Tyler G. Hicks Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations, Fifth Edition

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MORE THAN 5000 ESSENTIAL, UP-TO-DATE CALCULATIONS FOR ENGINEERSThoroughly revised with the latest data, methods, and code, the new edition of this practical resource contains more than 5000 specific, step-by-step calculation procedures for solving both common and uncommon engineering problems quickly and easily. The calculations presented provide safe, usable results for the majority of situations faced by practicing engineers worldwide.The book fully describes each problem, includes numbered calculation procedures, provides workedout problems, and offers related calculations in most instances. This is an essential on-the-job manual as well as a handy reference for engineering licensing exam preparation.Includes NEW calculation procedures for: Load and resistance factor design (LRFD)Solar heating loadsGeothermal energy engineeringTransformer efficiencyThermodynamic analysis of a Linde systemDesign of a chlorination system for wastewater disinfectionDetermination of ground-level pollutant concentrationAnd many moreStandard Handbook of Engineering Calculations, Fifth Edition, features detailed, time-saving calculations for: Civil and structural engineeringArchitectural engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringChemical and process plant engineeringWater and wastewater engineeringEnvironmental engineering