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    • Building Information Modeling for Renovation and Refurbishment

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Timo Hartmann + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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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
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • February 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Quantum Machine Learning (QML): Platform, Tools and Applications, Volume 140 in the Advances in Computers series, explores the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, highlighting the latest advances that promise to revolutionize computational science. This volume introduces foundational concepts in quantum computing and circuits, building toward the practical implementation of quantum machine learning (QML) algorithms. Chapters address challenges such as the gradient vanishing problem in variational quantum circuits, and explore powerful optimization methods enabled by quantum mechanics. The volume also covers advanced applications including quantum approaches to smart grid management, quantum Monte Carlo simulations, and predictive modeling in numerical solvers using quantum neural networks. Real-world relevance is underscored through discussions of transformative quantum algorithms and their potential to reshape machine learning, enabling unprecedented performance in data analysis, optimization, and beyond.

    • Mechanics of Materials

      • 4th Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Vadim Silberschmidt + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • Physical Metallurgy

      • 6th Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • David E. Laughlin + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Physical Metallurgy, Sixth Edition preserves the excellence of the previous editions of this popular work, keeping everything up-to-date and offering definitive, in-depth chapters with superb coverage and clarity of explanations. The book provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, written by leaders in the respective field, going from fundamental and foundational understanding to a higher level of knowledge. The book expertly integrates fundamental theory with advanced materials characterization techniques. It is an excellent resource for students and early-career metallurgists, while also offering great depth and insight for more experienced readers.The chapters have been revised and expanded, with new chapters on the physical metallurgy of light alloys and titanium alloys, as well as atom probe field ion microscopy, computational metallurgy, and orientational imaging microscopy. Emphasis on sustainability is encouraged throughout, and the volumes incorporate the latest experimental research results and theoretical insights.

    • Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Ahad Ghaemi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering Processes: From Theory to Applications serves as a comprehensive resource on artificial neural networks within chemical engineering, including understanding the fundamental principles, learning about relevant algorithms and architectures, and exploring practical case studies. This book covers theoretical principles, relevant algorithms, and practical case studies, this book covers artificial neural network concepts, architectures, and algorithms, with a focus on applications in chemical engineering processes. This book also addressed common challenges by providing practical guidance through successful case studies, offering insights on data pre-processing, model selection, training strategies, and performance evaluation. The book serves as a valuable tool for bridging the gap between neural networks and their practical implementation in chemical engineering. This book will be an invaluable resource for chemical Engineers, particularly researchers and industry professionals working in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It will also be a very useful guide for Graduate and Postgraduate Students in Chemical Engineering and machine learning. Artificial Neural Networks in Chemical Engineering will also be a valuable resource for anyone working with artificial neural networks in other industries, particularly data scientists and analysts.

    • Structural Theory and Innovative Technologies for Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Bridges

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Yongjian Liu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Structural Theory and Innovative Technologies for Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Bridges examines concrete-filled steel tubular bridges, including arch bridges, truss bridges, piers and towers in cable stayed and suspension bridges. The book considers, in detail, foundational theoretical issues such as: research on the buckling performance of concrete-filled steel tube walls, the static and fatigue performance of joints, the effects of temperature, interface performance, and the confinement effects. The book also proposes design methods for concrete-filled steel tubular bridges and provides engineering design and application examples for concrete

    • Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Krishnan K. Sankaran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, Second Edition provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate connections between processing, microstructure, and material properties. Focusing on metallic materials, particularly those used in aircraft structures, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how hierarchical microstructures influence performance. It bridges the gap between computational materials science, physical metallurgy, and alloy design. By balancing multiple engineering properties such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, this resource equips readers with the tools to optimize materials for critical structural applications.The book stands out by offering new coverage of fundamental metallurgy concepts, worked examples, and applications. It introduces the latest developments in the field and integrates structure-property relationships in a manner not previously achieved. With a focus on solving practical problems through calculations and microstructural design, it empowers engineers and scientists to address real-world challenges. Additionally, its emphasis on multi-component materials broadens its applicability across material systems, ensuring relevance beyond aerospace applications.

    • BioMEMS Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

    • Well Integrity for Abandoned Well Re-entries

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Les Skinner
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Well Integrity for Abandoned Well Re-entries addresses well integrity and operational risks that accompany the benefits of using an old and abandoned wellbore by providing it a second chance to perform. Re-entering an abandoned well provides new life to an old wellbore by reducing the need for drilling new wells. This, in turn, reduces emissions footprint, drilling waste, and costs for some wells. The book covers well integrity basics, abandoned wells, analysis required for re-entry, potential uses for re-entered wells (including applications for EOR, CO2 EOR with sequestration, natural gas storage, geothermal heat recovery, and much more.)Packed with case studies and tips for practical application, this book provides readers with an understanding of re-entry techniques, pitfalls, and diagnostics to determine well integrity. This novel text digs deep into the process and benefits of re-entering abandoned wells in support of sustainability.

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