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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.

  • Design and Analysis of Green and Sustainable IoT Technologies for Future Wireless Communications

    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Ali Jamshed + 1 more
    • English
    Design and Analysis of Green and Sustainable IoT Technologies for Future Wireless Communications explores innovative approaches to developing eco-friendly Internet of Things solutions, focusing on energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. The book gathers insights from experts in wireless communications, signal processing, and antenna design, offering a comprehensive overview of advanced techniques for creating sustainable IoT devices. By examining the intersection of technology and sustainability, this resource lays a vital foundation for future progress, addressing the growing demand for connected devices while emphasizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions in alignment with global climate goals.The book also examines the challenges and solutions for integrating IoT into smart cities, factories, homes, and healthcare systems. It discusses the need to efficiently manage multiple wireless spectrum bands, such as Sub-6 GHz, millimeter-wave, and Terahertz technologies, for seamless multi-access environments. Furthermore, the book underscores the significance of maintaining net zero carbon emissions as IoT expands, aligning technological advancements with the objectives set by COP26.

  • Perovskite Optoelectronics

    Part 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 119
    • English
    This book introduces the fundamentals of cutting-edge perovskite materials, explores the use of machine learning in their design, and highlights their applications in optoelectronic devices, offering an in-depth review for recent progress and insights on the future prospect.

  • Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying

    From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving
    • 1st Edition
    • Qinglei Hu + 2 more
    • English
    Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying: From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving provides an in-depth, practically focused, exploration of secure cooperative control for spacecraft formation flying that addresses real-world challenges including communication latency, resource constraints, and information security, balancing foundational theory with actionable solutions, tailored to complex, resource-limited environments A comprehensive reference source for aerospace engineers and researchers covering anti-communication delays and resource-saving coordination strategies in spacecraft formation flying. For professionals and researchers in space systems, robotics and control engineering, the book provides detailed descriptions of robust security measures and practical application insights. The integration of secure communication protocols with control methods makes the book particularly relevant for professionals in high-stakes environments, where cyber threats and resource limitations are critical. For space agency mission planners and aerospace cybersecurity experts, the project addresses critical issues in secure, delay-tolerant communication and resource optimization for coordinated spacecraft missions. This enhances the development of secure and resilient communication protocols, which are critical to prevent data breaches and ensure reliable inter-spacecraft coordination in adversarial environments. The integration of advanced algorithms and the emphasis on real-world challenges, particularly the communication security issue, provides readers with a unique perspective that is missing in existing literature. The book equips readers with detailed information on advanced control strategies for multi-spacecraft coordination, particularly methods that address communication delays and optimize resource use.

  • Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rongqing Hui
    • English
    Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications, Second Edition provides students with a comprehensive understanding of modern optical fiber communication and its applications. The book strikes a balanced approach between theory and practice, avoiding excessive mathematics and derivations. Unlike other textbooks, it covers recent technologies and developments, such as electro-optic modulators, coherent optical systems, and silicon integrated photonic circuits. Practical worked examples and exercises help solidify understanding, and coverage ensures that students have a broad and deep knowledge base, making them ready to tackle modern challenges in optical and communications engineering.In addition to foundational principles, the book covers optical transmission system design, advanced modulation formats, high-speed DSP, and important application areas like passive optical networks, datacenters, and optical interconnections.

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 76
    • English
    Solid State Physics, Volume 76, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors, with this new release focusing on new breakthroughs in the field.

  • Machine Performance Degradation Assessment

    Convex Optimization Models and Their Interpretable Data Fusion Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Dong Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Machine Performance Degradation Assessment: Convex Optimization Models and Their Interpretable Data Fusion Applications is an essential resource for industry professionals and researchers seeking to understand the latest trends in performance degradation assessment technologies. This comprehensive guide delves into the fundamental theories of convex optimization models while exploring cutting-edge research methods. Readers will gain valuable insights into interpretable data fusion models and their applications, providing practical and theoretical knowledge to advance their understanding of machine performance degradation. In addition to the core mathematical elements, the book includes advanced techniques for formulating degradation properties into convex optimization models for health index construction.Real-wo... applications and examples demonstrate how these innovative methods can be applied in practice. By presenting novel concepts and analytical frameworks, this book offers fresh perspectives to help readers navigate the complexities of machine performance degradation assessment.

  • Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 236
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 236 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

  • Powder Metallurgy

    Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Sachin Salunkhe + 2 more
    • English
    Powder Metallurgy: Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques explores the evolving role of powder metallurgy in producing parts for various applications. This comprehensive text focuses on the tribological performances of powder metallurgy materials. It delves into processes such as sintering, electrolytic methods, atomization techniques, cold compaction, and cold isostatic pressing, alongside techniques for measurement, testing, and characterization. Moreover, the book covers sustainability in powder metallurgy and the use of artificial intelligence for modeling and optimizing the process. Applications span across aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial products, and more.

  • Polarization Optics in Optical Fiber Communication Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaoguang Zhang + 5 more
    • English
    Polarization Optics in Optical Fiber Communication Systems provides a complete overview of polarization optics as it applies to fiber optic communication systems. The book begins with the basics of polarization optics that is followed by the physical mechanisms and mathematical descriptions of the polarization phenomena encountered in the transmission of optical signals in fiber optic channels, such as rotation of state of polarization, polarization mode dispersion, and polarization-depende... loss. The book then discusses methods for measurements of polarization mode dispersion and polarization dependent loss, modeling methods of polarization fiber channel, and polarization equalization methods in fiber optic communication systems.This book provides a foundation in polarization optics and the treatment of polarization effects for researchers and engineers who study or work in the field of fiber optic communications.

  • Foundations of Computer Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Marilyn Wolf
    • English
    Foundations of Computer Engineering is a complete introductory textbook for freshman and sophomore students taking a first course in computer engineering. This new text covers everything today’s students will need to go from almost no computer-specific knowledge to understanding the design of computer systems, from their fundamental hardware components and mathematical abstractions to their use in solving real-world problems. Covering all the major themes of 21st century computer engineering, including logic and computers, software, and circuits, instructors will find that this book provides a single coherent reference to guide students through their course.

  • Comprehensive Remote Sensing-

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

  • Structural Adhesive Bonding for Automotive Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Alireza Akhavan-Safar + 3 more
    • English
    Structural adhesive bonding is a key approach to making cars better and safer while also reducing their environmental impact. Structural Adhesive Bonding for Automotive Applications covers several aspects of bonded joints, including materials selection, design and manufacturing processes, quality control techniques, durability analysis, and repair methods. Practical examples support the investigations into the improvements that adhesively bonded configurations offer, including enhanced resistance to dynamic fatigue, increased body stiffness, better crash performance compared with other conventional joining methods, and greater corrosion resistance.The book provides a timely compendium of specialized knowledge alongside the current state of the art, which should appeal to a broad range of audiences—from students who wish to further their understanding of adhesive science and bonded vehicle structures to manufacturing and design engineers who wish to gain an appreciation of new technology in adhesive joining.

  • Dynamic Modelling of Time-to-Event Processes

    • 1st Edition
    • Gangaram S. Ladde + 2 more
    • English
    Dynamic Modelling of Time-to-Event Processes covers an alternative dynamic modelling approach for studying time-to-event processes. This innovative approach covers some key elements, including the Development of continuous-time state of dynamic time-to-event processes, an Introduction of an idea of discrete-time dynamic intervention processes, Treating a time-to-event process operating/functionin... under multiple time-scales formulation of continuous and discrete-time interconnected dynamic system as hybrid dynamic time-to-event process, Utilizing Euler-type discretized schemes, developing theoretical dynamic algorithms, and more.Additional elements of this process include an Introduction of conceptual and computational state and parameter estimation procedures, Developing multistage a robust mean square suboptimal criterion for state and parameter estimation, and Extending the idea conceptual computational simulation process and applying real datasets.

  • Railway Pantograph–Catenary System

    Optimizing Dynamics, Materials, and Performance
    • 1st Edition
    • Zefeng Yang + 3 more
    • English
    Railway Pantograph–Catenary System unlocks the theoretical and practical complexities of this key element in high-speed railway electrification. This authoritative volume offers a focused exploration of optimization approaches for the electrical contact process, ensuring consistent, reliable, and efficient performance by addressing the system’s underlying dynamics, the materials of its components, as well as critical issues such as current-carrying frictional wear, arc phenomena, and environmental impact... multiple disciplines, the book presents recent research findings and introduces cutting-edge technologies, laying the foundation for future advancements. Its systematic analysis and inclusion of real-world case studies contribute to an in-depth understanding of how the system operates under varying conditions, equipping readers with guidance for effective implementation.This comprehensive book proves to be an invaluable resource for both academic learners and industry experts and fosters closer collaboration to benefit railway transport all over the world.

  • Quantitative Human Physiology

    An Introduction
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph J Feher
    • English
    Quantitative Human Physiology: An Introduction, Third Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), is the first text to meet the needs of the undergraduate bioengineering student who is being exposed to physiology for the first time but requires a more analytical/quantitat... approach. This book explores how component behavior produces system behavior in physiological systems. Through text explanation, figures, and equations, it provides the engineering student with a basic understanding of physiological principles, with an emphasis on quantitative aspects. The third edition has been revised with more and expanded problem sets and improved illustrations.

  • Internet of Things Security

    Attacks, Tools, Techniques and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Preeti Mishra + 4 more
    • English
    Internet of Things Security: Attacks, Tools, Techniques and Challenges delves into the essential aspects of safeguarding devices within the IoT ecosystem. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the IoT architecture, its vast applications, and the difficulties in securing such an expansive infrastructure. Readers gain insight into various security vulnerabilities present at each layer of IoT architecture, alongside viable security solutions. The book thoroughly examines distinct access control and authentication strategies, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), misuse detection, anomaly detection, DNS-based security solutions, and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in cognitive IoT security.Additionall... the book explores microservice architecture for distributed IoT security and blockchain-based IoT security solutions.

  • Non-Terrestrial Networks

    Paving the Way Towards Global Connectivity
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir + 1 more
    • English
    Non-Terrestrial Networks: Paving the Way Towards Global Connectivity presents technologies that are important for NTNs - from LEO satellite communication, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/flying platforms assisted wireless networking, the use of machine learning, edge computing, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, multiple access, wireless backhaul/fronthaul, integrated access and backhaul, integrated sensing and communications, and high frequency channel modeling such as terahertz, sub-terahertz, and millimeter wave. These technologies are essential in providing a paradigm shift from current wireless standards and will usher in the development of exciting new vertical frameworks.This book gives students and researchers in academia an understanding of the fundamentals, technologies, systems and techniques for the next generation NTNS. In addition, it gives industry engineers insights into interdisciplinary findings on many open issues and trends in NTN standardization.

  • Boundary Layer Theory

    • 1st Edition
    • Rama Subba Reddy Gorla
    • English
    Boundary Layer Theory is a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the boundary layer, and the latest numerical methods for describing it. The increases in computing power of recent decades have expanded our capability to investigate complex fluid phenomena such as boundary layer turbulence, and research in this field has lead to important advances for aerospace, chemical, thermal, and hydraulic engineering among other areas.With worked examples and problem exercises in every chapter, this book helps readers to understand the physics of the boundary layer before going through the related numerical solutions, and moving on to the latest numerical methods as they are used in research globally.Topical research areas such as non-Newtonian fluid-boundary layers, effects of magnetohydrodynamics on boundary layers, and three dimensional boundary layer effects are all addressed, making this the ideal starting point for any fluids engineer approaching a research topic in boundary layer.

  • Embedded Rail Tracks

    • 1st Edition
    • Lewis Lesley
    • English
    Establishing reliable and sustainable public transport services is a top development priority for cities that face ever-growing urbanization trends and pressures to meet zero-carbon goals. Creating new transport corridors is always a challenge, so existing roads end up providing attractive routes for public transit. When this involves using rails, it becomes even more of an engineering feat.Embedded Rail Tracks is a comprehensive resource on this high-performing type of trackway system, which provides minimal disruption to wheeled vehicles sharing the same public roads. The volume opens by briefly reviewing the history of embedded tracks, especially tramways and light railways, to then analyze the design, installation, and operation of existing embedded track systems. Accounts of reasons for failure and evidence-based maintenance and repair methods are also included. The book surveys the latest innovations, presents case studies, and includes considerations related to the environment, energy use, and safety that lead to insightful conclusions for future investments in more robust and less costly transport infrastructure.

  • Internet of Things (IoT) - An Engineering Approach

    From Principles to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Xicai Yue
    • English
    Internet of Things (IoT) – An Engineering Approach: From Principles to Practice provides clear engineering practice guides on developing intelligent sensor/actuator nodes and then forming an IoT system, without the confusion of network/communicatio... protocols.IoT will be widely used in smart homes, smart cities, digital health, and digital manufacturers. However, the development of an IoT system can be complicated since it combines technologies in networking and security, wireless communication, broadband cellular networks, sensors and actuators, data acquisition and real-time embedded systems, edge computing with artificial intelligence, and low-power electronics technologies.All engineering practice topics come with examples mostly from the first-hand materials of the author’s research projects, e.g. digital switching, powering indoor IoT sensor nodes by photovoltaic energy harvesting, laser sensors for greenhouse plant, low-power electronics for implantable neural recording for blowfly, zero-power passive sensing, MEMs capacitor for ultrasound imaging/digital speaker, contactless electrode for physiological measurements, EoG based gaze tracking for augmented reality. Therefore, this book can be used for teaching or used as a reference for relevant research.

  • Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

    Groundwater Natural Recharge (GNR)
    • 1st Edition
    • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
    • English
    Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook: Groundwater Natural Recharge (GNR), Second Edition covers the essentials of GNR with a range of global case studies that encompass the most up-to-date management approaches in streams. The book provides comprehensive methods for sustainable water supply through debris removal, along with conservation practices to assist researchers and graduate students specializing in this field.

  • Concrete Fracture Mechanics

    Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement
    • 1st Edition
    • Moosa Mazloom
    • English
    Only relatively recently has the research community embraced fracture mechanics as the conceptual framework to capture the cracking of concrete. As many factors affect crack development and propagation, the complex subject matter is still being thoroughly studied from different angles to ensure effective applicability in practical scenarios.With its gradually progressive pedagogical approach, Concrete Fracture Mechanics: Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement offers in-depth insights into concrete failure analysis from a technical standpoint (i.e., calculations, structural prerequisites, step-by-step guidance on key manufacturing processes, revision of conventional concepts in the light of new findings) and takes a step forward in modeling methods for predicting the performance and behavior of concrete structures by using cutting-edge software tools for image processing and numerical simulation. This results in holistic considerations about reinforcement techniques, originating from the author’s own experience both at building sites and from academic research contributions, to maintain or optimize structural integrity.This carefully thought-out, practical reference volume is intended to cater to students, researchers, as well as practicing professionals from a variety of closely interrelated civil engineering disciplines.

  • Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Michael F. Modest
    • English
    Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer offers students and instructors a more concise and affordable alternative to the comprehensive textbook Radiative Heat Transfer. Retaining essential content for a one-semester senior undergraduate or graduate course on thermal radiation, this book preserves the hallmark features of its predecessor. It includes excellent writing, historical highlights, and clear, consistent notations throughout, making it an ideal resource for learning the fundamentals and applications of radiative heat transfer. Other important points about the book include its numerous worked examples, a large number of problems based on real-world scenarios, and an up-to-date bibliography.The book integrates radiative heat transfer with other heat transfer modes in a coherent manner, emphasizing the core principles. It serves as a valuable tool for understanding thermal radiation and its interactions in practical situations.

  • Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 8
    • John E. Hay
    • English
    Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts, terminology, and methods used to assess the consequences of weather, climate and ocean extremes. It goes on to assess the direct and wider impacts and risks resulting from these extremes, for both the present day and the foreseeable future. The broader implications of these findings are also considered.The book will help professionals gain an authoritative, evidence-based, and practice-relevant understanding of the way in which weather, climate and ocean extremes represent significant risks to both human and natural systems, now and in the future. It not only highlights recent advances in understanding and practice but also identifies the need and opportunities for further progress.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

  • Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Vijay Raghunathan + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering presents recent trends in this important research field. Emphasis is placed on the development, characterization, and application of lightweight composites in various automobile components. The types of materials covered include polymer composites, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites. The book takes a 360-degree approach and covers all aspects of the product development cycle including materials selection, as well as design and development processes, testing, characterization, modelling and simulation, and applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, automotive engineers, and manufacturers working in the design and development of composite materials for applications in automotive components.

  • Intelligent Robotic Visual Perception With Deep Learning

    • 1st Edition
    • Qiaokang Liang + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligent Robotic Visual Perception with Deep Learning provides an in-depth exploration of deep learning-based robot Intelligent vision perception technologies that helps readers establish a solid foundation to learn about the applications and latest theoretical methods in visual perception. The book, in a comprehensive manner, covers the research aspects of deep learning technology in intelligent visual perception, ranging from methods to practical applications, algorithm analysis, and model construction. Users will find the latest international research trends that are essential for researchers working in the area.

  • High-Speed Precision CNC Machine Tools

    The Theory and Methods of Thermal Behavior Simulation and Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Chi Ma + 1 more
    • English
    High-Speed Precision CNC Machine Tools: The Theory and Methods of Thermal Behavior Simulation and Control summarizes the thermal-structure interaction simulation and optimization of high-speed precision machine tools. It begins by examining the current research status of high-speed precision machine tools followed by the thermal-structure interaction characteristic modeling and simulation of high-speed precision machine tools. Later chapters are related to the application of the topology optimization method and axial rotating heat pipe in high-speed precision machine tools.

  • Metal Alloys for Hydrogen Storage Applications

    Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Based Materials
    • 1st Edition
    • API Popoola + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Alloys for Hydrogen Storage Applications: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Based Materials provides an overview of the fundamentals, mechanics, processing, and application of various metal alloys, intermetallics, metal matrix composites, metal oxides, and other lightweight metal materials for use in hydrogen storage. Titanium-based, magnesium-based, binary type, and high entropy alloys are each covered, as are hydrogen bonding systems, the effects of alloy microstructure on hydrogen storage capacity and efficiency, alloy modifiers, and coatings and additives for alloys. Modeling techniques and approaches to additive manufacturing of components for hydrogen energy storages are also outlined, and various applications are included throughout.

  • High-Pressure Thermoelastic and Thermophysical Properties of Smart Materials

    EOSs at High Pressure and Thermal Properties
    • 1st Edition
    • Anjani Kumar Pandey + 2 more
    • English
    High-Pressure Thermoelastic and Thermophysical properties of smart materials: EOSs at High Pressure and Thermal Properties describes how high-pressure research is instrumental in different sectors and how EOS plays an important role in high-pressure research; displays various EOS modelling techniques; explains thermoelastic and thermophysical properties of materials from EOSs, and provides a blueprint of size and shape dependence thermal properties of smart materials. This book opens with an introduction to high-pressure research, surveys experimental and theoretical tools for study at high pressure, covers the role of EOSs to describe thermoelastic properties and their limitations, looks at different modelling techniques of EOSs, considers how extreme-compression behaviour is different from low-compression behaviour, examines thermoelastic properties of smart materials at high pressure, addresses the search of universal EOSs, analyzes the effect of shape and size on thermal properties of smart materials and culminates in future research. This volume provides researchers and academicians working in the field of high-pressure research and shape / size dependent thermal properties a one-stop reference that summates correlations between different aspects of high-pressure thermoelastic and thermophysical properties of advanced materials. It serves as a thorough introduction for less-experienced readers, but also provides a summary of state-of-the-art in the field to physicists, materials scientists and engineers working to exploit high pressure techniques for possible materials development and application.

  • Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)

    Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation
    • 2nd Edition
    • Shady Attia
    • English
    Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB): Concepts, Frameworks, and Roadmap for Project Analysis and Implementation, Second Edition is a vital resource for researchers and professionals in civil engineering and architecture. This updated version includes examples from the New Buildings Institute’s Getting to Zero Buildings Database and revised sections shaped by ongoing collaboration with industry experts and researchers.This book is a detailed guide to planning, designing, and implementing high-performance buildings, providing practical methodologies to meet global decarbonization targets, including the EU’s 2050 and China’s 2060 zero carbon goals. It addresses critical challenges related to the energy transition, focusing on electrification, decarbonization calculations, lifecycle assessment, and advanced technologies like data analytics and digital twins to optimize a building's performance. With real-world case studies from diverse climates and building types, this second edition highlights lessons learned and actionable strategies to overcome implementation barriers and drive meaningful change in the built environment.

  • Resilient, Sustainable and Smart Ballasted Railway Track

    • 1st Edition
    • Yunlong Guo + 1 more
    • English
    Resilient, Sustainable and Smart Ballasted Railway Track explores the optimization of railway ballast tracks to achieve resilience, sustainability, and intelligence in railway infrastructure. It summarizes and examines new technologies and developments that address unresolved rapid defects in track components, such as rail damage, track stability, ballast flight, and ballast fouling. This book discusses the application of innovative materials derived from waste and recycled railway components, including derived aggregates, recycled ballast, Neoballast, and polyurethane (often referred to as ballast glue). This book examines state-of-the-art structural health monitoring techniques, such as smart sleepers, interferometric synthetic aperture radar, ground-penetrating radar, and inspection robots.

  • Recent Developments in Theory and Applications of Fractional Order Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Mehmet Yavuz + 2 more
    • English
    Recent Developments in Theory and Applications of Fractional Order Systems presents a rigorous and thorough analysis of various aspects of Fractional Calculus. The book provides readers with a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts and methods of applied mathematics utilized in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. The authors present each computational modeling concept with a definition, methods, theorems, and observations followed by typical application problems and step-by-step solutions. Each topic is covered in detail, followed typically by several meticulously worked out examples and a problem set containing many additional related problems.In addition, the book discusses recent developments and the latest research on Fractional Calculus and its applications, demonstrating important applications in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Social Science, and the Humanities.

  • Introduction to Digital Communications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ali Grami
    • English
    Introduction to Digital Communications, written especially for upper-level undergraduate courses, explores the basic principles in the analysis and design of digital communication systems, including design objectives, constraints and trade-offs. After portraying the big picture and laying the background material, this book lucidly progresses to a comprehensive and detailed discussion of all critical elements and key functions in digital communications. The second edition has been fully revised, with timely new chapters on wireless enabling systems and encryption, more practical examples, more application-focused real-world end of chapter exercises, and a more crisp and concise approach to the content.

  • Binding Materials for Sustainable Construction

    • 1st Edition
    • Nakshatra Bahadur Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Binding Materials for Sustainable Construction brings together a wealth of research-driven knowledge focused on innovative ways to develop and use environmentally friendly binders as alternative replacements for Portland cement in the production of concrete and mortar.The volume includes comprehensive coverage of the latest and most impactful developments and applications of concrete mixes obtained with geopolymers, bio-based materials, chemical and mineral admixtures, nanomaterials, and waste, along with discussions on properties, testing techniques, carbon footprint minimization, and the marked effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize the industry, without skirting considerations related to costs versus environmental viability, quality, safety controls, and much more.To contribute to the in-depth investigations into such a variety of technically and ecologically efficient binding materials, the editors have selected experts from educational institutions, research organizations, and manufacturing companies across the globe in a conscious effort to add diversity to the content and points of view on the subject matter, and also to unambiguously prove the interest that both academic and industry communities worldwide show in driving forward endeavors related to sustainable development.

  • Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 235
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 235 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. Chapters in this release cover Unified formalism of light beam optics and light polarization, Relativistic Theory and Calculation of Electrostatic Focusing Systems, A Nonlinear Representation Theory of Equivariant Deep Learning Using Group Morphology.

  • Recent Developments in the Field of IR Detectors

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 118
    • English
    Recent Developments in the Field of IR Detectors, Volume 118 in the Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters, including Type-II superlattice unipolar barrier infrared detectors, Fabrication and characterization of Ga-free T2SL structure for high performance infrared photodetector, Extracting Material and Structural Properties from Conventional Test Data of III-V Superlattice Detectors, Antimony-based Type-II superlattice infrared detectors: Focal Plane Arrays, Near-room temperature InAsSb-based infrared photodetectors, and more.Other sections cover Interband cascade infrared Photodetectorsand Engineering of Superlattice Based Avalanche Photodiodes.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Magnetic Materials

    Techniques, Materials, Applications, Opportunities and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Moataz Attallah + 1 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Magnetic Materials: Techniques, Materials, Applications, Opportunities and Challenges outlines different 3D printing techniques that can be employed to create an array of different magnetic materials, along with how these materials can be effectively applied. The book discusses the additive manufacturing (AM) of soft magnets, permanent (hard) magnets, 4D magnetic shape memory alloys, magnetocaloric materials, and rare earth based magnetic alloys. Different AM techniques are covered, including laser powder bed fusion, directed laser deposition, binder jetting, cold spray, and the different influences of these techniques on the microstructure of the material produced.Common challenges are highlighted with solutions also provided, and applications covered include magnetic shielding, actuators, sensors, robotics, and magnetic heat exchangers for solid state heat pumps.

  • Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit K. Thakur + 5 more
    • English
    Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

  • Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdelwahed Barkaoui + 2 more
    • English
    Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints delves into the intricate details of each joint, exploring anatomical, mechanical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of joint biomechanics by dedicating each chapter to specific joints, detailing their anatomical structure, biomechanical mechanisms, associated diseases, and pathologies. It also covers treatments, surgical interventions, and imaging-based modeling alongside numerical simulation techniques using the finite element method. This approach provides readers with an innovative perspective on the technological advancements in joint biomechanics. In addition to exploring joint-specific details, the book discusses the advantages and limitations of modern techniques.Finally, the book emphasizes the potential for these methods to improve clinical decision-making, optimize personalized treatments, and design medical devices. The integration of advanced modeling and simulation techniques enhances the understanding of the complex mechanisms of joints, contributing significantly to both academic research and practical clinical applications.

  • Spatio-Temporal Learning and Monitoring for Complex Dynamic Processes with Irregular Data

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunhui Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Spatio-Temporal Learning Using Irregular Data for Complex Dynamic Processes introduces learning, modeling, and monitoring methods for highly complex dynamic processes with irregular data. Two classes of robust modeling methods are highlighted, including low-rank characteristic of matrices and heavy-tailed characteristic of distributions. In this class, the missing data, ambient noise, and outlier problems are solved using low-rank matrix complement for monitoring model development. Secondly, the Laplace distribution is explored, which is adopted to measure the process uncertainty to develop robust monitoring models.The book not only discusses the complex models but also their real-world applications in industry.

  • MATLAB Scientific Plotting and Data Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinbin Ding
    • English
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    2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert C. Kaebisch + 1 more
    • English
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  • Deep Learning

    From Algorithmic Essence to Industrial Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Shuhao Wang + 1 more
    • English
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    • 3rd Edition
    • José Chesnoy + 1 more
    • English
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  • Data Science in Metal Forming

    • 1st Edition
    • Li-Liang Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Data Science in Metal Forming provides readers with a framework to collect, visualize, analyze, and characterize metal forming metadata, thus enabling improved design, more efficient production, and more effective application of a range of metals. Chapters introduce concepts and discuss industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and more. Other sections feature case studies of metal forming data collection spanning several essential procedures and outline methods for data processing when lacking essential information.The book also includes data visualization techniques, insights into how to analyze data from various metal forming processes (stamping, hydroforming, incremental, extrusion, and more) and details on how readers can setup, manage, and most effectively apply their own data repositories.

  • Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B

    Unit Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Seshadri Seetharaman + 4 more
    • English
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    Principles, Tools, and Process Fluids
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • English
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  • Damage and Healing Mechanics of Materials

    Metals and Metal Matrix Composites
    • 1st Edition
    • George Z. Voyiadjis + 1 more
    • English
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  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59
    • English
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    Advances and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ioannis S. Triantafyllou + 2 more
    • English
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