Books in Civil and structural engineering

Structural Adhesive Bonding for Automotive Applications

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Alireza Akhavan-Safar + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 1 2 0
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 1 1 3

Structural adhesive bonding is a key approach to making cars better and safer while also reducing their environmental impact. Structural Adhesive Bonding for Automotive Applications covers several aspects of bonded joints, including materials selection, design and manufacturing processes, quality control techniques, durability analysis, and repair methods. Practical examples support the investigations into the improvements that adhesively bonded configurations offer, including enhanced resistance to dynamic fatigue, increased body stiffness, better crash performance compared with other conventional joining methods, and greater corrosion resistance. The book provides a timely compendium of specialized knowledge alongside the current state of the art, which should appeal to a broad range of audiences – from students who wish to further their understanding of adhesive science and bonded vehicle structures to manufacturing and design engineers who wish to gain an appreciation of new technology in adhesive joining.

Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Manviri Rani + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 2 3 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 2 4 3

Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution offers a comprehensive overview of the sustainable nanotechnologies available to manage and mitigate microplastics and plastic additives pollution. The book reviews research on green sustainable nanomaterials synthesis for industrial and environmental applications in the mitigation of various types of flame retardants, antioxidants, plasticizers, and light stabilizers that are released from industrial waste or consumer products. Moreover, state-of-the-art methods to eradicate microplastic pollution from ecosystems and future research directions are also discussed.This book is a valuable resource to polymer scientists, environmental scientists, and academic and industrial researchers interested in green sustainable nanomaterials and microplastic pollution control strategies.

Marine Propulsion for Decarbonization

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Luca Marchitto + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 1 0 8 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 1 0 9 3

Achieving the expected, long-term goals related to emission reduction is a key ambition that will entail not only methodical, cutting-edge investigations into new power systems and alternative fuel technologies but also securing broad-based industry adoption.Marine Propulsion for Decarbonization provides essential information for the marine shipping sector to undergo a systemic transformation. This book sets the scene through an overview of the current status and prospects of trade flows as well as regulations in support of global sustainable development targets and the fight against climate change that are shaping them. It then goes on to examine state-of-the-art propulsion advancements, with a thorough analysis of internal combustion engine components and their optimized design depending on the alternative fuel that is being used. Technical discussions on various zero- or low-carbon fuels properties and combustion characterization are included alongside a description of the most effective emission after-treatment solutions. The volume is concluded with an examination of ship electrification and the steep technological hurdles the industry still faces.The comprehensive excursus offered by the highly expert, international group of authors behind the book ensures that instrumental knowledge is made available for readers both in academia and professional settings to accelerate the pace of the global energy transition and the decarbonization of the global economy.

Railway Pantograph–Catenary System

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Zefeng Yang + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 7 6 3 2
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 7 6 4 9

Railway Pantograph–Catenary System unlocks the theoretical and practical complexities of this key element in high-speed railway electrification. This authoritative volume offers a focused exploration of optimization approaches for the electrical contact process, ensuring consistent, reliable, and efficient performance by addressing the system’s underlying dynamics, the materials of its components, as well as critical issues such as current-carrying frictional wear, arc phenomena, and environmental impact... multiple disciplines, the book presents recent research findings and introduces cutting-edge technologies, laying the foundation for future advancements. Its systematic analysis and inclusion of real-world case studies contribute to an in-depth understanding of how the system operates under varying conditions, equipping readers with guidance for effective implementation. This comprehensive book proves to be an invaluable resource for both academic learners and industry experts and fosters closer collaboration to benefit railway transport all over the world.

Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

1st Edition
Volume 8
September 1, 2025
John E. Hay
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 1 0 2 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 2 8 8 0

Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts, terminology, and methods used to assess the consequences of weather, climate and ocean extremes. It goes on to assess the direct and wider impacts and risks resulting from these extremes, for both the present day and the foreseeable future. The broader implications of these findings are also considered.The book will help professionals gain an authoritative, evidence-based, and practice-relevant understanding of the way in which weather, climate and ocean extremes represent significant risks to both human and natural systems, now and in the future. It not only highlights recent advances in understanding and practice but also identifies the need and opportunities for further progress.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

Comprehensive Remote Sensing

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Shunlin Liang
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 2 2 0 9
eBook
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Remote sensing, which involves monitoring Earth’s environment from airborne platforms and satellites, is rapidly advancing. Researchers from diverse backgrounds increasingly use remotely sensed data. The new edition of "Comprehensive Remote Sensing" meets their need for up-to-date, in-depth information on various aspects of the field, from principles and data analysis to applications. Containing over 100 chapters from world experts in the field, this edition includes all recent developments, with a focus on satellite missions, sensors, models, practical inversion algorithms, high-level products and applications.In addition to governments, many private companies are launching satellites. Advances in computing power and data storage have enabled massive data processing and analysis. Consequently, remote sensing has become essential for geographers, oceanographers, meteorologists, physicists, computer scientists, and others. "Comprehensive Remote Sensing" addresses this diversity with structured chapters that begin with fundamental concepts and principles, followed by reviews of the latest developments and a comprehensive list of references. It is a valuable resource for readers at various levels of specialization.Volum... 1 focuses on satellite missions and sensors. Volume 2 covers various data processing techniques, including cloud and shadow detection, analysis-ready data (ARD) techniques for high-resolution data, and machine learning methods. Volumes 3-8 discuss advances in new inversion methods and high-level satellite products that characterize the spatio-temporal variations in essential environmental variables under a changing climate. Volume 9 highlights remote sensing applications, which have entered a new era with the availability of vast high-resolution satellite and UAV observations.

Comprehensive Remote Sensing

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Shunlin Liang
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 2 2 0 9
eBook
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Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Shady Attia
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 8 2 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 8 3 0

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation, Second Edition is a vital resource for researchers and professionals in civil engineering and architecture. This updated version includes examples from the New Buildings Institute’s Getting to Zero Buildings Database and revised sections shaped by ongoing collaboration with industry experts and researchers.This book is a detailed guide to planning, designing, and implementing high-performance buildings, providing practical methodologies to meet global decarbonization targets, including the EU’s 2050 and China’s 2060 zero carbon goals. It addresses critical challenges related to the energy transition, focusing on electrification, decarbonization calculations, lifecycle assessment, and advanced technologies like data analytics and digital twins to optimize a building's performance. With real-world case studies from diverse climates and building types, this second edition highlights lessons learned and actionable strategies to overcome implementation barriers and drive meaningful change in the built environment.

Multiscale Modelling of Concrete

1st Edition
August 29, 2025
Shanaka Baduge + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 3 7 9 2

Multiscale Modelling of Concrete covers all things concrete, including comprehensive discussions on this multi-phase and multi-scale material that is difficult to model and understand due to its heterogeneity. Thus, knowing the properties and modeling concrete in different scales is essential to predict properties and fracture. Most of the research has been focused on meso scale, or the methods available to model and predict micro-scale properties are not linked to experimental methods, so properties for microscale cannot be derived and it is onerous to validate such methods.Considering the above constraints, the book covers different modelling techniques of scales of concrete - macro, meso, micro/nano and molecular level, characterizing mechanical properties and parameters required for modelling using macro and micro level experiments and linking these levels using analytical and numerical methods to upscale results from micro to the macro level.

Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 2 7 2

Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Groundwater Natural Recharge (GNR), Second Edition covers the essentials of GNR with a range of global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. The book provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply through debris removal, along with conservation practices to assist researchers and graduate students specializing in this field.

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Books in Civil and structural engineering

Structural Adhesive Bonding for Automotive Applications

Sustainable Green Nanomaterials for Mitigation of Microplastics and Plastic Additives Pollution

Marine Propulsion for Decarbonization

Railway Pantograph–Catenary System

Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

Comprehensive Remote Sensing

Comprehensive Remote Sensing

Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)

Multiscale Modelling of Concrete

Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

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