Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart
My account

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.

BooksJournals

    • Finite Element Analysis and Design of Steel and Steel–Concrete Composite Bridges

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 25, 2023
      • Ehab Ellobody
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 8 9 9 5 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 8 9 9 6 8
      This second edition of Finite Element Analysis and Design of Steel and Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges is brought fully up-to-date and provides structural engineers, academics, practitioners, and researchers with a detailed, robust, and comprehensive combined finite modeling and design approach. The book’s eight chapters begin with an overview of the various forms of modern steel and steel-concrete composite bridges, current design codes (American, British, and Eurocodes), nonlinear material behavior of the bridge components, and applied loads and stability of steel and steel-concrete composite bridges. This is followed by self-contained chapters concerning design examples of steel and steel-concrete composite bridge components as well as finite element modeling of the bridges and their components. The final chapter focuses on finite element analysis and the design of composite highway bridges with profiled steel sheeting. This volume will serve as a valuable reference source addressing the issues, problems, challenges, and questions on how to enhance the design of steel and steel-concrete composite bridges, including highway bridges with profiled steel sheeting, using finite element modeling techniques.

    • Neuromorphic Photonic Devices and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2023
      • Min Gu + 6 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 8 8 2 9 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 7 2 6 0 4
      Neuromorphic Photonic Devices and Applications synthesizes in one volume the most critical advances in photonic neuromorphic models, photonic material platforms, and accelerators for neuromorphic computing. It discusses fields and applications that can leverage these new platforms. A brief review of the historical development of the field is provided followed by a discussion of the emerging 2D photonic materials platforms and recent work in implementing neuromorphic models and 3D neuromorphic systems. The application of artificial intelligence such as neuromorphic models to inverse design neuromorphic materials and devices and predict performance challenges is discussed throughout. The book includes a comprehensive overview of the applications of neuromorphic photonic technologies and the challenges, opportunities, and future prospects facing the field. Neuromorphic Photonic Devices and Applications is suitable for researchers and practitioners in academia and R&D in the multi-disciplinary field of photonics.

    • Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing

      • 1st Edition
      • August 24, 2023
      • Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 2 0 5 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 8 4 0 0
      Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing: Emerging Approaches and Applications provides detailed descriptions on how to integrate and optimize novel digital technologies for smart manufacturing. The book discusses digital twins, which combine the industrial internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning and software analytics with spatial network graphs to create living digital simulation models that update and change as their physical counterparts change. In addition, they provide an effective way to integrate technologies like cyber-physical systems into a smart manufacturing system, potentially optimizing the entire business process and operating procedure of the manufacturing firm. Drawing on the latest research, the book addresses the topics and technologies key to successful implementation of a smart manufacturing system, including augmented and virtual reality, big data and energy management. Broader subjects such as additive manufacturing and robotics are also covered in this context, covering every aspect of production.

    • Solid State Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 74
      • October 20, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 7 1 3 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 7 1 4 3
      Solid State Physics, Volume 74, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

    • ADCS - Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control

      • 1st Edition
      • April 27, 2023
      • Michael Paluszek
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 9 1 5 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 8 5 4 1 3
      ADCS - Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control provides a complete introduction to spacecraft control. The book covers all elements of attitude control system design, including kinematics, dynamics, orbits, disturbances, actuators, sensors, and mission operations. Essential hardware details are provided for star cameras, reaction wheels, sun sensors, and other key components. The book explores how to design a control system for a spacecraft, control theory, and actuator and sensor details. Examples are drawn from the author’s 40 years of industrial experience with spacecraft such as GGS, GPS IIR, Mars Observer, and commercial communications satellites, and includes historical background and real-life examples.

    • Human-Machine Interaction for Automated Vehicles

      • 1st Edition
      • May 24, 2023
      • Yifan Zhao + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 8 9 9 7 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 8 9 9 8 2
      Human-Machine Interaction for Automated Vehicles: Driver Status Monitoring and the Takeover Process explains how to design an intelligent human-machine interface by characterizing driver behavior before and during the takeover process. Multiple solutions are presented to accommodate different sensing technologies, driving environments and driving styles. Depending on the availability and location of the camera, the recognition of driving and non-driving tasks can be based on eye gaze, head movement, hand gesture or a combination. Technical solutions to recognize drivers various behaviors in adaptive automated driving are described with associated implications to the driving quality. Finally, cutting-edge insights to improve the human-machine-interf... design for safety and driving efficiency are also provided, based on the use of this sensing capability to measure drivers’ cognition capability.

    • Interpretable Machine Learning for the Analysis, Design, Assessment, and Informed Decision Making for Civil Infrastructure

      • 1st Edition
      • October 18, 2023
      • M. Z. Naser
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 4 0 7 3 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 4 0 7 4 8
      Interpretable Machine Learning for the Analysis, Design, Assessment, and Informed Decision Making for Civil Infrastructure highlights the growing trend of fostering machine learning to realize contemporary, smart, and safe infrastructure. This volume delves into the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence, providing readers with practical insights into their applications in the analysis, design, and assessment of civil infrastructure. From the innovative use of Generative Adversarial Networks in the design of shear wall structures to the application of deep learning for damage inspection of concrete structures, each chapter offers a unique perspective on the integration of cutting-edge technology in the field. Explore the potential of AI-driven fire safety design for smart buildings, the challenges and promises of large-scale evacuation modeling, and the use of machine learning classifiers for evaluating liquefaction potential. The book also features an in-depth discussion on explainable machine learning models for predicting the axial capacity of strengthened CFST columns and the development of spalling detection techniques using deep learning. Whether you are a civil engineer, researcher, or industry professional, this book is an invaluable resource that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to revolutionize civil infrastructure design and management. This book presents innovative research results supplemented with case studies from leading researchers in this dynamic and emerging field to be used as benchmarks to carry out future experiments and/or facilitate the development of future experiments and advanced numerical models. The book is delivered as a guide for a wide audience, including senior postgraduate students, academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and practicing engineers working in civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering.

    • Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Design Handbook

      • 1st Edition
      • October 7, 2023
      • Ashley Chandler Karp + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 1 9 9 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 5 9 3 5
      Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Design Handbook provides system scaling laws, design methodologies, and a summary of available test data, giving engineers all the tools they need to develop realistic hybrid system designs.Important supporting theory from chemistry, thermodynamics, and rocket propulsion is addressed, helping readers from a variety of backgrounds to understand this interdisciplinary subject. This book also suggests guidelines for standardized reporting of test data, in response to difficulties researchers have in working with results from different research institutes.

    • Construction of Earthquake-Resistant Concrete and Steel Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • October 11, 2023
      • Moosa Mazloom
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 3 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 4 1
      Impressive engineering advances have occurred that can curb the impact of seismic events on residential properties, commercial edifices, architectural heritage, and infrastructure. Written by a university professor with decades of on-site experience, Construction of Earthquake-Resistant Concrete and Steel Structures offers up-to-date information and technical competence with the aim of supporting an understanding of fundamental concepts for concrete and steel structures, shell elements, and reinforcement detailing. The volume is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and early-career practicing professionals to also learn about construction issues and how to solve practical challenges while ensuring that building codes (ACI, AISC, ANSI, ASCE, RCSC, and many more) and design standards’ requirements are upheld.

    • Corrosion of Steel in Concrete Structures

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 20, 2023
      • Amir Poursaee
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 1 8 4 0 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 5 1 3 2 9
      Essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and engineers, this book covers not only all the important aspects in the field of corrosion of steel reinforced concrete but also discusses new topics and future trends. Theoretical concepts of corrosion of steel in concrete structures, the variety of reinforcing materials and concrete, including stainless steel and galvanized steel, measurements and evaluations, such as electrochemical techniques and acoustic emission, protection and maintenance methods, and modelling, latest developments, and future trends in the field are discussed.

Related subjects

Aerospace sciences

Automotive engineering

Civil and structural engineering

Electrical and electronic engineering

General engineering

Industrial engineering

Marine engineering

Materials engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechanics

Media technology

Numerical methods in engineering

Systems and control