Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Analyzes the behaviour of spherical caps and related shell structures under various (axisymmetric) load systems. This book deals with effects of multi-parameter load systems. It also presents a way to characterize properties of solutions of the governing equations for spherical caps, a classification anchored in a theory called reciprocal systems.

Gives an introductory background to naval architecture statistics and strength of materials. This title aims to derive the necessary theoretical framework for predicting the extreme loads and the corresponding hull girder stresses that a ship may be subjected to during its operational lifetime.

Deals with progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry covering the work published on most of the important heterocyclic ring systems during 1999. This title explains the field of boron heterocycles, a relatively obscure class of heterocycles. It discusses the versatile palladium chemistry in pyridine alkaloid synthesis.

Offers reviews of our knowledge on the evolutionary origin of plant secondary metabolites and the enzymes involved in their biosynthesis. This title includes chapters that cover topics including Role of secondary metabolites in evolution; and Evolutionary origins of polyketides and terpenes.

Bringing together contributions from many countries including Japan and other East-Asia countries, this book provides information in the area of Thin Film Materials for Large Area Electronics. It shows that displays are the main application in LAE and that active matrix display (AMLCD) is a leading technology.

Provides a presentation of the advances in continuum damage mechanics for metals and metal matrix composites. This book places emphasis on the theoretical formulation of the different constitutive models in this area. It also demonstrates the applications of the theory.

Deals with theoretical, computational and experimental aspects of the multiaxial fatigue and fracture of engineering materials and structures. This book includes categories such as: Proportional cyclic loading; Non-proportional cyclic loading; Variable amplitude and random loading; and Crack growth.

Research into thermal convection in porous media has substantially increased due to its numerous practical applications. This book includes major developments in the fundamentals and applications, and provides information to researchers dealing with practical problems in thermal convection in porous media.

The total world sales of filtration and separation equipment and spares are estimated at US$29.5 billion in 2003. This title provides coverage on the strategic direction of the industry. It offers forecasts, analysis and comment on the filtration and separation industry to 2009. It also outlines the structure of the global industry.

Outlines the structure of the Chinese plastic industry and assesses market and technological trends. This book offers market figures and forecasts to 2008 and identifies the major players. It includes topics such as comprehensive directories of Chinese plastics suppliers, plastic technology and growth strategies in China and others.

Outlining the structure of the global industry and future trends, this work highlights issues facing the industrial valve industry, assesses market and technological trends, offers market figures and forecasts to 2009 and identifies the major players.

A guide to the international fluid sealing industry. It reviews the markets, technological trends and major manufacturers of fluid seals on a global basis. It deals with items and materials used, very largely, in the mechanical engineering sector, to effect hermetic closures or the separation of fluids.

A guide to the international membrane industry. It helps you to keep track of the major issues affecting the fast growing membrane market, and enables you to identify new business opportunities. It includes market forecasts, commentary and analysis supported by primary research.

Reviews the markets, technological trends, and major manufacturers of industrial pumps. This title covers both the international pump industry and its associated market, illustrating the structure of the industry, highlighting developments, identifying the various trends, and looking at mergers and acquisitions.

A report that provides a global overview of the use of automotive plastics and composites in passenger vehicles, with an analysis of markets and trends to the year 2007. It pays attention to vehicle weight reduction.

Part of a series which covers areas of organic synthesis ranging from the latest developments in enantioselective methodologies, to reviews of updated chemical methods. The volumes are written by experts, who describe their own area of expertise, as well as those of their peers.

Research into the basic mechanisms of photosynthesis has a distinguished history and has consistently been at the forefront of science. This book reviews some of the most important developments which are a part of the drive towards the overall goal of obtaining the complete description of the photosynthetic processes at the molecular level.

Defines a syntax for a set of content-based functionalities, namely, content-based interactivity, compression and universal access. This book addresses the difficult problem of video segmentation, and the extraction and tracking of video object planes as defined in MPEG-4.

Healthy soil, with active soil life, deters long-term soil degradation and ensures that geo-physical processes are undisturbed. Is the vitality of soil under threat due to human civilization? Or is it due to contamination, intensification, and deforestation? This book aims to look at the effects society is having on soil.

Offers a range of structured programmes for the treatment of various psychological/psychiatric disorders as classified by the DSM-IV. This book is divided into seven sections, covering anxiety disorders, sexual disorders, dissociative, somatoform, impulse control disorders, emotional disorders and psychotic and organic disorders.

Concentrates on the problem of accurate modeling of linear systems. This work presents a description of a method of modeling a linear dynamic invariant system by its transfer function. It looks at the basic method used by the authors to estimate the parameter of the transfer function, and how it is possible to optimize the excitation signals.

As environmental legislation concerning leaks and emissions tightens, this practical reference manual is useful for those involved with systems using leak-free (or seal-less) pumps or compressors. It helps you to understand the various designs and properties of leak-free pumps and select the right pump or compressor to ensure leak free systems.

Provides information about securing HP NonStop servers. This book places emphasis on explaining security risks and best practices relevant to NonStop environments, and how to deploy native security tools (Guardian and Safeguard). It also lists the third party vendors who supply security solutions relevant to NonStop servers.

Intended for those who want to know the nuts and bolts of Windows Server 2003 security and wants to leverage the operating system's security infrastructure components to build a more secure IT infrastructure. This book aims to provide insights into the security features and technologies of the Windows Server 2003 operating system.

Theoretical methods such as quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and statistical mechanics have been successfully used to characterize chemical systems and to design new materials, drugs, and chemicals. This book covers selected examples of notable applications of computational techniques to material science.

Aims to teach administrators, programmers, database designers and IT managers the critical components and functions of version 8 and explains how to develop Rdb8 programs. This book addresses Rdb8 management, tuning and scalability tools and describes the Rdb/NT Workbench for Windows NT. It explains how to use Rdb8 on both Windows NT and OpenVMS.

A sequel in the series "Principles of Medical Biology", whose general aim is to be the integration of human biology and molecular cell biology into modern molecular medicine. This volume takes into account the close dependence of progress in the medical sciences on bioinformatics or more precisely, computational biology and the Internet.