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For almost a century, Design of Concrete Structures has been the authoritative source for the behavior of reinforced concrete structures and design approaches in accordance with the ACI 318 Building Code. The 2019 ACI Building Code contains over 150 technical changes. These changes address higher strength reinforcement, revisions to flexural design, shear capacity, and development of reinforcem…
Corporate Communication stresses the importance of creating a coordinated corporate communication system, and describes how organizations can benefit from important strategies and tools to stay ahead of the competition. Cases and examples of company situations relate to the chapter, and highlight the strategies companies have used to stay ahead. These cases provide readers with the opportunity…
For undergraduate Business Statistics courses. This global edition has been edited to include enhancements making it more relevant to students outside the United States, analyze the data, see the business relevance. Reducing the emphasis on doing computations, this practical text thoroughly integrates Microsoft Excel as a tool for analysis and presents statistical concepts in the context of the…
The 11th edition of A First Look at Communication Theory encourages students who are encountering the field for the first time to tackle theories without fear. The authors’ conversational style and relevant examples keep complex theories within the grasp of first-time theory students. They introduce over 30 diverse theories that are a mix of foundational and recent scholarship and, with the b…
The most widely-used textbook for the communication theory course, "A First Look at Communication Theory" analyzes the major communication theories at a level that is appropriate for both lower- and upper-level courses. The theories represented in the text reflect a mix of foundational and recent scholarship and strike a balance of scientific and interpretive approaches.
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For a first course in Materials Sciences and Engineering taught in the departments of materials science, mechanical, civil and general engineering. Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers provides balanced, current treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials, covering all the physical properties, applications and relevant properties associated with engineering materials. It …
Mechanics of Materials excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of mechanics of materials principles. Drawing upon his decades of classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn, Professor Hibbeler provides highly visual, methodical applications to help you conceptualize and master difficult concepts. A variety of problem types stress real…
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Research has shown that more and more college students struggle with not only academic coursework, but also identifying how to be a student and learner at a higher education institution. While many students are still able to succeed, colleges and universities are finding that orientation sessions, study skill workshops and study tips and strategies integrated into coursework in all disciplines …
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