SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018
Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson.
Dealing with how electric currents behave at the nanometer scale, this title begins with a general description of electric currents at the macroscale. Then by considering the physical lengthscales relevant to electron flow, it is observed how the behavior of currents varies as they approach the nanoscale.
Construction methods for civil engineering second edition is written for tertiary students who are studying towards a National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Civil engineering concepts are related to situations encountered in the field to enhance understanding of these concepts.
Reliability and safety are fundamental attributes of any modern technological system. This book gives an opportunity to familiarize with the applications of classical and advanced techniques of reliability and risk analysis.
The defining aim of this new fifth edition is to re-establish the correct understanding of the term biotechnology. John Smith also re-examines the ethics and morality of aspects of biotechnology and puts new emphasis on stem cells and regenerative medicine and micro RNA.
Beach nourishment comprises the placement of large quantities of good quality sediment on the beach to advance the shoreline seaward. The improvement of project performance through proper design and the predictability of performance are emphasized.
Provides a comprehensive overview of fracture mechanics of conservative and dissipative materials, as well as a general formulation of nonlinear field theory of fracture mechanics and a rigorous treatment of dynamic crack problems involving coupled magnetic, electric, thermal and mechanical field quantities.
Gerrie Radlof se gewilde Oloff die Seerowerreeks is oorspronklik tussen 1957 en 1961 uitgegee en het daarna reeds vier uitgawes beleef. Ook geskik as leesstof vir Afrikaans tweede taal vir ouer leerlinge.
Designed to assist construction students as part of their technical education, this text aims to provide an understanding of the materials used in buildings, and the results of applying technology. It covers the basic aspects of building construction together with how to apply them on site.