Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers will give the engineer the "have to have" information. It will help instill knowledge on a daily basis, to do his or her job and to maintain and assure reliable equipment to help reduce costs. This book will be an easy reference for engineers and managers needing immediate solutions to everyday problems. Most civil, mechanical, and electr…
Instructors love Numerical Methods for Engineers because it makes teaching easy! Students love it because it is written for them--with clear explanations and examples throughout. The text features a broad array of applications that span all engineering disciplines. The sixth edition retains the successful instructional techniques of earlier editions. Chapra and Canale's unique approach opens…
Content: Introduction General Remarks Engineering Hydrology for Arid and Semiarid Regions Hydrologic Cycle Hydrologic Systems Wadi Hydrology Modeling References Bibliography Meteorological Processes and Hydrology Introduction Solar and Earth Radiations Temperature Humidity Wind Climate Change References Precipitation Introduction Forms of Precipitation Measurement of Precipitation Precipitation…
Structures built in or near rivers and other channels can be vulnerable to scour around their foundations. If the depth of the scour becomes significant, the stability of the foundations may be endangered, with a consequent risk of damage or failure of the structure. There have been several bridge failures, resulting in transport disruption, economic loss and, on occasion, loss of life. The fac…