1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141476103321

Autore

Radzevich S. P (Stepan Pavlovich)

Titolo

Geometry of surfaces [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide for mechanical engineers / / by Stephen P. Radzevich

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2013

ISBN

1-118-52270-2

1-118-52243-5

1-299-18834-6

1-118-52272-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Disciplina

516.3024/621

516.3024621

620.44

Soggetti

Mechanical engineering - Mathematics

Surfaces (Technology) - Mathematical models

Geometry, Differential

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Part surfaces -- pt. 2. Geometry of contact of part surfaces -- pt. 3. Mapping of the contacting part surfaces.

Sommario/riassunto

Presents an in-depth analysis of geometry of part surfaces and provides the tools for solving complex engineering problems  Geometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers is a comprehensive guide to applied geometry of surfaces with focus on practical applications in various areas of mechanical engineering. The book is divided into three parts on Part Surfaces, Geometry of Contact of Part Surfaces and Mapping of the Contacting Part Surfaces.  Geometry of Surfaces: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers combines differential geometry and g



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910781044703321

Autore

Lines William J

Titolo

Patriots [[electronic resource] ] : defending Australia's natural heritage / / William J. Lines

Pubbl/distr/stampa

St. Lucia, Qld., : University of Queensland Press, 2006

ISBN

0-7022-4220-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (417 p.)

Disciplina

333.720994

Soggetti

Environmentalism - Australia - History

Environmental policy - Australia - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-267) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Title; Contents; Chapter 1: Storm; Chapter 2: This gentle art of bulldozing; Chapter 3: Harmony; Chapter 4: Level-headed men; Chapter 5: Abyss of folly; Chapter 6: Gadarene swine; Chapter 7: Pedderised; Chapter 8: Bogus letters; Chapter 9: Reverie; Chapter 10: Come in Peace and Love; Chapter 11: Streams of vilification; Chapter 12: No dams; Chapter 13: Different realms; Chapter 14: Vanity Fair; Chapter 15: Don't you worry about that; Chapter 16: House of theory; Chapter 17: Green Saboteur; Chapter 18: Woodchips on stumps; Chapter 19: Trespass; Chapter 20: A fart in a cyclone; Acknowledgments

AbbreviationsSelect bibliography; Notes; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Australia's environmental movement and those defending the unique wildlife Down Under are superbly examined in this powerful account. Charting the emergence of a new national ?green" movement and its members' commitment to nature's survival, this exploration details the landmark environmental battles already faced as well as those lurking on the horizon.