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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.

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    • Humans, Robots and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Frank H. P. Fitzek + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Humans, Robots and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet is a groundbreaking, comprehensive guide to this innovative communication platform that merges the physical and digital worlds, transforming how we experience the Metaverse and interact with robots and other cyber-physical systems. From exploring real-world applications in healthcare, industry, education, and beyond, to delving into the cutting-edge components, sensors, and communication systems that underpin this transformation, this book offers a multidisciplinary view of the Tactile Internet revolution.This is an essential read for academic researchers, students, industry professionals, and R&D engineers seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date, and forward looking approach to understanding the Tactile Internet’s intersection with the Metaverse, together with its far reaching implications.

    • Microbial Corrosion and Deterioration of Engineering Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Reza Javaherdashti
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbial Corrosion and Deterioration of Engineering Materials: Analysis and Mitigation Techniques for Engineers aims to fill the gap between research and engineering practice when it comes to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) and deterioration (MID). The book provides practical information to aid decision-making in addressing corrosion threats through clear guidelines for MIC/MID assessment, mitigation, and monitoring based on various materials and industries. Different MIC/MID types, mechanisms, and techniques for control and prevention are outlined. Chapters cover the environmental aspects of corrosion, the distinction between corrosion control and corrosion prevention, and microbial induced corrosion and deterioration in concrete, metals, polymers, and composites. The book emphasizes the consideration of both tactics and strategy when dealing with MIC/MID, with a particular focus on cathodic protection. A chapter featuring practical field-tested tips to assist field engineers with MIC/MID is included, and case studies are featured throughout.

    • Network-Constrained Data-Driven Control of High-Speed Railway Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Deqing Huang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Network-Constrained Data-Driven Control of High-Speed Rail Systems addresses the critical challenges in high-speed railway (HSR) operational control systems, focusing on enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation in an era of rapid network expansion. Railway systems face limitations in automatic driving capabilities and decentralized control, relying heavily on manual adjustments and outdated communication infrastructure like GSM-R (limited to 9.6 kbit/s speeds and 400 ms delays). Network-Constrained Data-Driven Control of High-Speed Rail Systems introduces a transformative framework for data-driven adaptive control and multi-train cooperative control under dynamic network constraints. It integrates next-generation 5G-R communication to enable real-time train-to-train (T2T) coordination, reducing dependency on fixed infrastructure and addressing vulnerabilities like faded channels and interference. By combining rigorous theoretical analysis with simulations, the book proposes solutions to improve operational precision, resilience against disruptions, and transportation capacity. This resource is helpful for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in high speed railway control systems, offering innovative strategies to advance autonomous operations and meet the demands of high-density, high-speed rail networks

    • The Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Mingyang Xie + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Control of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles provides readers with a unified framework to address the challenges of multi-UAV target encirclement tracking control. This is achieved by comprehensively integrating the concepts of dynamic modelling, state and disturbance estimation, guidance law design, distributed control, obstacle avoidance and reinforcement learning-based formation tracking control with multi-UAV encirclement tracking systems. The book provides practical insight and solutions to the challenges of multi-UAV use, including limited sensing, communication constraint, wind disturbances and obstacle and collision avoidance, enabling readers to effectively apply the concepts to their work or research. Cutting-edge control techniques and advanced theories are explored, including robust distributed control, adaptive neural network approximation, reinforcement learning and multi-agent systems, presenting readers with state-of-the-art methodologies from which to develop practical applications of UAV formation. Each guidance and control method presented in the book is accompanied by a thorough comprehensive analysis to ensure that each is theoretically grounded. The book ensures transparency by providing open-access simulation codes, allowing readers to easily access and reproduce presented results.

    • Machine Learning in the Analysis of Solid Deformation, Fatigue and Fracture

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Guozheng Kang + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Machine Learning in the Analysis of Solid Deformation, Fatigue and Fracture fills a clear gap in literature by applying machine learning to deformation, fatigue, and fracture analysis in solid mechanics. The book’s focus on complex mechanisms and coupling phenomena, discussed with practical examples, makes it a valuable resource for advanced researchers. Practical examples and case studies enable readers to understand both the underlying engineering problems and the application of machine learning methods to enhance fatigue life prediction analysis for solid materials and structures.

    • Solid State Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 77
      • January 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Solid State Physics, Volume 77, 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.

    • Foundations of Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • December 11, 2025
      • A. Ted Watson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Foundations of Mathematical Modeling and Analysis for Engineering is designed for first-year graduate and advanced undergraduate engineering students. The book explores linear system theory and demonstrates its application in developing analytical solutions to various equations, essential for describing physical systems through mathematical modeling. This foundation is crucial for learning and research in engineering and various scientific fields. It equips students with the mathematical tools needed to solve entire classes of linear algebraic, ordinary-, and partial-differential equations, while also teaching principles for formulating, organizing, and solving linear subsystems, all of which are vital components of both linear and nonlinear mathematical models.This knowledge prepares students for advanced studies in engineering, applied mathematics, and foundational sciences.

    • Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Gang Wang + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems: The Land, Water, Food, and Climate Nexus focuses on the interface between soil sciences, hydrology, economy, ecology, agronomy, and environmental sciences. The book cuts across disciplinary boundaries and addresses broad issues impacting soil, water, food, and energy security, as well as the operation of agricultural and ecological processes. It will summarize important advances in cutting-edge models in ecology and agro-ecology, including biophysical process-oriented models and land use integrated models, along with their implications at various spatiotemporal scales.

    • Spaceflight Mechanics and Control

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Houman Hakima + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spaceflight Mechanics and Control introduces readers to both the classical theories and cutting edge techniques used to simulate orbital and attitude motion. The theories discussed are connected to real world applications such as space debris removal, asteroid deflection and redirection, spacecraft solar sailing, and control of spacecraft manipulator systems. The book covers orbital trajectory specification and design, orbital maneuvers including both impulsive and low thrust approaches, and spacecraft formation flying. Also included is access to a companion website hosting Python scripts, STK simulations, and more.

    • Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Juan Sánchez-Margallo + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery introduces the scientific community to the most popular robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery in a more exhaustive way, allowing the readers to learn both the technical features as well as functional aspects of these platforms. This book also discusses viability, safety and efficacy of these platforms in surgical application, and is focused on users who are starting in the field of robotic surgery, both in the disciplines of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, as well as in microsurgery.An overview of the most widespread robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery.

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