Category Archives: engineering

Structural Design – Baikov, Strongin

In this post, we will see the book Structural Design by Baikov and Strongin. About the book The book presents a systematic and step-by-step approach to the physical and mechanical properties of concrete, reinforcing steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and struc­tural … Continue reading →

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Puppets Without Strings (Science for Everyone) – Varshavsky, Pospelov

In this post, we will see the book Puppets Without Strings: Reflections on the Evolution and Control of Some Man-Made Systems by V. I. Varshavsky, D. A. Pospelov. This is another book in the Science For Everyone series. About the … Continue reading →

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Modern Geology (Science for Everyone) – Yasamanov

In this post, we will see the book Modern Geology by N. A. Yasamanov. This is another book in the Science for Everyone Series. About the Book The principal advances in geoscience are discussed in this book. Prof. N. Yasamanov … Continue reading →

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What The Bat Told Us – Zubkov

In this post, we will see the book What the Bat Told Us by Boris Zubkov. About the book The book describes physiology and adaptations in animals which have inspired human inventions. There is a term for these innovations called as Biomimetics. … Continue reading →

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A Visit To Transurania – Knorre

In this post, we will see the book A Visit To Transurania -by E. Knorre. About the book: The synthesis of elements heavier than uranium has opened up new spheres in our knowledge of nature and new fields of nuclear … Continue reading →

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Things to Come – Fedchenko

In this post, we will see the book Things to Come composed by V. Fedchenko. About the book The book is a collection of essays by leading Soviet scientists who predict how the future will pan out for various fields. … Continue reading →

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Lasers and their prospects – Sobolev

In this post, we will see the book Lasers and Their Prospects by N. Sobolev. About the book This book explores various aspects of lasers from their basic principles of its operation to applications in diverse fields. The book starts … Continue reading →

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Machines of the 20th Century – Muslin

In this post, we will see the book Machines of the 20th Century by E. Muslin. About the book This book is a review of the 20th-century machines, hundreds of thousands of various machines and mechanisms for moving tremendous masses … Continue reading →

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Structural Mechanics – Darkov, Kuznetsov

In this post, we will see the book Structural Mechanics by A. Darkov and V. Kuznetsov. The book deals with a variety of structures and their stability from an engineering viewpoint. The structures discussed include arches, frames, trusses, roofs, retaining walls, bridges, … Continue reading →

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Electricity And Man – Manoilov

In this post, we will see the book Electricity And Man by V. Manoilov. About the book: “… Life on Earth originated and developed in interaction with electromagnetic fields. Electricity is inherent in the living in its most complicated form – … Continue reading →

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