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The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

  • Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technology: Volume 2

    Processes, Machines, and Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • English
    Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies Volume 2: Processes, Machines, and Practical Applications covers every facet necessary for a deep understanding of modern dressing, tool conditioning, and grinding processes. In addition to discussing the theoretical and fundamental aspects of these processes, the book also provides, via case studies, an extensive examination of their contemporary industrial applications. Chapters discuss both mechanical (stationary and rotary diamond tools; resin- and metal-bonded superabrasive grinding wheels) and non-mechanical (electro-chemical; thermal; ultrasonic) dressing processes. External cylindrical and centerless grinding are each investigated as well, as are internal cylindrical and surface grinding. Gear, tool, free form, jig, and cut-off grinding are also each given substantial coverage, as are monitoring and optimization techniques.

  • Predictive Digital Twins

    Foundations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Agus Hasan
    • English
    Predictive Digital Twins: Foundations and Applications addresses the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and emerging trends associated with predictive digital twins. Specifically focusing on predictive capabilities, digital twins designated for this purpose are commonly known as predictive digital twins. Despite the growing recognition of their importance, discussions surrounding predictive digital twins remain fragmented and lacking a comprehensive resource. This gap becomes particularly pronounced in the academic world, where, as a university professor teaching a master's program course in digital twins, there arises a pressing need for a dedicated reference book to furnish students with a structured and in-depth exploration of predictive digital twins.The book fills the existing void in literature and academia, providing students, researchers, and practitioners with a valuable resource to enhance their understanding of this cutting-edge concept. The digital twin concept stands as a pivotal facilitator in the ongoing Industry 4.0 revolution, with one of its most significant advantages lying in its capacity to offer precise predictions.

  • Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites

    • 1st Edition
    • Shuguang Li
    • English
    Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites outlines commonly encountered damage mechanisms and failure modes in laminated composites and provides strategies for avoiding them. The book primarily analyzes two types of damage commonly observed in laminated composites, transverse matrix cracking and delamination, and is divided into 3 sections, the first providing an introduction to the topic, covering the stress-strain relationship, thermodynamics, material categorization, common experimental observations, laminate theory, and the generalized plan strain problem. The second section discusses transverse matrix cracking, including subjects such as cracked laminate analysis, Hashin’s analysis, shear lag, the ply-discount technique, continuum damage mechanics, and the effects of viscosity. The third section analyzes delamination, including energy release rates, delamination modeling, and Abaqus models, and the book concludes with a discussion of progressive failure analyses and future developments.

  • Rammed Earth Construction and the Use of Additives

    Technologies, Classification, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamed Niroumand + 1 more
    • English
    Rammed Earth Construction and the Use of Additives: Technologies, Classification, and Applications reports on earth buildings as viable solution to meet requirements for modern-day, green construction. Opening with a combination of foundational aspects and a discussion on state-of-the-art technologies that enhance the rammed earth technique, the book then investigates the admixtures that can be used to improve raw materials’ durability, strength, and thermal performance. Coverage thoroughly delves into different types of additives, clarifying the origin of those naturally sourced, the manufacturing processes of those manmade, and their specific effects, with a focus on methods for stabilization, reinforcement, and preservation of structures.Real-worl... case studies are also included, bringing practical value-add to an already scientifically robust research resource. This will be an essential guide for a variety of audiences in academic and industry contexts who are committed to finding new ways of thinking and working to fulfill pressing sustainability goals worldwide.

  • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

    Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
    • English
    From aerospace to medicine, 3D printing is poised to reshape the future of manufacturing in many industries. Additive manufacturing is a game-changing technology that will in the future drastically alter the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. 3D Printing in Materials Engineering presents the latest developments in this important field. The book covers the fundamentals, materials, types of 3D printing techniques, and their multi-dimensional applicability over various engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing over various engineering applications.

  • Digital Twins and RF imaging for Wireless Networks

    • 1st Edition
    • George C. Alexandropoulos + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Twins and RF imaging for Wireless Networks presents the concept of digital twins, covering topics such as efficient estimation of high-dimensional channel matrices, real-time predictive maintenance, distributed learning for smart city applications, energy-efficient sensing and communications for the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and adaptive channel coding for network task offloading. The second part focuses on radio-frequency imaging, discussing innovative approaches such as neural network designs for electric field integral equations, dynamically reconfigurable metasurface antennas, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, extremely large antenna arrays in the near-field region, wideband multi-antenna radar, multimodal sensing and point cloud processing, and much more.Each chapter offers cutting-edge insights and methodologies that are expected to drive the future of wireless communication and sensing technologies. The rising demands of novel wireless communication applications, dynamic operating environments, and intricate traffic and user patterns are accelerating the transformation of wireless networks into distributed platforms that integrate communications, sensing, and computing to enable immersive functionalities. Digital twins and radio-frequency imaging are two rapidly evolving technologies poised to revolutionize sixth-generation (6G) and beyond wireless networks.

  • Network Coding

    From Principles to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Juan A. Cabrera Guerrero + 1 more
    • English
    Network Coding: From Principles to Practice explains the fundamentals of network coding from a practical perspective, helping engineers in industry and researchers in academia wanting to deploy network coding in their simulations and real-life applications. The book takes a practical, problem-based learning approach to network coding using guided software simulations. With this book the reader will:Understand the fundamental principles behind network codingLearn how to implement a network coding software libraryUse a network coding library to test the fundamental principlesBe able to produce code that can quickly be adapted for their specific researchUnderstand the reasoning of more advanced and latest-researched network coding topics such as reliable distributed storage, partial packet recovery, etc.Network Coding: From Principles to Practice is suitable for Undergraduates, post-graduates, academic researchers and engineers in industry who want to understand and implement the fundamental principles of network coding.

  • Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing

    • 1st Edition
    • Mukund Janardhanan + 2 more
    • English
    In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, businesses must innovate to meet customer needs and achieve organisational goals. Digital and Collaborative Systems for Innovative Manufacturing explores the vital role of digitalisation and collaboration in manufacturing, presenting the latest research on technologies that drive innovative systems. It emphasises the integration of cutting-edge tools, connectivity and collaborative practices to enhance productivity and efficiency. Structured in two sections, the first part covers the principles of digital and collaborative systems, focusing on key concepts and trends that facilitate manufacturing innovation. The second part delves into designing and managing collaborative manufacturing ecosystems, highlighting supply chain integration, digital collaboration platforms, and human-robot cooperation. Featuring case studies and best practices from various industries worldwide, this book offers practical insights into the current state of digital manufacturing. Key themes include digital transformation, sustainability, collaborative ecosystems, and emerging business models. Intended for scientists, engineers, academics, manufacturing service providers and technical management professionals, this comprehensive guide is essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 in a competitive digital age.

  • Textile Surface Engineering

    Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Mather
    • English
    Textile Surface Engineering: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions highlights the wide range of approaches available for modifying textile surfaces while also considering textile surface modification strategies for a variety of textile applications and discussing the actual practical benefits arising from these strategies. The book concludes with outline discussions of emerging trends and potential future developments in the field of surface modified textiles. Readers will find this to be an updated critique of the practical benefits of textile surface modifications and the improvements that they can bestow on textile products.Textiles possess an enormous range of diverse applications. The diversity of these applications requires an astonishing range of textile properties, and it is widely recognized that the structure and geometry of textile fibers and the types of fabric constructed from them are key factors. Important additional factors, however, are the nature of the fiber surface and the nature of the surface of the constructed fabric. These surfaces can often be modified to provide much improved performance in the application for which the fabric is intended.

  • Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for 6G

    Wireless Power Transfer and Enhanced Communications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhengyu Zhu + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for 6G: Wireless Power Transfer and Enhanced Communications provides a comprehensive understanding of how intelligent reflecting surface will shape the future of 6G wireless communication. The book addresses key challenges in enhancing signal propagation, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring secure communication in complex 6G environments. By covering breakthrough technologies such as hybrid-field communication, wireless energy harvesting, and physical layer security, this book aims to equip readers with practical solutions for overcoming the limitations of current systems and achieving sustainable, high-performance 6G networks.

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