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Books in Engineering and technology

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.

  • Security and Privacy in Trustworthy 6G

    A Physical Layer Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Christos Masouros + 1 more
    • English
    Security and Privacy in Trustworthy 6G: A Physical Layer Perspective gives a comprehensive overview of fundamental principles and cutting-edge techniques, equipping the reader with a deep understanding of the underlying concepts and techniques in trustworthy 6G. The book provides guidance on practical implementation in areas such as secure precoding, secure waveform, power efficient secure techniques, and data/sensing security issues in ISAC. Additionally, the book explores diverse security requirements in applications, including data security, computing security, sensing security, and user anonymity, making it relevant for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in various domains.
  • Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene

    • 2nd Edition
    • Michael I Goldstein + 2 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene, Second Edition, Four Volume Set, once again provides a topical-based synthesis of the unprecedented rise of humanity’s ecological footprint, the result of exponential population growth, coupled with run-away consumption of the planet’s finite ecosystem services. This new edition captures our current understanding of the actual effects of human population growth on the world’s resources, whether climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, soil erosion, poor air quality, or undrinkable water.Since publication of the first edition, the Anthropocene has been even more widely debated among scientists, humanists, conservationists, industry leaders, politicians and others over precisely when it began, what to call it, if it should be an official geological epoch, whether it can be contained in time, and how it will affect future generations. Sustainability has been a growing issue for the Earth's ecosystems in the Anthropocene. Humans are now using up the world's natural resources at an unsustainable rate. This is causing huge problems for the natural ecosystems, agricultural systems, and water supplies, especially in the Global South. Climate change research, through field observation and remote sensing, has enabled improved understanding of its effects, allowing us to project future effects and the adaptation measures they require. These are essential topics - all of which are fully covered in the encyclopedia.Given the high degree of public and media attention on these topics, a revised edition is timely. With over 200 concise and focused chapters written by leading scholars in the field, this reference work is uniquely positioned to make this knowledge accessible to a wide, global audience.
  • Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Ajay Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Advancements in manufacturing significantly shape industrial services and products, influencing societal improvement. The dynamic manufacturing process, involving resources, capital, people, machines, and information, rapidly evolves with technological progress, impacting industries. To meet market demands and enhance global competitiveness, industries focus on integrating resources efficiently. This involves adopting emerging trends and advanced strategies that optimise industrial systems, providing diverse options and improving global green production.Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies is organised into two sections covering various aspects of manufacturing technologies. The first section reviews methods and strategies such as the Digital Era of Manufacturing Science, eco-mechatronics, and Human-Machine Interaction. The second section explores advanced tracks like machining, joining, casting, and inspection techniques. Aimed at researchers, academics, students and professionals, the book compiles original research and applications, offering logical and analytical solutions to manufacturing challenges. It serves as a comprehensive update on the state-of-the-art in manufacturing, fostering further research and innovation.
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
    • English
    Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials explores the complex world of composite materials, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of composite materials, including their distinct features and characteristics. It then investigate various production procedures, from traditional to cutting-edge technology, providing insights into the complexities of constructing these robust structures. A significant proportion of the book focuses on machining elements, with detailed descriptions on how to perform it more efficiently.Specific sections explore the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with a goal of improving efficiency while preserving the integrity of composite structures. Readers will learn how to pick the most suitable tools, adjust cutting settings, and optimize process parameters to improve productivity whilst avoiding harm to the delicate composite structure.
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence for 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.
  • Deep Learning for Cardiac Signal Analysis in Robotic Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Kapil Gupta + 1 more
    • English
    Deep Learning for Cardiac Signal Analysis in Robotic Applications delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in enhancing robotic-assisted cardiovascular procedures. Addressing the complexities of heart signal interpretation amidst the dynamic environment of cardiac surgery, this book meets the critical need for a comprehensive resource that bridges deep learning advances with practical surgical applications. It responds to the challenge of understanding intricate bio-signals, such as ECG, VCG, and BCG, by providing clear explanations, case studies, and methodological insights tailored to improve surgical precision, safety, and patient outcomes. The book is organized into three parts, starting with the fundamentals of cardiac signals and deep learning. It introduces key heart modalities, including the physiological underpinnings and challenges of signals like ECG and BCG, followed by an overview of deep learning architectures relevant to signal processing. Pre-processing and feature extraction techniques are detailed to prepare readers for advanced analysis. Part II focuses on AI-enhanced cardiac signal analysis, covering arrhythmia detection, myocardial ischemia diagnostics, hypertension monitoring via BCG, and explainable AI approaches for fetal arrhythmia monitoring. The final section integrates AI with robotic cardiac surgery, addressing real-time signal integration, AI-guided intervention precision, intraoperative decision support, postoperative monitoring, and future trends in cardiac AI and robotic-assisted surgery.This book is an invaluable resource for engineering students and academicians seeking to deepen their understanding of AI applications in healthcare. It equips readers with practical knowledge to tackle challenges in cardiac signal processing and robotic application, fostering interdisciplinary expertise that spans biomedical engineering, computer science, and clinical practice. This book not only advances academic research but also supports innovation in developing intelligent surgical systems and improving patient care.
  • Electric Vehicle Powertrains

    Design Fundamentals, Components, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • B. Ashok + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Powertrains: Design Fundamentals, Components, and Applications equips readers with the technical know-how to innovate and optimize EV performance. Including solid fundamentals and a grounding in essential sustainable mobility contextualization, the book then goes on to offer a well-thought-out, systems-level perspective with protocols addressing vehicle specification requirements and quality manufacturing standards. Sections also provide an overview of the latest technological developments for each key component. Coverage of batteries, their management systems, and LCA analysis follow. Expert contributions round out the book’s offering with an exploration of cutting-edge modeling tools and a look to better-performing, more reliable, cost-effective EVs.Users will find a valuable resource that blends blueprint-like knowledge and real-world exemplars of technical implementation issues alongside practice-informed solutions.
  • Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Ali Nazari + 2 more
    • English
    Biomechanics of Orofacial Organs and Structures provides fundamental knowledge in functional anatomy and innervation of the orofacial region, in mechanical characteristics of orofacial soft tissues, in the biomechanical modeling of the orofacial organs, and in their use in the context of clinical applications. The book covers the design of biomechanical models that take into account the anatomy, muscle organization, innervation, and specific mechanical properties of muscles and soft tissue. It also discusses how these functions work under normal conditions, and how they degrade after surgery in the context of aging, or in the context of neuropathy altering the efferent or afferent nervous system in the orofacial region.The book is organized into three parts:General knowledge about orofacial organs and structuresBiomechani... modelsClinical applicationsA new volume in the Biomechanics of Living Organs series, this book features the latest research developments in the truly multidisciplinary scientific domain that tackles the understanding and modeling of basic orofacial functions, which are essential for the quality of life of humans.
  • Stochastic Analysis and Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hidekazu Yoshioka + 1 more
    • English
    Stochastic Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications offers practical insights and solutions to contemporary challenges in resource, environment, and energy management. From sustainable fishery practices to water quality assessment and renewable energy generation, the book addresses urgent global issues. Additionally, it delves into the mathematical and computational aspects of stochastic control, aligning with modern concepts like Sustainable Development Goals and Green Transformation. It bridges the gap between experimentalists, who face practical issues without strong theoretical foundations, and theoreticians, who often propose idealized solutions. It does so by using stochastic modeling and control theory to foster balance between the environment and humanity.
  • Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials

    Design, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Matteo Benedetti + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications provides readers with a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing, properties, and applications of these materials. Chapters cover modeling and numerical techniques, experimental approaches for investigating mechanical properties, as well as the thermal, electromagnetic, and corrosion fatigue properties of these materials. Design techniques, microstructure, and topology are each discussed as well. Materials covered include additive manufactured lattice structures, cellular lattice materials, acoustic and elastic locally resonant metamaterials, rationally designed cellular metamaterials, optical metamaterials, biological metamaterials, high strength strut-based lattices, and more.The book concludes with a chapter focused on data-driven design and artificial intelligence for architected metamaterials.