Encyclopaedia Of Scientific Units Weights And Measures

Author : François Cardarelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447100034

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Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures by François Cardarelli Pdf

Mankind has a fascination with measurement. Down the centuries we have produced a plethora of incompatible and duplicatory systems for measuring everything from the width of an Egyptian pyramid to the concentration of radioactivity near a nuclear reactor and the value of the fine structure constant. With the introduction first of the metric system and of its successor the Système International d'Unités (SI), the scientific community has established a standard method of measurement based on only seven core units. The Encyclopaedia of Scientific Units, Weights and Measures converts the huge variety of units from all over the world in every period of recorded history into units of the SI. Featuring: - An A - Z of conversion tables for over 10,000 units of measurements. - Tables of the fundamental constants of nature with their units. - Listings of professional societies, and national standardization bodies for easy reference. - An extensive bibliography detailing further reading on the multifarious aspects of measurement and its units. This huge work is simply a "must have" for any reference library frequented by scientists of any discipline or by those with historical interests in units of measurement such as archaeologists.

Author : Francois Cardarelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447108054

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Scientific Unit Conversion by Francois Cardarelli Pdf

Expanded, revised and updated here, this detailed guide is truly unique, giving accurate metric equivalents and conversion factors for no fewer than 10,000 scientific units with detailed descriptions of over 2,000. It covers the whole spectrum of science, technology and medicine, and deals with US, British, conventional metric, historic and SI units. The pocket-sized format and slot-in user guide bookmark makes it handy and user-friendly, a great time-saver, and a perfect addition to any research department, engineers , scientists or students library.

Author : Jan Gyllenbok
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319575988

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Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures by Jan Gyllenbok Pdf

This first of three volumes starts with a short introduction to historical metrology as a scientific discipline and goes on with an anthology of acient and modern measurement systems of all kind, scientific measures, units of time, weights, currencies etc. It concludes with an exhaustive list of references. Units of measurement are of vital importance in every civilization through history. Since the early ages, man has through necessity devised various measures to assist him in everyday life. They have enabled and continue to enable us to trade in commonly and equitably understood amounts, and to investigate, understand, and control the chemical, physical, and biological processes of the natural world. The essence of the work is an alphabetically ordered, comprehensive list of measurement nomenclature, units and scales. It provides an understanding of almost all quantitative expressions observed in all imaginable situations, including spelling variants and the abbreviations and symbols for units, and various acronyms used in metrology. It will be of use not only to historians of science and technology, but also to economic and social historians and should be in every major academic and national library as standard reference work on the topic.

Author : Jan Gyllenbok
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319666914

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Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures by Jan Gyllenbok Pdf

This second volume of Gyllenbok's encyclopaedia of historical metrology comprises the first part of the compendium of measurement systems and currencies of all sovereign states of the modern World (A-I). Units of measurement are of vital importance in every civilization through history. Since the early ages, man has through necessity devised various measures to assist him in everyday life. They have enabled and continue to enable us to trade in commonly and equitably understood amounts, and to investigate, understand, and control the chemical, physical, and biological processes of the natural world. The encyclopeadia will be of use not only to historians of science and technology, but also to economic and social historians and should be in every major academic and national library as standard reference work on the topic.

Author : François Cardarelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1365 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846286698

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Materials Handbook by François Cardarelli Pdf

This unique and practical book provides quick and easy access to data on the physical and chemical properties of all classes of materials. The second edition has been much expanded to include whole new families of materials while many of the existing families are broadened and refined with new material and up-to-date information. Particular emphasis is placed on the properties of common industrial materials in each class. Detailed appendices provide additional information, and careful indexing and a tabular format make the data quickly accessible. This book is an essential tool for any practitioner or academic working in materials or in engineering.

Author : H. G. Jerrard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400941113

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A Dictionary of Scientific Units by H. G. Jerrard Pdf

and by the Librarians and Staffs ofthe University and the Public Libraries at Southampton. Finally, we wish to thank Mrs H. G. Jerrard and Miss A. J. Tutte for typing the manuscript. Department of Physics H. G. JERRARD University of Southampton D. B. McNEILL 1963 Preface to the fifth edition Since the publication of the fourth edition in 1980 advances in technology have led to more precise values of the fundamental physical constants and a movement towards definitions of the fundamental units of mass, length and time based on atomic parameters. More precise definitions of some other units such as the candela have been approved by the international committees. These changes, together with the definitions of several new units have been included in this edition, the text of which has been revised and which now contains over 850 units and dimensionless numbers. The authors wish to thank all those who have helped in this latest compilation by suggestion and kindly criticism and Margaret Wainwright who has had the difficult and tedious task of typing, retyping and copying the fragmented parts that arise from a text revision. At the time of going to press we believe this book to provide the most complete and up-to-date information of its kind available.

Author : Donald Fenna
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-08-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780191078989

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A Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units by Donald Fenna Pdf

This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Système International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, covering the development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units. This new reference work will prove invaluable to professional scientists, engineers, technicians as well as to students and the general user. · Over 1,600 clear and concise entries complete with historical background · Covers a broad range of disciplines, including astronomy, electromagnetics, geology, photography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and temperature · Notes on associated terminology · Numerous tables, including the geochronologic scale and the equation of time · Comprehensive coverage of the whole Système International

Author : William D. Johnstone
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : PSU:000025409482

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NTC's Encyclopedia of International Weights & Measures by William D. Johnstone Pdf

A complete guide to units of measurement around the world and throughout history, presenting some 2,000 units and equivalents for measuring length, surface area, capacity, mass, and volume, as well as measures used in poetry, music, and bookmaking, and units expressing flow of water, energy, radiation, temperature, viscosity, and speed. Includes separate sections on the metric system and electrical units. Diagrams or graphs would have been helpful. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Steven A. Treese
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1121 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319775777

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History and Measurement of the Base and Derived Units by Steven A. Treese Pdf

This book discusses how and why historical measurement units developed, and reviews useful methods for making conversions as well as situations in which dimensional analysis can be used. It starts from the history of length measurement, which is one of the oldest measures used by humans. It highlights the importance of area measurement, briefly discussing the methods for determining areas mathematically and by measurement. The book continues on to detail the development of measures for volume, mass, weight, time, temperature, angle, electrical units, amounts of substances, and light intensity. The seven SI/metric base units are highlighted, as well as a number of other units that have historically been used as base units. Providing a comprehensive reference for interconversion among the commonly measured quantities in the different measurement systems with engineering accuracy, it also examines the relationships among base units in fields such as mechanical/thermal, electromagnetic and physical flow rates and fluxes using diagrams.

Author : Richard Dodd
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139504409

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Using SI Units in Astronomy by Richard Dodd Pdf

A multitude of measurement units exist within astronomy, some of which are unique to the subject, causing discrepancies that are particularly apparent when astronomers collaborate with researchers from other disciplines in science and engineering. The International System of Units (SI) is based on seven fundamental units from which other units may be derived, but many astronomers are reluctant to drop their old and familiar systems. This handbook demonstrates the ease with which transformations from old units to SI units may be made. Using worked examples, the author argues that astronomers would benefit greatly if the reporting of astronomical research and the sharing of data were standardized to SI units. Each chapter reviews a different SI base unit, clarifying the connection between these units and those currently favoured by astronomers. This is an essential reference for all researchers in astronomy and astrophysics, and will also appeal to advanced students.

Author : Dinesh K. Aswal,Sanjay Yadav,Toshiyuki Takatsuji,Prem Rachakonda,Harish Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 2504 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819920747

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Handbook of Metrology and Applications by Dinesh K. Aswal,Sanjay Yadav,Toshiyuki Takatsuji,Prem Rachakonda,Harish Kumar Pdf

​This handbook provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the topic of scientific, industrial and legal metrology. It discusses the state-of-art review of various metrological aspects pertaining to redefinition of SI Units and their implications, applications of time and frequency metrology, certified reference materials, industrial metrology, industry 4.0, metrology in additive manufacturing, digital transformations in metrology, soft metrology and cyber security, optics in metrology, nano-metrology, metrology for advanced communication, environmental metrology, metrology in biomedical engineering, legal metrology and global trade, ionizing radiation metrology, advanced techniques in evaluation of measurement uncertainty, etc. The book has contributed chapters from world’s leading metrologists and experts on the diversified metrological theme. The internationally recognized team of editors adopt a consistent and systematic approach and writing style, including ample cross reference among topics, offering readers a user-friendly knowledgebase greater than the sum of its parts, perfect for frequent consultation. Moreover, the content of this volume is highly interdisciplinary in nature, with insights from not only metrology but also mechanical/material science, optics, physics, chemistry, biomedical and more. This handbook is ideal for academic and professional readers in the traditional and emerging areas of metrology and related fields.

Author : Oliver Schlaudt,Lara Huber
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317316688

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Standardization in Measurement by Oliver Schlaudt,Lara Huber Pdf

The application of standard measurement is a cornerstone of modern science. In this collection of essays, standardization of procedure, units of measurement and the epistemology of standardization are addressed by specialists from sociology, history and the philosophy of science.

Author : S. V. Gupta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642007385

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Units of Measurement by S. V. Gupta Pdf

It is for the first time that the subject of quantities and their respective units is dealt this much in detail, a glimpse of units of measurements of base quantities of length, time, mass and volume is given for ancient India, three and four dimensional systems of measurement units are critically examined, establishment of the fact that only four base units are needed to describe a system of units, the basics to arrive at the unit of a derived quantity are explained, basic, derived and dimensionless quantities including quantity calculus are introduced, life history of scientists concerned with measurements units are presented to be inspiring to working metrologists and students. The International System of Units including, Metre Convention Treaty and its various organs including International National of Weights and Measure are described. The realisation of base units is given in detail. Classes of derived units within the SI, units permitted for time to come, units outside SI but used in special fields of measurements are described. Methods to express large numbers are explained in detail. Multiples and sub-multiples prefixes and their proper use are also given. The latest trends to redefine the base Kilogram, Ampere, Kelvin and Mole on existing base units of mass, electric current, temperature and amount of substance, in terms of a single parameter or fundamental constants are briefly described.

Author : Cornelius Wandmacher,Arnold Ivan Johnson
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784400709

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Metric Units in Engineering--going SI by Cornelius Wandmacher,Arnold Ivan Johnson Pdf

Wandmacher and Johnson provide guidance for practicing engineers, students, and educators who are adopting and using the International System of Units in their engineering work.

Author : Stephen Dresner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Physical measurements
ISBN : 0856020028

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Units of Measurement by Stephen Dresner Pdf