Engineering Design

Dive into the intricate world of collaborative design with "United By Design," a comprehensive eBook meticulously crafted for those who find themselves at the crossroads of creativity and cooperation. Whether you are a seasoned professional in the fields of architecture and engineering, an emerging leader, or an enthusiast intrigued by the power of collective genius, this compelling read is your gateway to mastering the art of interdisciplinary synergy. "United By Design" presents an insightful exploration into the foundations of collaborative design, laying the groundwork with a look into ...

Unveil the mastery within you and command the building blocks of industry with "Mastering the Elements," a groundbreaking new eBook that offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of chemical plant design and operations! Embark upon an enlightening journey through the rich historical tapestry of chemical plants and unfold the critical role played by these formidable titans of industry. Discover how they shape the modern landscape while grappling with intricate design and operational challenges. Dive deep into the fundamentals of chemical engineering, with lucid explanations of ...

"Unlock the Future of Sustainable Living: From the Roots of Geodesic Design to Building Your Own Three-Story Dome Home and Greenhouse!" 🌿 Ever wondered about living in a home that's not just beautiful but also sustainable and efficient? Dive into the fascinating world of geodesic dome homes—a revolutionary concept that combines architectural brilliance with eco-friendly living!Why This Book is a Must-Read: 🌟 Historical Journey: Trace the origins of geodesic designs back to the visionary architect Buckminster Fuller. Discover how a concept born in the 20th century is more relevant ...

Embark on an intellectual odyssey with "Synthesis of Life," the definitive eBook for anyone passionate about the enthralling intersection of biology and engineering. Step into the world where molecules meet machinery, and innovation shapes the very fabric of our future. In this comprehensive exploration, readers are introduced to the fundamental essence of biochemical engineering, unraveling the mysteries of life at a molecular level, and discovering how intricate biological processes can be harnessed for the advancement of humanity. From the historical progress of the field to the diverse ...

Signs are meant to point us toward something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and he loves us so much that he ensured a way for all inhabitants of the Earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that he painted in the stars.

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY Source authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

Welcome to the world of Battle Bots! Do you love robots? Are you fascinated by the thrill of battle? Then you won't want to miss Battle Bots Unleashed, the ultimate guide to one of the most exciting and adrenaline-fueled contests on the planet. From spinning blades to flamethrowers, Battle Bots uses the most advanced technology to push the limits of what is possible in robot design and combat. With this eBook, you'll get an inside look at the past, present, and future of these incredible machines. Starting with a brief history that covers the evolution of Battle Bots from Robot Wars to the ...

A big source of tension between the US and China at the moment is technology. And one very small component is now at the centre of this battle for global dominance: the microchip. Controlling chip manufacturing in the 21st century may well prove to be like controlling the oil supply in the 20th. The country that controls this manufacturing can throttle the military and economic power of others. At the heart of this battle is ARM Holdings. The Everything Blueprint describes the titanic power struggle for control of the microchip.

Columnist and publisher Michael Shermer, once an evangelical Christian and a creationist, argues that Intelligent Design proponents invoke a combination of ad science, political antipathy, and flawed theology in their new brand of creationism. He refutes their pseudoscientific arguments and then demonstrates why conservatives and people of faith can and should embrace evolution. Why Darwin Matters is an incisive examination of what is at stake in the debate over evolution.

"Bird Cloud” is the name Annie Proulx gave to 640 acres of Wyoming wetlands and prairie and 400-foot cliffs plunging down to the North Platte River. On the day she first visited, a cloud in the shape of a bird hung in the evening sky. Proulx also saw pelicans, bald eagles, golden eagles, great blue herons, ravens, scores of bluebirds, harriers, kestrels, elk, deer and a dozen antelope

From mobile experiences to web experiences, the steps you need to take as a UI/UX designer have been highlighted in this book. First, it introduces you to the world of designing as a whole and what UI/UX seeks to achieve, in regards to the experiences of users. You will understand the core aspect of the design, from start to finish. Additionally, the author provides a practical approach to begin your design journey. For your first design, you will be put through the paces. As you start your journey, the software and tools you'll need will be revealed.

In How Design Makes the World, best-selling author and designer Scott Berkun reveals how designers, from software engineers to city planners, have succeeded and failed us. From the airplane armrest to the Facebook “like” button, and everything in between, Berkun shows how design helps or hinders everyone, and offers a new way to think about the world around you.

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics.

Curious by Design describes a journey of invention, imagination, and the occasional malfunctioning animatronic. It takes readers behind the scenes at some of the world’s most iconic attractions—from Epcot’s American Adventure to Paris Disneyland, Imagineering headquarters, Universal Studios, and other parks around the globe. Along the way, you’ll discover the secret dramas, technical feats, and creative chaos that bring immersive experiences to life. From an untethered childhood to designing the world’s most complex theme park attractions, Steve Alcorn has spent a lifetime ...

Building Your Permaculture Property offers a revolutionary holistic method to overcome overwhelm in the complex process of resilient land design. It distills the authors' decades of experience as engineers, farmers, educators, and consultants into a five-step process complete with principles, practices, templates, and workflow tools.

Unlock the complete visual guide to fire alarm system design—through real-world examples and professionally illustrated layouts. Whether you're an engineer, designer, technician, or code official, this book provides a comprehensive and practical resource for designing fire alarm systems that meet modern code requirements and real-life building demands. Inside this book, you’ll find: ✅ Full-page fire alarm device layouts and zone maps for diverse building types ✅ Annotated riser diagrams showing system logic and device interconnection ✅ Wiring topologies, annunciator mappings, ...

***NEW EDITION RELEASED OCTOBER 2022!*** Have you ever wondered what it takes to design and build a roller coaster? At last, there’s a book that shows you. A mix of engineering and art, roller coasters are complex three-dimensional puzzles consisting of thousands of individual parts. Designers spend countless hours creating and tweaking ride paths to push the envelope of exhilaration, all while maintaining the highest safety standards. Coasters 101: An Engineering Guide to Roller Coaster Design examines the numerous diverse aspects of roller coaster engineering, including some of the ...

After smartphones, smart TVs, smart windows, and other smart products on the horizon, smart cities were the next logical step in trying to create a better, brighter, more sustainable, and economically sound future. A relatively new term, smart cities conjures images of a cooperative, wired, prosperous utopia where citizens of all classes achieve a high quality of life. In this audiobook, we look at the qualities needed for future cities to survive and thrive.

FULL COLOUR 30th ANNIVERSARY RECORD EDITION Rosco McGlashan is an icon of drag racing and an Australian land speed record holder. This book tells the unbelievable and remarkable story of his life, one of the best motorsports biographies and land speed record books you will ever read. The Kindle version comprises 390 action-packed pages, featuring 185 incredible colour photos of Rosco's life, cars, and racing career. His early years were very tough. He spent time in state-run homes and remand centres, eventually driving away from his home and school at twelve after a run-in with his family ...

To ensure that applications are reliable and always available, more businesses today are moving applications to AWS. But many companies still struggle to design and build these cloud applications effectively. With this practical guide, software, DevOps, and cloud engineers will learn how to implement resilient designs and configurations in the cloud using hands-on independent labs.