"The Fourth Edition of this classic text carries on the Gere/Timoshenko tradition of quality, while incorporating a host of content and software-based improvements."--BOOK JACKET. "Revisions to the Fourth Edition include: Presentation of difficult concepts revised for clarity. (…
"This book presents the state-of-art-knowledge on corrosion of steel, cast iron and ductile iron with a focus on corrosion-induced degradation of their mechanical properties. The information presented in the book is largely derived from the most current research on the effect of…
Mechanical and dynamic properties of biocomposites
The cell as a machine
by Sheetz, Michael P., Yu, Hanry
fromCambridge texts in biomedical engineering
"This unique introductory text explains cell functions using the engineering principles of robust devices. Adopting a process-based approach to understanding cell and tissue biology, it describes the molecular and mechanical features that enable the cell to be robust in operatin…
"Focusing on the exposure of polymers to temperature extremes and concentrates, Mechanical and Corrosion-Resistant Properties of Plastics and Elastomers provides definitions of mechanical property terms as they relate to plastics rather than metals ... discusses vinyl ester, epo…
Mechanically responsive materials for soft robotics
"Provides comprehensive information on the tribological aspects of advanced ceramic materials for all uses that require controlled friction and wear resistance. The text is a guide to altering the microstructure of ceramics to create optimum performance in sliding and rolling co…