{"title":"Robert F. Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert F. Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the complexities of engineering and technology. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eParticle Strengths\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the fundamental principles that govern materials and their behaviour, providing valuable knowledge for professionals and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thorough analysis and clear explanations that bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications. Cook’s writing serves as a resource for understanding the critical factors influencing material performance in various engineering contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"particle-strengths-by-robert-f-cook-9781119850939","title":"Particle Strengths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticle Strengths\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA holistic and straightforward analysis framework for understanding particle strength distributions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eParticle Strengths: Extreme Value Distributions in Fracture\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished researcher Dr. Robert F. Cook delivers a thorough exploration of the science and related engineering of fracture strength distributions of single particles tested in diametral compression. In the book, the author explains particle strengths in the broader context of material strengths to permit readers to design with particles in systems in which mechanical properties are crucial to application, manufacturing, and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticle Strengths\u003c\/em\u003e compiles published data on particle strengths into a common format that includes over 140 materials systems and over 270 published strength distributions derived from over 13,000 individual particle strength measurements. It offers physically consistent descriptions of strength behaviour, including the strength threshold, using simple polynomial distribution functions that can easily be implemented. Readers will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to particles and particle loading, including discussions of particle failure and human activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of stochastic scaling of particle strength distributions, including concave and sigmoidal stochastic distributions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of agglomerate particle strengths, including those relevant to pharmaceuticals, foods, and catalysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed treatments of applications and scaling of particle strengths, including particle crushing energy and grinding particle reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for materials scientists and engineers, mining and construction engineers, and environmental scientists, \u003cem\u003eParticle Strengths: Extreme Value Distributions in Fracture\u003c\/em\u003e will also benefit anthropologists, zoologists, pharmaceutical scientists, biomaterials scientists and engineers, and graduate students studying materials science, and chemical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461235917036,"sku":"9781119850939","price":409.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119850939-particle-strengths.jpg?v=1774963008"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-f-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}