CPM Mechanics

CPM Mechanics
Author: Murray Woolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985409104

Learn the raw mechanics of how the Critical Path Method actually works. Subsequent books in the ICS-Compendium Series, dealing with Schedule Design, Development, Maintenance and Usage, depend on a solid understanding of CPM mechanics.

Critical Path Methods in Construction Practice

Critical Path Methods in Construction Practice
Author: James M. Antill
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 446
Release: 1991-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471620570

An updated and revised edition of the standard work on the use of critical path methods (CPM) in the construction industry. Describes the mechanics and procedures of CPM in construction planning and works control and demonstrates its application to large and small projects alike. Emphasis is not on the mathematics--the stress here is on the solution of problems commonly encountered in construction practice.

The Logical Structure of Mathematical Physics

The Logical Structure of Mathematical Physics
Author: Joseph D. Sneed
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401030669

This book is about scientific theories of a particular kind - theories of mathematical physics. Examples of such theories are classical and relativis tic particle mechanics, classical electrodynamics, classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, hydrodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Roughly, these are theories in which a certain mathematical structure is employed to make statements about some fragment of the world. Most of the book is simply an elaboration of this rough characterization of theories of mathematical physics. It is argued that each theory of mathematical physics has associated with it a certain characteristic mathematical struc ture. This structure may be used in a variety of ways to make empirical claims about putative applications of the theory. Typically - though not necessarily - the way this structure is used in making such claims requires that certain elements in the structure play essentially different roles. Some playa "theoretical" role; others playa "non-theoretical" role. For example, in classical particle mechanics, mass and force playa theoretical role while position plays a non-theoretical role. Some attention is given to showing how this distinction can be drawn and describing precisely the way in which the theoretical and non-theoretical elements function in the claims of the theory. An attempt is made to say, rather precisely, what a theory of mathematical physics is and how you tell one such theory from anothe- what the identity conditions for these theories are.

An Architectonic for Science

An Architectonic for Science
Author: W. Balzer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400937652

This book has grown out of eight years of close collaboration among its authors. From the very beginning we decided that its content should come out as the result of a truly common effort. That is, we did not "distribute" parts of the text planned to each one of us. On the contrary, we made a point that each single paragraph be the product of a common reflection. Genuine team-work is not as usual in philosophy as it is in other academic disciplines. We think, however, that this is more due to the idiosyncrasy of philosophers than to the nature of their subject. Close collaboration with positive results is as rewarding as anything can be, but it may also prove to be quite difficult to implement. In our case, part of the difficulties came from purely geographic separation. This caused unsuspected delays in coordinating the work. But more than this, as time passed, the accumulation of particular results and ideas outran our ability to fit them into an organic unity. Different styles of exposition, different ways of formalization, different levels of complexity were simultaneously present in a voluminous manuscript that had become completely unmanageable. In particular, a portion of the text had been conceived in the language of category theory and employed ideas of a rather abstract nature, while another part was expounded in the more conventional set-theoretic style, stressing intui tivity and concreteness.

Computing and Philosophy

Computing and Philosophy
Author: Vincent C. Müller
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2015-12-16
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3319232916

This volume offers very selected papers from the 2014 conference of the “International Association for Computing and Philosophy” (IACAP) - a conference tradition of 28 years. The theme of the papers is the two-way relation between computing technologies and philosophical questions: Computing technologies both raise new philosophical questions, and shed light on traditional philosophical problems. The chapters cover: 1) philosophy of computing, 2) philosophy of computer science & discovery, 3) philosophy of cognition & intelligence, 4) computing & society, and 5) ethics of computation.

Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering
Author: D. K. Singh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2024-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9819917220

This book contains important words and terminologies of the core subjects in mechanical engineering such as engineering mechanics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, IC engines, heat and mass transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning, manufacturing processes, theory of machines, industrial engineering and management, electric vehicles, etc. that are explained in a concise and lucid manner. The contents also touch upon some terminologies of basic science subjects. This dictionary is an easy-to-use and a practical resource which will be highly useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of mechanical engineering.

The Logical Foundations of Scientific Theories

The Logical Foundations of Scientific Theories
Author: Decio Krause
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 131553519X

This book addresses the logical aspects of the foundations of scientific theories. Even though the relevance of formal methods in the study of scientific theories is now widely recognized and regaining prominence, the issues covered here are still not generally discussed in philosophy of science. The authors focus mainly on the role played by the underlying formal apparatuses employed in the construction of the models of scientific theories, relating the discussion with the so-called semantic approach to scientific theories. The book describes the role played by this metamathematical framework in three main aspects: considerations of formal languages employed to axiomatize scientific theories, the role of the axiomatic method itself, and the way set-theoretical structures, which play the role of the models of theories, are developed. The authors also discuss the differences and philosophical relevance of the two basic ways of aximoatizing a scientific theory, namely Patrick Suppes’ set theoretical predicates and the "da Costa and Chuaqui" approach. This book engages with important discussions of the nature of scientific theories and will be a useful resource for researchers and upper-level students working in philosophy of science.

Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials

Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials
Author: Richard W. Hertzberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2020-07-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119670578

Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, Sixth Edition, provides a detailed examination of the mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and their composites. Offering an integrated macroscopic/microscopic approach to the subject, this comprehensive textbook features in-depth explanations, plentiful figures and illustrations, and a full array of student and instructor resources. Divided into two sections, the text first introduces the principles of elastic and plastic deformation, including the plastic deformation response of solids and concepts of stress, strain, and stiffness. The following section demonstrates the application of fracture mechanics and materials science principles in solids, including determining material stiffness, strength, toughness, and time-dependent mechanical response. Now offered as an interactive eBook, this fully-revised edition features a wealth of digital assets. More than three hours of high-quality video footage helps students understand the practical applications of key topics, supported by hundreds of PowerPoint slides highlighting important information while strengthening student comprehension. Numerous real-world examples and case studies of actual service failures illustrate the importance of applying fracture mechanics principles in failure analysis. Ideal for college-level courses in metallurgy and materials, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, this popular is equally valuable for engineers looking to increase their knowledge of the mechanical properties of solids.