This concise, entirely up-to-date reference/text presents the fundamental science needed to understand the classification of materials and the limits of their properties in terms of temperature, strength, ductility, corrosion, and physical behavior, while emphasizing materials processing, selection, and property measurement methods.

Contents-Defining the Problem and Elements of the Solution. The Big Problem of Small Projects. Basic Concepts of Small Project Management. Project Planning, Estimating, and Approval. Network Planning for Small Projects. Resource Planning for Small Projects. Cost Estimating for Small Projects. Organizing for Small Project Management. Project Management and Control. Management Reporting: The Key to Project Control. Measurement of Physical Progress. Control of Cost, Schedule, and Resources. Dealing with Uncertainty. Quantifying Estimate Risk, Uncertainty, and Contingency. Computer Applications. Computer-Assisted Project Management

Leading experts worldwide have contributed sections to this standard reference. Materials and processes are described, as well as management issues, ergonomics, maintenance and computers in industry. This up-to-date survey also includes comprehensive coverage of CAD, CAE, CIM and Quality.

A major revision of the definitive reference on industrial engineering principles and practices.

The handbook electrical contracting professionals rely on for Code compliance and to pass inspection the very first time. Detailed in all code requirements including numerous diagrams and application situations.

Here is a comprehensive catalog of the types of metallurgical failures common to boilers. It documents the full range of causes of boiler tube failure and provides a blueprint for cutting maintenance costs and upgrading the efficiency and reliability of any power plant design. Features material on fluid dynamics, heat transfer and stress calculations. It also covers important design information on making material-condition and end-of-life assessments for plant equipment. Up-to-date information on the higher temperature ranges now experienced by boilers and an expanded listing of boiler equipment are included.

Designed for the practicing engineer, this authoritative work provides the first, comprehensive reference devoted to metering pumps, covering all aspects of their selection, application, and operation. This single-volume source simplifies the utilization of metering pumps for process and waste water treatment, as well as chemical dosing and blending-important functions in every major industry-reducing costs and saving valuable time.

Through 30 case studies, learn how even the most complex system design processes can be measured and improved. The book presents an exclusive methodology and metrics for assessing design difficulty, required resources and system efficiency and shows how to identify potentially risky projects early in the system lifecycle, and then reduce the risks. It covers an exceptionally wide range of designs -- from Velcro to the Boeing 777, from the Great Pyramid to the Hubble Telescope.

Maintaining the non-mathematical approach that made the first edition so popular, this reference/text describes the source of physical, thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties in ceramics; reviews the fabrication processes used for manufacturing ceramic components; and discusses the selection and design of ceramic components for advanced engineering applications.

Takes into account the effective use of human factors issues in advanced manufacturing which would make the difference between the failure or success of industrial corporations, international authorities describe how to implement methods and techniques, applicable on a global basis, into manufacturing and process industries where change is being brought about as they move to concurrent engineering formers of operation.

This encyclopedic volume covers almost every phase of piping design-presenting procedures in the most easy-to-use way. Written by 82 world experts in the field, the Piping Design Handbook: - details the basic principles of piping design - explores pipeline shortcut methods in an in-depth manner - presents expanded rules of thumb for the piping design engineer - and much more!

The most complete, reliable, and up-to-date electrical wiring guide available for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers.

A complete introduction to Design of Experiments essentials-ready to apply. This hands-on guide offers complete, down-to-earth coverage of Design of Experiments (DOE) basics, providing you with the technical and managerial tools you need to put this powerful technique into action to help you achieve your quality improvement objectives. Using a clear, step-by-step Practical Guide to Experimental Design shows you how to develop, perform, and analyze designed experiments. The book features: Accessible coverage of statistical concepts, including data acquisition, reporting of results, sampling and other distributions, and more. A complete range of analytical procedures; analysis of variance, full and fractional factorial DOE, and the role of DOE in fault isolation and failure analysis. In-depth case studies, examples, and exercises covering a range of different uses of DOE. Broad applications across manufacturing, service, administrative, and other business se ctors.

This practical resource covers every aspect of printed circuit assembly manufacturing- from concept and design through materials, techniques, processes, inspection, and testing.
Detailing the manufacture of printed circuit assemblies from the perspective of the manufacturing engineer or engineering manager, the book emphasizes the implementation of processes and the solving of process problems.