In this book Chyu presents a mathematically rigorous treatment, written at a simple technical level, so structural engineers who are concerned directly with structural analysis of elastic beam problems will quickly learn the essentials and be equipped to apply elastic beam calculations in their work.

A hands-on guide to choosing and using old and new technologies for joining plastics and elastomers. Includes detailed discussions of over 25 techniques used to join plastics to themselves and to other materials. Advantages and disadvantages of each technique along with detailed discussions of applications are presented. A second section is organized by material and provides details of using different processes with over 50 generic families of plastics and how different techniques and operating parameters affect weld strength and other criteria. This book is an excellent reference and an invaluable resource for novice and expert alike in determining the best joining technique for their application and providing guidance in how to design and prepare for production.

A practical and accessible introduction to the implementation of partially restrained connections in engineering practice.

Maximize your efficiency while studying for the PE Civil CBT exam by pairing the PE Civil Study Guide with Michael R. Lindeburg’s PE Civil Reference Manual PE Civil Study Guide, Seventeenth Edition provides a strategic and targeted approach to exam preparation so that you gain a competitive edge. With hundreds of entries containing helpful explanations, derivations of equations, and exam tips, the Study Guide connects the NCEES exam specifications for all five PE Civil exams to the NCEES Handbook, approved design standards, and PPI’s civil reference manuals. The Study Guide is organized to make the most of your time and is an essential tool for a successful exam experience. Relevant sections from the NCEES Handbook, design standards, and PPI’s reference manuals are clearly indicated in both summary lists for each exam specification and in each of the detailed entries covering a specific concept or equation. Referenced PPI Products: PE Civil Reference Manual Structural Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Construction Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Transportation Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Referenced Codes and Standards: 2015 International Building Code (ICC) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets (AASHTO) AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures (AASHTO) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Building Code Requirements & Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete & Commentary (ACI 318) Design & Construction of Driven Pile Foundations (FHWA) Design & Construction of Driven Pile Foundations—Volume I (FHWA) Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures (PCA) Design Loads on Structures During Construction (ASCE 37) Formwork for Concrete (ACI SP-4) Foundations & Earth Structures, Design Manual 7.02 Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements (FHWA) Guide for the Planning, Design, & Operation of Pedestrian Facilities (AASHTO) Guide to Design of Slabs-on-Ground (ACI 360R) Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R) Highway Capacity Manual (TRB) Highway Safety Manual (AASHTO) Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts (FHWA) LRFD Seismic Analysis & Design of Transportation Geotechnical Features & Structural Foundations Reference Manual (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (FHWA) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7) National Design Specification for Wood Construction (AWC) Occupational Safety & Health Regulations for the Construction Industry (OSHA 1926) Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OSHA 1910) PCI Design Handbook: Precast & Prestressed Concrete (PCI) Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (TSS) Roadside Design Guide (AASHTO) Soils & Foundations Reference Manual—Volume I & II (FHWA) Steel Construction Manual (AISC) Structural Welding Code—Steel (AWS)

Mechanobiology—the study of the effects of mechanical environments on the biological processes of cells—has evolved from traditional biomechanics via the incorporation of strong elements of molecular and cell biology. Currently, a broad range of organ systems are being studied by surgeons, physicians, basic scientists, and engineers. These mechanobiologists aim to create new therapies and further biological understanding by quantifying the mechanical environment of cells and the molecular mechanisms of mechanically induced pathological conditions. To achieve these goals, investigators must be familiar with both the basic concepts of mechanics and the modern tools of cellular/molecular biology. Unfortunately, current literature contains numerous studies that misuse standard mechanical estimations and terminology, or fail to implement appropriate molecular analyses. Therefore, the Mechanobiology Handbook not only presents cutting-edge research findings across various fields and organ systems, but also provides the elementary chapters on mechanics and molecular analysis techniques to encourage cross-field understanding and appropriate planning. Aided by the continuous advancement of research tools in both mechanics and biology, more sophisticated experiments and analyses are possible—thus fueling the growth of the field of mechanobiology. Considering the complexity of the mechanics and the biology of the human body, most of the world of biomechanics remains to be studied. Since the field is still developing, the Mechanobiology Handbook does not force one unified theory, but brings out many different viewpoints and approaches to stimulate further research questions.

Practicing engineers in the offshore and reservoir engineering industry will find this timely volume filled with practical advice and expert information on current oil field development from oil exploration to production.