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Die Sicherheit tragender Baukonstruktionen

Die Methoden zur Gewährleistung der Sicherheit tragender Baukonstruktionen haben sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten wesentlich weiterentwickelt, sowohl die theoretischen Grundlagen als auch die praktischen Nachweisverfahren. Sie finden unter anderem ihre Anwendung in den zur Zeit entstehenden vereinheitlichten europäischen Normen. Das Buch bietet eine zusammenfassende Darstellung dieser Entwicklung, sowohl der Zuverlässigkeitstheorie auf wahrscheinlichkeitstheoretischer Basis als auch der Methode der Grenzzustände mit Teilsicherheitsbeiwerten. Dabei wird versucht, zwischen beiden eine Verbindung herzustellen. Auch wird eine kurzgefaßte Zusammenstellung statistischer Daten über die wichtigsten Baustoffeigenschaften und Belastungsprozesse gegeben. Mit dem Buch erhält der Leser einen umfassenden Überblick über den neuesten Stand der Sicherheitstheorie im Bauwesen. Die Darstellung erfolgt aus der Sicht des Bauwesens, ist aber auch für andere Gebiete des Ingenieurwesens von Interesse. Die zweite Auflage ist gründlich überarbeitet, insbesondere sind die Darstellungen zur Methode der Grenzzustände konsequent auf die europäischen Normen ausgerichtet.

Complex Fluids in Biological Systems: Experiment, Theory, and Computation (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)

This book serves as an introduction to the continuum mechanics and mathematical modeling of complex fluids in living systems. The form and function of living systems are intimately tied to the nature of surrounding fluid environments, which commonly exhibit nonlinear and history dependent responses to forces and displacements. With ever-increasing capabilities in the visualization and manipulation of biological systems, research on the fundamental phenomena, models, measurements, and analysis of complex fluids has taken a number of exciting directions. In this book, many of the world’s foremost experts explore key topics such as:Macro- and micro-rheological techniques for measuring the material properties of complex biofluids and the subtleties of data interpretationExperimental observations and rheology of complex biological materials, including mucus, cell membranes, the cytoskeleton, and bloodThe motility of microorganisms in complex fluids and the dynamics of active suspensionsChallenges and solutions in the numerical simulation of biologically relevant complex fluid flowsThis volume will be accessible to advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in engineering, mathematics, biology, and the physical sciences, but will appeal to anyone interested in the intricate and beautiful nature of complex fluids in the context of living systems.

Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering

A problem-solving approach to statistical signal processing for practicing engineers, technicians, and graduate students This book takes a pragmatic approach in solving a set of common problems engineers and technicians encounter when processing signals. In writing it, the author drew on his vast theoretical and practical experience in the field to provide a quick-solution manual for technicians and engineers, offering field-tested solutions to most problems engineers can encounter. At the same time, the book delineates the basic concepts and applied mathematics underlying each solution so that readers can go deeper into the theory to gain a better idea of the solution’s limitations and potential pitfalls, and thus tailor the best solution for the specific engineering application. Uniquely, Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering can also function as a textbook for engineering graduates and post-graduates. Dr. Spagnolini, who has had a quarter of a century of experience teaching graduate-level courses in digital and statistical signal processing methods, provides a detailed axiomatic presentation of the conceptual and mathematical foundations of statistical signal processing that will challenge students’ analytical skills and motivate them to develop new applications on their own, or better understand the motivation underlining the existing solutions. Throughout the book, some real-world examples demonstrate how powerful a tool statistical signal processing is in practice across a wide range of applications. Takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating basic concepts and tools for statistical signal processing Informed by its author’s vast experience as both a practitioner and teacher Offers a hands-on approach to solving problems in statistical signal processing Covers a broad range of applications, including communication systems, machine learning, wavefield and array processing, remote sensing, image filtering and distributed computations Features numerous real-world examples from a wide range of applications showing the mathematical concepts involved in practice Includes MATLAB code of many of the experiments in the book Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering is an indispensable working resource for electrical engineers, especially those working in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. It is also an ideal text for engineering students at large, applied mathematics post-graduates and advanced undergraduates in electrical engineering, applied statistics, and pure mathematics, studying statistical signal processing.

Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering

A problem-solving approach to statistical signal processing for practicing engineers, technicians, and graduate students This book takes a pragmatic approach in solving a set of common problems engineers and technicians encounter when processing signals. In writing it, the author drew on his vast theoretical and practical experience in the field to provide a quick-solution manual for technicians and engineers, offering field-tested solutions to most problems engineers can encounter. At the same time, the book delineates the basic concepts and applied mathematics underlying each solution so that readers can go deeper into the theory to gain a better idea of the solution’s limitations and potential pitfalls, and thus tailor the best solution for the specific engineering application. Uniquely, Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering can also function as a textbook for engineering graduates and post-graduates. Dr. Spagnolini, who has had a quarter of a century of experience teaching graduate-level courses in digital and statistical signal processing methods, provides a detailed axiomatic presentation of the conceptual and mathematical foundations of statistical signal processing that will challenge students’ analytical skills and motivate them to develop new applications on their own, or better understand the motivation underlining the existing solutions. Throughout the book, some real-world examples demonstrate how powerful a tool statistical signal processing is in practice across a wide range of applications. Takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating basic concepts and tools for statistical signal processing Informed by its author’s vast experience as both a practitioner and teacher Offers a hands-on approach to solving problems in statistical signal processing Covers a broad range of applications, including communication systems, machine learning, wavefield and array processing, remote sensing, image filtering and distributed computations Features numerous real-world examples from a wide range of applications showing the mathematical concepts involved in practice Includes MATLAB code of many of the experiments in the book Statistical Signal Processing in Engineering is an indispensable working resource for electrical engineers, especially those working in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. It is also an ideal text for engineering students at large, applied mathematics post-graduates and advanced undergraduates in electrical engineering, applied statistics, and pure mathematics, studying statistical signal processing.

European and Chinese Cognitive Styles and their Impact on Teaching Mathematics (Studies in Computational Intelligence #277)

The book provides strong evidence that research on the cognitive processes from arithmetic thought to algebraic thought should take into consideration the socio-cultural context. It is an important contribution to the literature on linguistic structure in comparative studies related to Chinese student mathematics learning. This book not only makes a great contribution to research in mathematics education, the findings of this study also addressed insightful approaches and thoughts of understanding the development of algebraic thinking in cultural contexts for classroom teachers. Using written Chinese language from different theoretical references provided wonderful approaches for understanding student algebra cognitive development in a different way and calls educators for to pay special attention to an epistemological and linguistic view of algebraic development. The findings inform classroom teachers that the cultural context plays an important role in student learning mathematics. A typical analysis of the cognitive dimension involved in some in the historical and cultural contexts is a great resource for classroom teachers. I really enjoyed reading this book and learned a lot from its compelling analysis. Shuhua An, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Program in Mathematics Education, California State University, Long Beach

Elementi di management dei programmi spaziali

La realizzazione e il lancio nello spazio di satelliti o sonde attraverso missili o navette spaziali sono un esempio di attività industriale di enorme complessità e di lungo periodo. Lo sviluppo di un programma spaziale prevede la realizzazione di vari sistemi costituenti: il segmento spaziale, cioè i lanciatori per l’accesso allo Spazio, i satelliti o le sonde, le infrastrutture spaziali abitate da astronauti oppure robotizzate; e il segmento di terra che consente agli operatori sulla terra di controllare i sistemi nello spazio e di fruire delle applicazioni derivanti dal loro uso.Il settore è di per sé peculiare dato l’ambiente extra-atmosferico ove si troveranno ad operare astronauti o sonde robotizzate, pertanto la manifattura dei sistemi spaziali è una pratica a metà strada tra la scienza esatta e l’artigianato di elevatissima qualità.Le metodologie e i processi realizzativi dei programmi spaziali hanno però avuto il pregio nel passato di costituire, sin dagli anni ’60, un modello di riferimento per altri settori industriali proprio a causa della loro unicità tecnologica e produttiva. E oggi le metodologie di gestione dei programmi spaziali sono standardizzate e consolidate.Gli elementi trattati in questo libro intendono avvicinareil lettore alle specificità gestionali della concezione, del finanziamento e della messa in essere di un programma spaziale, una tra le più complesse attività umane influenzate da fattori storici, scientifici, economici e politici.

The Geopolitics of Space Exploration (Springer Praxis Books)

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellites and espionage, of all the cooperative and competing interests vying for dominance in ways little known to the public. Written by an Italian aeronautical engineer with over thirty years of experience in government and private industry, this English translation explains how and why the game has fundamentally evolved and where it is headed next. Exploring such topics as GPS and cyberspace, the economics of private and public industry and the political motivations of emerging spacefaring powerhouses like China, this book is an engaging foray into the ongoing battle for our terrestrial home through extraterrestrial means.

Space Program Management: Methods and Tools (Space Technology Library #28)

Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate space programs from other management challenges, Space Program Management explains through theory and example of real programs from around the world, the philosophical and technical tools needed to successfully manage large, technically complex space programs both in the government and commercial environment. Chapters address both systems and configuration management, the management of risk, estimation, measurement and control of both funding and the program schedule, and the structure of the aerospace industry worldwide.

CESMM 3 Explained

CESSM 3 Explained provides a detailed and highly illustrated guide to the use of the new civil engineering standard methods of measurements.

Guide to Home Improvement Costs

Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? If you're taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost.This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you:· the time the job will take· the costs of the materials· how difficult it's going to be· and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you

Guide to Home Improvement Costs

Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? If you're taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost.This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you:· the time the job will take· the costs of the materials· how difficult it's going to be· and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you

Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating: Unit Rates and Project Costs, Fourth Edition (Spon's Estimating Costs Guides)

All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable.Do you work on jobs between £50 and £50,000? - Then this book is for you.Specially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Cost Guide to Plumbing and Heating contains accurate information on thousands of rates each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit.The first book to include typical project costs for: rainwater goods installations bathrooms external waste systems central heating systems hot and cold water systems.

Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating: Unit Rates and Project Costs, Fourth Edition (Spon's Estimating Costs Guides)

All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable.Do you work on jobs between £50 and £50,000? - Then this book is for you.Specially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Cost Guide to Plumbing and Heating contains accurate information on thousands of rates each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit.The first book to include typical project costs for: rainwater goods installations bathrooms external waste systems central heating systems hot and cold water systems.

Die Dampfkessel nebst ihren Zubehörteilen und Hilfseinrichtungen: Ein Hand- und Lehrbuch zum praktischen Gebrauch für Ingenieure, Kesselbesitzer und Studierende. Ergänzungsband

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.

Handbook of Industrial Polyethylene and Technology: Definitive Guide to Manufacturing, Properties, Processing, Applications and Markets Set

This handbook provides an exhaustive description of polyethylene. The 50+ chapters are written by some of the most experienced and prominent authors in the field, providing a truly unique view of polyethylene. The book starts with a historical discussion on how low density polyethylene was discovered and how it provided unique opportunities in the early days. New catalysts are presented and show how they created an expansion in available products including linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, copolymers, and polyethylene produced from metallocene catalysts. With these different catalysts systems a wide range of structures are possible with an equally wide range of physical properties. Numerous types of additives are presented that include additives for the protection of the resin from the environment and processing, fillers, processing aids, anti-fogging agents, pigments, and flame retardants. Common processing methods including extrusion, blown film, cast film, injection molding, and thermoforming are presented along with some of the more specialized processing techniques such as rotational molding, fiber processing, pipe extrusion, reactive extrusion, wire and cable, and foaming processes. The business of polyethylene including markets, world capacity, and future prospects are detailed. This handbook provides the most current and complete technology assessments and business practices for polyethylene resins.

Nutrition: CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY, SECOND EDITION (Modern Nutrition Ser. #18)

CategoryNutritionSubcategoryFood ChemistryContact Editor: N. Frabotta

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Multiparameter Equations of State: An Accurate Source of Thermodynamic Property Data

As a basis for printed property charts and tables, empirical multiparameter equa­ tions of state have been the most important source of accurate thermodynamic property data for more than 30 years now. However, due to increasing demands on the accuracy of thermodynamic property data in computerised calculations as well as the availability of appropriate software tools, and the ever increasing computer power, such formulations are nowadays becoming a valuable tool for everyday work. This development has substantially increased the number of scientists, engi­ neers, and students who are working with empirical multiparameter equations of state, and it continues to do so. Nevertheless, common knowledge on this kind of thermodynamic property models and on the ongoing progress in this scientific discipline is still very limited. Multiparameter equations of state do not belong to the topics which are taught intensively in thermodynamic courses in engineering and natural sciences and the books and articles where they are published mainly deal with the thermodynamic properties of certain substances rather than with the theoretical background of the used equations of state. In contrast to this, my concern mainly was to give a survey of the theoretical background of multiparameter equations of state both with regard to their application and their development.

Projektmanagement von Verkehrsinfrastrukturprojekten (VDI-Buch)

Dieses von Fachexperten geschriebene Werk umfasst alle wesentlichen Schritte und Elemente des Projektmanagements von Straßen- und Eisenbahnprojekten und füllt damit eine seit langem offene Literaturlücke für die Praxis. Behandelt werden alle Prozesse der Planung, der Erarbeitung des Baurechts mit der Einbeziehung des Umfelds, der Organisation der Finanzierung, der Bauvorbereitung und der Baudurchführung aus Sicht der Bauherren und ihrer Planer. Wesentliche Elemente sind u.a. Projektcontrolling, Risikomanagement, Termin- und Kostenplanung, Stakeholdermanagement, Planrechtsverfahren, Ausschreibung und Vergabe. Verkehrsinfrastruktur hat eine zentrale Bedeutung für das Funktionieren einer Gesellschaft und für die Entwicklung der Wirtschaft. Kenntnisse über Planung und Realisierung von Verkehrswegen (Straßen und Schienenwege) werden im Hinblick auf die technischen und baubetrieblichen Aspekte an den Universitäten und Fachhochschulen vermittelt. Die berufstätigen Ingenieure haben dort ihr Fachwissen erworben. Mit diesem Werk liegt nun für die Praktiker ein Handbuch und ein Leitfaden für alle wesentlichen Prozesse in der Projektabwicklung (also von der Idee bis zur Inbetriebnahme) vor.

Projektmanagement von Verkehrsinfrastrukturprojekten

Dieses von Fachexperten geschriebene Werk umfasst alle wesentlichen Schritte und Elemente des Projektmanagements von Straßen- und Eisenbahnprojekten und füllt damit eine seit langem offene Literaturlücke für die Praxis. Behandelt werden alle Prozesse der Planung, der Erarbeitung des Baurechts mit der Einbeziehung des Umfelds, der Organisation der Finanzierung, der Bauvorbereitung und der Baudurchführung aus Sicht der Bauherren und ihrer Planer. Wesentliche Elemente sind u.a. Projektcontrolling, Risikomanagement, Termin- und Kostenplanung, Stakeholdermanagement, Planrechtsverfahren, Ausschreibung und Vergabe. Verkehrsinfrastruktur hat eine zentrale Bedeutung für das Funktionieren einer Gesellschaft und für die Entwicklung der Wirtschaft. Kenntnisse über Planung und Realisierung von Verkehrswegen (Straßen und Schienenwege) werden im Hinblick auf die technischen und baubetrieblichen Aspekte an den Universitäten und Fachhochschulen vermittelt. Die berufstätigen Ingenieure haben dort ihr Fachwissen erworben. Mit diesem Werk liegt nun für die Praktiker ein Handbuch und ein Leitfaden für alle wesentlichen Prozesse in der Projektabwicklung (also von der Idee bis zur Inbetriebnahme) vor.

Quantitative Dünnschichtchromatographie: Eine Anleitung für Praktiker

Die Dünnschichtchromatographie (DC) ist besonders in der pharmazeutischen Analytik und der Lebensmittelanalytik eine häufig durchgeführte Trenntechnik. Während es eine umfangreiche Literatur zum qualitativen Nachweis chemischer Substanzen mittels DC gibt, liegt der Fokus in diesem Buch bei der quantitativen Analyse.

Quantitative Thin-Layer Chromatography: A Practical Survey

Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is widely used particularly for pharmaceutical and food analysis. While there are a number of books on the qualitative identification of chemical substances by TLC, the unique focus here is on quantitative analysis. The authors describe all steps of the analytical procedure, beginning with the basics and equipment for quantitative TLC followed by sample pretreatment and sample application, development and staining, scanning, and finally statistical and chemometric data evaluation and validation. An important feature is the coverage of effect-directed biological detection methods. Chapters are organized in a modular fashion facilitating the easy location of information about individual procedural steps.

Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops: Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium, Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops, Lorne and Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, November 19-24, 2000 (Developments in Plant Breeding #10)

Forage plant breeding has entered the genome era. This timely book reviews the latest advances in the development and application of molecular technologies which supplement conventional breeding efforts for our major forage crops. It describes the plethora of new technologies and tools now available for high-throughput gene discovery, genome-wide gene expression analysis, production of transgenic plants, genome analysis and marker-assisted selection as applied to forage plants. Detailed accounts are presented of current and future opportunities for innovative applications of these molecular tools and technologies in the identification, functional characterisation, and use of valuable genes in forage production systems and beyond. This book represents a valuable resource for plant breeders, geneticists, and molecular biologists, and will be of particular relevance to advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers with an interest in forage legumes and grasses.

Biotechnology in Forage and Turf Grass Improvement (Monographs on Theoretical and Applied Genetics #23)

Die Entwürfe für weitgespannte Gewölbe bei dem Wettbewerb Moselbrücke Koblenz

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.