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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.

  • Generative Learning for Wireless Communications

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Songyang Zhang + 2 more
    • English
    Generative learning (GL) has emerged as an essential tool for data processing and network optimization in the broad area of next-generation communication systems. Generative Learning for Wireless Communications: Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive and systematic tutorial for applying generative learning models to wireless communications. It explains the core concepts of state-of-the-art generative learning models, including generative adversarial nets, variational autoencoder, and other advanced models, such as transformers and diffusion models, and then shows their application to specific areas in wireless communications.

  • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
    • English
    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely used in new construction but is less commonly applied to renovation activities. Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment: A Practical Guide addresses this gap by offering a practical resource centered on well-defined use cases for applying BIM to renovation projects.The authors contributed to the EU Horizon 2020–funded BIM-Speed project, through which they developed over 20 use cases with demonstrative implementations on real-world renovation projects. These use cases were also formalized as standard BuildingSmart International use cases.This book presents a selection of the most important use cases in an accessible format tailored to renovation practitioners. It also outlines requirements for information management and BIM implementation planning to support the seamless integration of these use cases into practice.

  • Essentials of the Finite Element Method

    • 2nd Edition
    • Dimitrios G. Pavlou
    • English
    Essentials of the Finite Element, 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.

  • Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors

    With Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors
    • 3rd Edition
    • Victor Giurgiutiu
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors: With Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors, Third Edition provides an authoritative, theoretical, and experimental guide to this fast-paced, interdisciplinary area that has applications across many industries. The book judiciously combines theory, numerical examples, and experiments, providing the background needed to fully understand the physical principles involved in performing structural health monitoring (SHM) with piezoelectric wafer active sensor (PWAS) transducers. Sections cover the fundamental theory relating to SHM, including fracture and failure basics, relevant piezoelectric material properties, vibration modes in different structures, and different wave types, providing the background necessary to understand SHM and apply it to real-world structural challenges.From there, the book segues to experimental practice, covering several complementary methods of using PWAS transducers for SHM applications, such as propagating guided waves (pitch-catch; pulse-echo; phased-array) and standing guided waves. Numerical examples have been added throughout in support of understanding the underlying theory, and the companion website contains MATLAB code, simulation videos, and other supporting materials.

  • 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.

  • Intelligent Railway Alignment Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Hao Pu + 4 more
    • English
    Intelligent Railway Alignment Design offers a comprehensive exploration of intelligent railway alignment optimization. The book considers a variety of critical topics, starting with the optimal selection of key technical standards for railway design and then introduces the comprehensive geographic information model. The methods for evaluating the suitability of the railway alignment based on the comprehensive geographic information model are discussed, together with economic optimization models aimed at cost-effective railway alignment design. In addition, the book considers optimization models for managing risks related to typical geological hazards and minimizing environmental impacts.Intelligent search algorithms for solving railway alignment optimization models are explained in detail, including corridor searching algorithms and 3D alignment searching algorithms. Additionally, the book explores concurrent optimization strategies for coordinating railway alignments with stations and large temporary engineering projects. Finally, it introduces intelligent models and methods for reconstructing and optimizing existing railway alignments, ensuring that both new and updated railways operate efficiently and sustainably.

  • Myoclonous

    • 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.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials

    Design, Properties, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Matteo Benedetti + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Architected Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications provides readers with a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing, properties, and applications of these materials. Chapters cover modeling and numerical techniques, experimental approaches for investigating mechanical properties, as well as the thermal, electromagnetic, and corrosion fatigue properties of these materials. Design techniques, microstructure, and topology are each discussed as well. Materials covered include additive manufactured lattice structures, cellular lattice materials, acoustic and elastic locally resonant metamaterials, rationally designed cellular metamaterials, optical metamaterials, biological metamaterials, high strength strut-based lattices, and more.The book concludes with a chapter focused on data-driven design and artificial intelligence for architected metamaterials.

  • Fundamentals of Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers

    • 1st Edition
    • Eujin Pei + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers addresses the design principles, materials, process monitoring, powder characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, post-processing, nondestructive testing, and more of polymers produced by laser-based powder bed fusion (LBPBF) additive manufacturing. Industrial applications and case studies are included throughout, as is insight on the testing, certification, and qualification of parts. The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals of the process and the materials used, with the second section discussing design for LBPBF of polymers including guidance on data management, process chains, and software and tools used. The third section provides insight on raw materials and feedstock, looking at how polymeric materials are selected, designed, and modified for use. Material characterization and powder management workflow are also covered. The fourth section of the book looks at the production process, including post-processing, process monitoring, prototyping vs. serialized production, and qualified production considerations. The book concludes with a section on part quality considerations, discussing measurement, industry certification and qualification, and more.

  • Key Technologies and Implementation of Spatial Information Networks

    Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement, and Cross-Domain Interconnection
    • 1st Edition
    • Jianjun Zhang + 4 more
    • English
    Resilient Integrated Space Information Network: A Space-Based Network for Communication Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement and Cross-Domain Interconnection provides readers with expert proposals for top-level architecture design ideas and key technologies for future large-scale, complex space network systems. The book clarifies technical issues and challenges encountered in the development and deployment of large-scale spatial network systems. Presents readers with a detailed analysis of the current status and trends in the field. Basic theory and advanced technology of the deployment and application of communication satellite constellations are described in detail, providing readers with an important reference for theoretical research and engineering practice. The book provides readers technical support for the future construction and implementation of global satellite information networks, greatly enhancing the technological strength of innovation and beyond development in the space field.

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