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Adaptive Engineering
A Sustainable Development Endeavor
- 1st Edition - September 25, 2024
- Editors: David S-K. Ting, Jacqueline A. Stagner
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 8 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 8 5 - 9
It was with a great insight when Stephen Hawking uttered, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Incidentally, this also paraphrases Albert Einstein’s saying,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIt was with a great insight when Stephen Hawking uttered, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Incidentally, this also paraphrases Albert Einstein’s saying, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Adaptive Engineering: A Sustainable Development Endeavor aims at complementing sustainable development and technologies with adaptation. This entails engineering innovations that go hand in hand with responsible human behavior change.
The book presents various aspects of adaptive engineering in combination with civil and structural engineering, architecture, urban design and infrastructure, as well as environmental engineering, coastal engineering, climate change, ecology, energy management, and much more. It commences with a comprehensive review of the state of the art of adaptive engineering. It then elucidates multiple engineering fronts that have proven to be robust and versatile, paving the way to a resilient, green tomorrow. The contributions from a diverse group of experts present a balanced reference compendium to keep professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.
The book presents various aspects of adaptive engineering in combination with civil and structural engineering, architecture, urban design and infrastructure, as well as environmental engineering, coastal engineering, climate change, ecology, energy management, and much more. It commences with a comprehensive review of the state of the art of adaptive engineering. It then elucidates multiple engineering fronts that have proven to be robust and versatile, paving the way to a resilient, green tomorrow. The contributions from a diverse group of experts present a balanced reference compendium to keep professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.
- Focuses on means of engineering effective adaptation for a better tomorrow
- Covers engineering innovation advances which may help shape future policies contributing to sustainable development
- Illustrates pragmatic solutions which are not only impactful from an environmental standpoint, but also recognize the need for socially sustainable engineering
Academics and researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate students in civil and structural engineering; urban design and infrastructure engineering; sustainability studies; ecological engineering; environmental engineering and management; energy studies; architecture; heritage conservation.
Practitioners in civil, structural, and infrastructure engineering; architects; cultural heritage managers and conservation scientists; environmental scientists and consultants; other industry stakeholders as resulting interested parties due to the topic’s several ramifications; public and private bodies engaged in decisions to mitigate climate change-related risks and to foster sustainable built environment development.
Practitioners in civil, structural, and infrastructure engineering; architects; cultural heritage managers and conservation scientists; environmental scientists and consultants; other industry stakeholders as resulting interested parties due to the topic’s several ramifications; public and private bodies engaged in decisions to mitigate climate change-related risks and to foster sustainable built environment development.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Engineer to adapt
- Abstract
- 1.1 Adapt and thrive
- 1.2 Closed-cycle engineering
- 1.3 Tomorrow’s tall buildings and harmonious architectures
- 1.4 Green hydrogen
- 1.5 Wells and Gorlov helical turbines
- 1.6 Adaptive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- 1.7 Hydrochar and biochar
- 1.8 Climate-neutral Europe and Earth
- 1.9 Concluding remarks
- References
- 2. Hybrid strategies for the treatment of latex-like wastewater from industries
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Photo-Fenton oxidation process
- 2.3 Sonolysis
- 2.4 Ultrasonication–Fenton process
- 2.5 Summary of notable literature
- 2.6 Materials and methods
- 2.7 Results and discussion
- 2.8 Simultaneous US-PFO process
- 2.9 Comparison of simultaneous US-PFO and sequential US-PFO
- 2.10 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Overview of supertall building forms in relation to structural and aerodynamic considerations
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Supertall building forms and structural systems
- 3.3 Discussions
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Green retrofit of aged tall buildings: a detailed exploration
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Green retrofit drivers
- 4.3 Types of building retrofit
- 4.4 Everyday practices of green retrofit
- 4.5 Retrofitting tall buildings: case studies
- 4.6 Discussion: continuing challenges
- 4.7 Conclusion
- 4.8 Future research
- References
- Further reading
- 5. Biofriendly architecture and design: nature and social-friendly architecture
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The planet is crumbling in our hands
- 5.3 Sustainable development endeavor: adaptivity and resilience
- 5.4 Biofriendly architecture and design
- 5.5 Biofriendly cities, buildings, furniture, and beyond: from DNA to the planet
- 5.6 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Hydrogen storage and transportation: utilizing liquid organic hydrogen carriers and existing natural gas pipelines
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Hydrogen storage
- 6.3 Introduction to liquid organic hydrogen carriers
- 6.4 Cost analysis comparison
- 6.5 Results and discussion
- 6.6 Conclusions
- References
- 7. Review of solutions to increase the efficiency of the Wells turbine
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Concepts and theory of the Wells turbine
- 7.3 Categories
- 7.4 Conclusion and further research
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 8. Gorlov helical hydro turbines: innovations and challenges
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Hydrokinetic turbines for small hydropower plants
- 8.3 Vertical axis cross-flow hydro turbine with helical blades (Gorlov helical turbine)
- 8.4 Analytical formulation and terminologies of Gorlov helical hydro turbines
- 8.5 Innovations in Gorlov helical hydro turbines through field and computational fluid dynamic studies
- 8.6 Challenges
- 8.7 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Adaptive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning: energy-efficient thermal comfort for tomorrow
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Averaged thermal conditions
- 9.3 Air changes per hour versus cubic feet per minute per occupant
- 9.4 Pushing the envelope of average thermal comfort
- 9.5 Energy-efficient personalized thermal comfort
- 9.6 Concluding remarks
- References
- 10. Application of organic waste–derived biocarbon materials: a pathway toward sustainability
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Biocarbon materials
- 10.3 Applications of biochar and hydrochar
- 10.4 Technical challenges of biocarbon materials
- 10.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 11. The innovation efficiencies of European countries in solar PV and wind sectors
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Innovation framework and literature
- 11.3 Method and variables
- 11.4 Empirical results
- 11.5 Discussion and policy implications
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 25, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443221842
- eBook ISBN: 9780443221859
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David S-K. Ting
David S-K. Ting is a professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor, Canada. Professor Ting supervises students mainly in the Renewable Energy and Thermofluid areas. He studied combustion, turbulence, heat transfer, and fluid-structure interactions prior to joining the University of Windsor. Dr. Ting founded the Turbulence and Energy Laboratory at University of Windsor in 2011. To date, he has co-supervised more than 75 graduate students, co-authored more than 130 journal papers, authored three textbooks, and co-edited seven books.
Affiliations and expertise
Turbulence & Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, CanadaJA
Jacqueline A. Stagner
Jacqueline A. Stagner is the Engineering Undergraduate Programs Coordinator at the University of Windsor, Canada. Dr. Stagner is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, where she advises students in the Turbulence and Energy Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She also worked as a release engineer in the automotive industry for six years. Dr. Stagner has co-edited two books.
Affiliations and expertise
Turbulence & Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada