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      • Mechanical engineering & materials
        October 2018

        Bonding technology

        Bonding-friendly constructions and applications in practice

        by Tim Jüntgen

        For many applications, bonding technology represents a reliable and economical alternative to established and traditional joining processes. Among other things, it offers the best prerequisites for the consistent realization of resilient lightweight constructions, which are becoming increasingly important in today's world as a result of increasing mobility and the sustainable conservation of resources. From the content: Manufacturing processes, joining processes and connection types Basics, technology of gluing Structure, classification and types of adhesives Bonding of metallic and non-metallic materials Selected examples of concrete applications in bonding technology Testing and quality assurance Bonding in combination with other joining processes (hybrid joining) Further information / updates in the free online service This technical book provides design engineers and adhesive users with assistance for the conception, design and implementation of bondings.

      • Civil engineering, surveying & building

        Practical Stress Analysis With Finite Elements (2nd Edition)

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      • Medicine: general issues

        Jabs, Jenner & Juggernauts

        A Look at Vaccination

        by Jennifer Craig

        There are many books about vaccination; some are quick reads for parents, and others are academic reviews of medical literature. This book is about what Jennifer Craig discovered from her readings. It is a personal account and a personal journey. It is not a scientific book -- Jennifer has written enough academic articles in her time -- but it is based on good science, verifiable statistics, accurate analysis and cogent synthesis.

      • Materials science
        February 1989

        Materials Science and Engineering for the 1990s

        Maintaining Competitiveness in the Age of Materials

        by Committee on Materials Science and Engineering, Solid State Sciences Committee, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        Materials science and engineering (MSE) contributes to our everyday lives by making possible technologies ranging from the automobiles we drive to the lasers our physicians use. Materials Science and Engineering for the 1990s charts the impact of MSE on the private and public sectors and identifies the research that must be conducted to help America remain competitive in the world arena. The authors discuss what current and future resources would be needed to conduct this research, as well as the role that industry, the federal government, and universities should play in this endeavor.

      • Materials science
        February 1990

        Status and Applications of Diamond and Diamond-Like Materials

        An Emerging Technology

        by Committee on Superhard Materials, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        Recent discoveries enabling the growth of crystalline diamond by chemical vapor deposition offer the potential for a wide variety of new applications. This new book examines the state of the technology arising from these discoveries in relation to other allied materials, such as high-pressure diamond and cubic boron nitride. Most of the potential defense, space, and commercial applications are related to diamond's hardness, but some utilize its other qualities, such as optical and electronic properties. The authors review growth processes and discuss techniques for characterizing the resulting materials' properties. Crystalline diamond is emphasized, but other diamond-like materials (e.g. silicon carbide and amorphous carbon containing hydrogen) are also examined. In addition, the authors identify scientific, technical, and economic problems that could impede the rapid exploitation of these materials, and present recommendations covering broad areas of research and development.

      • Materials science
        February 1991

        Improving Engineering Design

        Designing for Competitive Advantage

        by Committee on Engineering Design Theory and Methodology, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        Effective design and manufacturing, both of which are necessary to produce high-quality products, are closely related. However, effective design is a prerequisite for effective manufacturing. This new book explores the status of engineering design practice, education, and research in the United States and recommends ways to improve design to increase U.S. industry's competitiveness in world markets.

      • Materials science
        February 1993

        Materials Research Agenda for the Automobile and Aircraft Industries

        by Committee on Materials for the 21st Century, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        This volume presents a materials research agenda for the commercial aircraft and automobile industries for the next two decades. Two case studies are used as a basis for discussion: the 50-mile-per-gallon, 5-passenger sedan and the high-speed civil transport. Also identified are those general materials drivers and the materials research required for each field.

      • Materials science
        May 2016

        Applying Materials State Awareness to Condition-Based Maintenance and System Life Cycle Management

        Summary of a Workshop

        by Robert J. Katt, Rapporteur; Defense Materials Manufacturing and Infrastructure Standing Committee; National Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

        In August 2014, the committee on Defense Materials Manufacturing and Infrastructure convened a workshop to discuss issues related to applying materials state awareness to condition-based maintenance and system life cycle management. The workshop was structured around three focal topics: (1) advances in metrology and experimental methods, (2) advances in physics-based models for assessment, and (3) advances in databases and diagnostic technologies. This report summarizes the discussions and presentations from this workshop.

      • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        March 2018

        Development and construction for additive manufacturing

        Principles and methods for use in industrial end customer products

        by Klahn, Meboldt, Fontana, Leutenecker-Twelsieck, Jansen

        The entry into the additive manufacturing (AM) of serial and end customer parts is a challenge for many companies: standards, dimensioning bases, design methods, technical-economic calculation bases, CAD tools and experience for the development of additive serial and end customer parts still not exist for the most part or are not established. Industrial enterprises that have the goal to develop additively manufactured end customer parts are quickly faced with similar questions. With practice-oriented methods and examples, the book addresses these questions: Which AM methods are available and which are suitable for industrial end-user components? (Section 2) How can AM processes be combined with conventional production? (Section 3) What is the digital process chain? (Section 4) What is the quality of AM components and how can they be tested? (Section 5) What is the cost structure of AM components? (Section 6) What are established application fields for AM? (Section 7) How can potential-free components and application fields of the AM be identified? (Section 8) How are components designed for AM optimally? (Section 9) What are examples of successfully implemented AM end-user components? (Section 10) What are the steps by which AM can successfully be implemented in the company? (Section 11) The book is a basic work for the industrial development and construction of additively manufactured series and end customer parts, by providing practical methods and knowledge, which support a successful implementation of additive processes in companies. In addition to new methods and procedures, the book demonstrates the possibilities of implementation by means of a large number of successful product examples from the industry.

      • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        March 2017

        Eureka

        by Various

        Every issue of Eureka has a mix of regular sections and technical content, providing design engineers with practical and applicable information resource in an exciting and compelling format. Its thoroughly researched circulation of design engineers, managers and directors targets its readers more accurately than any other service provider in the sector; it reaches readers with the budgets and authority to spend. Eureka is the leading publication for mechanical design engineers. If you are trying to reach this key group of decision makers, then Eureka is your ‘must have’ partner. If your plans incorporate display advertising, more complicated projects such as gatefold covers or bellybands, or if you require assistance in design, writing and layout of advertorial, Eureka has the options to suit your marketing strategy and your budget. With Eureka’s editorial experience, brand strength and a monthly circulation of more than 17,000 key decision makers, no one understands the sector better, or is in a better position to help you fulfil your company's marketing aims.

      • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        April 2017

        Fastening & Assembly Solutions and Technology

        by Various

        Published quarterly, FAST is the only magazine in the industry to provide high quality editorial exclusively focused on fastening and assembly solutions and technology. Its thoroughly researched circulation of design engineers, production engineers and manufacturing managers and directors, targets its readers more accurately than any other service provider in the sector. If you are trying to reach this key group of decision makers, then FAST is your ‘must have’ partner. If your plans incorporate display advertising, more complicated projects such as gatefold covers or bellybands, or if you require assistance in design, writing and layout of advertorial, FAST has the options to suit your marketing strategy and your budget. With FAST’s editorial experience, brand strength and an average circulation of more than 7000 key decision makers, no one understands the sector better, or is in a better position to help you fulfill your company's marketing aims.

      • Materials science
        March 2009

        Assessment of Corrosion Education

        by Committee on Assessing Corrosion Education; National Materials Advisory Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council

        The threat from the degradation of materials in the engineered products that drive our economy, keep our citizenry healthy, and keep us safe from terrorism and belligerent threats has been well documented over the years. And yet little effort appears to have been made to apply the nation's engineering community to developing a better understanding of corrosion and the mitigation of its effects. The engineering workforce must have a solid understanding of the physical and chemical bases of corrosion, as well as an understanding of the engineering issues surrounding corrosion and corrosion abatement. Nonetheless, corrosion engineering is not a required course in the curriculum of most bachelor degree programs in MSE and related engineering fields, and in many programs, the subject is not even available. As a result, most bachelor-level graduates of materials- and design-related programs have an inadequate background in corrosion engineering principles and practices. To combat this problem, the book makes a number of short- and long-term recommendations to industry and government agencies, educational institutions, and communities to increase education and awareness, and ultimately give the incoming workforce the knowledge they need.

      • Materials science
        December 2009

        Review of the Bureau of Reclamation's Corrosion Prevention Standards for Ductile Iron Pipe

        by Committee on the Review of the Bureau of Reclamation's Corrosion Prevention Standards for Ductile Iron Pipe; National Materials Advisory Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council

        Ductile iron pipe (DIP) was introduced about 50 years ago as a more economical and better-performing product for water transmission and distribution. As with iron or steel pipes, DIP is subject to corrosion, the rate of which depends on the environment in which the pipe is placed. Corrosion mitigation protocols are employed to slow the corrosion process to an acceptable rate for the application. When to use corrosion mitigation systems, and which system, depends on the corrosivity of the soils in which the pipeline is buried. The Bureau of Reclamation's specification for DIP in highly corrosive soil has been contested by some as an overly stringent requirement, necessitating the pipe to be modified from its as-manufactured state and thereby adding unnecessary cost to a pipeline system. This book evaluates the specifications in question and presents findings and recommendations. Specifically, the authoring committee answers the following questions: Does polyethylene encasement with cathodic protection work on ductile iron pipe installed in highly corrosive soils? Will polyethylene encasement and cathodic protection reliably provide a minimum service life of 50 years? What possible alternative corrosion mitigation methods for DIP would provide a service life of 50 years?

      • Materials science
        November 2005

        Globalization of Materials R&D

        Time for a National Strategy

        by Committee on Globalization of Materials Research and Development, National Research Council

        Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) R&D is spreading globally at an accelerating rate. As a result, the relative U.S. position in a number of MSE subfields is in a state of flux. To understand better this trend and its implications for the U.S. economy and national security, the Department of Defense (DOD) asked the NRC to assess the status and impacts of the global spread of MSE R&D. This report presents a discussion of drivers affecting U.S. companies’ decisions about location of MSE R&D, an analysis of impacts on the U.S. economy and national security, and recommendations to ensure continued U.S. access to critical MSE R&D.

      • Materials science
        February 1989

        Research Opportunities for Materials with Ultrafine Microstructures

        by Committee on Materials with Submicron-Sized Microstructures, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        Materials with nanoscale structure (i.e. a structure of less than 100 nanometers in size) represent a new and exciting field of research. These materials can be produced in many ways, possess a number of unique properties compared with coarser-scaled structures, and have several possible applications with significant technological importance. Based on a state-of-the-art survey of research findings and commercial prospects, this new book concludes that much work remains to be done in characterizing these structures and their exceptional properties, and presents recommendations for the specific research and development activities needed to fill these gaps in our understanding.

      • Materials science
        February 1992

        Beam Technologies for Integrated Processing

        by Committee on Beam Technologies: Opportunities in Attaining Fully Integrated Processing Systems, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council

        Beam technologies play an important role in microelectronic component fabrication and offer opportunities for application in other manufacturing schemes. Emerging beam technologies that incorporate potential for sensors, control, and information processing have created new opportunities for integrated processing of materials and components. This volume identifies various beam technologies and their applications in electronics and other potential manufacturing processes. Recommendations for research and development to enhance the understanding, capabilities, and applications of beam technologies are presented.

      • Materials science
        February 1993

        Mathematical Research in Materials Science

        Opportunities and Perspectives

        by Committee on Mathematical Sciences Applied to Materials Science, National Research Council

        This book describes fruitful past collaborations between the mathematical and materials sciences and indicates future challenges. It seeks both to encourage mathematical sciences research that will complement vital research in materials science and to raise awareness of the value of quantitative methods. The volume encourages both communities to increase cross-disciplinary collaborations, emphasizing that each has much to gain from such an increase, and it presents recommendations for facilitating such work. This book is written for both mathematical and materials science researchers interested in advancing research at this interface; for federal and state agency representatives interested in encouraging such collaborations; and for anyone wanting information on how such cross-disciplinary, collaborative efforts can be accomplished successfully.

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