Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Membranes for Structures

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Josep Ignasi de Llorens
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 5 8
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 6 5

A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures — Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part One, preceded by the description of two relevant historical antecedents, which are the circus tent and the “envelat”. The particular case of the successful spoked wheel structural system for the construction of large stadiums is the subject of Part Two, including descriptions of four significant case studies. Two growing fields of application are the focus of Part Three, which is dedicated to façades that give buildings a unique appearance, and Part Five, which addresses replacements, renovations, and refurbishments—activ... that are frequently encountered in today’s construction industry. And Part Four presents the latest application developments in different countries across the globe, with achievements in China, Latin and North America, Japan, and Europe being highlighted.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Membranes for Structures

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Josep Ignasi de Llorens
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 7 2
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 4 0 8 9

A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.After a moving remembrance of Marc Malinowski, a great promoter of membrane structures, Membranes for Structures — Fundamentals begins with a brief historical review of the development of design tools for membrane structures. Part One follows, discussing design fundamentals in the light of recent experiences and modern technologies. Part Two updates knowledge of products and materials, with a special focus on fire performance, the incorporation of photovoltaic cells, and ETFE. Part Three deals with other considerations related to design and installation, such as acoustic performance, post-failure stability, wind loads and lifecycle analysis, with special mentions of textile halls and biogas containers. A look into the future is proposed in Part Four, where some interesting, present-day research on ageing and applications is included.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Advances in Process Control with Real Applications

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Ch. Venkateswarlu
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 5 7 4
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 5 8 1

Advances in Process Control with Real Applications presents various advanced controllers, including the formulation, design, and implementation of various advanced control strategies for a wide variety of processes. These strategies include generalized predictive control with and without constraints; linear and nonlinear model predictive control; dynamic matrix control; nonlinear control, such as generic model control, globally linearizing control, and nonlinear internal model control; optimal and optimizing control; inferential control; intelligent control based on fuzzy reasoning and neural networks; and controllers based on stochastic and evolutionary optimization.This book will be highly beneficial to students, researchers, and industry professionals working in process design, process monitoring, process systems engineering, process operations and control, and related areas.

Water Use Efficiency, Sustainability and The Circular Economy

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Suhaib A. Bandh + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 7 4 9 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 7 5 0 5

Water Use Efficiency, Sustainability, and The Circular Economy is a comprehensive guide on water resource management in the context of a circular economy. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics, from water reuse and recycling strategies that foster sustainability to comprehensive lifecycle assessments of grey and black water management. It explores how circular economy principles can revolutionize basic water supply networking, catalyzing a shift towards more resilient and eco-conscious urban water systems.Lastly, the book contains innovative approaches like blockchain technology for water management and the circular economy perspective on wastewater resource management for energy recovery to help students, scholars, and policymakers navigate the complexities around water resource management.

Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 2 6 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 2 7 2

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.

Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Abdelwahed Barkaoui + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 9 7 5 0
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 9 7 6 7

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.

Data Science in Metal Forming

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Li-Liang Wang + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 1 4 5 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 1 4 6 3

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.

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 9 3 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 9 9 4 0

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions covers the latest research on successful, sustainable solutions for the efficient water resources management to overcome the drought and water scarcity problems. The book centers around the realms of drought modeling green infrastructure planning, and the utilization of remote sensing to evaluate, dissect, and oversee drought occurrences. It delves into subjects such as risk mitigation, strategic planning, policy considerations, and the ecological restoration of degraded lands after drought. The use of case studies and novel methodologies including soft computing technique application will help the reader gain a deeper knowledge in understanding, predicting, and mitigating hydrometeorological hazards.

Quantum Health AI

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Dominique J Monlezun
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 5 3 8
eBook
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Quantum Health AI: The Revolution of Medicine, Public Health, and Global Health is the first comprehensive book defining the transformation of the global health ecosystem by the fusion of our most powerful technologies—quantum computing and artificial intelligence—while defending an actionable human-centred approach to doing so responsibly, equitably, and sustainably. We can continue to watch wars, diseases, poverty, polarization, cyber-crime, and climate change only worsen. Our strongest technologies can remain centralized in a small number of companies and countries for their profit and power. Or we can cooperatively put quantum AI to work for the health of all of us, by better managing this technology’s overarching strategic competition between democracies and autocracies, along with the public and private sectors (balancing human security with national security, economic growth with household livelihoods, individual rights with the common good). This book draws on the decade plus of original research and first-hand perspective of the world’s first triple doctorate-trained physician-data scientist and AI ethicist. It unpacks the history, science, values, and political economics framing and driving quantum AI (including its physics, metaphysics, ethics, governance, computing, sensing, communication, materials, and security), the global health ecosystem (healthcare systems, public health agencies, biotechnology companies, and development institutions), and their growing integration, wins, and challenges. This one-stop book provides a global, inclusive, and practical guide for understanding and shaping these societal and technological trends. It thus empowers health, technology, and policy students, practitioners, professionals, researchers, and leaders in organizations, universities, companies, and governments—ultimate... to make and maintain the human-centred quantum AI safeguarding and advancing humanity’s health, home, and future.

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2026

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Robert C. Kaebisch
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 5 9 3 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 5 9 4 2

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2026: 2D and 3D Drawing, Design and Modeling presents a combination of step-by-step instructions, examples, and insightful explanations. The book emphasizes core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written by a long-time AutoCAD professor and instructor with the user in mind.

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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Membranes for Structures

Membranes for Structures

Advances in Process Control with Real Applications

Water Use Efficiency, Sustainability and The Circular Economy

Handbook of Hydrosystem Restoration

Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

Data Science in Metal Forming

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

Quantum Health AI

Up and Running with AutoCAD 2026

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