Chapter 1 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis 21 Chapter 2 Probability Concepts and Applications 41 Chapter 3 Decision Analysis 89 Chapter 4 Regression Models 135 Chapter 5 Forecasting 173 Chapter 6 Inventory Control Models 215 Chapter 7 Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods 269 Chapter 8 Linear Programming Applications 327 Chapter 9…
Section 1 : The principles of elastic and plastic deformation are presented. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of elastic deformation in solids, concepts of stress, strain, and stiffness are introduced for both isotropic and anisotropic materials. Chapter 2 addresses the plastic deformation response of solids. Here, emphasis is placed on continuum aspects of irreversible plastic…
PART 1 DC CIRCUITS 2 Chapter 1 Basic Concepts 3 Chapter 2 Basic Laws 29 Chapter 3 Methods of Analysis 81 Chapter 4 Circuit Theorems 127 Chapter 5 Operational Amplifiers 175 Chapter 6 Capacitors and Inductors 215 Chapter 7 First Order Circuits 253 Chapter 8 Second Order Circuits 313 PART 2 AC Circuits 368 Chapter 9 Sinusoids and Phasors 369 Chapter 10 Sinusoi…
● PART I The Foundation of Systems Engineering, consisting of Chapters 1-5, describes the origins and structure of modern systems, the current field of systems engineering, the structured development process of complex systems, and the organization of system development projects. ● PART II Concept Development, consisting of Chapters 6-9, describes the early stages of the system life cycl…
The 7th edition of ‘Statistical Quality Control’ provides a comprehensive treatment of the major aspects of using statistical methodology for quality control and improvement. Both traditional and modern methods are presented, including state of the art techniques for statistical process monitoring and control, and statistically designed experiments for process characterization, optimization…
Rapid advances in computational methods and computer capabilities have led to a new generation of structural identification strategies. Robust and efficient methods have successfully been developed on the basis of genetic algorithms (GA) . This volume presents the development of a novel GA based identification strategy that contains several advantageous features compared to previous methods. Fo…
Building on the extraordinary success of seven best selling editions, Bill Callister’s new 8th edition of ‘Materials Science and Engineering’ continues to promote student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. New to th…
Complete coverage of: 1 Tank history, Typical configurations, Locating, Sizing, and Selecting. 2 Selecting and specifying appurtenances 3 Controlling corrosion 4 Contractual considerations 5 Foundations 6 Construction of welded steel water storage tanks 7 Construction of bolted steel water storage tanks 8 Operation 9 Inspecting new tank construction, 10 Maintenance, insp…