This book covers all the basics of inspection and testing and clearly explains all the legal requirements. It not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes all of them step-by-step with the help of colour photos. Sample forms show how to verify recorded test results and how to certify and fill in the required documentation. The book...
This practical technical guide to embedded middleware implementation offers a coherent framework that guides readers through all the key concepts necessary to gain an understanding of this broad topic. Big picture theoretical discussion is integrated with down-to-earth advice on successful real-world use via step-by-step examples of each type...
This book will immediately become an indispensable reference book for the storage industry movers and shakers, developers and users. It will be a valued contribution for years to come. - Rick Wietfeldt, CTO, Emerging Technologies and Strategy, Texas Instruments, Inc.
Consumer electronics engineers, technicians, and managers,...
The petroleum industry spends millions of dollars every year to combat the formation of hydrates - the solid, crystalline compounds that form from water and small molecules - that cause problems by plugging transmission lines and damaging equipment. They are a problem in the production, transmission and processing of natural gas and it is...
The most extensive and comprehensive dictionary for architects and construction professionals
With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields.
Master the art of 2D and 3D technical drawing with Alf Yarwood's comprehensive and highly practical introductory guide
Taking the reader step-by-step through the features of AutoCAD, Alf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of this software. After...
Now in its fourth edition, this respected text delivers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Clear and straightforward, it is designed for students (NVQ/vocational level) and professional HVAC engineers, including those on short or CPD courses. Inexperienced readers are provided with a comprehensive...
This user's guide does far more than simply outline the ARM Cortex-M3 CPU features; it explains step-by-step how to program and implement the processor in real-world designs. It teaches readers how to utilize the complete and thumb instruction sets in order to obtain the best functionality, efficiency, and reuseability. The author, an ARM engineer...
At the Fall 2006 Embedded Systems Conference, I was asked by Tiffany Gasbarrini, Acquisitions Editor of Elsevier Technology and Books if I would be interested in writing a book on embedded multi-core. I had just delivered a talk at the conference entitled, “ Development and Optimization Techniques for Multi-core SMP ” and had given...
Essential visual guide to successful architecture in earthquake zones
Architects across the world have to design buildings that need to comply with strict seismic codes. All too often the need to comply with the code is put ahead of the design of the building, resulting in dull and functional architecture.
John Bird's approach to mathematics, based on numerous worked examples supported by problems, is ideal for students of a wide range of abilities. Theory is kept to a minimum, with the emphasis firmly placed on problem-solving skills, making this a thoroughly practical introduction to the mathematics engineering students need to...
An introductory textbook for students of electronics and electrical engineering
* New colour layout helps navigation and highlights key learning points, formulae and exercises * 400 worked problems and over 1,300 questions, all with answers * Fully up to date with the...
