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Vehicular Networking: Automotive Applications & Beyond (Intelligent Transport Systems Series)

1 Commercial and Public Use Applications

1.1 Introduction.
1.2 V2XApplications from the User Benefits Perspective.
1.3 Application Characteristics and Network Attributes.
1.4 Application Classification and Categorization.
1.5 Market Perspectives and Challenges for Deployment.
1.6 Summary and Conclusions.
References.

2 Governmental and Military Applications

2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Vehicular Networks for First Responders.
2.3 The Need for Public Safety Vehicular Networks.
2.4 State of Vehicular Network Technology.
2.5 Vehicular Networks for Military Use.
2.6 Conclusions.
References.

3 Communication Systems for Car-2-X Networks

3.1 Overview of theV2XEnvironment.
3.2 V2X Channel Models.
3.3 V2X Channel Properties.
3.4 Performance of 802.11p in the V2X Channel.
3.5 Vehicular Ad hoc Network Multichannel Operation.
3.6 Vehicular Ad hoc Network Single-hop Broadcast and its Reliability Enhancement Schemes.
3.7 Vehicular Ad hoc Network Multi-hop Information Dissemination Protocol Design.
3.8 Mobile IP Solution in VANETs.
3.9 Future Research Directions and Challenges.
References.

4 Communication Systems for Railway Applications

4.1 Evolution of Embedded Computers and Communication Networks in Railway Applications.
4.2 Train Integration in a Global Communication Framework.
4.3 Communication Classes and Related Communication Requirements.
4.4 Expected Services from a Railway Communication System and the Related Requirements.
4.5 Qualitative and Quantitative Approach for Dimensioning Wireless Links.
4.6 Existing Wireless Systems Applicable to Railway Communication Systems.
4.7 Networks for On-board Communication and Coupling with the Wayside.
4.8 Integration of Existing Technologies for Future Train Integration in a Global Communication Framework.
4.9 Conclusion.
References.

5 Security and Privacy Mechanisms for Vehicular Networks

5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Threats.
5.3 Security Requirements.
5.4 Secure VC Architecture Basic Elements.
5.5 Secure and Privacy-enhancing Vehicular Communication.
5.6 Revocation.
5.7 Data Trustworthiness.
5.8 Towards Deployment of Security and PET for VC.
5.9 Conclusions.
References.

6 Security and Dependability in Train Control Systems

6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Traditional Train Control and Methods of Rail Operation.
6.3 Limitations of Current Train Control Technologies.
6.4 Positive Train Control.
6.5 System Security.
6.6 Supplementary Requirements.
6.7 Summary.
References.

7 Automotive Standardization of Vehicle Networks

7.1 General Concepts.
7.2 Interoperability.
7.3 Wireless Protocols and Standardization Activities.
7.4 Regional Standards Development Progress.
7.5 Global Standardization.
References.

8 Standardization of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication

8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Overview of Standards and Consortia Providing Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication Solutions.
8.3 Radio Access Standards for V2I Communications.
8.4 Networking Standards for V2I Communications.
8.5 Summary.
References.

9 Simulating Cooperative Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Systems: A Multi-Aspect Assessment Tool Suite

9.1 Introduction on Design and Evaluation of Cooperative Systems.
9.2 Design Problems for Cooperative Systems.
9.3 SUMMITS Tool Suite and Multi-Aspect Assessment.
9.4 Integrated Full-Range Speed Assistant.
9.5 System Robustness – Simulations with a Multi-Agent Real-Time Simulator.
9.6 Traffic Flow Impacts – Simulations in the ITS Modeller.
9.7 Conclusions.
References.

10 System Design and Proof-of-Concept Implementation of Seamless Handover Support for Communication-Based Train Control

10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Fast Handover for CBTC using Wi-Fi.
10.3 System Concept and Design.
10.4 Implementation.
10.5 Performance Evaluation.
10.6 Conclusion.
References.

11 New Technological Paradigms

11.1 Evolution and Convergence of Vehicular Networks.
11.2 Future Challenges.
11.3 New Paradigms.
11.4 Outlook: the Role of Vehicular Networks in the Future Internet.
References.

How to Tune & Modify Engine Management Systems

How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems (Motorbooks Workshop) by Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection (0-879387-43-2) to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including the multitude of import cars that are the subject of so much hot rodding today. Hartman's text is extremely detailed and logically arranged to help readers better understand this complex topic.

About the Author
Jeff Hartman is the author of How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems, Fuel Injection: Installation, Performance, Tuning, Modification, and the Turbocharging Performance Handbook, all from Motorbooks. Hartman lives in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (January 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760315825
ISBN-13: 9780760315828
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches

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Fox & McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 8th Edition

Through seven editions, Fox & McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics has been one of the most widely adopted textbooks in the field. This new eighth edition continues to provide readers with a balanced and comprehensive approach to mastering critical concepts, incorporating a proven problem-solving methodology that helps readers develop an orderly plan to finding the right solution, including relating results to expected physical behavior. The eighth edition features co-author, Philip Pritchard, has introduced new material to motivate readers’ interest in fluid mechanics through exciting applications, such as case studies relating to Energy and the Environment ISSUES, and new videos demonstrating fluid mechanics principles.

Book Features

This book sets the benchmark for undergraduate textbooks in terms of its comprehensive treatment of all the main areas of fluid mechanics, as well as its level of presentation.
Proven, consistent problem-solving methodology: A consistent problem methodology is demonstrated in every example, demonstrating best practices for students.
Over 100 detailed example problems illustrate important fluid mechanics concepts and incorporate problem-solving techniques that allow students to see the advantages of using a systematic procedure.
More than 1,700 end-of-chapter problems with varying degrees of difficulty give instructors many options when creating assignments.
Integration with Excel: The problem-solving approach is integrated with Excel so instructors can focus more class time on fundamental concepts. Instructors can also use the 51 Example Excel workbooks to present a variety of fluid mechanics phenomena, especially the effects produced when varying input parameters.
Extensive explanations of theoretical derivations give instructors the choice to either review theory in class or assign it as homework so that lecture time can be more flexible.
SI and English Units: SI units are used in about 70 percent of both Example and end-of-chapter problems. English Engineering units are retained in the remaining problems to provide experience with this traditional system and to highlight conversions among unit systems that may be derived from fundamentals.

New to this edition

Case Studies in Energy and the Environment: A new case study begins each chapter, providing a survey of the most interesting and novel applications of fluid mechanics for generating increasing amounts of the world s energy from renewable sources.
Demonstration Videos: The classic NCFMF video references from the previous edition have all been retained and supplemented with new videos from a variety of sources. The videos provide visual aids for many of the concepts covered in the text, and are available on the student and instructor sections of the book website.
CFD: The section on basic concepts of computational fluid dynamics in Chapter 5 now includes material on using the spreadsheet for numerical analysis of simple 1D and 2D flows; it includes an introduction to the Euler method.
Many Restructured and Updated Chapters: Including those chapters relating to Fluid Machinery, Open-Channel Flow, and Compressible Flow.
New Homework Problems: Over 500 of the roughly 1700 problems are new or modified for this edition, some created by a panel of instructors and subject matter experts. End-of-chapter homework problems are now grouped and labeled according to text sections.

Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.

1.1 Note to Students.
1.2 Scope of Fluid Mechanics.
1.3 Definition of a Fluid.
1.4 Basic Equations.
1.5 Methods of Analysis.
1.6 Dimensions and Units.
1.7 Analysis of Experimental Error.
1.8 Summary.

CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS.

2.1 Fluid as a Continuum.
2.2 Velocity Field.
2.3 Stress Field.
2.4 Viscosity.
2.5 Surface Tension.
2.6 Description and Classification of Fluid Motions.
2.7 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 3 FLUID STATICS.

3.1 The Basic Equation of Fluid Statics.
3.2 The Standard Atmosphere.
3.3 Pressure Variation in a Static Fluid.
3.4 Hydraulic Systems.
3.5 Hydrostatic Force on Submerged Surfaces.
3.6 Buoyancy and Stability.
3.7 Fluids in Rigid-Body Motion (on the Web).
3.8 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 4 BASIC EQUATIONS IN INTEGRAL FORM FOR A CONTROL VOLUME.

4.1 Basic Laws for a System.
4.2 Relation of System Derivatives to the Control Volume Formulation.
4.3 Conservation of Mass.
4.4 Momentum Equation for Inertial Control Volume.
4.5 Momentum Equation for Control Volume with Rectilinear Acceleration.
4.6 Momentum Equation for Control Volume with Arbitrary Acceleration (on the Web).
4.7 The Angular-Momentum Principle.
4.8 The First Law of Thermodynamics.
4.9 The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
4.10 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 5 INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS OF FLUID MOTION.

5.1 Conservation of Mass.
5.2 Stream Function for Two-Dimensional Incompressible Flow.
5.3 Motion of a Fluid Particle (Kinematics).
5.4 Momentum Equation.
5.5 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics.
5.6 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 6 INCOMPRESSIBLE INVISCID FLOW.

6.1 Momentum Equation for Frictionless Flow: Euler’s Equation.
6.2 Euler’s Equations in Streamline Coordinates.
6.3 Bernoulli Equation—Integration of Euler’s Equation Along a Streamline for Steady Flow.
6.4 The Bernoulli Equation Interpreted as an Energy Equation.
6.5 Energy Grade Line and Hydraulic Grade Line.
6.6 Unsteady Bernoulli Equation: Integration of Euler’s Equation Along a Streamline
(on the Web).
6.7 Irrotational Flow.
6.8 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 7 DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND SIMILITUDE.

7.1 Nondimensionalizing the Basic Differential Equations.
7.2 Nature of Dimensional Analysis.
7.3 Buckingham Pi Theorem .
7.4 Determining the Π Groups.
7.5 Significant Dimensionless Groups in Fluid Mechanics.
7.6 Flow Similarity and Model Studies.
7.7 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 8 INTERNAL INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOW.

8.1 Introduction.

PART A. FULLY DEVELOPED LAMINAR FLOW.

8.2 Fully Developed Laminar Flow between Infinite Parallel Plates.
8.3 Fully Developed Laminar Flow in a Pipe.

PART B. FLOW IN PIPES AND DUCTS.

8.4 Shear Stress Distribution in Fully Developed Pipe Flow.
8.5 Turbulent Velocity Profiles in Fully Developed Pipe Flow.
8.6 Energy Considerations in Pipe Flow.
8.7 Calculation of Head Loss.
8.8 Solution of Pipe Flow Problems.

PART C. FLOW MEASUREMENT.

8.9 Direct Methods.
8.10 Restriction Flow Meters for Internal Flows.
8.11 Linear Flow Meters.
8.12 Traversing Methods.
8.13 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 9 EXTERNAL INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOW.

PART A. BOUNDARY LAYERS.

9.1 The Boundary-Layer Concept.
9.2 Boundary-Layer Thicknesses.
9.3 Laminar Flat-Plate Boundary Layer: Exact Solution (on the Web).
9.4 Momentum Integral Equation.
9.5 Use of the Momentum Integral Equation for Flow with Zero Pressure Gradient.
9.6 Pressure Gradients in Boundary-Layer Flow.

PART B. FLUID FLOW ABOUT IMMERSED BODIES.

9.7 Drag.
9.8 Lift.
9.9 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 10 FLUID MACHINERY.

10.1 Introduction and Classification of Fluid Machines.
10.2 Turbomachinery Analysis.
10.3 Pumps, Fans, and Blowers.
10.4 Positive Displacement Pumps.
10.5 Hydraulic Turbines.
10.6 Propellers and Wind-Power Machines.
10.7 Compressible Flow Turbomachines.
10.8 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 11 FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS.

11.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions.
11.2 Energy Equation for Open-Channel Flows.
11.3 Localized Effect of Area Change (Frictionless Flow).
11.4 The Hydraulic Jump.
11.5 Steady Uniform Flow.
11.6 Flow with Gradually Varying Depth.
11.7 Discharge Measurement Using Weirs.
11.8 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 12 INTRODUCTION TO COMPRESSIBLE FLOW.

12.1 Review of Thermodynamics.
12.2 Propagation of Sound Waves.
12.3 Reference State: Local Isentropic Stagnation Properties.
12.4 Critical Conditions.
12.5 Summary and Useful Equations.

CHAPTER 13 COMPRESSIBLE FLOW.

13.1 Basic Equations for One-Dimensional Compressible Flow.
13.2 Isentropic Flow of an Ideal Gas: Area Variation.
13.3 Normal Shocks.
13.4 Supersonic Channel Flow with Shocks.
13.5 Flow in a Constant-Area Duct with Friction.
13.6 Frictionless Flow in a Constant-Area Duct with Heat Exchange.
13.7 Oblique Shocks and Expansion Waves.
13.8 Summary and Useful Equations.

Appendices

Appendix A Fluid Property Data.
Appendix B Equations Of Motion In Cylindrical Coordinates.
Appendix C Videos For Fluid Mechanics.
Appendix D Selected Performance Curves For Pumps And Fans.
Appendix E Flow Functions For Computation Of Compressible Flow.
Appendix F Analysis Of Experimental Uncertainty.
Appendix G Si Units, Prefixes, And Conversion Factors.
Appendix H A Brief Review Of Microsoft Excel (On The Web).

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.

Book Details

Hardcover: 896 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (November 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470547553
ISBN-13: 978-0470547557
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches

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Xu: Microcellular Injection Molding

Microcellular Injection Molding presents the most important aspects of microcellular injection molding with applications for science and industry. The book includes: experimental rheology and pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) data for different gas materials at real injection molding conditions, new mathematical models, micrographs of rheological and thermodynamic phenomena, and the morphologies of microcellular foam made by injection molding. Further, the author proposes two stages of processing for microcellular injection molding, along with a methodology of systematic analysis for process optimization. This gives critical guidelines for quality and quantity analyses for processing and equipment design.

Contents

1 Introduction.
2 Basics of Microcellular Injection Molding.
3 Morphology of Microcellular Materials.
4 Materials for Microcellular Injection Molding.
5 Design of Microcellular Injection Molding.
6 Process for Microcellular Injection Molding.
7 Equipment & Machines for Microcellular Injection Molding.
8 Special Processes.
9 Modeling of Microcellular Injection Molding.
10 Post Processing & Property Test of Microcellular Injection Molding.
11 Markets & Applications of Microcellular Injection Molding.
12 Cost Saving for Microcellular Injection Molding.
Nomenclature.

Appendices

Appendix A (Chapter 7).
Appendix B (Chapter 7).
Appendix C (Chapter 5).
Appendix D (Chapter 5).
Appendix E (Chapter 5).
Appendix F (Chapter 6).
Appendix G (Chapter 9).
Appendix H (Glossary).

Index.

About the Author

JINGYI XU, MEng, MSc, is an engineering manager at Engel Machinery who has been working in the injection molding industry for more than twenty-five years. A noted inventor and pioneer in the design of the microcellular injection molding system, Dr. Xu developed the key parts for reciprocating screw and tip for injection molding of microcellular foaming.

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Hardcover: 618 pages
Publisher: Wiley (September 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 047046612X
ISBN-13: 978-0470466124
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches

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VANET Vehicular Applications & Inter-Networking Technologies (Intelligent Transport Systems Series)

This book addresses the applications and technical aspects of radio-based vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication that can be established by short- and medium range communication based on wireless local area network technology (primarily IEEE 802.11). It contains a coherent treatment of the important topics and technologies contributed by leading experts in the field, covering the potential applications for and their requirements on the communications system. The authors cover physical and medium access control layer issues with focus on IEEE 802.11-based systems, and show how many of the applications benefit when information is efficiently disseminated, and the techniques that provide attractive data aggregation (also includes design of the corresponding middleware). The book also considers issues such as IT-security (means and fundamental trade-off between security and privacy), current standardization activities such as IEEE 802.11p, and the IEEE 1609 standard series.

Key Features

Covers the state-of-the-art in the field of vehicular inter-networks such as safety and efficiency applications, physical and medium access control layer issues, middleware, and security
Shows how vehicular networks differ from other mobile networks and illustrates the idea of vehicle-to-vehicle communications with application scenarios and with current proofs of concept worldwide
Addresses current standardization activities such as IEEE 802.11p and the IEEE 1609 standard series
Offers a chapter on mobility models and their use for simulation of vehicular inter-networks
Provides a coherent treatment of the important topics and technologies contributed by leading academic and industry experts in the field

This book provides a reference for professional automotive technologists (OEMS and suppliers), professionals in the area of Intelligent Transportation Systems, and researchers attracted to the field of wireless vehicular communications. Third and fourth year undergraduate and graduate students will also find this book of interest.

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Basic Principles and Challenges.
1.2 Past and Ongoing VANET Activities.
1.3 Chapter Outlines.
1.4 References.

2 Cooperative Vehicular Safety Applications

2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Enabling Technologies.
2.3 Cooperative System Architecture.
2.4 Mapping for Safety Applications.
2.5 VANET-enabled Active Safety Applications.
2.6 References.

3 Information Dissemination in VANETs

3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Obtaining Local Measurements.
3.3 Information Transport.
3.4 Summarizing Measurements.
3.5 Geographical Data Aggregation.
3.6 Conclusion.
3.7 References.

4 VANET Convenience and Efficiency Applications

4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Limitations.
4.3 Applications.
4.4 Communication Paradigms.
4.5 Probabilistic, Area-based Aggregation.
4.6 Travel Time Aggregation.
4.7 Conclusion.
4.8 References.

5 Vehicular Mobility Modeling for VANETs (Jérôme Härri).

5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Notation Description.
5.3 Random Models.
5.4 Flow Models.
5.5 Traffic Models.
5.6 Behavioral Models.
5.7 Trace or Survey-based Models.
5.8 Integration with Network Simulators.
5.9 A Design Framework for Realistic Vehicular Mobility Models.
5.10 Discussion and Outlook.
5.11 Conclusion.
5.12 References.

6 Physical Layer Considerations for Vehicular Communications

6.1 Standards Overview.
6.2 Previous Work.
6.3 Wireless Propagation Theory.
6.4 Channel Metrics.
6.5 Measurement Theory.
6.6 Emperical Channel Characterization at 5.9 GHz.
6.7 Future Directions.
6.8 Conclusion.
6.9 Appendix: Deterministic Multipath Channel Derivations.
6.10 Appendix: LTV Channel Response.
6.11 Appendix: Measurement Theory Details.
6.12 References.

7 MAC Layer and Scalability Aspects of Vehicular Communication Networks

7.1 Introduction: Challenges and Requirements.
7.2 A Survey on Proposed MAC Approaches for VANETs.
7.3 Communication Based on IEEE 802.11p.
7.4 Performance Evaluation and Modeling.
7.5 Aspects of Congestion Control.
7.6 Open Issues and Outlook.
7.7 References.

8 Efficient Application Level Message Coding and Composition

8.1 Introduction to the Application Environment.
8.2 Message Dispatcher.
8.3 Example Applications.
8.4 Data Sets.
8.5 Predictive Coding.
8.6 Architecture Analysis.
8.7 Conclusion.
8.8 References.

9 Data Security in Vehicular Communication Networks

9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Challenges of Data Security in Vehicular Networks.
9.3 Network, Applications, and Adversarial Model.
9.4 Security Infrastructure.
9.5 Cryptographic Protocols.
9.6 Privacy Protection Mechanisms.
9.7 Implementation Aspects.
9.8 Outlook and Conclusions.
9.9 References.

10 Standards and Regulations

10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Layered Architecture for VANETs.
10.3 DSRC Regulations.
10.4 DSRC Physical Layer Standard.
10.5 DSRC Data Link Layer Standard (MAC and LLC).
10.6 DSRC Middle Layers.
10.7 DSRC Message Sublayer.
10.8 Summary.
10.9 Abbreviations and Acronyms.
10.10 References.

Index.

About the Author

Hannes Hartenstein is a professor for decentralized systems and network services at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, which is formed by the KIT Steinbuch centre for Computing. Prior to joining the University of Karlsruhe, he was a senior research staff member with NEC Europe. He was NEC's project leader (2001-03) for the 'FleetNet - Internet on the Road' project partly funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and involved in the 'NOW: Network on Wheels' project (2004-08), also funded by BMBF. He is currently actively participating in the EU FP7 project PRE-DRIVE-C2X. He was General Co-Chair of the ACM International Workshop on Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANET) in 2005, technical co-chair of ACM VANET in 2006, technical co-chair of the IEEE chair of the IFIP/IEEE Conference on Wireless On-Demand Network Systems and Services (WONS) in 2008. He is a member of he scientific directorate of the center for Informatics, Schloss Dagstuhl. His research interests include mobile networks, virtual networks, and IT management. he holds a diploma in mathematics and a doctoral degree in computer science, both from Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg, Germany.
Kenneth P Laberteaux is a senior principal research engineer for the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. His research focus is information-rich vehicular safety systems, focusing on architecture, security, and protocol design for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside wireless communication. He was a founder and two-year (2004-05) general co-chair of the highly selective, international Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANET) workshop. He serves as the architect and technical lead for communications research within a multi-year, multi-million dollar Vehicle Safety Communications-Applications collaboration project between the US government and several automotive companies. he completed his MSc (1996) and PhD (2000) degrees in electrical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, Focusing on adaptive control for communications. In 1992, he received his BSE (summa cum laude) in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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Hardcover: 466 pages
Publisher: Wiley (March 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470740566
ISBN-13: 978-0470740569
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Moore: MATLAB for Engineers 3rd Edition

This text starts with basic algebra and shows how MATLAB® can be used to solve engineering problems from a wide range of disciplines. The examples are drawn from concepts introduced in early chemistry and physics classes and freshman and sophomore engineering classes. A standard problem-solving methodology is used consistently.

The text assumes that the student has a basic understanding of college algebra and has been introduced to trigonometric concepts; students who are mathematically more advanced generally progress through the material more rapidly. Although the text is not intended to teach subjects such as statistics or matrix algebra, when the MATLAB® techniques related to these subjects are introduced, a brief background is included. In addition, sections describing MATLAB® techniques for solving problems by means of calculus and differential equations are introduced near the end of appropriate chapters. These sections can be assigned for additional study to students with a more advanced mathematics background, or they may be useful as reference material as students progress through an engineering curriculum.

The book is intended to be a “hands-on” manual. Students have been most successful when they read the book while sitting beside a computer and typing in the examples as they go. Numerous examples are embedded in the text, with more complicated numbered examples included in each chapter to reinforce the concepts introduced. Practice exercises are included in each chapter to give students an immediate opportunity to use their new skills, and complete solutions are available online at: www.pearsonhighered.com/moore .

New to This Edition

New versions of MATLAB® are rolled out every 6 months, which makes keeping any text up-to-date a challenge. The major changes included in this edition are as follows:
All of the screen shots throughout the book were updated to reflect the 2011a release.
The introduction to cell mode was moved to Chapter 2 from Chapter 7 . The description of the cell mode publishing features was expanded and updated in Chapter 7.
Information on debugging features was added to Chapters 7 and 8.
Based on student and instructor feedback, Chapter 8 was significantly revised and split into two chapters: a) The new Chapter 8 introduces MATLAB®’s logical functions such as find, and the more traditional selection structures if , if/else , and switch/case; b) The new Chapter 9 deals exclusively with repetition structures.
The symbolic toolbox was changed significantly in the 2007b edition, which required changes to the symbolic algebra materials in Chapter 12.
Two additional chapters were added in an attempt to make the text useful to a wider audience: a) Chapter 15 describes graphical user interfaces; b) Chapter 16 is an introduction to Simulink®.
Problems were added at the end of each chapter.
Additional example problems were added.
A number of new functions are introduced throughout the book, suggested to us by adopters of the text.

The material is grouped into three sections. The first, An Introduction to Basic MATLAB® Skills , gets the student started and contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1 shows how MATLAB® is used in engineering and introduces a standard problem-solving methodology.
Chapter 2 introduces the MATLAB® environment and the skills required to perform basic computations. This chapter also introduces M-files, and the concept of organizing code into cells. Doing so early in the text makes it easier for students to save their work and develop a consistent programming strategy.
Chapter 3 details the wide variety of problems that can be solved with built-in MATLAB® functions. Background material on many of the functions is provided to help the student understand how they might be used. For example, the difference between Gaussian random numbers and uniform random numbers is described, and examples of each are presented.
Chapter 4 demonstrates the power of formulating problems by using matrices in MATLAB® and expanding on the techniques employed to define those matrices. The meshgrid function is introduced in this chapter and is used to solve problems with two variables. The difficult concept of meshing variables is revisited in Chapter 5 when surface plots are introduced.
Chapter 5 describes the wide variety of both two-dimensional and threedimensional plotting techniques available in MATLAB®. Creating plots via MATLAB® commands, either from the command window or from within an M-file, is emphasized. However, the extremely valuable techniques of interactively editing plots and creating plots directly from the workspace window are also introduced.
Chapter 6 describes how to create and use user-defined functions. This chapter also teaches students how to create a “toolbox” of functions to use in their own programming projects.
Chapter 7 introduces functions that interact with the program user, including user-defined input, formatted output, and graphical input techniques. The use of MATLAB®’s debugging tools is also introduced.
Chapter 8 describes logical functions such as find and demonstrates how they vary from the if and if/else structures. The switch case structure is also introduced.
Chapter 9 introduces repetition structures, including for loops, while loops, and midpoint break loops which utilize the break command. Numerous examples are included.
Chapter 10 discusses problem solving with matrix algebra, including dot products, cross products, and the solution of linear systems of equations.
Chapter 11 is an introduction to the wide variety of data types available in MATLAB®.
Chapter 12 introduces MATLAB®’s symbolic mathematics package, built on the MuPad engine.
Chapter 13 presents numerical techniques used in a wide variety of applications, especially curve fitting and statistics.
Chapter 14 examines graphical techniques used to visualize data.
Chapter 15 introduces MATLAB®’s graphical user interface capability, using the GUIDE application.
Chapter 16 introduces Simulink®, which is a simulation package built on top of the MATLAB® platform.

Product Details

Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (September 18, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0132103257
ISBN-13: 978-0132103251
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1.2 inches

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Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook 2nd Edition by Robert Ratay

Engineering investigation of the causes of structural failures of buildings, bridges, and other constructed facilities, as well as rendering opinions as to the cause(s) of the failures and giving testimony in judicial proceedings, is a field of professional practice of its own, often referred to as forensic structural engineering.

Design codes and standards, and construction safety regulations have changed somewhat since 2000, the year of publication of the first edition of this book, but more importantly forensic engineering has become a more accepted, more organized, and more active field of practice.

Since nearly all structural deficiencies and failures create claims, disputes, and legal entanglements, forensic engineers need to have at least some familiarity with the relevant legal process, and need to know how to work effectively with attorneys. A special feature of this book is its coverage in appropriate detail of the range of these topics that are all necessary for the successful practice of forensic structural engineering.

New to this second edition are two chapters under "Causes of Failures," "Design Errors, Construction Defects, and Project Miscommunication," and another titled “Defects, Deterioration, Durability."

Nineteen chapters are grouped into five parts:

Part 1 The Design and Construction Process provides the background for understanding the design-construction process, the design and construction codes, standards and regulations, and the designers’ standard of care.
Part 2 Engineering Response to Failures discusses the initial steps involved after a failure, and the entire forensic investigation process.
Part 3 Causes of Failures includes normal and unusual loads and hazards, errors and omissions in design, problems in construction, miscommunication within the project team, and defects and deterioration of materials as they may cause failures of structures in service. A chapter is devoted to the potential problems with temporary structures during construction.
Part 4 Material-Specific Forensic Analyses provides guidance for the investigation of failures in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures, as well as in the building envelope and in foundations.
Part 5 Professional Practice and Legal Aspects addresses what engineers should know about the legal concerns that arise after a failure, the various forms of dispute resolution, and the qualifications, roles and practices of the expert consultant and expert witness.

The book is intended for use primarily by structural engineers but also by geotechnical, civil, and construction engineers, contractors, attorneys, insurers, and owners and managers of constructed facilities. Although not written specifically as such, given the logical progression and organization of the topics, as well as the case studies included, it is expected that this second edition of the book will continue to stimulate the teaching of forensic structural engineering and will be embraced as the text in academic and continuing education courses.

Contents

Part 1 Design and Construction Practices

Chapter 1. Design-Construction Process
Chapter 2. Design Codes and Standards
Chapter 3. Construction Safety Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Chapter 4. Standard of Care

Part 2 Engineering Response to Failures

Chapter 5. The First Steps after a Failure
Chapter 6. The Engineering Investigation Process

Part 3 Causes of Failures

Chapter 7. Loads and Hazards: Their Nature, Magnitude, and Consequences
Chapter 8. Design Errors, Construction Defects, and Project Miscommunication
Chapter 9. Defects, Deterioration, and Durability
Chapter 10. Temporary Structures in Construction

Part 4 Material-Specific Forensic Analyses

Chapter 11. Steel Structures
Chapter 12. Concrete Structures
Chapter 13. Masonry Structures
Chapter 14. Timber Structures
Chapter 15. Building Facades

Part 5 Professional Practice and Legal Aspects

Chapter 17. Legal Concerns after a Failure
Chapter 18. Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Chapter 19. The Expert Consultant and Witness

Index

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Stockel: Auto Fundamentals 10th Edition

Auto Fundamentals Text by Martin T. Stockel & Chris Johanson is a fantastic book! It explains difficult concepts in easy-to-understand language, but it never patronizes the reader. The depth and breadth of the coverage are also very good while reading it. The most surprising feature is the book's readability. For starters, the grammar and spelling are great, with no typos or conflicting information, which is (sadly) exceptional for this sort of small-press technical book. The text flows nicely from one topic to the next and provides excellent explanations and great diagrams.

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Randall: Vibration-based Condition Monitoring: Industrial, Aerospace & Automotive Applications

Explaining complex ideas in an easy to understand way, Vibration-based Condition Monitoring provides a comprehensive survey of the application of vibration analysis to the condition monitoring of machines. Reflecting the natural progression of these systems by presenting the fundamental material and then moving onto detection, diagnosis and prognosis, Randall presents classic and state-of-the-art research results that cover vibration signals from rotating and reciprocating machines; basic signal processing techniques; fault detection; diagnostic techniques, and prognostics.

Developed out of notes for a course in machine condition monitoring given by Robert Bond Randall over ten years at the University of New South Wales, Vibration-based Condition Monitoring: Industrial, Aerospace and Automotive Applications is essential reading for graduate and postgraduate students/ researchers in machine condition monitoring and diagnostics as well as condition monitoring practitioners and machine manufacturers who want to include a machine monitoring service with their product.

Book Features

Includes a number of exercises for each chapter, many based on Matlab, to illustrate basic points as well as to facilitate the use of the book as a textbook for courses in the topic.
Accompanied by a website www.wiley.com/go/randall housing exercises along with data sets and implementation code in Matlab for some of the methods as well as other pedagogical aids.
Authored by an internationally recognised authority in the area of condition monitoring.

Contents

1 Introduction and Background.

1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Maintenance Strategies.
1.3 Condition Monitoring Methods.
1.4 Types and Benefits of Vibration Analysis.
1.5 Vibration Transducers.
1.6 Torsional Vibration Transducers.
1.7 Condition Monitoring – the Basic Problem.

2 Vibration Signals from Rotating and Reciprocating Machines.

2.1 Signal Classification.
2.2 Signals Generated by Rotating Machines.
2.3 Signals Generated by Reciprocating Machines.

3 Basic Signal Processing Techniques.

3.1 Probability Distribution and Density.
3.2 Fourier Analysis.
3.3 Hilbert Transform and Demodulation.
3.4 Cepstrum Analysis.
3.5 Digital Filtering.
3.6 Deterministic/Random Signal Separation.
3.7 Time–Frequency Analysis.
3.8 Cyclostationary Analysis and Spectral Correlation.

4 Fault Detection.

4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Rotating Machines.
4.3 Reciprocating Machines.

5 Diagnostic Techniques.

5.1 Harmonic and Sideband Cursors.
5.2 Minimum Entropy Deconvolution.
5.3 Spectral Kurtosis and the Kurtogram.
5.4 Gear Diagnostics.
5.5 Rolling Element Bearing Diagnostics.
5.6 Reciprocating Machine and IC Engine Diagnostics.

6 Fault Trending and Prognostics.

6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Trend Analysis.
6.3 Determination of Spall Size in Bearings.
6.4 Advanced Prognostics.

Appendix: Exercises and Tutorial Questions.

A.1 Introduction and Background.
A.2 Vibration Signals from Machines.
A.3 Basic Signal Processing.
A.4 Fault Detection.
A.5 Diagnostic Techniques.
A.6 Prognostics.

Index.

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Publisher: Wiley (April 5, 2011)
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ISBN-10: 0470747854
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Mechanical Design of Machine Elements & Machines 2nd Edition: A Failure Prevention Perspective

Written primarily to support a Junior-Senior level sequence of courses in Mechanical Engineering Design, this text takes the viewpoint that failure prevention is the cornerstone concept underlying all mechanical design activity. The text is presented in two parts, Part I--Engineering Principles, containing 7 chapters, and Part II--Design Applications, containing 13 chapters. Due to its organization, the text can also be conveniently used as the basis for continuing education courses or short-courses directed toward graduate engineers, as well as a reference book for mechanical designers engaged in professional practice.

Book Features

Comprehensive coverage of failure models. Basic tools are introduced for recognizing potential failure models that may govern in any specific design scenario.
Modern coverage of materials. The materials selection concepts presented introduce some new ideas and are a virtual necessity for any competent design engineer.
Failure theories and related topics (Chapter 5). Topics which play a significant role in identifying failure (multiaxial states of stress and stress concentrations) are presented as a prelude to static and fatigue failure theories.
Guidelines for creating efficient shapes and sizes for components and machines (Ch 6).
Concurrent engineering and "Design-for-X" ideas (Chapter 7). These are important in modern manufacturing practice and should be introduced in a well-rounded course in mechanical engineering design.
Conceptual introductions to machine elements (Chapters 8 through 19). Designed to help students with little or no exposure to machines, structures, or industrial practice, each chapter in Part II follows a consistent pattern: "Uses and Characteristics"--What does it look like? What does it do? What variations are available?; "Probable failure models"--based on practical experience”; "Typical materials used for the application"-- common design practice.
Clear sketches and detailed tables to support virtually all of the important design and selection issues discussed.

New to this edition

Rewritten text in the multi-axial fatigue section(s)
Added rolling cones, cylinders to gear chapter.
Added more information on gear trains in gear chapter.

Converted tables, charts, etc to include SI units.
Tables have been moved to a central location.
Added equation summary at the end of each ch.
Added photographs for certain key components: failures, fatigue, gears, springs, shafts, etc.
Created new figures for additional topics, examples and problems, where appropriate.

Inclusion of latest available revisions of applicable codes and standards for standardized elements such as gears, rolling-element bearings, V-belts, precision roller-chain, and others.

Examples

Added additional examples: plain bearings, rolling element bearings, machine joints, springs, gears, flywheels, power transmission shafting.
Reworked existing examples so that they progress from simple to more complex examples.
Approximately 50% of the examples are SI.

Homework Problems

Converted a percentage of existing problems to SI.
Added new problems to several chapters: Chapter 8, power transmission shafting, Chapter 9, pressurized cylinders, Chapter 10, Plain bearings, Chapter 13, machine joints, Chapter 15, gears and system of gears, Chapter 16, brakes and clutches, Chapter 17, belts, chains, wire rope.
Open ended computer problems for several chapters.

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Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (October 19, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470413034
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Dorf: Introduction to Electric Circuits 8th Edition

The central theme of Introduction to Electric Circuits is the concept that electric circuits are a part of the basic fabric of modern technology. Given this theme, this book endeavors to show how the analysis and design of electric circuits are inseparably intertwined with the ability of the engineer to design complex electronic, communication, computer and control systems as well as consumer products.This book is designed for a one-to three-term course in electric circuits or linear circuit analysis, and is structured for maximum flexibility

The presentation is geared to readers who are being exposed to the basic concepts of electric circuits for the first time, and the scope of the work is broad. Students should come to the course with the basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus. This book endeavors to prepare the reader to solve realistic problems involving electric circuits. Thus, circuits are shown to be the results of real inventions and the answers to real needs in industry, the office, and the home. Although the tools of electric circuit analysis may be partially abstract, electric circuits are the building blocks of modern society. The analysis and design of electric circuits are critical skills for all engineers.

Contents

Chapter 1 Electric Circuit Variables.
Chapter 2 Circuit Elements.
Chapter 3 Resistive Circuits.
Chapter 4 Methods of Analysis of Resistive Circuits.
Chapter 5 Circuit Theorems.
Chapter 6 The Operational Amplifier.
Chapter 7 Energy Storage Elements.
Chapter 8 The Complete response of RL And RC Circuits.
Chapter 9 The Complete Response of Circuits With Two Energy Storage Elements.
Chapter 10. Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis.
Chapter 11 AC Steady-State Power.
Chapter 12 Three-Phase Circuits.
Chapter 13 Frequency Response.
Chapter 14 The Laplace Transform.
Chapter 15 Fourier Series and Fourier Transform.
Chapter 16 Filter Circuits.
Chapter 17 Two-Port and Three-Port Networks.
Appendix A: Getting Started with PSpice.
Appendix B MATLAB, Matricies and Complex Arithmetic.
Appendix C Mathematical Formulas.
Appendix D Standard Resistor Color Code.
References.
Index.

Key Features

Introduction Each chapter begins with an introduction that motivates consideration of the material of that chapter. The introduction includes specifics on what is "In This Chapter" which prioritizes the learning objectives for that chapter.
Examples Because this book is oriented toward providing expertise in problem-solving, we have included over 260 illustrative examples.This abundance of illustrative examples provide precise mathematical solutions to practical problems. Verification examples and verification problems illustrate useful techniques for checking solutions to the problems discussed in each chapter.
Design Examples, A Problem Solving Method, and "How can we Check.. ."Each chapter concludes with a Design Example that uses of the methods of that chapter to solve a design problem. A formal, 5-step Problem Solving Method is introduced in Chapter 1 and then used in each of the Design Examples. An important step in the Problem Solving Method requires that we check our results to verify that they are correct. Each chapter includes a section entitled "How can we Check ..." that illustrates how the kind of results obtained in that chapter can be checked to insure correctness.
Key Equations and Formulas You will find that key equations, formulas and important notes have been called out in a shaded box to help students pinpoint critical information.
Summarizing Tables and Figures The procedures and method developed in this text have been sulnmarized in certain key Tables and Figures. Students will find these Tables and Figures to be an important problems-solving resource.
Introduction to Signal Processing Signal processing is an important application of electric circuits. This book introduces signal processing in two ways. First, two sections(Sections 6.6 and 7.9) describe methods to design electric circuits that implement algebraic and differential equations. Second, numerous examples and problems through this book illustrate signal processing.

New to this edition

Increased use of PSpice and MATLAB: Significantly more attention has been given to using PSpice and MATLAB to solve circuits problems. It starts with two new appendices, one introducing PSpice and the other introducing MATLAB. These appendices briefly describe the capabilities of the programs and illustrate the steps needed to get started using them. Next the PSpice and MATLAB are used throughout the text to solve various circuit analysis and design problems. We pay particular attention to interpreting the output of these computer programs and checking it to make sure that it is correct. Frequently this is done in the section called "How Can We Check.. ." that is included in every chapter.
Revisions to improve clarity: The chapter covering the Laplace Transform and the Fourier Series and Transform, Chapters 14 and 15, have been largely rewritten, both to improve clarity of exposition and to significantly increase coverage of MATLAB and PSpice. In addition, revisions have been made through the test to improve clarity. Sometimes these revisions are small, involving sentences or paragraphs. Other, larger revisions involved pages or even entire sections.
More Problems The 8th edition contains 120 new problems bring the total number of problems to more than 1350.

About the Authors

Richard C. Dorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Davis, teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in electrical engineering in the fields of circuits and control systems. He earned a PhD in electrical engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, an MS from the University of Colorado, and a BS from Clarkson University. Highly concerned with the discipline of electrical engineering and its wide value to social and economic needs, he has written and lectured internationally on the contributions and advances in electrical engineering.

Professor Dorf has extensive experience with education and industry and is professionally active in the fields of robotics, automation, electric circuits, and communications. He has served as a visiting professor at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley.

A Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education, Dr. Dorf is widely know to the profession for his Modern Control Systems, eleventh edition (Prentice Hall, 2008) and The International Encyclopedia of Robotics (Wiley, 1988). Dr. Dorf is also the coauthor of Circuits, Devices and Systems (with Ralph Smith), fifth edition (Wiley, 1992). Dr. Dorf edited the widely used Electrical Engineering Handbook, third edition (CRC Pres and IEEE press), published in 2008. His latest work is Technology Ventures, third edition (McGraw-Hill 2010).

James A. Svoboda is an associate professor electrical and computer engineering at Clarkson University, where he teaches courses on topics such as circuits, electronics, and computer programming. He earned a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, an MS from the University of Colorado, and a BS from General Motors Institute.

Sophomore circuits is one of Professor Svoboda's favorite courses. He has taught this course to 5,500 undergraduates at Clarkson University over the past 30 years. In 1986, he received Clarkson University's Distinguished Teaching Award.

Professor Svoboda has written several research papers describing the advantages of using nullors to model electric circuits for computer analysis. He is interested in the way technology affects engineering education and has developed several software packages for use in Sophomore Circuits.

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Bladel: Electromagnetic Fields 2nd Edition (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory)

Professor Jean Van Bladel, an eminent researcher and educator in fundamental electromagnetic theory and its application in electrical engineering, has updated and expanded his definitive text and reference on electromagnetic fields to twice its original content. This new edition incorporates the latest methods, theory, formulations, and applications that relate to today's technologies. With an emphasis on basic principles and a focus on electromagnetic formulation and analysis, Electromagnetic Fields, Second Edition includes detailed discussions of electrostatic fields, potential theory, propagation in waveguides and unbounded space, scattering by obstacles, penetration through apertures, and field behavior at high and low frequencies.

This definitive text and reference on electromagnetic fields has been updated and expanded to twice its original content. It incorporates the latest methods, theory, formulations, and applications that relate to today's technologies. With an emphasis on basic principles and a focus on electromagnetic formulation and analysis, Electromagnetic Fields, Second Edition includes:

Detailed discussions of electrostatic fields, potential theory, propagation in waveguides and unbounded space, scattering by obstacles, penetration through apertures, and field behavior at high and low frequencies
Many analytical developments suitable for exploitation by the numerical analyst, including the popular method of moments
Comprehensive discussion of singularities of sources and fields with delineations of field properties at edges and at sector and cone vertices
Extensive appendices that of themselves are worth the cost of the book
A large, useful, carefully compiled set of references

With descriptions of methods for solving problems and with many applications of theory to electromagnetic engineering, this is a valuable resource for students, professors, and practicing engineers. It is also a comprehensive textbook for graduate-level courses in various aspects of electromagnetic theory.

Contents

1. Linear Analysis.

1.1 Linear Spaces.
1.2 Linear Transformations.
1.3 The Inversion Problem.
1.4 Green’s Functions.
1.5 Reciprocity.
1.6 Green’s Dyadics.
1.7 Convergence of a Series.
1.8 Eigenfunctions.
1.9 Integral Operators.
1.10 Eigenfunction Expansions.
1.11 Discretization.
1.12 Matrices.
1.13 Solution of Matrix Equations: Stability.
1.14 Finite Differences.
1.15 Perturbations.

2. Variational Techniques.

2.1 Stationary functionals.
2.2 A Suitable Functional for the String Problem.
2.3 Functionals for the General L Transformation.
2.4 Euler’s Equations of Some Important Functionals.
2.5 Discretization of the Trial Functions.
2.6 Simple Finite Elements for Planar Problems.
2.7 More Finite Elements.
2.8 Direct Numerical Solution of Matrix Problems.
2.9 Iterative Numerical Solution of Matrix Problems.

3. Electrostatic Fields in the Presence of Dielectrics.

3.1 Volume Charges in Vacuum.
3.2 Green’s Function for Infinite Space.
3.3 Multipole Expansion.
3.4 Potential Generated by a Single Layer of Charge.
3.5 Potential Generated by a Double Layer of Charge.
3.6 Potential Generated by a Linear Charge.
3.7 Spherical Harmonics.
3.8 Dielectric Materials.
3.9 Cavity Fields.
3.10 Dielectric Sphere in an External Field.
3.11 Dielectric Spheroid in an Incident Field.
3.12 Numerical Methods.

4. Electrostatic Fields in the Presence of Conductors.

4.1 Conductivity.
4.2 Potential Outside a Charged Conductor.
4.3 Capacitance Matrix.
4.4 The Dirichlet Problem.
4.5 The Neumann Problem.
4.6 Numerical Solution of the Charge Density Problem.
4.7 Conductor in an External Field.
4.8 Conductors in the Presence of Dielectrics.
4.9 Current Injection into a Conducting Volume.
4.10 Contact Electrodes.
4.11 Chains of Conductors.

5. Special Geometries for the Electrostatic Field.

5.1 Two-Dimensional Potentials in the Plane.
5.2 Field Behavior at a ConductingWedge.
5.3 Field Behavior at a DielectricWedge.
5.4 Separation of Variables in Two Dimensions.
5.5 Two-Dimensional Integral Equations.
5.6 Finite Methods in Two Dimensions.
5.7 Infinite Computational Domains.
5.8 More Two-Dimensional Techniques.
5.9 Layered Media.
5.10 Apertures.
5.11 Axisymmetric Geometries.
5.12 Conical Boundaries.

6. Magnetostatic Fields.

6.1 Magnetic Fields in Free Space: Vector Potential.
6.2 Fields Generated by Linear Currents.
6.3 Fields Generated by Surface Currents.
6.4 Fields at Large Distances from the Sources.
6.5 Scalar Potential in Vacuum.
6.6 Magnetic Materials.
6.7 Permanent Magnets.
6.8 The Limit of Infinite Permeability.
6.9 Two-Dimensional Fields in the Plane.
6.10 Axisymmetric Geometries.
6.11 Numerical Methods: Integral Equations.
6.12 Numerical Methods: Finite Elements.
6.13 Nonlinear Materials.
6.14 Strong Magnetic Fields and Force-Free Currents.

7. Radiation in Free Space.

7.1 Maxwell’s Equations.
7.2 TheWave Equation.
7.3 Potentials.
7.4 Sinusoidal Time Dependence: Polarization.
7.5 Partially Polarized Fields.
7.6 The Radiation Condition.
7.7 Time-Harmonic Potentials.
7.8 Radiation Patterns.
7.9 Green’s Dyadics.
7.10 Multipole Expansion.
7.11 Spherical Harmonics.
7.12 Equivalent Sources.
7.13 LinearWire Antennas.
7.14 CurvedWire Antennas: Radiation.
7.15 Transient Sources.

8. Radiation in a Material Medium.

8.1 Constitutive Equations.
8.2 PlaneWaves.
8.3 Ray Methods.
8.4 Beamlike Propagation.
8.5 Green’s Dyadics.
8.6 Reciprocity.
8.7 Equivalent Circuit of an Antenna.
8.8 Effective Antenna Area.

9. Plane Boundaries.

9.1 PlaneWave Incident on a Plane Boundary.
9.2 Propagation Through a Layered Medium.
9.3 The Sommerfeld Dipole Problem.
9.4 Multilayered Structures.
9.5 Periodic Structures.
9.6 Field Penetration Through Apertures.
9.7 Edge Diffraction.

10. Resonators.

10.1 Eigenvectors for an Enclosed Volume.
10.2 Excitation of a Cavity.
10.3 Determination of the Eigenvectors.
10.4 Resonances.
10.5 Open Resonators: Dielectric Resonances.
10.6 Aperture Coupling.
10.7 Green’s Dyadics.

11. Scattering: Generalities.

11.1 The Scattering Matrix.
11.2 Cross Sections.
11.3 Scattering by a Sphere.
11.4 Resonant Scattering.
11.5 The Singularity Expansion Method.
11.6 Impedance Boundary Conditions.
11.7 Thin Layers.
11.8 Characteristic Modes.

12. Scattering: Numerical Methods.

12.1 The Electric Field Integral Equation.
12.2 The Magnetic Field Integral Equation.
12.3 The T-Matrix.
12.4 Numerical Procedures.
12.5 Integral Equations for Penetrable Bodies.
12.6 Absorbing Boundary Conditions.
12.7 Finite Elements.
12.8 Finite Differences in the Time Domain.

13. High- and Low-Frequency Fields.

13.1 Physical Optics.
13.2 Geometrical Optics.
13.3 Geometric Theory of Diffraction.
13.4 Edge Currents and Equivalent Currents.
13.5 Hybrid Methods.
13.6 Low-Frequency Fields: The Rayleigh Region.
13.7 Non-Conducting Scatterers at Low Frequencies.
13.8 Perfectly Conducting Scatterers at Low Frequencies.
13.9 Good Conductors.
13.10 Stevenson’s Method Applied to Good Conductors.
13.11 Circuit Parameters.
13.12 Transient Eddy Currents.

14. Two-Dimensional Problems.

14.1 E and H Waves.
14.2 Scattering by Perfectly Conducting Cylinders.
14.3 Scattering by Penetrable Circular Cylinders.
14.4 Scattering by Elliptic Cylinders.
14.5 Scattering byWedges.
14.6 Integral Equations for Perfectly Conducting Cylinders.
14.7 Scattering by Penetrable Cylinders.
14.8 Low-Frequency Scattering by Cylinders.
14.9 Slots in a Planar Screen.
14.10 More Slot Couplings.
14.11 Termination of a Truncated Domain.
14.12 Line Methods.

15. CylindricalWaveguides.

15.1 Field Expansions in a ClosedWaveguide.
15.2 Determination of the Eigenvectors.
15.3 Propagation in a Closed Waveguide.
15.4 Waveguide Losses.
15.5 Waveguide Networks.
15.6 Aperture Excitation and Coupling.
15.7 GuidedWaves in General Media.
15.8 Orthogonality and Normalization.
15.9 DielectricWaveguides.
15.10 Other Examples ofWaveguides.

16. Axisymmetric and Conical Boundaries.

16.1 Field Expansions for Axisymmetric Geometries.
16.2 Scattering by Bodies of Revolution: Integral Equations.
16.3 Scattering by Bodies of Revolution: Finite Methods.
16.4 Apertures in Axisymmetric Surfaces.
16.5 The ConicalWaveguide.
16.6 Singularities at the Tip of a Cone.
16.7 Radiation and Scattering from Cones.

17. Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies.

17.1 Fields Generated by a Moving Charge.
17.2 The Lorentz Transformation.
17.3 Transformation of Fields and Currents.
17.4 Radiation from Sources: the Doppler Effect.
17.5 Constitutive Equations and Boundary Conditions.
17.6 Material Bodies Moving Uniformly in Static Fields.
17.7 Magnetic Levitation.
17.8 Scatterers in Uniform Motion.
17.9 Material Bodies in Nonuniform Motion.
17.10 Rotating Bodies of Revolution.
17.11 Motional Eddy Currents.
17.12 Accelerated Frames of Reference.
17.13 Rotating Comoving Frames.

Appendices

Appendix 1. Vector Analysis in Three Dimensions.
Appendix 2. Vector Operators in Several Coordinate Systems.
Appendix 3. Vector Analysis on a Surface.
Appendix 4. Dyadic Analysis.
Appendix 5. Special Functions.
Appendix 6. Complex Integration.
Appendix 7. Transforms.
Appendix 8. Distributions.
Appendix 9. Some Eigenfunctions and Eigenvectors.
Appendix 10. Miscellaneous Data.

Bibliography.

General Texts on Electromagnetic Theory.
Texts that Discuss Particular Areas of Electromagnetic Theory.
General Mathematical Background.
Mathematical Techniques Specifically Applied to Electromagnetic Theory.

Acronyms and Symbols.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

About the Authors

Professor Jean Van Bladel is an eminent researcher and educator in fundamental electromagnetic theory and its application in electrical engineering. Over a distinguished career, he has been the recipient of many awards and honors. A Fellow of the IEEE, he was awarded the Henrich Hertz Medal of the IEEE in 1995 and the Distinguished Achievement Award of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society in 1997. With the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), he was secretary general from 1979 to 1993 and was named Honorary President in 1999. He is currently Professor Emeritus at Ghent University in Belgium.

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