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    • Digital Management of Construction Costs

      • 1st Edition
      • January 23, 2025
      • Clinton Aigbavboa + 1 more
      • English
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      Today, software applications make cost estimation and management easier than ever before, but the role played by a construction professional who undertakes financial control and performance of a project remains as crucial as ever. Digital Management of Construction Costs provides readers with a route to understand how technology is dynamically transforming the construction sector and informs them of digital-first practices that can lead to more accurate forecasting and budgeting during the planning process, benchmarking, and monitoring throughout the expected delivery timeline. Theoretical principles and methodological techniques are accompanied by applied investigations of cases where improved efficiencies brought about by the uptake of novel solutions have led to successful bids or project completion. Added value is also provided by findings of the literature review, a framework conceptualized within the context of digitalization, and a discussion on future directions and implications.Written by experts in academia who aim to foster further subject matter research by compiling a useful reference resource, this book proves to be beneficial to both early-career practitioners and professionals in a more advanced stage of their career who wish to keep abreast of the most recent developments in their field.

    • Geopolymer Concrete

      • 1st Edition
      • November 10, 2025
      • Ildiko Merta + 1 more
      • English
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      Geopolymer Concrete: Advancements in Performance and Sustainability is a thorough guide on a research topic in which incremental progress has been made in recent years. To contribute to the extensive investigations into the different aspects of this eco-friendly building material, the editors have selected experts from across the globe, aiming to reflect the worldwide interest shown by the research community.The book opens with fundamental information, such as properties and production (both design and manufacturing techniques). It then includes various applications and useful LCA analysis. Recent advances with particular focus on improvements in durability, strength, and thermal performance are discussed next, with valuable data supplied by real-world case studies. Considerations related to the material’s environmental impact, challenges and barriers to its adoption, and other insights into current standards and regulations conclude the coverage.This multifaceted resource serves not only as a unique source of information for readers in academia as well as industry seeking to stay current in their field but may also prove to be worthwhile reading for those professionals responsible for better and more sustainable construction enterprises.

    • Wastes to Low-Carbon Construction Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 20, 2025
      • Lei Wang + 2 more
      • English
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      Wastes to Low-Carbon Construction Materials provides a comprehensive overview of the utilization of wastes in the production of low-carbon construction materials. It covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of waste-tomaterials, the use of various types of waste, the manufacturing and processing of low-carbon construction materials, and the design and applications of wasteto-materials in low-carbon construction. Notable features of this book include the detailed discussion of different wastes, such as industrial, agricultural and municipal solid wastes and their properties and characteristics as construction materials. It also explores the manufacturing processes, performance, durability and environmental impact of low-carbon construction materials, as well as the emerging technologies for their production. In addition, this book introduces environmental impacts and economic benefits of using waste materials in construction, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and policymakers interested in sustainable building practices.

    • Biomaterials for Advanced Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2025
      • Md Enamul Hoque + 4 more
      • English
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      Biomaterials for Advanced Manufacturing: Cutting-Edge Technologies and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the manufacturing techniques and approaches for the design and application of biomaterials. The need for materials which are both durable and sustainable is a key challenge faced by many researchers; various design and manufacturing techniques are utilised to emphasise the most vital qualities of biomaterials, crafting them into specialised mediums for a range of biomedical applications. This book reviews a broad selection of these technologies and their associated applications in biomedicine, from laser machining, joining, and electrical discharge machining, through to emerging approaches such as nanotechnology-enabl... engineering. This book also highlights the environmental and sustainability aspects of these approaches and biomaterials, with a look toward developing better eco-friendly materials for biomedical applications. Biomaterials for Advanced Manufacturing: Cutting-Edge Technologies and Applications is of interest to researchers and R&D groups interested in evaluating the most effective manufacturing technologies for the development of novel sustainable biomaterials.

    • Nanocomposite Manufacturing Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Alokesh Pramanik + 4 more
      • English
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      Nanocomposite Manufacturing Technologies provides the latest research in innovative manufacturing methods to produce nanocomposite materials for a range of applications. Nanocomposite material research has advanced rapidly in the past decade, revealing important insights into the nature of fiber or particle reinforcements on a nanoscale, unique properties, and specific new-generation uses. Emerging techniques such as additive manufacturing, friction stir processing, and rapid prototyping are opening a new era for nanocomposite manufacturing, and this comes with certain challenges. This book collates the most important of related research findings into a single volume and presents them alongside the latest advances in manufacturing technology to provide a coherent resource for students, researchers, and industrial R&D staff to navigate this field. Detailed descriptions of nanocomposite manufacturing processes help readers to understand the differences between them and to choose which process or combination of processes will lead to the material that solves a specific design challenge and advances product development.

    • Metaheuristics-Based Materials Optimization

      • 1st Edition
      • February 27, 2025
      • Harbinder Singh + 2 more
      • English
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      Metaheuristics-Based Materials Optimization: Enhancing Materials Applications provides a guide to using metaheuristics-based computational techniques to improve the design, performance, and broaden the applications of various materials. The book fuses optimization algorithms with materials engineering, enabling more accurate simulations and models for analyzing and predicting the behavior of materials under different conditions, allowing for design of materials with improved performance, durability, energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and other desired characteristics. Metaheuristic approaches for material synthesis and design, structural optimization, material characterization, property prediction, and process optimization are all covered, as are comparisons of different algorithms, step-by-step guidelines on how to implement them, and case studies of them being applied in real-world settings.

    • Hydrogel Tissue Analogues

      • 1st Edition
      • July 21, 2025
      • Rangasamy Jayakumar + 1 more
      • English
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      Hydrogel Tissue Analogues provides an overview of the critical role of novel hydrogels in tissue engineering and biomedicine. Structured into three parts, this book guides readers through the latest advances in hydrogel technology. Part one offers an in-depth look at state-of-the-art hydrogel processing, including biomimetic strategies and ground-breaking bioprinting approaches. It also covers rheological characterization and its biomedical applications. Part two showcases the diverse applications of hydrogels in tissue regeneration, spanning bone, adipose, cartilage, cardiac, intervertebral disc, and skin tissues. Additionally, it explores hydrogels for hemostasis, vascularization enhancement, and infectious disease treatment, along with their bioadhesive properties. Part three delves into the regulatory aspects surrounding hydrogel products, addressing emerging developments and commercially available solutions. Hydrogel Tissue Analogues is an essential resource for researchers and academics in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, polymer science, and regenerative medicine, who have an interest in hydrogel-based biomedical solutions.

    • Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Bestami Özkaya + 3 more
      • English
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      Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock brings together the latest methods in the production and utilization of microalgae as biodiesel, offering new insights into how this can be environmentally-frie... renewable-integrated... energy efficient, and in a way that supports the mitigation of the effects of climate change. The book begins by introducing the different feedstock options for biodiesel production and their selection, the various biodiesel production processes, and the role of microalgae biodiesel as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Strategies for reducing energy consumption during production, and the connections between microalgae cultivation and CO2 capture are also examined.Other sections focus on renewable energy integration with specific case studies. This is followed by a section that addresses sustainability and related impacts, including techno-economic analysis that compares conventional and renewable energy sources, and life cycle assessment. Finally, emerging technologies and future research opportunities are discussed. This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is valuable to all those with an interest in biodiesel production from microalgae, bioenergy, biotechnology, and clean energy, including graduate students, researchers, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry professionals, and policy makers.

    • Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Feedstock and Solid Waste into Biofuels

      • 1st Edition
      • May 9, 2025
      • Yanjun Hu + 3 more
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      Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Feedstock and Solid Waste into Biofuels: Production and Pollutant Control offers a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in biofuel production with a special focus on pollutants control, which is both necessary and beneficial for the target audience and the development of this research field. Biofuel is currently a major trend due to the existing environmental crises and global energy challenges. Developing sustainable biofuels from biomass feedstock and solid waste, along with minimizing the formation of pollutants during the conversion processes are currently of significant academic and industrial importance, drawing widespread attention. Novel processes, reactions, and catalysts are being rapidly developed, and compiling this information is invaluable for keeping the audience informed and up-to-date. In addition, while research on the formation and transformation of pollutants such as heavy metals, chlorine, nitrogen, and sulfur species are often conducted by environmental scientists and engineers, it is less familiar to bioenergy researchers. This book aims to bridge the gap between relevant disciplines and presents a comprehensive overview of the entire research field.

    • Pervious Concrete Pavements

      • 1st Edition
      • January 22, 2025
      • Hilal El-Hassan + 1 more
      • English
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      Pervious Concrete Pavements: Design, Performance, and Applications provides both a comprehensive theoretical background and practical experiences on the performance of pervious concrete. The book explores the effects of various materials and process parameters on the mechanical, durability, and hydraulic properties of pervious concrete while also examining their hydrological design and water quality. The ability to upscale the use of pervious concrete in construction applications is investigated through field evaluation, lifecycle assessment, and performance prediction using artificial intelligence. The volume presents the latest findings in pervious concrete research, filling a gap in previous relevant publications.

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