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Environmentally safe engineering is one of the hottest and most controversial topics in technical circles. Though many publications offer theory and intellectual discussion of the topic, this book provides practical, hands-on advice including hints and tips from the nation's top engineers. Green Electronics/Green Bottom Line offers practical advice for engineers and managers who want or need to incorporate environmental issues into the design process.The emerging discipline of Design for the Environment (DfE) combines engineering know-how with environmental awareness. Topics include international policy issues such as ISO 14000, materials selection (e.g., for recyclability), manufacturing concerns like no-flux processes, and design issues such as power consumption. Real-world cases show how these elements can be included in everyday designs.

Each chapter opens with a topical cartoon and lively story, interview or editorial. The discussion will then move to specific engineering issues and their economic and social context. The last section explores larger possibilities and new directions still to be explored by engineers concerned with education, health, and environmental quality. Contributors include engineers from Motorola, Analog Devices, Dupont, Compaq, Nortel, AMD, and Apple Computer, and academics from universities in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe, as well as the Rocky Mountain Institute.


An everyday guide to environmentally sound electronics design
Contributors include top engineers from the biggest electronics manufacturers and most prestigious universities
Real-world cases illustrate topics giving concepts the reader can apply immediately ... Read more

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Factual, Technical yet easy to read with great cartoons!
Mr. Goldberg is the type of idealist we need more of in this cynical world.He wants a better world for his child and yours! His pairing of technical essays with cartoons by a mechanical engineer, keeps the readerflowing along in the book.This cartoonist/engineer is famous in PA andother states for his "Close To Home" series.

Factual, Technical yet easy to read with great cartoons!
Mr. Goldberg is the type of idealist we need more of in this cynical world.He wants a better world for his child and yours! His pairing of technical essays with cartoons by a mechanical engineer, keeps the readerflowing along in the book.This cartoonist/engineer is famous in PA andother states for his "Close To Home" series. ... Read more

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For nearly two decades, design-build (DB) contracting has become increasingly the method of choice in public and private construction projects. Many designers and builders are now drawn to design-build projects and must alter their business practices to accommodate the changed relationships within DB contracts. Preparing for Design-Build Projects: A Primer for Owners, Engineers, and Contractors is a professional reference that covers the basics of developing a design-build project. The authors focus on learning modules that break down the decision-making process and reassemble it as a straightforward method for DB projects from the owner’s standpoint. This book acts as a timely guide on developing DB requests for qualification and requests for proposals. It also assists the reader in interpreting these documents in order to prepare a responsive DB proposal or to evaluate a series of proposals and make a source selection decision. ... Read more

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Earthquake Resistant Design For Engineers and Architects Second Edition David J. Dowrick This is the second edition of a book which has proved useful to large numbers of engineers and architects since it was first published. The author’s aim is to present the subject of earthquake resistant design from the standpoint of a designer wishing to gain an overall view of the entire process, from the nature of loading through to the details of construction. The procedures used in practice are explained in relation to their theoretical basis, and extensive references are given so that readers can follow this up further if they wish. This second edition reflects the progress made since the original publication of the book in 1977. There has been substantial revision and enlargement, particularly in the treatment of seismotechnics, hazard analysis, design earthquakes, design philosophy, base isolation and geotechnical engineering. Like the first edition, this volume is international in outlook, with examples taken from throughout the world. The book is distinguished by the unified approach the author has brought to a large and often disparate field, and this makes it invaluable to all engineers, architects, and seismologists working in earthquake resistant design, whether they be practitioners, researchers or students. Contents Foreword Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Introduction

1. Seismic risk — the causes, strength, and effects of earthquakes
2. Seismic activity in a regional setting
3. Determination of site characteristics
4. Design earthquakes
5. Earthquake resistant design philosophy — choice of form and materials
6. Seismic response of soils and structures
7. Concrete structures
8. Masonry structures
9. Steel structures
10. Timber structures
11. Earthquake resistance of services and equipment
12. Architectural detailing for earthquake resistance

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Unlike most books on filters this book does not start from a position of mathematical complexity. It is written to show readers how to design effective and working electronic filters.



Steve Winder is a team leader at British Telecom's Martlesham Heath Laboratories. His work has included the design and building of prototype specialist transmission systems for high speed data or radio transmission. His experience of circuit design includes work on optical fiber transmission systems. The author has also written several filter design computer programs that are in commercial use, and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Electronics World.


Maths has been kept to a minimum
Practical design guide
Written by an experienced practising designer ... Read more

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Now you can keep construction design exposure to a minimum! Prepared for design and construction professionals and their attorneys, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource is written by eminent authorities in the field. It details all relevant topics: risk management, alternative dispute resolution, trial conduct, handling shop drawings, insurance and surety, and more. You'll get straightforward answers to all your legal questions, as well as examples of the valuable lessons learned by leading design and construction experts. ... Read more

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Based on Pro/ENGINEER Release 20 - Ideal for university or corporate instructor led training - Suitable as a self-study guide - 5 sections, 21 Lessons, 29 Exercises - Intent Manager, Advanced Form Features, UDFs - Tweak Features, Skeletons, Pro/PROGRAM, Pro/NOTEBOOK - Simplified Reps, Top-Down Assembly Design - Includes 'template' part, assembly, and exercise filesavailable on-line ... Read more

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the book is fine and it is required for our course work at the university. ... Read more

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Simplified Design of Linear Power Supplies is an all-inclusive, one-stop guide to linear power-supply design, using step-by-step instructions and diagrams.The first half of the book describes how linear power supplies operate, and explains what is required to design such supplies.The second half provides specific design examples, using the techniques described in the first half.

The basic approach in Simplified Design of Linear Power Supply is to start
design problems with approximations for trial-value components in experimental circuits, then to vary the component values until the desired results (input/output, voltage and current, line and load regulation, ripple rejection, noise, etc.) are produced.The design examples can be put to immediate use, as is, or can be modified as required to meet a specific design goal, by following the instructions.
John D. Lenk has been a technical author specializing in practical electronic design and troubleshooting guides for more than 40 years.An established writer of international best-sellers in the field of electronics, Mr. Lenk is the author of more than 80 books on electronics, which together have sold well over two million copies in nine languages.

No previous design experience is required to use the techniques described.
All popular forms of linear supplies are covered in detail (including zener, 3-terminal, feedback, current foldback, op-amp, series, shunt, and IC package).
Extensive use of headings and subheadings helps the reader seeking information on specific types of supplies. ... Read more

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Simplified Design of V/F Converters shows how to design and experiment with V/F converters, both voltage-to-frequency and frequency-to-voltage. The design approach here is the same one used in all of John Lenk's best-selling books on simplified and practical design. Throughout the book, design problems start with guidelines for selecting all components on a trial-value basis, assuming a specific design goal and set of conditions. Then, using the guideline values in experimental circuits, the desired results are produced by varying the experimental component values, if needed.



If you are a working engineer responsible for designing VFCs, or selecting IC converters, the variety of circuit configurations described here should simplify your task. Not only does the book describe converter-circuit designs, but it also covers the most popular forms of VFC ICs available. Throughout the book, you will find a wealth of information on VFC ICs and related components, including how to test and troubleshoot completed circuits.

For all skill levels.
How to design and build V/F-converter circuits from scratch. ... Read more

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Very Disappointing
This book provides almost no information about designing VFCs despite its title. Rather it is a collection of manufacturers data sheets and application notes about how to use a limited range of prepackaged VFC/FVC chips.

Even Chapter 6 which was billed as describing "a number of discrete-component VFC and FVC circuit approaches"is only a rehash of circuits from the National Semiconductor linear handbook based round their IC implementations.

I could not recommend this book to anybody. If you have had little or no exposure to use VFC/FVCs circuits then Iwould recommend reading the Analog Devices etc. data sheets and design guides rather than wasting money on this book.

Good introductory V/F converter book
This is a good book for getting your feet wet with V/F converters.Lenk has done a good job of compiling application notes and manufacturer's tricks and techniques on V/F converter circuits into a small, easy-to-read book.

After you become acquainted with basic V/F circuits using this book, you may find yourself scouring manufacturer's websites yourself, for more in-depth information.But this book is a great start.Lenk gives the reader plenty of building-block circuits to work and learn with. ... Read more

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Simplified Design of Switching Power Supplies is an all-inclusive, one-stop guide to switching power-supply design.Step-by-step instructions and diagrams render this book essential for the student and the experimenter, as well as the design professional.

Simplified Design of Switching Power Supplies concentrates on the use of IC regulators.All popular forms of switching supplies, including DC-DC converters, inverters, buck, boost, buck-boost, pulse frequency modulation, pulse width modulation, current-mode control and pulse skipping, are described in detail.The design examples may be put to immediate use or may be modified to meet a specific design goal.As an instructional text for those unfamiliar with switching supplies, or as a reference for those in need of a refresher, this unique book is essential for those involved in switching power-supply design.

Describes the operation of each circuit in detail.
Examines a wide selection of external components that modify the IC package characteristics.
Provides hands-on, essential information for designing a switching power supply. ... Read more

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Legally damaging, wrong information
Somebody needs to hold this author accountable for disseminating wrong information. This book should be pulled from the market and buyers compensated.
If you were to take legal action against the author, I think you would have little trouble winning , for all the errors he's got in there.

Some nerve, he knows nothing.
I encourage all to return their copy, like I did.

SIMPLIFIED DESIGN OF SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES
This book claims on the back cover that: "This unique book describes the operation of each circuit in detail, requiring no previous design experience to use the techniques."

I was surprised at the technical errors contained in this book. If you do have previous design experience you will be surprised to see the very obvious errors in equations and schematic diagrams.

The best sections of this book are the application note snippets from several manufacturers. I would suggest that the reader would be better served and educated by reading the manufacturers application notes and data sheets that are far better in terms of correctness and more up to date on current technology and will give you the full in-context application notes found in this book.

Raul Garica-Rivera
Principal Engineer

LAME!
I bought this book to learn about switching power supplies. The types are not dicussed. The formulas given to calculate inductor values generate results that contradict each other and don't make sense. Reads like a poorly written application note.

Stay Away From This Book!
I have many books on this subject. This is by far the worst. Itis more like a compilation of manufacturer's application notes fortheir ICs than a text book. He doesn't even cover off-line switchers!

Stay Away From This Book!
I have many books on this subject. This is by far the worst. It is more like a compilation of manufacturer's application notes for their ICs than a text book. He doesn't even cover off-line switchers! ... Read more

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A heavy read, excellent, very specific design information
This book provides very specific examples with software and hardware.It shows how to implement error checking and correction techniques for applications in storage and transmission.It also provides an excellant basis for evaluating error detection and correction methonds.You will need a healthy math background and a good attention span to be able to comprehend and utilize the information. The text is very strictly technical, and is aimed entirely at logic design engineers and computer architects wishing to implement error detection and correction capabilities. ... Read more

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Louis Gary Lamit's Moving from 2D to 3D CAD for Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities is a much-needed book that clearly explains the industry factors, the many advantages, and the product selection criteria for adopting 3D computer-aided design (CAD) for one's engineering design work.Written by an experienced designer and instructor, the book is essential for any individual or team who wants to make the best product choices, and maximize their productivity with whatever 3D CAD design tools they choose. ... Read more

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One of the better books on the market for this subject
Our company almost did not get this book because of the review posted here. Seems the review was for something completely different than what the book states as its intent.
The twenty dollars we did spend on it has come back in a considerable savings in our transition from ACAD to a 3D CAD system. Almost every situation and pitfall described in the book(we also invested some new problems) played itself out during out transition(which is not yet complete). From legacy designs to legacy employees we went through every problem and situation.
Not to say that using the book as a guide will remove or eliminate all road blocks, but we at least new what was coming and had a variety of ways to confront the problems with workable solutions before and during the transition.

Disappointingly light on real content
I've been doing engineering design for a long time, mostly electrical, but some mechanical stuff here and there. I've done plenty of 2D mechanical drawings. What I was looking for was a book that explained the core differences between AutoCAD-like 2D drafting and the new wave of 3D parametric modeling tools. I wanted an overview of when to use 3D, and when 2D would be quicker. I was hoping for some guidance as to how to approach the modeling of a large assembly in 3D. Some tips for real-world designs, like the thought process to be used when modeling sheet metal assemblies. Do you leave every screw, nut and bolt used to cut holes in the drawing for use on the BOM, or leave them out because they clutter 2D views? Stuff like that. Instead, what this book delivers is breathless prose extolling the superiority of 3D CAD over 2D CAD over and over again. To be fair, the first 5 chapters do a decent job of covering some of the advantages of 3D CAD and the associated workflow, using the usual cylinders and rectangular solids. However, the text is constantly proclaiming"See how easy this is compared to 2D CAD?" Well, no, not really. How do I add 2 degrees of mold relief on that cylinder parametrically? And this leads into what I really hate about this book: the author's answer to that question is: "take college courses, get workplace training, etc. etc" and he spends the last 80 pages explaining the advantages of doing that. Well, sir, I was hoping this BOOK I purchased might contain a little more depth. No such luck.

If you're an IT person or management type who wants to know why your engineers are requesting or need a 3D CAD system, this book is great for bringing a non-technical type up to speed. If you're an engineer trying to figure out how to be productive on a 3D CAD system, well, I guess you'd better take one of the author's college courses, or wait until someone publishes a truly useful book. ... Read more

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Addresses important topics of DFM, including how it relates to Concurrent Engineering, management issues, getting started in DFM, how to justify using DFM, applying quality tools and how DFM is affecting computer technology (and vice versa). Covers topics starting with the creative thinking process to combining DFM with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Also includes product design information that designers should know when committing pen to paper or mouse to pad. ... Read more

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Knowledge is power.
This book (TMEH vol.6) is an excellent source of information.The explanations and examples are clear, complete, and concise.Everything is presented well. It is a great resource. ... Read more

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'Simplified Design of Micropower and Battery Circuits' provides a simplified, step-by-step approach to micropower and supply cell circuit design.No previous experience in design is required to use the techniques described, thus making the book well suited for the beginner, student, or experimenter as well as the design professional.

The book concentrates on the use of commercial micropower ICs by discussing selections of external components that modify the IC-package characteristics.The basic approach is to start design problems with approximations for trial-value components in experimental circuits, then to vary the component values until the desired results are produced. Although theory and mathematics are kept to a minimum, operation of all circuits is described in full.
EDITOR'S CHOICE - Electronics (The Maplin Magazine), May 1996
John D. Lenk has been a technical author specializing in practical electronic design and troubleshooting guides for more than 40 years.An established writer of international best-sellers in the field of electronics, Mr. Lenk is the author of more than 80 books on electronics, which together have sold well over two million copies in nine languages.

Uses commercially available micropower ICs.
No design experience required.
Minimal theory and mathematics; full circuit operation described. ... Read more

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Very poor effort
This is one of the all time worst electronic engineering books I have ever encountered.A few minutes searching the Maxim web site will find most of the material.90% of the examples are simply reprints from Maxim data sheets, or Maxim app. notes and engineering handbooks.Most of the material is out of date, even allowing for the book being 10 years old. It does not cover modern battery technologies (such as LiIon, or LiPoly), and does not really cover any of the "stuff" other than the switching supply itself.Notable by not being there would be any material on micropower processors, logic, interfacing across logic families, latchup, linear peripherals, low power switching, protection, design techniques, measurements, and a host of others.

A better title might have been "Some out of date Maxim medium power Switcher Datasheets briefly explained".

Sorry John -- you have published some good work, but this isn't it. ... Read more

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This book contains everything engineers and designers need to make sound technical judgments about which stainless steels to use and how to use them. Extensive composition and property information on all five families of stainless steel, including newest alloys is included. Coverage addresses selection for corrosion resistance, processing, and major applications, FREE access to Thermo-Calc software for 3 element phase diagram simulation. ... Read more

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stainless steel
I can't review this book because I wrote it. But here is an opinion sent to me by an ASM Fellow who is active in the stainless industry,

"Mike,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book.In my judgment it is the best single book on stainless steels because it is comprehensive and covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of stainless steels.I will use it is a reference book and refer customers to it.I think it would make an excellent text book for either an undergraduate or graduate course."

Michael McGuire ... Read more

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Provides a quick reference on basic design data for resins, machines, parts, and processes showing how to apply these data to solve practical problems.Softcover. DLC: Plastics. ... Read more

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A supplementary book for a project or senior design course. It provides a unified methodical approach to engineering design projects by first examining project design principles, then ullustrating their applications in six modules in digital, analog, electromagnetics, control, communications, and power. ... Read more

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MECHANICAL DESIGN MODELING USING PROENGINEER by Condoor is the most up-to-date text on PRO/E, covering the latest release of the product PRO/ENGINEER 2001. This new workbook/text introduces an innovative way of teaching CAD and PRO/E methods by using actual mechanical design projects. The approach teaches instructions and commands, illustrations, and explanations by way of doing realistic mechanical projects. Each page is laid out carefully so that students can match design steps with PRO/E commands and procedures.Condoor's unique approach accomodates beginners, intermediate students, and those with some PRO/E capability. ... Read more

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Excellent book with simple and clear instructions
This is one of the best books that I have ever seen on Pro/E. The chapters are very well-organized with easy to follow directions . For each concept, there are numerous examples with step by step instructions.

The book would be ideal for both beginners who are trying to explore Pro/E, as well as advanced users who are trying to make the best use of Engineering Design using Pro/E. ... Read more