This book discusses the relatively new branch of structural dynamics called adaptive structures. An adaptive structure is a structure that actually senses a change in its environment and adapts to compensate for forces applied against it. These structures contain sensors, actuators and controllers that sense a force from the environment and adjust the shape, making the structure more rigid or more flexible depending upon the force.

The first edition of this leading text helped change the way thermodynamics is taught. The second edition incorporates state-of-the art analyses and practices that have come about since the first edition and strengthens coverage of energy, thermal design and entropy generation. Like the first edition, it includes an in-depth study of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

During the past several years, there has been a surge of activity aimed at improving tolerancing techniques╟the measurement and requirements of various parts designed and produced╟to bring them in line with new computer-aided processes. This book is the first to bring all aspects of this field together in one source.

Completely revised and updated, this process industry classic is the definitive guide to topics such as: ASME code requirements, design and assembly of piping systems, selection of mechanical equipment, manpower requirements, pump types ratings and selections, separations processes, and pumping processes.

This book presents a broad range of artificial intelligence applications in the petroleum industry, with topics divided between symbolic AI and Computational AI.

This guide reviews the reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the myriad chemicals that form the basis of the multibillion dollar petrochemical industry.

This is a fully cross-reference dictionary that provides lengthy definitions of metallurgic terms with additional explanations, supplementary and complementary information.

This book shows practical ways to eliminate or reduce the environmental impact of various petroleum and natural gas production and processing activities. It focuses on ways to treat drilling and production wastes for reduced toxicity and/or volume, methods to safely transporting toxic materials, governmental regulations, sensitive habitats, major US chemical waste exchanges, and offshore releases of oil.

Covers the most important topics in mechanical engineering, including computer technology, global competition, improved communications, and advances in design and manufacturing. Overseen by an advisory board of eminent authorities and written by more than 100 international experts from industry, academia, and national laboratories.

Features numerous figures detailing types of optical mounts and provide you with a variety of designs for every conceivable application. Many designs allow you to create practical, highly accurate adjustable optical mounts. Practical modeling methods and "tricks of the trade" detail how to apply FEA techniques for accurate structural and thermal analysis of optics. Fabrication methods for low-cost rapid prototyping are introduced.

This concise handbook focuses on the fundamentals of acoustics and vibration as they relate to engineers, researchers and designers (covering topics such as basic aerodynamics and jet noise, interaction of fluid motion and sound, infra sound, ultrasonic, quantum acoustics, etc.); while spending little time on what could be described as the "science and art" of acoustics (such as auditory function, acoustical properties of the outer and inner ear, psychological speech perception, music and musical acoustics, hearing and sound perception among vertebrate/invertebrate animals).

This book teaches operators the nature of industrial failure, a strategy for operating success, vital operating skills, and implementing the strategy. It provides a series of insightful case studies, and covers OSHA compliance issues.

A straightforward description and explanation of pipeline pigs and their capabilities. This book covers both utility pigs and in-line inspection tools. Has figures, tables, and an index.

A comprehensive look at the fundamental principles of the mechanics of composites. This book includes and extensive array of results demonstrating the wide range of possibilities for mechanical and thermal properties of fibrous composites. Includes a introductory chapter on the properties and advantages of fibrous composites and discusses two-dimensional and three- dimensional constitutive equations, lamination theory, test methods, response of polymer matrix and metal matrix composites, interlaminar stresses, failure and damage, laminated tubes, laminated plates and micromechanics.

A useful reference to 650 petroleum-industry Internet addresses. It lists companies, suppliers, associations, and schools. The book comes with an HTML browser disk with access to more than 740 sites.