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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.

  • Observing the User Experience

    A Practitioner's Guide to User Research
    • 3rd Edition
    • Elizabeth Goodman + 1 more
    • English
    Observing the User Experience: A Practitioner's Guide to User Research, Third Edition helps readers bridge the gap to understand what users want and need from their product. Filled with real-world experience and a wealth of practical information, the book presents a complete toolbox of techniques to help designers, developers, and other stakeholders see through the eyes of their users. Sections discuss the benefits of end-user research and the ways it fits into the development of useful, desirable, and successful products and present techniques for understanding people’s needs, desires, and abilities, providing a basis for developing better products, whether Web, software, or mobile-based.Final chapters explain the communication and application of research results.

  • Project Management, Planning and Control

    The Art and Discipline of Delivery
    • 9th Edition
    • David Shannon
    • English
    Project Management, Planning and Control: The Art and Discipline of Delivery, Ninth Edition is a comprehensive guide designed to equip the reader with essential principles and techniques for managing engineering and technical projects from start to finish. This ninth edition is a widely recommended handbook, now enhanced with fresh insights to meet the evolving needs of project management professionals. Featuring brand new case studies, this edition includes significant updates on governance, adjudication, Building Information Modeling (BIM), agile project management, culture and diversity, international projects, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and digital tools.Chapters are restructured with clearly titled sections organized by theme, improving clarity and usability. Ideal for those pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications, this edition aligns with the latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) from both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Project Management (APM). It also includes questions and answers to help readers test their understanding. This book is an indispensable resource for both students and seasoned professionals seeking to master project management.

  • Ternary Hybrid Nanofluids

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Ijam + 2 more
    • English
    Ternary Hybrid Nanofluids: Principles and Applications offers a groundbreaking exploration of the properties, preparation techniques, and diverse applications of ternary hybrid nanofluids in heat transfer. This comprehensive reference encompasses various physical and chemical properties, including thermophysical characteristics and heat transfer behaviors, along with detailed mathematical models and correlations. From an in-depth analysis of preparation techniques to discussions on future research challenges and opportunities, this book serves as an invaluable resource for advanced students, researchers and engineers seeking a profound understanding of ternary hybrid nanofluids.Ternary Hybrid Nanofluids: Principles and Applications covers essential topics for researchers and practitioners in the field. Chapters include an introduction to ternary hybrid nanofluids, discussions on formation and stability, exploration of thermal, electrical, and optical properties, analysis of rheological behavior, applications in solar thermal and convective heat transfer systems, utilization in heat pipes and thermosyphons, and development insights on limitations and opportunities for ternary nanofluids. Additionally, the book addresses the utilization of cutting fluid doped with nanoparticles for machining processes, providing comprehensive insights into the synthesis, properties, and applications of ternary hybrid nanofluids.Ternary Hybrid Nanofluids: Principles and Applications offers benefits to professionals and academics in various fields, including material scientists, mechanical and chemical engineers, physicists, and researchers specializing in nanofluids. Students, experienced researchers and industry professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of heat transfer and nanotechnology will find this book to be a valuable reference.

  • Large-Scale Control of Wall Turbulence

    • 1st Edition
    • Jie Yao + 1 more
    • English
    Large-Scale Control of Wall Turbulence synthesizes and interprets research on large scale drag control. In particular, the book looks at the underlying, physical mechanisms of large-scale control, especially focusing on an investigation of coherent structures and the statistical approach through momentum flux and energy flux. In the presence of a solid wall, the flow, and thus turbulence, is directly influenced. As reduction of wall turbulence is of great significance for energy saving and environmental protection, this book provides the latest information on a variety of key considerations.Numer... drag control strategies have been proposed and explored during recent decades, the vast majority of which concentrate on near-wall coherent structures, which can result in significant drag reductions at low Reynolds numbers. However, whether these drag control methods can continue to be effective at high Reynolds numbers remains unresolved. This question is crucial because the flow physics involved in drag reduction changes at high Reynolds numbers (because the contribution of large-scale structures to the skin friction grows with the Reynolds number).

  • Global Engineering Ethics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rockwell Clancy + 2 more
    • English
    Global Engineering Ethics, Second Edition introduces the fundamentals of ethics in a context specific to engineering without privileging any one national or cultural conception of ethics. Numerous case studies from around the world help the reader to clearly see the relevance of design, safety, and professionalism for engineers. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand or communicate the ethics of engineering, including students, academics, and researchers, and it is indispensable for those involved in international and cross-cultural environments.Enginee... increasingly takes place in global contexts, with industrial and research teams operating across national and cultural borders. This book adds a layer of complexity to already challenging ethical issues.

  • Finite Element Modeling in Structural Mechanics

    From Bernoulli Beams to Reddy Plates, with Examples in Excel®, Mathematica®, and MATLAB®
    • 1st Edition
    • Eugenio Ruocco
    • English
    Finite Element Modeling in Structural Mechanics provides a systematic and progressive introduction to finite element modeling in structural mechanics. Rather than presenting finite element formulations as a collection of model-specific procedures, the book adopts a unified energy-based approach in which the governing finite element equations are derived consistently from the underlying structural theories.Beginning with the fundamental concepts of discretization, interpolation, and energy principles, the presentation progresses from classical Bernoulli beam theory to Timoshenko and higher-order Reddy beam theories, and subsequently to two-dimensional Kirchhoff, Mindlin, and Reddy plate formulations. This progressive structure allows readers to understand how increasingly refined structural theories translate into finite element models and how their assumptions affect the resulting formulation and numerical response.The treatment is not limited to simplified elements introduced solely for educational purposes. Alongside fundamental formulations developed step by step, the book presents computationally relevant plate elements widely used in practical finite element analysis, including the Discrete Kirchhoff Triangle (DKT) and the Mixed Interpolation of Tensorial Components four-node element (MITC4). In this way, the reader progresses from the basic principles of finite element construction to formulations representative of those encountered in professional finite element software.A distinctive feature of the book is the close integration of theory and computation. Step-by-step examples developed in Excel®, Mathematica®, and MATLAB® accompany the theoretical developments, enabling readers to examine the complete implementation process and explore the influence of geometry, material properties, boundary conditions, loading, discretization, and modeling assumptions. Particular attention is also devoted to computational aspects that are essential for developing reliable finite element codes but are often treated only briefly in introductory texts.Intended for graduate students, PhD candidates, researchers, and practicing engineers, the book provides both the theoretical foundations and the computational tools required not only to use finite element formulations, but also to understand, implement, verify, and extend them for advanced structural analysis.

  • Flow Shop Scheduling Algorithms

    Design and Performance Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Xinyue Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Flow Shop Scheduling Algorithms: Design and Performance Analysis is an in-depth exploration of flow shop scheduling models that are critically important in discrete manufacturing and process industries. The book presents a blend of exact algorithms, such as branch and bound and approximate methods, including intelligent optimization techniques, to tackle the NP-hard problems (a class of complex computational problems that are at least as hard as the hardest problems in the NP class) inherent in flow shop scheduling. It offers readers a means to achieve optimal or near-optimal solutions for a range of scheduling problems, from small to medium scale.In addition, the book includes many algorithmic designs, performance analyses, and numerical experiments that validate the efficacy of the proposed methods

  • Physical Principles of Imaging in Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Adam W. Anderson + 3 more
    • English
    Physical Principles of Imaging in Medicine gives an introduction to the mathematical and physical concepts and principles that underlie modern radiological imaging techniques. It explains the basic phenomena and mathematical concepts that are central to the use of physical methods for image formation in biomedicine. By focusing on the physical and mathematical principles, it provides knowledge that will continue to hold true even as technological and other advances change the nature and detail of future medical imaging applications. Written as a pedagogic textbook explaining the principles rather than a technical manual describing imaging methods, Physical Principles of Imaging in Medicine is suitable as a foundational reference for senior undergraduates, graduate students and researchers with a background in either biomedical engineering, engineering, applied physics, computer science, or mathematics. It will be a well-thumbed resource throughout a researcher’s career.

  • Drilling Rig Design, Construction, and Commissioning

    • 1st Edition
    • William P. Dixon
    • English
    Drilling Rig Design, Construction, and Commissioning provides a compilation of global experience in drilling rig operations and project design, construction, and commissioning. This experience is presented as an overview of modern drilling rig engineering and design and a guide for future projects, useful for professionals, educators, and students.The book is functionally organized around three broad themes: project management, general rig specifications, and detailed equipment specifications. A pragmatic focus runs throughout, with templates, checklists, and practical guidance supporting each topic. The project management section presents a five-phase model for identifying critical objectives, activities, and deliverables, while the specifications chapters introduce the "70% solution" approach to defining rig requirements efficiently and effectively.Advancin... fit-for-purpose engineering and operational efficiency, the volume addresses contemporary challenges, including energy transition goals. It appeals to a broad audience, from industry newcomers to experienced practitioners seeking a clear, rigorous framework and applied insight for enhancing safety protocols, optimizing resource allocation, and driving innovation throughout the lifecycle of drilling rig projects.

  • Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1

    Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Ali Akbar Firoozi + 1 more
    • English
    Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects, thus creating a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment. The book thoroughly reviews methodologies for identifying and classifying hazardous materials; systematic processes for their handling, storage, transportation, and disposal; innovative risk detection and monitoring techniques; remediation and emergency preparedness measures; and standards and best practices from different regions across the world.By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.

  • Precision Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness

    Theory, Compensation, and Application
    • 1st Edition
    • Pan Dou + 4 more
    • English
    Precision Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness: Theory, Compensation, and Application offers a comprehensive scientific reference for researchers, engineers, and students interested in tribology, mechanical engineering, and machine condition monitoring. The book addresses the increasing demand for accurate, in situ monitoring of lubrication film thickness in critical machinery, a key factor in reliability and predictive maintenance. Integrating acoustics, signal analysis, and multiphysics modeling, this book provides a systematic, multidisciplinary resource in the field.The contents span fundamental principles, ultrasonic system design, multilayer and thin-film measurement models, calibration and compensation strategies, and advanced signal processing. Readers are guided through practical engineering case studies, including sliding and rolling bearings, fuel pumps, hydropower generator bearings, and wind turbine pitch bearings. Each chapter provides theoretical background, experimental validation, and actionable methodologies for both laboratory and industrial environments.This book equips its readers with the knowledge to implement high-precision measurement systems, address practical engineering challenges, and translate laboratory advances into robust industrial solutions. It supports academic research, industrial innovation, and the development of next-generation condition monitoring and maintenance strategies.

  • Plasma Processing for Semiconductor Materials and Thin-Film Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Kuan Yew Cheong + 4 more
    • English
    Plasma Processing for Semiconductor Materials and Thin-Film Devices covers the state-of-the-art in plasma processing of thin films. The book focuses on fundamental plasma theory, plasma for advanced applications, advanced characterization techniques, plasma and performance in semiconductor devices, and plasma processing. Sections consider the fundamental physics of plasma then move to advanced applications in the processing of semiconductor materials and their relation to the performance of semiconductor thin film devices. Subsequently, the book investigates the adoption of plasma for advanced (including thin film) characterization methods, finally addressing emerging plasma technologies such as liquid plasma, cold atmospheric plasma, and advanced plasma techniques.This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners in any field that utilizes plasma processing, since its chapters have been written by leading authorities from both academia and industry.

  • Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Francisco Agrela + 3 more
    • English
    Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials explores processing techniques to optimize the properties of different biomass-derived products, guiding readers through material selection that is suitable to specific applications depending on the required performance. Next, a variety of expert studies, including lifecycle assessment and lifecycle cost analysis, 3D printing, and perspectives on BBA formulations describe recent progress in the use of biomass in building materials. Finally, high value-added applications are detailed, rounding out a comprehensive investigation into effective ways to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of construction composites while also contributing to waste-to-wealth strategies.Readers will find this to be a single-point reference for researchers, practitioners, and other AECO stakeholders interested in innovative building components developed with organic materials' residues and derivatives.

  • 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.

  • Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies, Volume 2

    Processes and Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • English
    Handbook of Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies Volume 2: Processes and Practical Applications covers every facet necessary for a deep understanding of modern dressing and grinding processes. Combining theoretical foundations with extensive industrial case studies, the book shows how tool selection, process parameters, and machining strategies affect process outcomes. By connecting process fundamentals with real-world applications, it offers valuable guidance for both experts and readers seeking a deeper insight into dressing and grinding technologies.Topics include mechanical dressing with stationary and rotary diamond dressers, vitrified-bonded conventional dressing tools, and non-mechanical methods such as WEDM and laser dressing. The volume also addresses major grinding processes, including external cylindrical, centreless, internal cylindrical, surface, tool, free-form, jig, hybrid, and double-sided surface grinding, as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation techniques.

  • Deformation Processing of High Entropy Alloys

    • 1st Edition
    • Bharat Gwalani + 1 more
    • English
    Deformation Processing of High Entropy Alloys offers an in-depth exploration of the mechanical properties and processing methods of high entropy alloys (HEAs), covering topics such as microstructural evolution, deformation mechanisms, alloy composition, processing techniques, and various applications. The book provides an introduction to HEAs, outlining their differences from more traditional alloys before diving into more complex subjects such as their stability and metastability, their crystal structures, FCC- and BCC-based HEAs, as well as thermomechanical treatments and their mechanical properties. Deformation processing techniques, solid state processing methods, and additive manufacturing of HEAs are each discussed as well, as are modeling and simulation approaches. Finally, a broad range of applications and limitations for these cutting-edge materials are also covered.

  • Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrices

    Enhancing Performance and Longevity of Concrete Structures
    • 1st Edition
    • Moncef L. Nehdi + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrices is an authoritative reference volume that offers an in-depth exploration of FRCM systems, bridging the gap between theory and practical application in the critical domain of structural strengthening and rehabilitation.The book covers the full spectrum of FRCM technology—from material characterization, manufacturing techniques, and mechanical properties to design guidelines and installation methodologies paired with quality control, inspection procedures, and testing protocols. It draws on the latest research to emphasize key innovation aspects, such as emerging material trends, sustainability-speci... assessments, integration with advanced computational tools, and performance-related developments. The substantial potential and benefits of FRCM are highlighted through successful implementation examples, comparisons with conventional approaches, and lessons learnt from real-world field use, all of which underscore the systems’ versatility and efficiency.The comprehensive perspective put forward by this international group of highly specialized experts will prove invaluable to researchers, professionals, and advanced students seeking to deepen their understanding and actively contribute to advancing the state of the art in construction practices.

  • Usability Testing Essentials

    Ready, Set ...Test!
    • 3rd Edition
    • Carol M. Barnum
    • English
    Usability Testing Essentials: Ready, Set ...Test!, Third Edition presents a practical, step-by-step approach to learning the entire process of planning and conducting a usability test. The book explains how to analyze and apply results and what to do when confronted with budgetary and time restrictions. This is the ideal book for anyone involved in usability or user-centered design—from students to seasoned professionals. Updated throughout, this book reflects the latest approaches, tools, and techniques needed to begin usability testing or to advance in this area.

  • Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities

    • 1st Edition
    • Yuekuan Zhou + 3 more
    • English
    Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities is an up-to-date reference guide on the rapid progress the field is experiencing while keeping up with much-required transformative initiatives to improve global buildings' energy performance. To lay the foundations, the book covers the fundamentals of phase-change materials, including their thermo-physical properties, nanoscale thermal transport mechanisms, encapsulation techniques, and heat transfer enhancement methods. It goes on to explore the integration of latent heat storage solutions in building envelopes or solar photovoltaics and heating/cooling systems, using mathematical models and performance analysis to discuss thermal management aspects for net-zero energy buildings and zero-carbon community concepts. The volume then delves into practical application of the most advanced, artificial intelligence-powered tools for system modeling and simulation, demand-side management control strategies, and metaheuristic optimization approaches. It concludes with an overview of technical challenges and emerging research areas which evidence academic and industry communities’ persistent interest in the future directions of topics interconnected with the sustainable development of the built environment.

  • Causal Machine Learning in Civil and Environmental Engineering

    Case Studies and Datasets
    • 1st Edition
    • M. Z. Naser
    • English
    Machine learning (ML) is in constant transformation and various engineering disciplines are now heavily investing in it too. Currently, the majority of civil- and environmental-based works on ML are utilizing pure data-driven (i.e., black box) models built on correlations and associations. These models, however, do not truly identify the cause-effect relationship needed to answer questions such as: what caused a given structure to fail? Why does a particular construction material behave the way it does under specific conditions?Causal Machine Learning in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Case Studies and Datasets aims to introduce causal ML approaches to civil and environmental engineering, covering theories, applications, as well as providing datasets, code, and examples of solutions to key problems in the sector. Students, academics, and engineering professionals both in the private and public sectors will find this book to be an invaluable reference source.

  • 3D Printed Concrete

    Curing Regimes, Environmental Stressors, and Sustainable Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • Bochao Sun + 2 more
    • English
    3D Printed Concrete: Curing Regimes, Environmental Stressors, and Sustainable Performance offers a concise and practical synthesis of emerging innovations in 3D printed concrete, covering its thermal degradation, early-age strength prediction, CO2 curing, and recycled material utilization. The book provides a fundamental understanding of the material and its manufacturing process, as well as insight into optimizing 3D printed concrete for sustainability and durability under real world conditions. Uniquely focusing on the integration of mechanical performance, environmental exposure, and carbon reduction strategies, readers will come away with a better understanding of the physical and chemical mechanisms affecting printed concrete under heat and moisture exposure, the ability to implement maturity models and predictive tools for early-age strength and printing schedule control, and the knowledge to apply CO2 curing and recycled fine aggregates in order to reduce emissions and enhance structural performance. Materials and mix-design requirements and the effects of printing parameters on quality are each covered as well.

  • Wide/Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices for Harsh Environments

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 123
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers

    Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • He Zhiyuan + 1 more
    • English
    High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers: Design and Applications presents the latest developments in IGBT driver technology, drawing upon the authors’ extensive experience and authority within the field. The book fills the gap in the market for a reference resource specifically addressing IGBT driver development and implementation. The book combines current theory with practical, real-world case studies, to enhance readers’ understanding of IGBT driver technology. Detailed sections in the book on the principles of circuits and control will have particular appeal for academic readers. Engineers will find the systematic presentation of driver circuit reliability and testing methods especially useful. The book enables readers to design a high-reliability IGBT driver capable of managing high-voltage and high-power applications and able to resist strong electromagnetic interference. Provides readers with robust technical support for the engineering application of high-voltage and high-power IGBT drivers. Driver implementation and test methodologies are described in detail, together with a wide range of application scenarios.High Power Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Drivers is a comprehensive theoretical and practical reference resource for IGBT industry professionals and researchers.

  • Microwave/RF Applicators and Probes

    for Material Heating, Sensing, and Plasma Generation
    • 3rd Edition
    • Mehrdad Mehdizadeh
    • English
    Microwave/RF Applicators and Probes: for Material Heating, Sensing, and Plasma Generation, Third Edition presents the design rules and principles of high-frequency applicators and probes for material processing and sensing applications. After covering the basics of field-material interactions, the book reviews and categorizes probes and applicators, demonstrates real-world applications, and offers numerically solved examples. Sections bring together the overall area of high-frequency applicators and probes for material interactions as an integrated science, provide a useful reference to those who design these devices, and present an update on the most recent developments and findings. The key design principles of various applicators and probes are often quite similar and, once understood, can be readily applied to diverse applications, thus avoiding a great deal of design trial and error.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Applications

    Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Tarek Saadawi + 5 more
    • English
    Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications: Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering offers an integrated view of AI’s transformative potential in multidisciplinary engineering, bridging the gap between AI advances and their applications in various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and robotics. The book starts with an introduction to the field, providing an overview of AI technologies and their relevance to engineering, discussing different AI approaches such as machine learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.In addition, the computational tools and software used for each of these approaches are covered, as are AI-driven innovations in electronics design and manufacturing and the role of AI in the development of advanced sensors and IoT devices. Chapters then cover the deployment of AI in specific engineering disciplines, outlining its use in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and chemical engineering. The use of AI as a solution for energy efficiency and management and renewable energy integration is also discussed.

  • Dynamic Accident Modeling and Risk Management of Urban Natural Gas Pipelines

    • 1st Edition
    • Xinhong Li + 2 more
    • English
    Dynamic Accident Modeling and Risk Management of Urban Natural Gas Pipelines provides a comprehensive and systematic framework for understanding, modeling, and managing accidents in urban natural gas pipelines. It covers SPN (Stochastic Petri Net) based accident evolution modeling, CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics ) based leak and dispersion simulation, explosion modeling, deep-learning-based leak detection and diagnosis, Bayesian risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and game-theoretic risk management strategies.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Electric Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure

    • 1st Edition
    • V. Subramaniyaswamy + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Electric Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure offers a comprehensive exploration of how AI and data science are revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry. It guides readers through the basic concepts of EV technology and explains how machine learning and blockchain optimize battery management, predictive maintenance, and secure fault detection. The book highlights cutting-edge techniques like sensor fusion and computer vision for autonomous driving, alongside real-time analytics and edge computing for low-latency AI applications. It also covers intelligent charging infrastructure, route optimization, and renewable energy integration and shares insights into cybersecurity, business models, and demand forecasting, complemented by practical case studies.This book is a useful resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, software engineers, data scientists, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel working at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning with an interest in advancing AI and ML applications in electric vehicle technologies.

  • Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems

    Application of Data-Centric Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Diogo Ribeiro + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems: Application of Data Centric Engineering offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements transforming railway management. With a strong focus on practical and theoretical approaches, this book introduces innovative AI techniques including machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. These methodologies are presented in the context of railway infrastructure, empowering engineers and researchers to utilize cutting-edge technology for enhanced system reliability. By bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications, the book enables early detection of anomalies, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and improved operational efficiency in railway networks.This book acts as a vital reference for those seeking to understand and implement AI-driven solutions in railway systems, encouraging the adoption of anticipatory strategies to shape future trends. Readers will discover how AI innovations can streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and significantly improve network safety, making it an essential guide for professionals looking to stay ahead in the evolving field of railway infrastructure management.

  • Deformation and Safety Control of Deep Excavation Engineering in Soft Soils

    • 1st Edition
    • Gang Zheng
    • English
    Deformation and Safety Control of Deep Excavation Engineering in Soft Soils provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and solutions in deep excavation engineering within soft soil environments. The book covers deformation mechanisms, advanced control techniques, and sustainable excavation strategies. Readers gain insights into both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, including passive and active control methods, monitoring technologies, and case studies of projects. The book is designed to serve as a reference for both researchers and engineers looking to enhance safety and performance in deep excavation projects.

  • Industrial and Municipal Sludge

    Resource Recovery, Circular Economy, and Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    • 2nd Edition
    • Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad + 1 more
    • English
    Industrial and Municipal Sludge, Second Edition systematically addresses key aspects and pressing issues related to sludge management within the wastewater and sludge treatment industries, with the intent of aligning them more closely with global, sustainable development endeavors. This timely revision highlights technological advancements and current trends in cutting-edge sludge management methods and resource recovery strategies, providing valuable insights into innovative solutions that can also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a circular economy. The volume also features a host of case studies from different regions and industry contexts that illustrate adaptability and scalability of sludge management techniques.The updated coverage doesn’t overlook the challenges that the field faces, such as high costs, equipment limitations, regulatory hurdles, health and safety concerns, and public acceptance. Ultimately, the book functions as a platform for multidisciplinary perspectives and best-practice approaches to drive viable change in industrial and municipal operations alike.

  • Intelligent Monitoring of Transport Infrastructure

    Remote Sensing and Analytical Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Mercedes Solla Carracelas + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent Monitoring of Transport Infrastructure comprehensively addresses the challenges of efficiently inspecting, managing, and maintaining transport systems, structures, and networks. It fundamentally proves how transformative the leveraging of cutting-edge instruments and accompanying techniques to enhance data collection, processing, and visualization can be for the field, resulting in more environmentally conscious as well as cost-efficient decision-making operations. From the latest advances in remote sensing, satellite imagery, digital twins, extended reality, and UAV applications to innovative uses of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the book offers a systematic overview whose added value is in the multitude of multi-disciplinary perspectives and invaluable actionable insights that it contributes.The volume is divided into four sections, each of the first three focusing on a key area of development: data collection and analysis; data processing and AI applications; data visualization and management. Finally, the fourth section is fully dedicated to real-world case studies that illustrate data integration methods and the stumbling blocks of inherent implementation practices alongside lessons learnt and workable solution examples that readers from both academia and industry can benefit from, essentially enabling further investigations into enhancing the safety, resilience, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure.

  • High-Order Multiscale Modelling Methods for Heterogeneous Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Hong Zuo + 3 more
    • English
    Discover the latest advancements in multiscale modeling of heterogeneous materials. High-Order Multiscale Modelling Methods for Heterogeneous Materials addresses the challenges of predicting complex physical phenomena across nanoscale to macroscale, where traditional methods fall short due to strong heterogeneity and oscillations. It introduces high-order multiscale models that enable bidirectional data transfer between scales, combining micro-, meso-, and macro-level simulations for real-time, accurate predictions of coupled flow, pressure, displacement, and thermal fields. Structured into eleven chapters, the book provides a practical reference for researchers, engineers, and students working in multiscale computing and material science.

  • Material Corrosion and Degradation

    Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Javaherdashti
    • English
    Material Corrosion and Degradation: Challenges and Solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries outlines the causes and effects of commonly encountered corrosion and degradation issues specific to the oil, gas, and process industries. Sections introduce readers to the fundamental principles of both microbial induced corrosion (MIC) and microbial induced deterioration (MID), investigating different types of corrosion such as stress corrosion cracking and corrosion under insulation. From there, the book analyzes a number of challenges related to corrosion management, such as soil side corrosion in above ground storage tanks, corrosion in aromatic petrochemical plants, and pipeline corrosion management from design to operation.Following sections cover corrosion countermeasure strategies, such as effective material selection, corrosion behavior in complex concentrated alloys, and coatings and linings as corrosion prevention tools. The distinction between MIC, MID, and other types of corrosion is emphasized throughout.

  • Additively Manufactured Engineering and Structural Materials with High Mechanical Performance

    • 1st Edition
    • Laichang Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Additively Manufactured Engineering and Structural Materials with High Mechanical Performance presents state-of-the-art research advances and applications of high-performance materials and structures manufactured by different 3D printing methods. It covers the design, manufacturing, mechanical properties, post-processing, and applications of various engineering materials, including a broad array of metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites, examining their microstructures and what determines their optimal mechanical performance. Cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence-assiste... quality control, machine learning-assisted performance evaluation, and 4D printing are each discussed. Multi-material additive manufacturing, the thermomechanics of additive manufacturing, and metal powder recycling are also covered, and the book also provides insight into potential applications of these materials through illustrative case studies from the automotive, construction, and bioengineering industries.

  • Integrated Driving Technology for Electric Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinyue Tian
    • English
    Integrated Driving Technology for Electric Vehicles reviews and provides analysis of the integrated power transmission technology of electric vehicles. Based on the external characteristics of the motor, the parameters and performance design requirements of the vehicle, the driving form of the motor integrated transmission is selected, and the power, torque, speed of the driving motor and the gear number and speed ratio of the transmission are matched and calculated.The content of this book includes parameter matching between the drive motor and transmission, motor selection and design, transmission design, powertrain coupling control method, braking method for powertrain gear integration control shifting schedule, requirements and optimization techniques for shifting process, etc. The book argues that on the basis of ensuring the power performance requirements of automobiles, the energy utilization efficiency of electric vehicles can be improved through preliminary parameter matching of motors, transmission systems, and power batteries. Integrated control of electric vehicle power transmission system refers to the application of electronic technology, with electronic control unit (ECU) as the core, to achieve automatic operation of vehicle starting and shifting by controlling the actuator and controlling the power transmission system through electronic devices. The book shows readers to understand the basic working principles of integrated transmission control of electric vehicles, together with the basic theories and methods of integrated transmission control of electric vehicles. The concepts of "power system" and "power transmission system" appear in this book, and their connotations need to be explained here. The so-called "powertrain" includes three assemblies: drive motor, controller, and power converter. The 'power transmission system' consists of components such as the drive motor, gearbox, and differential.The book introduces two concepts: the "integrated" drive system for electric vehicles and the "integrated" drive system for electric vehicles. The so-called "integrated" drive system for electric vehicles refers to the integrated electric drive system (IEDS), which assembles the electric motor, gear transmission device, and drive axle together to reduce redundant components in traditional automotive power transmission systems, forming an integrated drive component that completes the power transmission system of electric vehicles for starting, driving, and braking. The highly "integrated" electric vehicle power system constitutes a highly integrated electric drive system (HIEDS), which integrates the controller, power converter, and cooling device of the motor drive system into the integrated power transmission system. By using the reasonable matching technology between the drive motor and the transmission system, the optimal control of the electric vehicle is achieved, making the function of the drive transmission system more excellent and the structure more compact.

  • Cellulose in 3D and 4D Printing

    Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Processing and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
    • English
    Cellulose in 3D and 4D Printing: Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Processing and Applications addresses the growing need for sustainable materials in the manufacturing industry. The book covers the integration of cellulose into 3D and 4D printing technologies, providing properties, processing methods, and potential applications, and bridging the gap between material science and advanced manufacturing. The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals of using cellulose in additive manufacturing, with chapters discussing cellulose extraction and purification methods, the mechanical and rheological behaviors of cellulose, and the use of recycled cellulose in 3D and 4D printing.Following sections cover processing and printing technologies, including the processing of cellulose-based filaments and resins, as well as the use of multi-material cellulose and hybrid cellulose in additive manufacturing. Design optimization, simulation, and modeling of 3D and 4D printing with cellulose is also outlined, as are applications in aerospace, biomedicine, electronics, and food science. Case studies and a brief section on commercialization, scale-up strategies, environmental impacts, and more round out the content.

  • K-out-of-n Structures

    Theories, Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mangey Ram
    • English
    In an era where global economic development demands innovation, reliability engineering stands at the forefront of modern industrial challenges. Over the past 50 years, profound advancements in reliability analysis have transformed how engineers and academics approach system performance, offering significant economic benefits and improving quality of life worldwide. K-out-of-n Structures: Theories, Methods and Applications delves into the extensive research surrounding k-out-of-n structures, crucial for modeling diverse engineering systems—from telecom microwave stations to oil pipelines and electron accelerator vacuum systems. This comprehensive volume is designed for professionals, students and researchers eager to deepen their understanding of reliability engineering. Authored by leading scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, this book brings together current research and novel approaches.

  • Digital Technologies in Metal Casting

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Sata + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Technologies in Metal Casting: Data Analytics, Simulation, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence focuses on integrating cutting-edge technology with metal casting, outlining simulation methods, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other interactive and immersive technologies. The book starts with overviews of both metal casting and the technologies to be integrated before moving into chapters on the specific integration of those technologies into the metal casting process. The utilization of simulation, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cyber manufacturing, and more are highlighted, with each chapter covering specific use cases, commonly encountered challenges, and solutions for overcoming those challenges.

  • Ships in Waves

    Motions and Operational Impacts
    • 1st Edition
    • Milan Hofman
    • English
    Ships in Waves: Motions and Operational Impacts delivers a structured and in-depth exploration of the core theories and phenomena governing vessel interactions with wave environments. Progressing from fundamental concepts to elaborate formulations, the book supports gradual engagement with complex material, facilitating confident physical understanding. Topics include ship oscillations (both in calm water and under wave excitation), stochastic wave modeling, responses in regular and irregular seas, and the consequences of extreme motions—such as dynamic loads, rolling, slamming, and capsizing.Organised modularly, the contents allow selective study and targeted review based on the reader’s interest or specialization, uniquely bridging the divide between intricate technical knowledge and engineering application. In addition to the essential theoretical framework, cutting-edge advances and rarely covered aspects are also addressed, including wave energy converters and a critical review of the new IMO intact stability criteria.Designed to serve audiences in academic and research contexts, this authoritative volume is especially valuable not only for assessing motion characteristics but also for enhancing system reliability and informing future design strategies for vessels, offshore platforms, floating structures, and other marine installations that demand a nuanced balance of performance, safety, and sustainability.

  • Advances in Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mejdi Jeguirim
    • English
    Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies provides valuable insights into effective practices and innovative solutions to address the complexities of emissions management for internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel), alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid systems. The book opens with the fundamental theory of pollutants’ formation and a comprehensive examination of the critical challenges posed by harmful emissions to both human health and the environment. The ensuing structured framework allows for an in-depth exploration of exhaust gas control technologies, which delve into catalytic converters, oxidation and reduction methods, and advanced aftertreatment devices.The integration of renewable fuels and hybridization techniques is also addressed, spotlighting their significance in achieving cleaner and more efficient vehicle systems engineering. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this well-thought-out reference volume is the ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals who aim to drive the evolving automotive landscape forward in a pivotal way while also meeting both regulatory and consumer demands.

  • Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors, Volume 1

    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor Giurgiutiu
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors, Third Edition provides an authoritative, theoretical, and experimental guide to this fast-paced, interdisciplinary area that has applications across many industries. The book judiciously combines theory, numerical examples, and experiments, providing the background needed to fully understand the physical principles involved in performing structural health monitoring (SHM) with piezoelectric wafer active sensor (PWAS) transducers. Sections cover the fundamental theory relating to SHM, including fracture and failure basics, relevant piezoelectric material properties, vibration modes in different structures, and different wave types, providing the background necessary to understand SHM and apply it to real-world structural challenges.From there, the book segues to experimental practice, covering several complementary methods of using PWAS transducers for SHM applications, such as propagating guided waves (pitch-catch; pulse-echo; phased-array) and standing guided waves. Numerical examples have been added throughout in support of understanding the underlying theory, and the companion website contains MATLAB code, simulation videos, and other supporting materials.

  • Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • English
    Electronics Cooling: From the Chip to the Datacenter, Volume 62 provides a concise, practical guide that traces thermal management from the microchip to the data center. It explains how heat is generated at the transistor level, and how cooling strategies, conduction, convection, liquid immersion, and phase change cooling scale up to keep entire data centers reliable and energy-efficient. The book blends fundamentals (heat transfer, modeling, materials) with real-world design guidelines, case studies, and best practices for engineers, researchers, and students working on electronics cooling across all scales.

  • Sustainability and Construction

    The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Kamal Dhawan + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective explores various dimensions of sustainability in construction. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the sustainability concept and its construction context.Next, it examines sustainability across the various phases of a typical construction project—from inception, through operationalization, to end-of-life management—on one hand, and, on the other, the sustainability of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management. The narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment, and the context of technology in construction. A strategic organizational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and the “wickedness” of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the New Zealand standpoint delivers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It is a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders alike.

  • Ground Penetrating Radar

    Theory and Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erica Carrick Utsi
    • English
    Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice, Second Edition provides well-thought-out, fully updated, and expanded coverage of this NDT, trenchless technique for investigating the subsurface. Written by a recognized field specialist, the volume clearly explains not only how the technology works with introductions to the underlying physics and formation of signal patterning, but also spotlights how it can be successfully applied, including experiential insights into how parameters such as wavelength, attenuation (loss), environment, target size, and depth need proper consideration in any sampling strategy to obtain good survey results.Additional chapters explore a variety of methods for velocity calibration and suggest where they may be useful, review data processing, and address signal loss in challenging soil conditions and potential problem environments with a suite of useful resolution best practices. New to this edition are discussions on specialist GPR applications and state-of-the-art innovations (e.g., data digitization tools; machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence to improve detection and reliability in data interpretation; and robotization).With its lucid, comprehensive investigation of this revolutionary and cost-effective solution, Ground Penetrating Radar: Theory and Practice, Second Edition successfully bridges a gap between theoretical understanding and practical mastery, becoming the go-to reference title for a multitude of technical users with varied levels of expertise and across different applied disciplines.

  • Metal Plasticity

    Experimental Characterization and Constitutive Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Yanshan Lou
    • English
    Metal Plasticity: Experimental Characterization and Constitutive Modeling outlines the fundamentals of plastic deformation of metals, related constitutive modeling techniques, and how best to apply these modeling techniques. The book summarizes the plastic behaviors of metals based on experimental observations while also reviewing related constitutive models used to determine their plastic deformation, including isotropic yield functions, anisotropic yield functions, asymmetric yield functions, anisotropic hardening yield functions, and more. It demonstrates the yield surfaces of functions under 2D plane stress, 3D plane stress with shear stress effect, and 3D triaxial loading, amongst others.The development of different plasticity models, including their form, parameters, calibration, accuracy, advantages, and disadvantages are outlined as well, and the book also summarizes and compares various models, emphasizing their costs and user-friendliness, thus allowing readers to select the model that best meets their needs.

  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part III

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 240
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 240 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Advanced Technologies to Improve Indoor Air Quality

    • 1st Edition
    • Nishant Raj Kapoor + 4 more
    • English
    Advanced Technologies to Improve Indoor Air Quality focuses comprehensively on state-of-the-art smart systems (IoT, AI/ML, big data, quantum technology) and devices (sensors, drones, robots) that facilitate control, management, and enhancement of the quality of air inside buildings. The book also touches upon standards and policies from across the globe and includes an insightful discussion on pressing sustainability issues, such as energy efficiency and climate change adaptation, to create a framework without which the transformative potential of the described cutting-edge, technical instrumentation couldn’t be fully appreciated. Finally, current, real-life examples illustrate applicability, bridging the gap between research and practice.Hoping to inspire further works and accomplishments in the field, this volume proves to be relevant for audiences from a variety of disciplines whose work or study interests revolve around environmentally friendly buildings and the wellbeing of their occupants.

  • Mechanical Joining by Material Flow

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Mehdi Kasaei + 4 more
    • English
    Mechanical Joining by Material Flow provides sought-after experimental information on process design, process modeling, and joint characterization techniques for students, researchers, and engineering professionals who want to learn about advanced joining systems for lightweight materials. Chapters cover mechanical joining by plastic deformation, including clinching and self-piercing riveting, and friction-based processes, such as friction stir welding to form a mechanical joint. Though these processes are mainly used to establish metallurgical bonding, their unique characteristics and the material flow they generate has led to an increased use of these techniques for joining difficult-to-weld materials.Other sections introduce innovative technologies developed based on material flow to meet existing industry needs to join materials with different structural properties in different scales or shapes. To furnish readers with a more usefully comprehensive coverage, the team of experts behind the book has included methodological principles as well as discussions on advantages, drawbacks, and future directions of each technique, alongside application examples and case studies.

  • Engineering Composites

    A Practical Product Design and Processing Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonio Torres Marques + 1 more
    • English
    Engineering Composites: A Practical Product Design and Processing Guide provides a thorough overview of composite materials, covering their development, design, manufacturing, and practical applications. Written by experts, this book offers practical insights and methodologies for understanding and utilizing composite systems effectively. Starting with an explanation of raw materials such as polymeric matrices and fiber reinforcements, the book discusses how to design composite products and select appropriate materials. It also explores various manufacturing techniques, from traditional methods to modern approaches like 3D printing, and provides practical advice on tooling design. Readers will gain a solid understanding of product testing, damage detection, and maintenance. The book also covers certification processes, social responsibility, and emerging trends in a straightforward manner, providing valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of composite materials.

  • Spacecraft Control with Temporal and Spatial Constraints

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaodong Shao + 2 more
    • English
    Spacecraft Control with Temporal and Spatial Constraints is a comprehensive review of spacecraft dynamics modeling, the characterization of temporal and spatial constraints, and advanced control design and analysis methodologies for attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS) under complex conditions. It addresses challenges arising from parameter uncertainties, external disturbances, and actuator faults; it serves as a valuable guide for researchers and aerospace engineers tackling theoretical and technical difficulties in space applications. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, from 3DOF attitude or orbital motions to 6DOF proximity operations, offering abundant control design strategies tailored to temporal and/or spatial constraints for typical aerospace applications. The book is intended for technical and engineering professionals engaged in spacecraft dynamics and control, providing both theory and practical/innovative approaches to enhance mission success in complex space environments.

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