Forthcoming Mechanics Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic NDE for Structure and Material Characterization

   Engineering and Biomedical Applications

   Edited by Tribikram Kundu

   Most books on nondestructive evaluation (NDE) focus either on the theoretical background or on advanced applications. Bridging the gap between the two, Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic NDE for Structure and Material Characterization: Engineering and Biomedical Applications brings together the...

   To Be Published June 20th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Model-Based Tracking Control of Nonlinear Systems

   By Elzbieta Jarzebowska

   Series: Modern Mechanics and Mathematics

   Model-Based Control of Nonlinear Systems presents model-based control techniques for nonlinear, constrained systems. It covers constructive control design methods with an emphasis on modeling constrained systems, generating dynamic control models, and designing tracking control algorithms for the...

   To Be Published July 1st 2012 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
3. Theory of Gearing

   Kinematics, Geometry, and Synthesis

   By Stephen P. Radzevich

   This book systematically presents and develops a scientific theory of gearing, specifically for those involved in gear design, analysis, and manufacture. The author begins with a few simple postulates that form the foundation of the theory of gearing. The postulated concepts are limited just to two...

   To Be Published August 6th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Introduction to Thermodynamics of Mechanical Fatigue

   By Michael M. Khonsari, Mehdi Amiri

   Thermodynamics of Mechanical Fatigue provides a comprehensive understanding of the degradation processes in general, and mechanical fatigue in particular, from the thermodynamics point of view. In this context, fundamentals of fatigue processes are introduced first and illustrative examples are...

   To Be Published September 4th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Shock Wave Dynamics

   Derivatives and Related Topics

   By George Emanuel

   To Be Published November 8th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Delaunay Mesh Generation

   By Siu-Wing Cheng, Tamal K. Dey, Jonathan Shewchuk

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer & Information Science Series

   Going beyond, yet thoroughly rooted to theory, this book provides a comprehensive look at the algorithms that can produce quality Delaunay meshes through a paradigm called the Delaunay refinement. The authors describe meshing algorithms that can be built on the Delaunay refinement paradigm along...

   To Be Published November 14th 2012 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
7. Biomechanics of Human Motion

   Applications in the Martial Arts

   By Emeric Arus

   To Be Published November 14th 2012 by CRC Press
8. Mechanics of Machinery

   By Mahmoud A. Mostafa

   This text distinguishes itself from related books by offering both graphical and analytical methods for mechanism analysis. The author presents a method that he developed to simplify the application of kinematic analysis. He uses analytical and graphical methods for solving problems and includes...

   To Be Published November 18th 2012 by CRC Press
9. Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials, Second Edition

   By Mark E. Tuttle

   Emphasizing the macromechanical (structural) level, over micromechanical issues and analyses, this unique text covers crucially important effects of environment, ie effects due to temperature changes or moisture content, at the outset to establish a coherent and updated knowledge base. Each chapter...

   To Be Published December 3rd 2012 by CRC Press
10. Practical Robot Design

    By M. Fikret Ercan, Jagannathan Kanniah, Carlos Acosta

    This book presents the latest theoretical and practical developments in the field of robotics. Each chapter covers basic theory and key topics, including actuators, sensors, and microcontrollers, followed by specific robot-building applications, such as robot swarms, legged robots, underwater...

    To Be Published January 14th 2013 by CRC Press