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Establishes a set of high-performance, analytical-numerical methods for elastic wave analysis of anisotropic layered structures. This book offers an introduction, theoretical development, and applications involving smart materials, plates, and shells.

Numerous factors can affect the quality of electrical power. This book treats power system theory and power quality principles as interdependent entities. It compares different power quality measurement instruments and details ways to interpret power quality data correctly.

To gain and keep the competitive advantage, companies must continually strive to create better products. Computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are the industry standards. This title offers the reader a comprehensive treatment of the techniques and applications of CAD, CAE, and CAM.

A step-by-step guide that addresses both human and murine models, in addition to such topics as PCR and apoptosis. It provides an information about manufacturers and commercial sources of chemicals and reagents and a comprehensive list of references. It is suitable for investigators employing cellular immunological techniques in their research.

Suitable for engineers and energy policy makers, this collection contains diverse discussions of the problems of using radioactive material for microelectronic power needs. It describes the state of interdisciplinary research in radiochemistry, tritium storage, semiconductor fabrication, integration into MEMS and other electronic devices.

Shows how to be successful in the courtroom through the hands-on experiences of both a certified public accountant and a trial attorney. This book guides readers through the entire judicial process, presenting guidelines from choosing an accountant to analyzing the opposing expert's deposition.

Covers various angles, from the psychology to the legal ramifications of stalking. This book includes topics such as Diagnostic Considerations, Intended Victims, How to Investigate Stalking and Related Crimes, Legal Analysis and Evidence, and Case Management.

Examines the work of the National Estuary Program, the federally-funded initiative that addresses pollution and other anthropogenic impacts on estuarine ecosystems. This book focuses on the technical and management issues involved in National Estuary Program sites across the US-Long Island Sound, Delaware Bay, Galveston Bay, and San Francisco Bay.

Presents a review of the principles and applications of luminescence. Focussing on practical considerations, this book takes you from the fundamentals of the different luminescence-based assay systems, calculation methods, and instruments through the spectrum of applications and research advances.

Focuses on images on the Internet, and also discusses microscope image restoration. This work includes a list of Web sites that pertain to digital images and software along with those that relate to image processing. It is suitable for professionals, academics, and users of image analysis in biology and other areas of science.

Contains terms of interest in particle physics defined and with relevant technical and mathematical details. This handbook covers the experimental and theoretical techniques of particle physics along with terms from the closely related fields of astrophysics and cosmology.

Offers a collection of 34 papers presented by leading researchers at the International Workshop on Robust Control held in San Antonio, Texas in March 1991. This book includes papers that describe the results in parametric understanding, H8 uncertainty, optical control, and Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT).

Provides data on the structure and function of the circulatory systems of the different mammalian species. The text explores classic allometry, dimensional analysis, and modern haemodynamics to establish similarity principles. It also examines fluid mechanics, and cardiac and arterial systems.

Addresses intelligent technologies for the disabled. This book presents information on innovative technologies and their applications in various systems aimed to better the lives of the disabled. It covers topics such as visual and auditory systems, sensory control systems, electrical stimulation, circulatory impairments, and intelligent skin.

Addressing an area of neuroscience, this title offers a survey of the methods used to study a reaction or 'sensory report' in humans that can be inferred by indirect means in animal or tissues studies. It contains source material, useful advice, and guidance to specific details as well as examples of usage.

Offers a comprehensive description of the experimental tools available for investigating the neuronal properties that allow populations of spinal cord neurons to control muscles responsible for limb movements and posture control. This text demonstrates how spinal cord circuits operate under a variety conditions.

Based on an international conference held in Prague, this book debates the strengths and weaknesses of soil and water conservation initiatives implemented in North America, Europe, and Australia. It examines soil and water conservation policies in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, and other countries.

Discusses the laboratory and industrial synthesis of nonionic surfactants. This title furnishes coverage of the advances in nonionic surfactant organic chemistry. It analyzes a class of catalysts for the production of surfactants with narrow distributions.

Facilitating the development of important processes that yield increased detersive performance from smaller dosages, this work examines process and chemical technologies used in the formulation of compact powdered detergents. It provides a survey of technological developments fundamental to powder compaction.

Examining practical, hands-on applications in large-scale industrial settings, this work covers the principles of the science of thermodynamics. It presents applications for power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and turbomachinery. It features hundreds of helpful example problems and analytical exercises.

Provides material on coupling ratings, general purpose couplings versus special purpose couplings, retrofitting of lubricated couplings to nonlubricated couplings, torsional damping couplings, torquemeter couplings, and more.

Offers an introduction to the field of expert/knowledge based systems. This text considers the system shell and programming environment approaches to expert system development.

Presents an analysis of polymer and composite rheology. This book covers flow properties of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, and general principles and applications of various phases of polymer rheology. It contains chapters on the rheology of particulate and fibre composites.

Reflecting the advances in new materials development, this work offers information on the properties and applications of various classes of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. It intends to simplify the materials selection process and shows how to lower materials and manufacturing costs.

Based on a conference on Oxidative Stress and Redox Regulation, held at the Pasteur Institute, Paris, this work examines fundamental, chemical, biological and medical studies of free radicals on different targets and the consequences of their reactivity. It covers the chemistry and biochemistry of free radicals.

Presenting an analytical approach to selecting the best metal and obtaining optimal properties for and in a fabricated part, this text correlates weldability, formability and machinability with a metal's chemical composition through microstructures. It offers a review of the principles of materials science.

Offers information necessary for the development of mathematical models and numerical techniques to solve specific drying problems. The book addresses difficult issues involved with the drying equations of numerical analysis, including mesh generation and discretinization strategies.

Covers important methods and developments in food-aroma analysis. This text discusses the problem-solving capabilities of analytical methods for food flavours and aromas, showing how to select appropriate techniques for resolving the problems of major food trends. It includes a treatment of off-flavour and malodor analyses.

Bridges the gap between the quantitative viewpoint of management science and the practical needs of project cost management. This text covers an integrated cost management programme. It presents the use of method study techniques to increase the effectiveness of procedures and improve the productivity of resources.

Offers coverage of the scientific and pharmaceutical aspects of protein delivery from controlled release microparticulate systems - emphasizing protein stability during encapsulation and release.