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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.

  • Independent All-Wheel Drive Technology for Electric Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinyue Tian
    • English
    Independent All-wheel Drive Technology for Electric Vehicles provides a detailed review of all-wheel-drive, technology for electric vehicles, including state estimation, stability torque control, motor driven torque control, basic requirements and design methods for implementing electronic differential steering. This includes: the overall design of all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; the structural principles of all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle parameters and matching calculation methods; vehicle driving state estimation; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle anti-skid control; stable drive torque control technology; electronic differential control technology; energy-saving drive torque control strategy for all-wheel-drive electric vehicles; all-wheel-drive electric vehicle drive fault compensation control; and thermal analysis of all-wheel-drive electric vehicle wheel hub motors.

  • AI-Driven Solutions for Greening the Built Environment

    Integrating Circular Economy, Smart Technologies, and Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • Fernando Pacheco-Torgal + 1 more
    • English
    AI-Driven Solutions for Greening the Built Environment: Integrating Circular Economy, Smart Technologies, and Resilience provides an authoritative resource on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within sustainable building practices, targeting the greening of the built environment by combining circular economy principles, smart technologies, and resilience strategies. It addresses the urgent need for improved energy efficiency, adaptive management, and reduced environmental impact across the building lifecycle, at a time when the sector faces mounting pressures from climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource scarcity. The book explores how AI-driven tools—such as generative design, digital twins, blockchain, and advanced sensing—enable dynamic decision-making, optimize material flows, and enhance occupant comfort, safety, and building adaptability. Organized in three parts, it covers AI in the circular economy, smart technologies, and building resilience, each presenting practical approaches, modeling techniques, and case studies. The structure ensures comprehensive coverage for academic researchers and practitioners, while bridging theory with actionable strategies. Timely and significant, this volume will be an essential reference for professionals, policy makers, and academics seeking cutting-edge, future-proof solutions for sustainable construction.

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Principles, Techniques, and Design Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Mehrshad Mehrpouya + 2 more
    • English
    Design for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals: Principles, Techniques, and Design Strategies outlines design approaches, techniques, and principles for the optimal additive manufacturing of metals and polymers. Sections cover the concept of design optimization for additive manufacturing (DoAM), outlining the primary steps in the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow and emphasizing the pivotal role DoAM plays in both the design and manufacturing processes. Opportunities and constraints are discussed, as are the different AM techniques available with pros and cons each weighed. Subsequent chapters cover specific design strategies, simulation for AM production processes, generative design approaches for AM structures, and topology optimization techniques.It concludes with chapters focused on strategies and design approaches for lattices and porous structures, design for post-processing in AM, and finally a chapter on the future of DoAM.

  • Cementitious Matrices for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Immobilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Pavlo Kryvenko + 2 more
    • English
    Cementitious Matrices for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Immobilization reports research progress in this context, reviewing both traditional solidification methodologies and state-of-the-art developments in cementation technologies that promise to fulfill safety functions more dependably and ensure closer compliance with environmentally conscious practices and regulations. The book begins by classifying and characterizing radioactive wastes and explaining the chemistry of cementitious matrices, facilitating the choice of solidification agents and processing equipment. It offers guidelines for the selection of bonding materials, such as hydraulic cement or polymers, and discusses several admixtures and adsorbents to enhance embedding, binder properties, and contaminant stabilization.The book also includes statistical techniques for generating response surface models for large, complicated applications and case studies that collate the international authoring team’s firsthand insights into optimized handling of immobilized waste forms.

  • BSIM-SOI Industry-Standard Compact Model

    Surface Potential-Based FET Model for RFIC Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Chetan Kumar Dabhi + 5 more
    • English
    This book provides complete coverage of compact modeling and design techniques specific to silicon-on-insulator (SOI) transistors. It is the first comprehensive guide that thoroughly explains the industry-standard surface-potential-ba... BSIM-SOI compact model (BSIM-SOI 100 series), contrasting it with the legacy threshold-voltage-ba... BSIM-SOI model (BSIM-SOI 4 series), and provides unique modeling and RF design techniques necessary for the accurate extraction and implementation of the model.BSIM-SOI is the most widely used compact model for SOI MOSFETs in the semiconductor industry. This book aims to equip designers, engineers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools required to optimize SOI-based RF technology, circuit performance, and system integration using BSIM-SOI. The book explains the fundamental surface-potential calculations and addresses various real device effects (such as floating body effect, self-heating effect, dynamic depletion effect, nonlinear body resistance effect, noise, and various leakages, etc.) and layout influences to accurately replicate realistic device behavior. Additionally, it outlines step-by-step parameter extraction procedures for the BSIM-SOI model and presents results from benchmark circuit validations with a primary focus on RF SoC applications.This book will be a valuable reference for the expanding field of SOI technology, catering specifically to circuit designers, device engineers, academic researchers, and students.

  • Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication

    • 1st Edition
    • Jun Qu + 1 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Tribology and Lubrication, Three-Volume Set covers this multidisciplinary field that supports diverse areas of technology in daily life. As there are numerous situations in which rubbing parts must perform reliably over long lifetimes, the book covers materials, lubricants, and surface engineering treatments, along with the numerous choices and challenges that practicing engineers face. This structured resource guides users through proven strategies to reduce erosion friction, abrasion wear, and surface damage while also providing fundamental principles that underlie problems and mitigation.Data and case studies highlight the rationale for selecting materials, lubricants, and operating conditions, along with tactics on how to apply wear and friction measurements. Finally, standard test methods and supporting techniques, like hardness and surface roughness measuring methodology, are discussed in detail.

  • Textile Waste Management

    Strategies for Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Shahid + 2 more
    • English
    The textile industry is a resource-intensive global business that produces significant amounts of garments and textiles annually, but it also generates substantial waste, raising environmental and social concerns. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions, and consumer education campaigns to minimize waste and promote recycling. Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability addresses these challenges, providing insights, analysis, and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

  • Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Adnan Ahmed Sheikh + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

  • Glulam Materials and Structures

    Durability and Sustainability in Construction
    • 1st Edition
    • Shan Gao + 2 more
    • English
    Glulam Materials and Structures: Durability and Sustainability in Construction offers a specialized exploration of the latest innovations relating to this environmentally-frie... technology, emphasizing its durability, performance, and expanding use in construction. The book analyzes the materials' response to extreme environments, focusing on critical factors like high-temperature exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and corrosive atmospheres, providing new perspectives into how glulam performs under these challenging conditions. Sections also cover cutting-edge advances in glulam beam designs, prestressed joints, and glulam–steel composite members, diving into their mechanical properties and environmental impact.The integration of sophisticated testing methods and equipment, simulation techniques, and performance prediction theories adds significant value to discussions, making this volume an indispensable resource for readers looking to optimize engineered wood products’ potential in both new and existing structures. Drawing from the authors’ extensive research, this work also delivers detailed case studies that demonstrate how glulam has been applied in real-world projects.

  • Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles

    Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Jeevanand Seshadrinath + 4 more
    • English
    Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives serves as an essential guide for researchers, advanced students, and engineering professionals eager to harness the transformative potential of this cutting-edge approach. The volume offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection of DT software and AEVs, highlighting how this innovative strategy enhances vehicle functionality, efficiency, safety, and user experience. Reviewing the latest research outcomes and trends and touching on future perspectives, it provides a clear and actionable, step-by-step roadmap that also considers cybersecurity, regulation, ethics, and environmental friendliness.Valuabl... case studies that incorporate practical insights and lessons learned are blended into the work, providing context and application examples in diverse settings. The experts behind the insightful chapters successfully respond to the need for a multidisciplinary resource that bridges theory and best practices while fostering collaborative efforts to further identify and leverage opportunities.

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    Computational Approaches and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Syed Mithun Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Computational Approaches and Modelling provides a comprehensive understanding of how computational approaches can be leveraged to address the challenges associated with sustainable supply chain management. It offers insights into emerging and advanced modelling techniques to optimize supply chain operations while considering environmental, social, and economic factors. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and implementing sustainable supply chain management practices through computational approaches and modelling. This book helps researchers understand the opportunities, challenges, and solutions by developing innovative computational tools and techniques to integrate sustainability considerations into supply chain decision-making processes.

  • Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Hassan Elahi + 2 more
    • English
    Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems provides the fundamental knowledge of mechatronics engineering and its applications in control engineering, instrumentation engineering and multidisciplinary practice. The book explores recent advancements in mechatronics technologies and the state-of-the-art research on the design, fabrication, and characterization techniques for the development of electromechanical systems i.e., sensors, actuators, and transducers. It also delves into the operational aspects of these systems and multidisciplinary approaches with monitoring devices. This is a complete and useful reference tool for engineers, researchers, and students.Whilst exploring recent advancements, this title addresses the key challenges that affect the creation of mechatronics systems and explores future pathways, such as Artificial Intelligence for acquiring and analyzing data.

  • Introduction to Tactile Intelligence

    • 1st Edition
    • Shan Luo
    • English
    Introduction to Tactile Intelligence emphasizes the growing importance of tactile intelligence, essential for robots to interact effectively with the physical world. This book explores the science of tactile intelligence, equipping robots and intelligent machines with the ability to touch and feel the world, recognize textures, develop fine motor skills, and even convey emotions through physical contact. It anticipates a future where robots seamlessly integrate with the physical world through tactile intelligence and offers solutions for its development and application in various domains. This book is a good resource for students in robotics to experienced professionals, providing a solid foundation in tactile sensing, tactile-based control, and learning, as well as the integration of tactile data into broader robotic systems. This book provides valuable insights and practical guidance, and it serves as a reference for researchers at all stages of their careers in the dynamic field of tactile development and applications.

  • Sustainable Plant-Based Natural Fibers in Textiles

    • 1st Edition
    • Sheraz Ahmad + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Plant‑based Natural Fibres in Textiles provides a focused and up‑to‑date overview of renewable, biodegradable fibre alternatives and their increasing importance in modern textile science and manufacturing. Addressing the growing demand for environmentally responsible materials, the book explores plant‑based natural fibres in terms of their structure, properties, processing methods, and performance, offering readers a clear understanding of their potential as sustainable textile solutions.Through applied examples and discussion of implementation strategies, it supports individuals, professionals, researchers, students and industry practitioners in evaluating and adopting plant‑based fibres as part of a broader transition toward more sustainable textile systems.

  • Smart Manufacturing 5.0

    Sustainability, Human-Centricity and Resilience
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel Alejandro Rossit + 1 more
    • English
    Smart manufacturing integrates digital technologies with production and management systems, enabling real-time data access and improved decision-making. This integration enhances agility, flexibility, and control, potentially achieving zero-defect manufacturing. However, the heavy reliance on technology and real-time data processing can challenge human engagement, and there is a need for better approaches to facilitate effective human–technology interactions. Ideal for professionals and engineers, Smart Manufacturing 5.0: Sustainability, Human-Centricity and Resilience offers essential insights into sustainable engineering and industrial innovation trends.

  • Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing

    Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Ignazio Roppolo
    • English
    Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Trends overviews these cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques, the materials they can produce, and applications for these techniques and materials. Sections cover the fundamentals, with chapters discussing the core principles of vat photopolymerization, related technological requirements, the characteristics of digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SL) compared to other light-induced methods, as well as the chemistry and materials used, including how to formulate a resin. Section two covers applications, such as design for structural applications, as well as DLP and SL use in dentistry, soft robotics, sensors, biomedicine, microfluidics, catalysis and chemical engineering, and more.The book concludes with a section discussing current trends and future directions for the technology, with chapters analyzing sustainable materials, including efforts to substitute synthetic materials with bio-based ones, vitrimers, controlled polymers, and 4D printing and DLP and SL in hybrid AM.

  • Tribological Behaviour of Advanced Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Yashas Gowda T G + 2 more
    • English
    Tribological Behaviour of Advanced Materials examines the complex discipline of tribology, investigating the frictional, wear, and lubrication properties of cutting-edge advanced materials used in a diverse range of modern engineering applications. The book provides readers (researcher and engineer) with a comprehensive examination of the fundamental mechanisms that control friction, wear, and lubrication in advanced materials and explores important subjects such as surface interactions, contact mechanics, lubrication regimes, and wear mechanisms. It also includes extensive details on tribological characteristics, causes of failure, and methods to improve the performance of different modern materials.The book equips reader with a profound understanding of the underlying concepts that control tribological behavior. These concrete illustrations will offer valuable perspectives that will empower researchers and engineers to make well-informed decisions when it comes to selecting materials, engineering surfaces, and designing components that fit the final intended use.

  • Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers

    • 1st Edition
    • Padma Shree Vankar + 1 more
    • English
    Special Techniques of Natural Dyeing using Mordants and Modifiers explores the development of special auxiliaries that enhance the colorfastness, color depth, and sustainability of naturally dyed fabrics that maintain low carbon footprints. Key topics include chapters on mordants, bio-mordants, transitional metal salts, and rare earth salts. Additionally, the book covers various modifiers and auxiliaries designed to improve color adherence, as well as a chapter dedicated to post-mordanting treatments with amino compounds. Natural dye enthusiasts will gain valuable insights into using mordants sustainably, achieving vibrant, long-lasting colors from common flowers and other local vegetative materials.

  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part II

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 239
    • English
    Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part II merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Slosh Dynamics

    Theory and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Musaddiq Al Ali
    • English
    Slosh Dynamics: Theory and Practice offers a rigorous and technically rich exploration of fluid dynamics in constrained, partially filled containers, characterized by nonlinear behavior with critical implications across engineering systems. Rooted in the fundamental principles of fluid and solid mechanics, this volume progresses through detailed mathematical modeling and thorough stability assessment of coupled multiphase phenomena, culminating in applied methodologies for controlling and mitigating sloshing effects.The book combines analytical depth with state-of-the-art computational techniques, including finite element, finite volume, and particle-based methods, alongside practical guidance on relevant software tools. It addresses challenges in a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, marine, automotive, energy, and process industries, through real-world case studies and advanced simulation workflows.Ideated to serve as an authoritative reference resource, Slosh Dynamics supports both academic enquiry and practical engineering applications at the highest level by uniquely bridging the divide between specialized understanding of sloshing-induced behavior and the broader demands of performance optimization and safety-critical design for integrated systems.

  • Superalloys

    Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases
    • 1st Edition
    • Jung Bahadur Singh
    • English
    Superalloys: Strengthening Behavior of Precipitating Phases covers the strengthening mechanisms associated with all types of precipitates that form in superalloys, synthesizing a vast body of literature on the strengthening behavior of these phases, with each chapter introducing fundamental metallurgical principles to help readers develop a clear understanding. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the deformation mechanisms of intermetallic phases in superalloys, focusing on the interaction between matrix dislocations and these phases. Chapter 1 provides an overview of superalloys, their classifications, compositions, and the various strengthening phases, also covering the reasons behind the varying strengthening behavior of different precipitates.Chapter 2 lays the foundation for understanding deformation and strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 each focus on strengthening behavior and mechanisms of specific precipitates, γ′, γ″, and Ni2(Cr,Mo), respectively. Chapter 6 discusses the strengthening effects of the δ and η phases, which form at intermediate temperatures and play a crucial role in controlling grain size, enhancing creep, and fatigue resistance. Chapter 7 examines the role of other strengthening agents, including oxides, borides, and carbides that improve high-temperature strength by impeding dislocation motion and grain boundary sliding.

  • Humanizing Artificial Touch

    Skin, Sensing, and Structures
    • 1st Edition
    • John-John Cabibihan
    • English
    Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

  • Ultrasonic Shot Peening

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Fei Yin
    • English
    Ultrasonic Shot Peening: Fundamentals and Applications covers the fundamentals of this process, describing its mechanisms, numerical modeling of ultrasonic shot peening (USP), and experimental approaches to surface morphology evaluation during USP. Following sections discuss the fabrication of gradient nanostructured surfaces by USP, including surface nanocrystallization of stainless steel, high entropy alloys, titanium alloys, low-carbon steel, and copper. In addition, this section investigates the enhanced mechanical behaviors USP can provide in gradient nanostructured materials, such as improved strength-ductility, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance.The final section of the book outlines applications of USP and in-situ methods of producing nanograined metallic flakes and powders. A companion website with downloadable code and video clips is also included.

  • Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing

    Processes and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rezgar Hasanzadeh
    • English
    Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing: Processes and Applications overviews fused filament fabrication additive manufacturing, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and unique strengths of this 3D printing method. Key process parameters essential for effective slicing and printing of 3D objects are covered, including methods for optimizing these parameters, particularly when working with composite filaments. The mechanical properties of printed parts, with an emphasis on tensile and impact strength performance are discussed, as are design considerations, strategies to mitigate the key limitations of the technique, and analysis of how various FFF process parameters affect the mechanical and morphological properties of the printed parts.Case studies and applications are also included, highlighting the use of FFF technology in biomedicine and tissue engineering, shape memory polymers, acoustic insulation, and auxetic structures with tailored mechanical responses.

  • Myoclonus

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • English
    Myoclonous, Volume 11 in the International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Classification & Scales & Treatment, Electrophysiology, Diagnostic approach including differential diagnosis, Clinical Myclonus Syndromes, Cortical myclonus tremor, Spectrum of Progressive myclonus ataxia - Progressive myclonus epilepsy, Myclonus-dystonia, Functional myclonus, Genetic myclonus including genetic Metabolic disorders causing myclonus, Acquired myclonus (Toxic- and drug-induced, hypoxic-ischemic, Metabolic (non-genetic) and Inflammatory myclonus), Autoimmune and paraneoplastic myclonus, Neurodegenerative disorders and myclonus, and much more.

  • Electric Chassis Technology for Autonomous Vehicles

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinyue Tian
    • English
    The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation and an upgrade towards electrification, intelligence, and digitization. Focusing on the indispensable aspect of automobiles, the "electric vehicle chassis" has become the integrated carrier of the transformation towards electrification and intelligence, and the foundation for the implementation of autonomous driving in automobiles. The chassis of autonomous electric vehicles is defined as an integrated system that uses computer, control, communication, and various automation technologies to improve the safety and operational efficiency of road traffic, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact. Electric Chassis Technology for Autonomous Vehicles provides an up-to-date review of current development and likely future trends.

  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part I

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 238
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 238 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Essentials of the Finite Element Method

    • 2nd Edition
    • Dimitrios G. Pavlou
    • English
    Essentials of the Finite Element Method, Second Edition aims to simplify search by offering a comprehensive yet concise resource suitable for newcomers to FEM or those in need of a refresher. This edition begins by explaining the basics of FEM and gradually introduces advanced topics, while also illustrating the practical applications of the theory in engineering. The book covers various specific subjects, including linear spring elements, bar elements, trusses, beams and frames, plates, heat transfer, structural dynamics, and buckling. Throughout the text, readers are provided with step-by-step detailed analyses for the development of finite element equations.Moreover, the book demonstrates the programming aspect of FEM, offering examples in MATLAB, EXCEL, CALFEM, and ANSYS. This allows readers to gain insights into developing their own computer code. Designed for a wide range of readers, from first-time BSc/MSc students to experienced researchers and practicing mechanical/structura... engineers, the book serves as a comprehensive reference text suitable for modern engineers.

  • 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.

  • Laser Processing

    Engineering Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Petr Hauschwitz
    • English
    Laser Processing: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications provides readers with practical explanations of the fundamentals of laser processing technology alongside guidance on how to effectively incorporate the technology into a variety of different engineering and manufacturing workflows. Common challenges and solutions are highlighted throughout, providing actionable guidance that will save time and money. The book starts with the fundamentals, including the basics on how lasers work, different laser generation modes, types of lasers, process parameters, and more. Optical experiment skills are integrated within chapters discussing beam delivery, measurement tools, and system setup, making the book useful for hands-on laser work.The second part of the book features chapters discussing different laser technologies in practice, such as micromachining, surface functionalization, engraving, drilling, cutting, cleaning, welding, additive manufacturing and more. The book concludes with chapters that outline the use of computational simulations in laser applications and safety considerations.

  • BioMEMS Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
    • English
    BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

  • Fundamentals and Applications of Nanofluids

    • 1st Edition
    • Davood Toghraie + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals and Applications of Nanofluids provides an in-depth overview of the fundamental principles of nanofluids, including their synthesis, stability, thermophysical properties, and diverse applications across various industries. The book begins with a foundational review of nanofluids that is followed by a discussion on their thermophysical properties, behavior in heat transfer applications, and the complex interactions between nanoparticles and fluids. In addition, sections cover the rheology of nanofluids, their stability challenges, and their optical properties, along with applications in energy systems, including solar, thermal, and nuclear technologies.The book also highlights the use of nanofluids in biomedical applications, environmental safety, industrial cooling systems, and in aerospace and automotive sectors, providing insights into computational modeling, experimental techniques for analysis, and emerging trends in nanofluid research. This will be a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners interested in the fundamentals and applications of nanofluids across a wide range of fields.

  • Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems

    Theories and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Adel Ouannas + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems: Theories and Applications delves into the cutting-edge developments in the field of fractional discrete time systems. This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications, offering readers a thorough understanding of the dynamics and control mechanisms of these systems. With a blend of rigorous mathematical theory and real-world examples, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to master the complexities of fractional discrete time systems.

  • Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory

    From Synergizing Three Realms to Evolution of Next Generation Communications
    • 1st Edition
    • Aryan Kaushik + 1 more
    • English
    Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory: From Synergizing Two Realms to Evolution of Next Generation Communications delivers an in-depth exploration of both foundational concepts and cutting-edge innovations within wireless communications. This authoritative volume presents a seamless blend of theory, practical application, and emerging technologies, specifically tailored for university researchers and industry professionals. Readers will benefit from expert contributions that illuminate topics such as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and holographic MIMO, addressing the growing needs for higher data rates, robust reliability, and adaptability in the evolving landscape of 5G-Advanced and 6G networks.In addition to its comprehensive technical insights, the book stands out for its thorough coverage of standardization efforts and future research directions, equipping readers to anticipate and respond to technological advancements. The interdisciplinary approach of Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory (ESIT) is highlighted, integrating deterministic electromagnetic wave theory, statistical information theory, and advanced signal processing.

  • Semiconductors and Semimetals

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 122
    • 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.

  • Photonics

    An Electromagnetic Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Chang-Hee Lee
    • English
    Photonics: An Electromagnetic Approach introduces students to the field by means of a comprehensive integration of diverse explanations within a unified framework rooted in electromagnetic theory. This framework is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate students while also providing researchers with a moderately detailed description. The book strives to cover underlying physical photonics principles rather than focusing on actual devices and systems. It starts with the underlying physics in Maxwell’s equations. Many important features in photonics are covered as solutions of linear Maxwell’s equations, including reflection, refraction, interference, radiation, diffraction, optical waveguide, optical resonator, etc.Ray optics are introduced by considering the dimensionality of the interesting region. Resonant interactions between electromagnetic fields and media, including semiconductors, are explained classically or semi classically. Various dynamic characteristics of lasers are also discussed, and noise mechanisms in the detection and generation processes of optical radiation are explained in detail. Finally, fundamentals for nonlinear optical phenomena are explained by solving nonlinear wave equations, both for elastic and inelastic nonlinearities.

  • Adaptive Predefined-Time Attitude Control for Spacecraft

    • 1st Edition
    • Qiang Chen + 3 more
    • English
    Adaptive Predefined-Time Attitude Control for Spacecraft presents the latest advancements in spacecraft control dynamics, with a particular focus on time-bound strategies that guarantee rapid and smooth system stabilization under realistic mission constraints. Rooted in the expertise of scholars with extensive experience in nonlinear and adaptive control, the book establishes a solid theoretical foundation in finite-time and predefined-time formulations before transitioning to sophisticated techniques such as fuzzy logic, dynamic surface control, neural networks, and event-triggered design. Subsequent chapters broaden the scope to encompass multi-spacecraft coordination and time-triggered adaptation, reflecting the growing trend toward autonomy and intelligent systems in modern aerospace applications.Readers are guided through a cohesive suite of state-of-the-art methodologies, along with insights into emerging trends and future frontiers, all engineered to optimize reliability, efficiency, and fault tolerance. Graduate students, early-career researchers, and experienced engineers in both academia and industry will find this volume a comprehensive and indispensable reference for the design and deployment of intelligent attitude control systems in modern flight and satellite missions.

  • Spectral Density Multi-Field Energy Theory in Structural Dynamics

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhao-Dong Xu
    • English
    Spectral Density Multi-Field Energy Theory in Structural Dynamics: Methods and Applications introduces a powerful analytical framework for advancing structural dynamics and disaster prevention, presenting a novel, spectral density, multi-field energy theory that addresses these challenges through an energy-based lens. The book covers theoretical derivation in-depth while also exploring applications such as damage identification in large-span spatial structures, catastrophe modeling, macro strain energy methods, and energy flow analysis. Real-world case studies demonstrate its effectiveness in structural health monitoring, disaster chain analysis, and dynamic response evaluation under intricate excitation conditions.This book provides researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering with a clear and practical framework for tackling complex dynamic structural problems that combines advanced spectral energy methods with real-world engineering examples.

  • Automotive-Grade Electronics

    Reliability Design Theory, Development Process, and Full Lifetime Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Chenggang Zuo + 1 more
    • English
    Automotive-Grade Electronics: Reliability Design Theory, Development Process, and Full Lifetime Management provides readers with a comprehensive, up-to-date, expert, and best practice reference resource. The book fills a gap in the current literature by providing readers with a systematic exploration of reliability design theory, development processes, and full lifetime management of automotive-grade electronics, for both components and parts. The book takes a unique industry perspective, drawing upon the authors' two decades of experience in the electronics industry.

  • Alternative Construction Materials for Structures and Bridges

    • 1st Edition
    • Yail Jimmy Kim + 1 more
    • English
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  • Semiconductors and Semimetals

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 121
    • English
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  • Reliability in Green Engineering

    Ensuring Environmental Compliance
    • 1st Edition
    • Moharana Choudhury + 2 more
    • English
    Reliability in Green Engineering: Ensuring Environmental Compliance is a comprehensive guide that helps engineers, environmental professionals, and policymakers navigate the complexities of sustainability and regulatory compliance in engineering practice. This book begins by laying out the foundational concepts of green engineering principles and the importance of reliability in achieving environmental goals. It then delves into topics such as renewable energy systems, eco-friendly design methodologies, life cycle analysis, and green technologies. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate reliability and environmental compliance into their engineering practices.

  • Smart Additive Remanufacturing

    Design, Innovation and Sustainable Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
    • English
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  • Advanced Space Propulsion

    Technologies, Missions, and Computer Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael Paluszek + 5 more
    • English
    Advanced Space Propulsion: Technologies, Missions, and Computer Modeling includes coverage of all these topics in an integrated manner. The volume, written by a team of sector-specific R&D experts, touches upon fundamentals cardinal to the understanding of [i] Orbit theory and its implications for control, estimation, and optimization of trajectory and attitude, and [ii] How each mission is designed (depending primarily on the mass of the payload, but also on how far from Earth the launch vehicle needs to go), and then succeeds in consolidating them with software and computer applications for simulations and modeling. The book continues with a discussion on the complete gamut of in-space propulsion power sources and concludes with both human and robotic mission-related case studies and future implementation examples. The outcome is a carefully calibrated and self-contained resource that will prove to be invaluable for graduate and senior undergraduate students, researchers, scientists, and engineering professionals alike.

  • Age-Friendly Engineering for the Built Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • David S.-K. Ting + 1 more
    • English
    Age-Friendly Engineering for the Built Environment emphasizes the integration of human-centric planning and design approaches with innovative technologies to enhance accessibility, safety, and quality of life for an aging population as they navigate daily activities, interact with their surroundings, and maintain independence within evolving urban landscapes.This well-thought-out research reference book advocates for inclusive, efficient, and resilient localities by exploring the pivotal role of engineers in shaping them, while addressing the various engineering challenges that must be overcome to realize these goals. It considers a broad range of topics specific to the built environment and its dwellers—from well-lit walkways, accessible buildings, pace-sensitive traffic lighting, easily navigable transportation infrastructure and services, aging-in-place housing, and multigeneration cultural facilities to wearable devices and in-home, AI-powered sensors and smart assistive equipment to optimize health and safety—aptly spanning both macro- and microscales.Details on the latest advancements, actionable insights from case studies, and application examples strengthen the coverage and amplify its value for advanced students, researchers, practitioners, and other technical stakeholders involved in the development of future-ready cities.

  • Manufacturing

    Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erik Tempelman + 1 more
    • English
    Manufacturing: Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made, Second Edition presents a fresh view on the world of industrial production, in terms of both abstraction levels and trade-offs. The book invites its readers to distinguish between what is possible in principle for a certain process (as determined by physical law); what is possible in practice (the production method as determined by industrial state-of-the-art); and what is possible for a certain supplier (as determined by its production equipment). Specific processes considered include metal forging, extrusion, and casting; plastic injection molding and thermoforming; additive manufacturing; joining; recycling, and more. By tackling the field of manufacturing processes from this new angle, the book makes the most out of a reader's limited time. It gives the knowledge needed to not only create well-producible designs, but also to understand supplier needs in order to find the optimal compromise. Apart from improving design for production, this publication raises the standards of thinking about producibility.

  • Learning-Based Soft Sensing and Predictions for Process Industries

    Theory, Methodology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Reza Karimi + 1 more
    • English
    Learning-Based Soft Sensing and Predictions for Process Industries: Theory, Methodology and Applications covers prediction and soft sensing in industrial processes that are subject to specific challenges with AI-empowered learning algorithms. With the aid of a data-driven modeling strategy, the book explores the problems of industrial prediction and soft sensing and formulates a series of learning-based theory, methodologies, and applications. The book introduces the basics of prediction and soft sensing backgrounds, including different categories of prediction theory. Secondly, covers the foundations of machine learning methodologies, including supervised learning prediction, semi-supervised, and self-supervised prediction. Finally, the book examines novel learning-based models/architectures...

  • Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Taher Azar + 1 more
    • English
    Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics explores a wide range of topics, from biomechanics-inspire... exoskeletons to neural control strategies for mobile robot swarms. From autonomous vehicles to medical robotics, this book delves into the latest advancements in modeling, dynamics, and control. Each chapter offers insights essential for navigating the complexities of modern robotic systems. By focusing on precise modeling techniques, researchers aim to better understand and predict robot behavior while advanced control strategies optimize performance and adaptability in dynamic environments. With a keen eye on integrating sensory feedback and perception systems, robots are becoming increasingly autonomous and intelligent. Whether you're interested in cable-driven haptic devices or AI-enhanced biosensors in medical robotics, this book provides a deep-dive into cutting-edge developments shaping the future of robotics.

  • Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Bone

    From Model to Patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Luis Cardoso + 2 more
    • English
    Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Bone: From Model to Patient provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the modelling and assessment of bone biomechanics. It addresses topics such as biosubstitutes and bone implants from the point of view of design, properties, computational modeling, and choice of biomaterials. It concentrates on the biomechanics and mechanobiology modeling approaches of bone, including biological models, multiphysical approaches, surface and volumetric growth models, and bone fluid flow models. This is augmented by case studies and examples of models for computer-aided diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of bone diseases. Readers are introduced to bone physiology, adaptation, and disease, including cellular aspects at the root of bone mechanotransduction and leading to bone growth and remodeling, and management of diseases. Chapters also cover the mechanical, multiphysical multiscale properties of bone and constitutive laws including bone viscoelasticity, poroelasticity, bone damage, fatigue and fracture, as well as measurement techniques of bone properties.

  • Technical and Ethical Optimization:

    Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel A. Vallero
    • English
    Technical and Ethical Optimization: Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the scientific foundations, moral hazards and considerations, and societal implications of existing and emerging technologies. The book addresses key issues such as innovation, responsibility, justice, and sustainability, providing credible references and real-world case studies to illuminate complex debates. Chapters cover topics like discovery through design, ethical frameworks, the roles of science and biomedical ethics, environmental concerns, human enhancement, risk assessment, and technological justice.The book also discusses sustainability, resilience, and the knowledge needed to navigate technological progress responsibly. Each chapter critically examines the scientific, engineering, and moral underpinnings, fostering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by modern innovations. This is an essential resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and students across engineering, science, medicine, environmental studies, security, and philosophy.

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