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Hardback. A monograph offering a systematic treatment of the design of modern hard disk drive servo systems with the relevant research results to reflect the improvements in spindle speed and bit density and other changes in this field. It focuses on the applications of specific results in control theory. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 328 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283048
- ISBN
- 9781846283048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.47
€ 200.47
Hardback. Walking machines have advantages over traditional vehicles. However, their use in industry and services is limited in scope. This book presents some of the methods and techniques developed to deal with the problems that prevent legged robots being more widely used. It is useful for researchers, postgraduates and senior undergraduates in robotics. Num Pages: 268 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283062
- ISBN
- 9781846283062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.54
€ 199.54
Paperback. Includes selected contributions by lecturers at the third annual Formation d'Automatique de Paris. This title provides a synthesis of the thinking in nonlinear optimal control, observer design, stability analysis and structural properties of linear systems, without the need for an exhaustive literature review. Editor(s): Loria, Antonio; Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue, Francoise; Panteley, Elena. Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Num Pages: 305 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283130
- ISBN
- 9781846283130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Hardback. Presents solutions to the windup prevention problem for stable and unstable single-input-single-output and multiple-input-multiple-output systems. This book includes methods that integrate solutions for applications with rate-constrained actuators and for bumpless transfer from manual to automatic during system start-up or in override control. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 332 pages, 139 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283222
- ISBN
- 9781846283222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.80
€ 250.80
Hardback. Presents the theories and methods of reliability and maintenance, emphasising multi-component systems. Aimed at postgraduates, researchers and practitioners, this title covers: imperfect repair, economic dependence and opportunistic maintenance, failure and repair, software reliability and maintenance cost, and warranty cost considerations. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 346 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283246
- ISBN
- 9781846283246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.02
€ 201.02
Hardback. This book describes a method which fulfils optimal solution criterion, taking advantage of greater computing power and robust algorithms to produce enough candidate models to be sure of providing a suitable candidate for given data. Num Pages: 298 pages, 104 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TB; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283284
- ISBN
- 9781846283284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.11
€ 68.11
Piezoelectric Transducers for Vibration Control and Damping
Moheimani, S. O. Reza; Fleming, Andrew J.
Hardback. Presents developments in vibration control systems that employ embedded piezoelectric sensors and actuators. This book covers various ways in which active vibration control systems can be designed for piezoelectric laminated structures, paying distinct attention to how such control systems can be implemented in real time. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 287 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283314
- ISBN
- 9781846283314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.83
€ 232.83
Nonlinear H2/ H-infinity Constrained Feedback Control
Abu-Khalaf, Murad (The University Of Texas); ...
Hardback. Modern aerospace, nautical, industrial, microsystem-assembly and robotic systems are becoming more and more complex. This title presents algorithms for H2 and H-infinity design for nonlinear systems which provide solution techniques for the core Hamilton-Jacobi equations that yield control systems which can be implemented in real systems. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283499
- ISBN
- 9781846283499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.54
€ 231.54
Hardback. Electronics Process Technology - Production Modelling, Simulation and Optimisation Translator(s): Rudd, Anthony S. Num Pages: 482 pages, 281 black & white illustrations, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 879.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283536
- ISBN
- 9781846283536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.93
€ 196.93
Hardback. The use of composites and functionally graded materials (FGMs) in structural applications has increased. This book applies the Spectral Finite Element Method (SFEM) to inhomogeneous and anisotropic structures in a unified and systematic manner. It is aimed at senior undergraduates and postgraduates studying in this field. Series: Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics. Num Pages: 454 pages, 274 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PNFS; TGMD5; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 841.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283550
- ISBN
- 9781846283550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.64
€ 196.64
Hardback. Written by experts in each field, this book discusses the state-of-the-art applications, practices and research in machining dynamics. It presents the theory, analysis and control methodology as well as detailed modeling and diagnostic techniques, and more. Editor(s): Cheng, Kai. Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Num Pages: 346 pages, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283673
- ISBN
- 9781846283673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Hardback. This book covers the fundamental properties, modeling, and demonstration of Electroactive polymers in robotic applications. It particularly details artificial muscles and sensors. In addition, the book discusses the properties and uses in robotics applications of ionic polymer--metal composite actuators and dielectric elastomers. Editor(s): Kim, Kwang J. (University of Nevada); Tadokoro, Satoshi. Num Pages: 281 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283710
- ISBN
- 9781846283710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.61
€ 199.61
hardcover. Covers the background theory of fluid power and indicates the range of concepts needed for a modern approach to condition monitoring and fault diagnosis. Num Pages: 360 pages, 268 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283734
- ISBN
- 9781846283734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.91
€ 195.91
Hardback. Brings together the proceedings of the 11th International Magnesium Symposium in Osaka, Japan from October 22-26, 2006. This title provides an overview of progress in the area of magnesium research. Editor(s): Nishizawa, Yoshiki; Morii, H.; Durlach, Jean. Num Pages: 411 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 411
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283888
- ISBN
- 9781846283888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.73
€ 257.73
Hardback. Demonstrates the need to understand the context, process and delivery of engineering projects and services by focusing on engineering design. This book highlights the cultural, economic, political and social parameters and illustrates the importance of their understanding. Num Pages: 164 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBG; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283918
- ISBN
- 9781846283918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Presents results in robot motion and control. This book is suitable for graduate students of automation and robotics, informatics and management, mechatronics, electronics and production engineering systems as well as scientists and researchers working in these fields. Editor(s): Kozlowski, Krzysztof. Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Num Pages: 419 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846284045
- ISBN
- 9781846284045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 255.03
€ 255.03
Hardback. Shows how parametric transfer functions, which incorporate time-dependence, can be used to give an exposition of analysis and design methods for multi-input, multi-output (MIMO) sampled-data systems. Divided into three parts, this guide features appendices covering basic mathematical formulae and two MATLAB toolboxes. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 496 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846284311
- ISBN
- 9781846284311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.11
€ 259.11
Hardback. A monograph which presents shock and damage models in reliability from introduction to application. It introduces stochastic processes before developments are surveyed. It demostrates the practical applications of shock and damage models. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 188 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846284410
- ISBN
- 9781846284410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.54
€ 131.54
hardcover. Provides readers with an understanding of the fundamentals and applications of structural reliability, stochastic finite element method, reliability analysis via stochastic expansion, and optimization under uncertainty. Num Pages: 306 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846284441
- ISBN
- 9781846284441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.43
€ 233.43
Hardback. Transportation systems in buildings are part of everyday life: whether ferrying people twenty storeys up to the office or moving luggage to the airport check-in, 21st-century man relies on them. This title presents the advances in the analysis and control of transportation systems in buildings focusing on elevator groups. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 302 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TRT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846284489
- ISBN
- 9781846284489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.54
€ 133.54