rapidly emerging field with applications in diverse disciplines. Molecular Recognition and Polymers covers the fundamental aspects and applications of molecular recognition?in the creation of novel polymeric materials for use in drug delivery, Read More... Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scaleup, 2nd Edition E. Bruce Nauman Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 The classic reference, now expanded and updated Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scaleup is the authoritative sourcebook on chemical reactors. This new Second Edition consolidates the latest information on current optimization and scaleup methodologies, numerical methods, and biochemical and polymer reactions. It provides the comprehensive tools and information to help readers design and specify chemical reactors confidently, Read More... Modern Antenna Handbook Constantine A. Balanis Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 Find the most up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of classical and modern antennas and their related technologies in Modern Antenna Handbook. Have access to current theories and practices in the field of antennas, with topics like metamaterials, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), frequency selective surfaces (FSS), radar cross sections (RCS), and advanced numerical and computational methods targeted primarily for the analysis and design of Read More... Risk Assessment in Geotechnical Engineering Gordon A. Fenton, D. V. Griffiths Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 The increasing sophistication of buildings and bridges demand new analytical techniques. Reliability-based design is a well established technique in the structural and mechanical engineering communities that is now gaining momentum among geotechnical engineers. This book introduces an innovative reliability-based method for risk assessment in geotechnical engineering that allows engineers to create a better model for analyzing the properties and possible Read More...