Author: Alan William
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: practice, theory, analysis, structural
Number of Pages: 632
Published: 2008-12-26
List price: $89.95
ISBN-10: 1856175502
ISBN-13: 9781856175500

Structural Analysis Rules of Thumb provides a comprehensive review of the classical methods of structural analysis and also the recent advances in computer applications. The prefect guide for the Professional Engineer’s exam, Williams covers principles of structural analysis to advanced concepts. Methods of analysis are presented in a concise and direct manner and the different methods of approach to a problem are illustrated by specific examples. In addition, the book include the clear and concise approach to the subject and the focus on the most direct solution to a problem. Numerous w

Author: Greg N. Gregoriou
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: funds, properties, quantitative, finance, statistical, diversification, hedge, performance, assessment
Number of Pages: 496
Published: 2006-08-01
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 0750679840
ISBN-13: 9780750679848

With about $450 billion in assets, funds of hedge funds are the most recent darling of investors. While hedge funds carry high risk for the promise of high returns they are designed for the very rich and for large institutional investors such as pension funds. A Fund of Hedge Funds (FOF) spreads investments among a number of hedge funds to reduce risk and provide diversification, while maintaining the potential for higher than average returns. Odds are that some pension fund of yours is invested heavily in these products, and more recently these FOFs have been opened to more and more individua

Authors:John Seely Brown, Stephen Denning, Katalina Groh,
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: storytelling, organizations, management, transforming, century
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2004-09-09
List price: $42.95
ISBN-10: 0750678208
ISBN-13: 9780750678209

This book is the story of how four busy executives, from different backgrounds and different perspectives, were surprised to find themselves converging on the idea of narrative as an extraordinarily valuable lens for understanding and managing organizations in the twenty-first century. The idea that narrative and storytelling could be so powerful a tool in the world of organizations was initially counter-intuitive. But in their own words, John Seely Brown, Steve Denning, Katalina Groh, and Larry Prusak describe how they came to see the power of narrative and storytelling in their own experienc

Authors:J R Backhurst, J H Harker, J.F. Richardson, J.M. C
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: chemical, engineering, richardsons, coulson, volume, sixth
Number of Pages: 928
Published: 1999-11-22
List price: $78.95
ISBN-10: 0750644443
ISBN-13: 9780750644440

Coulson and Richardson’s classic series provides the student with an account of the fundamentals of chemical engineering and constitutes the definitive work on the subject for academics and practitioners. Each book provides clear explanations of theory and thorough coverage of practical applications, supported by numerous worked examples and problems. Thus, the text is designed for students as well as being comprehensive in coverage. This volume covers the three main transport process of interest to chemical engineers - momentum transfer (fluid flow), heat transfer and mass transfer and

Author: R K Sinnott
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: chemical, engineering, coulson, richardson, fourth, design, volume
Number of Pages: 1056
Published: 2005-08-09
List price: $72.95
ISBN-10: 0750665386
ISBN-13: 9780750665384

Chemical Engineering Design is one of the best-known and widely adopted texts available for students of chemical engineering. It deals with the application of chemical engineering principles to the design of chemical processes and equipment. Revised throughout, the fourth edition covers the latest aspects of process design, operations, safety, loss prevention and equipment selection, among others. Comprehensive and detailed, the book is supported by problems and selected solutions. In addition the book is widely used by professionals as a day-to-day reference. * Best selling chemical engineeri

Authors:Dennis A. SNOW,  DENNIS A SNOW,
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: book, reference, engineer, plant
Number of Pages: 864
Published: 2002-01-16
List price: $320.00
ISBN-10: 0750644524
ISBN-13: 9780750644525

A plant engineer is responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. The Plant Engineer’s Reference Book 2nd Edition is a reference work designed to provide a primary source of information for the plant engineer. Subjects include the selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities, including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes.Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as envir

Authors:George Simitses, Dewey H Hodge,
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinema
Keywords: stability, structural, fundamentals
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2006-01-03
List price: $106.00
ISBN-10: 0750678755
ISBN-13: 9780750678759

The ability of a structural assembly to carry loads and forces determines how stable it will be over time. Viewing structural assemblages as comprising columns, beams, arches, rings, and plates, this book will introduce the student to both a classical and advanced understanding of the mechanical behavior of such structural systems under load and how modeling the resulting strains can predict the overall future performance-the stability-of that structure. While covering traditional beam theory, the book is more focused on elastica theory in keeping with modern approaches. This text will be an e