MODERN MECHANICAL ENGINEERNG: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

In his useful and infomative work, the author - Paulo Davim - volume has mainly focused on the very latest technological advances in various fields of mechanical engineering, trying to cover in a single volume such interesting topics as sustainability in mechanical engineering, magneto-rheological fluid technology, plus application of solar distillation systems, structural dynamics and visco-elastic passive damping treatments, tribological behavior of rare earth lube oils; thermomechanical modeling of multiphase steels, implementing STEP-NC language of machine control, optical real-time management for the auto-production lines, modeling/optimization of mechanical processes and associated systems, modeling of micromachining, micro milling, simulative tests and formability in modern sheet metal forming education, digital image processing in modern machining, and multimedia resources in engineering education.

The main intention of the author was to provide readers, including students and professionals, and even enthusiasts in this field, with the carefully compiled collection of the real examples demonstrating the research/development and also the education issues in contemporary mechanical engineering. The book is expected to be useful when looked at as the research book for the engineering courses and will definitely be of equal interest for researchers and academics, practicing engineers and other pros.