Archive for October, 2007
McGraw-Hill Machining and Metalworking Handbook, 3rd Edition
October 31st, 2007
McGraw-Hill Machining and Metalworking Handbook (McGraw-Hill Handbooks)
By Denis Cormier
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 1006
Publication Date: 2005-09-23
Sales Rank: 364680
ISBN / ASIN: 0071457879
EAN: 9780071457873
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
Studio: McGraw-Hill Professional
Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 1
Book Description:
Covering the latest equipment and technologies, this massive compendium has been an industry standard for more than a decade.This edition provides professionals with complete information on procedures, tools, standards, and equations.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Three Volume Print Package (DANGEROUS PROPERTIES OF IND MATERIALS)
By Richard J., Sr. Lewis
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Number Of Pages: 4860
Publication Date: 2004-10-12
Sales Rank: 621340
ISBN / ASIN: 0471476625
EAN: 9780471476627
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
Studio: Wiley-Interscience
Average Rating: 0
Total Reviews: 0
Book Description:
Since its inception in the early 1950's, this book has become the number one resource for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. Now in its eleventh edition, it contains extensive data on approximately 26,000 substances, including 2000 new entries. The three-volume set now includes Immediately Dangerous Life or Health (IDHL) levels for approximately 1000 chemicals, proving essential for designing adequate ventilation systems and selection of respiratory protection. Other highlights include:
* A special appendix containing information of nerve gases and biological agents that might appear in the workplace as a result of terrorist activity
* It is the only reference that combines, for so many substances, data on toxicological, fire, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory information
* Regulatory data covers exposure level classifications for a number of regulatory agencies, from OSHA to the U.S. Department of Transportation
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eleventh Edition provides an essential, up-to-date resource for professionals in industrial hygiene, safety, emergency response, law, and policymaking.
Don’t Panic with Mechanics!
October 31st, 2007
Don't Panic with Mechanics!
By Oliver Romberg, Nikolaus Hinrichs,
Publisher: VIEWEG
Number Of Pages: 343
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Sales Rank: 1519310
ISBN / ASIN: 383480181X
EAN: 9783834801814
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: VIEWEG
Studio: VIEWEG
Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 2
Product Description:
The ultimate companion in classical horror discipline of engineering science! Contents of the book are the basics of mechanics as treated in engineering and physical sciences: Statics, Elastostatics, Kinematics & Kinetics in unconventional, humorous presentation with many cartoons, funny explanations and a chapter containing several exercises with detailed solutions.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technicians and Engineers Guide
October 31st, 2007
Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technicians and Engineers Guide
By Andrew Parr
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 244
Publication Date: 1999-03-08
Sales Rank: 114079
ISBN / ASIN: 0750644192
EAN: 9780750644198
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
Studio: Butterworth-Heinemann
Average Rating: 4.5
Total Reviews: 3
Book Description:
Nearly all industrial processes require objects to be moved, manipulated or subjected to some sort of force. This is frequently accomplished by means of electrical equipment (such as motors or solenoids), or via devices driven by air (pneumatics) or liquids (hydraulics).
This book has been written by a process control engineer as a guide to the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for all engineers and technicians who wish to have an insight into the components and operation of such a system.
This second edition has been fully updated to include all recent developments such as the increasing use of proportional valves, and includes an extra expanded section on industrial safety. It will prove indispensable to all those wishing to learn about hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Gives more essential, but simple maths on pipe flow and pressure drops
* Offers the latest information on proportional valves and the electronics cards now appearing in hydraulic systems
* Includes a new section on safety including European legislation
Handbook of Pumps and Pumping: Pumping Manual International
October 31st, 2007
Handbook of Pumps and Pumping: Pumping Manual International
By Brian Nesbitt
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 424
Publication Date: 2006-10-16
Sales Rank:
ISBN / ASIN: 185617476X
EAN: 9781856174763
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
Average Rating:
Total Reviews:
Book Description:
Written by an experienced engineer, this book contains practical information on all aspects of pumps including classifications, materials, seals, installation, commissioning and maintenance. In addition you will find essential information on units, manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, providing a unique reference for your desk, R&D lab, maintenance shop or library.
* Includes maintenance techniques, helping you get the optimal performance out of your pump and reducing maintenance costs
* Will help you to understand seals, couplings and ancillary equipment, ensuring systems are set up properly to save time and money
* Provides useful contacts for manufacturers and suppliers who specialise in pumps, pumping and ancillary equipment
Handbook of Valves and Actuators: Valves Manual International
October 31st, 2007
Handbook of Valves and Actuators: Valves Manual International
By Brian Nesbitt
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2007-08-06
Sales Rank: 3175966
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174948
EAN: 9781856174947
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
Studio: Butterworth-Heinemann
Average Rating:
Total Reviews:
Book Description:
Industries which use pumps, seals and pipes will almost certainly also use valves in their systems. Someone in each industry needs to be able to design, purchase or maintain the right valve for the job in hand, and that can amount to a lot of valves world-wide. Here is a single resource which is aimed at those designers and end users, plus their engineering staff.Brian Nesbitt is a well-known consultant with a considerable publishing record. A lifetime of experience backs up the huge amount of practical detail found in this volume.Its international approach is no accident: it will have world-wide take-up.
*Ideal reference for industry
*Practical approach compared with competition
*Buyers' guide included
Degrees in Demand - 2007
October 31st, 2007
Top degrees in demand (bachelor's degree level)
Accounting
Business administration/management
Computer science
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Information sciences and systems Marketing/marketing management
Computer engineering
Civil engineering
Economics/finance
Top degrees in demand (master's degree level)
M.B.A.
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Top degrees in demand (doctorate degree level)
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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MegaMechanicalSupreme Monster of Badofumous
October 31st, 2007
This is Musafa's monster.
Speculations and rumors have led to the generalization and description of the following monster.
The old Spanish Indians use to tell a story to their young about a horrible monster who was created by the evil Dr. Badofomous who created this horrid ,horrid beast for the use of planetary destruction. The creature who was named after Badofomous was assigned to destroy the friendly and peaceful planet of Etheo Mania when with it's super mega vision of death it spotted a wonderful sight, Earth's bunnies. Then he decided to abandon his maiden voyage and travel to Earth to play with the bunnies. He tried to make love to the bunnies but ended up destroying Earth's bunny race, with the global community outraged at the monster's actions they decided to destroy it. He tried to fight back but his computing had him programmed to run away after a set amount of time of fighting, he fled toward the north pole at a super sonic speed destroying everything in his path...
Thousands of years have passed and the 3 scientists who have been following it's history and progress since then have concluded that it is 200 feet tall, 63 feet wide and 25 feet long, a behemoth, it has a body that looks like a monstrously huge oven and the head appendage closely resembles a vending machine of ridiculous proportions. His right hand resembles a toaster and during the war it was recorded that the toaster hand shot flaming radioactive butter toast. His other hand resembles a lunch box that holds a nuclear reactor. Rumor has it that during the war he used some sort of zombie control unit to control armies of zombies/minions to aide him in his fight but the team of scientists is split on whether it is true or not.
The 3 scientists who have studied this beast have concluded that it fled towards what is now Greenland. Numerous searches and voyages and excavations have been undertaken by an elite monster search unit but nothing has showed up, the scientists are set on the Greenland theory and have recently suggested that he is probably under Greenland.
Materials podcasts!
October 31st, 2007
; have fun!
Making Podcasts
October 31st, 2007
More podcasts this weekend...