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Books in Engineering and technology

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

    • Collaborative Scheduling for Electromagnetic Detection Satellites

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yanjie Song + 4 more
      • English
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      Collaborative Scheduling for Electromagnetic Detection Satellites: Model and Reinforcement Learning-Based Evolutionary Algorithms delivers a comprehensive study of the scheduling challenges faced by electromagnetic detection satellites. Centered on both theoretical models and practical algorithmic solutions, this book is essential for understanding cooperative satellite operations. It is organized into five distinct sections covering background information, foundational models, and advanced evolutionary algorithm frameworks. Readers will explore scheduling strategies for both homogeneous and heterogeneous satellite systems, addressing the detection needs for stationary, low-speed, and high-speed moving targets. The book offers a thorough introduction to current developments in this rapidly evolving field.In addition, the book emphasizes the unique challenges presented by different satellite configurations and target dynamics. It explores the use of reinforcement learning to improve evolutionary scheduling algorithms, showcasing how cooperative planning adapts to varying detection scenarios.
    • Handbook of Microplastics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Microplastics offers an extensive and authoritative overview of microplastics, exploring their origins, proliferation, and the diverse environments in which they are found. The book delves into the chemical composition, morphology, and physical properties of microplastics, presenting a comprehensive understanding of the various forms these materials take. By examining the mechanisms behind microplastic formation, the text underscores the significance of detection and analytical techniques, emphasizing how accurate identification is crucial for assessing environmental and health impacts. This resource is invaluable for scientists, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the challenges posed by microplastic pollution.In addition to addressing the sources and characteristics of microplastics, the book identifies key commercial products contributing to their spread, raising awareness about the environmental consequences of consumer choices. It carefully examines the hazards associated with different polymers, the presence of microplastics in air, water, and soil, and their effects on plants, animals, insects, and aquatic organisms.
    • Metal Plasticity

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yanshan Lou
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metal Plasticity: Experimental Characterization and Constitutive Modeling offers a comprehensive exploration of the mechanisms and principles governing plastic deformation in metals. Through detailed examination of experimental data, the book presents foundational knowledge on how metals behave under various loading conditions and introduces readers to the essential constitutive modeling techniques. These techniques are critical for accurately predicting and simulating metal responses. By combining theoretical insights with practical modeling approaches, the book serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and students seeking to understand, evaluate, and apply plasticity models in both academic and industrial contexts.Beyond the fundamentals, the book delves into specific yield functions, including isotropic, anisotropic, and asymmetric types, and analyzes their performance under 2D and 3D stress states. It discusses the development and calibration of various plasticity models, comparing their accuracy, computational costs, and ease of use.
    • Smart Additive Remanufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Additive Remanufacturing: Design, Innovation, and Sustainable Technology presents the reader (researcher, industrial practitioner and engineer) with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of this transformative technology. The book explores in detail the emerging field of additive remanufacturing and its potential to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices. By blending the principles of the circular economy, advanced manufacturing techniques, and intelligent systems, the book will inspire and guide the reader in harnessing the power of additive remanufacturing for a more sustainable future. Furthermore, it will shed light on the role of smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of additive remanufacturing processes. These intelligent systems can enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, quality control, and data-driven decision-making, leading to optimized remanufacturing operations. The book will be a valuable resource for all professionals, who are interested in understanding and implementing this innovative technology.
    • Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • George Wypych
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Handbook of Polyurethanes, Polyureas, and Polyisocyanurates offers a comprehensive exploration of the chemistry and technology behind polyurethane materials. The book begins by examining the essential building blocks for polyurethane synthesis, focusing on the variety of isocyanates and polyols and their unique chemical characteristics. It further delves into the crucial roles of amines, solvents, catalysts, and other additives that drive and refine the polymerization process. By detailing common synthesis methods, mechanisms of catalysis, and factors that affect reaction rates, this handbook serves as a practical guide for scientists and engineers in the field.Beyond synthesis, the book addresses the structures of both linear and crosslinked polyurethanes, linking these molecular configurations to the resulting physical and chemical properties. It outlines standard analytical techniques for evaluating polyurethane quality, covering physical-mechanical properties such as elasticity, tensile strength, and thermal stability.
    • Recent Advances in Thin-Walled Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Rodrigo Gonçalves + 1 more
      • English
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      Recent Advances in Thin-walled Structures offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments in the field of thin-walled metal structures. This volume is dedicated to Professor Dinar Camotim, a renowned authority who has significantly advanced the discipline throughout his distinguished career. Following an introductory chapter detailing Professor Camotim’s impactful contributions, the book features work from nine internationally recognized experts. Each contributor presents innovative research that addresses current challenges and anticipates future needs for thin-walled structure design, making this book an essential reference for engineers and researchers seeking to stay at the forefront of the field.Beyond honoring Professor Camotim’s legacy, the book distinguishes itself by covering a wide range of state-of-the-art topics authored by leaders in structural engineering. The chapters offer practical insights as well as theoretical advancements, ensuring the content is relevant for both academic and industry professionals.
    • Design for Additive Manufacturing

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Martin Leary
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Design for Additive Manufacturing, Second Edition is a complete guide to design tools for the manufacturing requirements of AM and how they can enable the optimization of process and product parameters for the reduction of manufacturing costs and effort. Tools for polymeric, metallic, and ceramic AM technologies are presented and critically reviewed, along with their manufacturing attributes. Commercial applications of AM are also explained with case studies from a range of industries, demonstrating best practice in AM design.This new edition has been updated to reflect various changes in fundamental AM technologies and new chapters have been added covering in-field additive manufacturing for service and repair, machine learning for AM certification, small format printing, large format printing, and ceramic printing.
    • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
      • English
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      Building Information Modeling or BIM has been widely applied to new construction projects, but is less used to used to support renovation activities. Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment: A Practical Guide addresses that issue and provides a practical guide centered around well-defined use cases of applying BIM to demonstration projects.The authors have worked on the European Union’s Horizon 2020 funded BIM-Speed project where they developed more than 20 such use cases with demonstrative implementations on real-world renovation projects. The use cases were also formalized as standard BuildingSmart International use cases.The book provides a more accessible and general description of a selected number of the most important of these use cases for renovation practitioners. Additionally, the book will discuss requirements for information management and BIM implementation planning for renovation projects to allow for the seamless implementation of use cases on projects.
    • Exploring Hardware Advances

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Manikandan Veerappan + 2 more
      • English
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      Exploring Hardware Advances: FPGA, IoT, Microcontrollers, and Quantum Technologies is a timely study of cutting-edge technologies that brings interdisciplinary insights, real-world applications, and case studies for individuals applying the knowledge in academic, professional, or research settings. The book takes readers on a journey through four crucial domains: FPGA, IoT, microcontrollers, and quantum technologies. Each section is crafted to provide both a broad understanding and in-depth insights into these cutting-edge technologies' principles, applications, and potential future developments.
    • Mechanics of Materials

      • 4th Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Vadim Silberschmidt + 1 more
      • English
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      Mechanics of Materials: An Introduction to the Mechanics of Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials, 4th Edition covers the behaviors of materials and structures under various loads, the ways in which they react to applied forces, the resulting deflections, and the stresses and strains that need to be considered when designing a mechanical component. It begins with an introduction to the concepts of stress, strain, shear force, and bending moments, then progresses to an examination of bending, shear, and torsion in elements such as beams, cylinders, shells, and springs. A simple treatment of complex stress and strain leads to a study of the theories of elastic failure and an introduction to the experimental methods of stress and strain analysis. Building on those fundamentals, the book then extends the scope of the materials covered into more complex areas such as unsymmetrical bending, loading and deflection of struts, rings, discs, cylinder plates, diaphragms, and thin walled sections. The finite element method, and more advanced topics such as contact and residual stresses, stress concentrations, fatigue, and creep and fracture are also covered. Each chapter contains a summary of the essential formulae developed in the chapter, as well as a large number of worked examples which progress in level of difficulty. Additionally, each chapter concludes with an extensive selection of problems for solving by the reader.