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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.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

    Applications and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies provides detailed technical descriptions of emerging applications of AI in manufacturing using case studies to explain implementation. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to all engineering disciplines, producing insights into how we understand the world and allowing us to create products in new ways. This book unlocks the advantages of this technology for manufacturing by drawing on work by leading researchers who have successfully used it in a range of applications. Processes including additive manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, painting, chemical engineering and machinery maintenance are all addressed. Case studies, worked examples, basic introductory material and step-by-step instructions on methods make the work accessible to a large group of interested professionals.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

    Concepts and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Masoud Soroush + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Concepts and Methods explains the most successful emerging techniques for applying AI to engineering problems. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to all engineering disciplines, producing more insights into how we understand the world and allowing us to create products in new ways. This book unlocks the advantages of this technology for manufacturing by drawing on work by leading researchers who have successfully developed methods that can apply to a range of engineering applications. The book addresses educational challenges needed for widespread implementation of AI and also provides detailed technical instructions for the implementation of AI methods. Drawing on research in computer science, physics and a range of engineering disciplines, this book tackles the interdisciplinary challenges of the subject to introduce new thinking to important manufacturing problems.

  • Innovative Bridge Structures Based on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

    • 1st Edition
    • Xudong Shao
    • English
    Innovative Bridge Structures Based on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC): Theory, Experiments and Applications introduces more than a dozen innovative bridge structures and engineering applications developed by the author's team based on UHPC. As the new bridge structure developed by UHPC can make outstanding contributions to the realization of the "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals" and "sustainable development," and since recent studies have shown that the application of UHPC is expected to greatly reduce the amount of materials and carbon emissions and prolong the life of the structure, this book is an ideal update on the topic. For example, after calculation, when UHPC is applied to the arch bridge with compression as the main stress characteristic, compared with the steel arch bridge, the dead weight of the UHPC arch bridge is basically the same, and the cost and carbon emission are only 34% and 20% of the latter. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) as a new generation of civil structural materials has the characteristics of high strength, high toughness and high durability. Through the collaborative innovation of new materials and new structures, the application of UHPC in bridge engineering is expected to achieve the goal of economical, environmentally-frie... durable and high performance of the main structure.

  • Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Shubo Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Servo Systems presents the latest advances in observer-based control design, focusing on adaptive control for nonlinear systems such as adaptive neural network control, adaptive parameter estimation, and system identification. This book offers an array of new, real-world applications in the field. Written by eminent scientists in the field of control theory, this book covers the latest advances in observer-based control design and provides fundamentals, algorithms, and key applications in the fields of power systems, robotics and mechatronics, flight, and automotive systems.

  • Materials for Electronics Security and Assurance

    • 1st Edition
    • Navid Asadizanjani + 2 more
    • English
    Materials for Electronics Security and Assurance reviews the properties of materials that could enable devices that are resistant to tampering and manipulation. The book discusses recent advances in materials synthesis and characterization techniques for security applications. Topics addressed include anti-reverse engineering, detection, prevention, track and trace, fingerprinting, obfuscation, and how materials could enable these security solutions. The book introduces opportunities and challenges and provides a clear direction of the requirements for material-based solutions to address electronics security challenges. It is suitable for materials scientists and engineers who seek to enable future research directions, current computer and hardware security engineers who want to enable materials selection, and as a way to inspire cross-collaboration between both communities.

  • Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials

    Radiation and Radiological Protection
    • 1st Edition
    • Sarika Verma + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials: Radiation and Radiological Protection provides an in-depth evaluation of the different types of radiation (x-rays, gamma rays, neutron, UV and EMI) and the development of radiation shielding materials that can be exploited for designing and use in multiple applications. The book also presents a review of the process parameters necessary to develop radiation shielding materials which will assist in the ongoing research to optimize and enhance processes such as the use of 3D orienting and CVD to create efficient radiation shielding material. This book will play a pivotal role and opens new avenues for global research and development by providing an understanding of the mechanisms of radiation shielding and bringing these concepts to application using different materials.

  • Hydrogen Gas Embrittlement

    Mechanisms, Mechanics, and Design
    • 1st Edition
    • Hisao Matsunaga + 4 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Gas Embrittlement: Mechanisms, Mechanics, and Design enables readers to understand complicated hydrogen-material interactions and conduct better material selection and strength design for hydrogen components. The book reviews the fundamental mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement, the various behaviors of hydrogen in metallic materials such as diffusion, solution, and trapping, and emphasizes the necessary properties for effective strength design of various materials under the influence of hydrogen, including tensile properties, fatigue life, fatigue limit, fatigue crack-growth, and fracture toughness. Sections provide experimental data obtained in hydrogen gas at various pressures and temperatures together with the fractographic observations, including practical interpretation of hydrogen compatibility of materials based on tensile, fatigue and fracture mechanics testing results. Material testing machines and methods, the effects of hydrogen on various BCC steels, austenitic steels, and non-ferrous metals, and practical applications and methods of strength design for hydrogen vessels and components are all included as well.

  • Steels

    Structure, Properties, and Design
    • 5th Edition
    • H.K.D.H. Bhadeshia + 1 more
    • English
    Steels: Structure, Properties and Design is an essential text and reference, providing indispensable foundational content for researchers, metallurgists, and engineers in industry and academia. The book provides inspiring content for undergraduates, yet has a depth that makes it useful to researchers. Steels represent the most used metallic materials, possessing a wide range of structures and properties. By examining the properties of steels in conjunction with structure, the book provides a valuable description of the development and behavior of these materials- the very foundation of their widespread use. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with 2 new chapters, expanded content throughout,and yet it retains its clear writing style, extensive bibliographies, and real-life examples. One of the new chapters deals with the additive manufacture of steels with a focus on structure and properties. The other has visionary applications of steel that lead to a dramatic reduction of the carbon dioxide burden, within a short period of time, and without compromising the quality of life that depends on steels.

  • Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers

    • 2nd Edition
    • Michael D. Hayes + 2 more
    • English
    Fractography in Failure Analysis of Polymers, Second Edition provides a practical guide to the science of fractography and its application in the failure analysis of plastic components. In addition to a brief background on the theory of fractography, the book's authors discuss the various fractographic tools and techniques used to identify key fracture characteristics. This second edition includes additional material related to polymer life prediction testing and analysis. Case studies have been expanded, including a wide range of polymer types, new technologies, applications, and failure modes, as well as best practice guidelines, thus enabling engineers to apply these lessons to their work.Detailed images and their appropriate context are presented for reference in failure investigations. This text is vital for engineers who must determine the root causes of failure when it occurs, helping them further study the ramifications of product liability claims, environmental concerns, and brand image. This is also a valuable resource for all plastics professionals, including manufacturers, product designers, and consultants, forensic investigators, as well as educators in materials science.

  • Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Paolo Mercorelli + 3 more
    • English
    Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 studies and analyzes the role of algorithms in identifying and controlling such a system towards Industry 4.0, which is the digital transformation of manufacturing and related industries and value creation processes. This book focuses on the conception and implementation of intelligent algorithms. It will help readers who work on sensors, virtual sensors, actuators and virtual actuators embedded systems, network infrastructures, servers with computing and storage capacity, autonomous computing software, real-time data processing, and database graphical user interfaces wireless networking technologies. Cyber-Physical Systems are network components that coordinate physical actions with each other. These autonomous systems perceive their surroundings using virtual sensors and actively influence them via virtual actuators. Adaptable and continuously evolving, these systems free up skilled workers to perform complex tasks, avoiding productivity loss and re-work.

  • Neuromorphic Photonic Devices and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Min Gu + 6 more
    • English
    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.

  • Machine Learning Applications in Industrial Solid Ash

    • 1st Edition
    • Chongchong Qi + 2 more
    • English
    Machine Learning Applications in Industrial Solid Ash begins with fundamentals in solid ash, covering the status of solid ash generation and management. The book moves on to foundational knowledge on ML in solid ash management, which provides a brief introduction of ML for solid ash applications. The reference then goes on to discuss ML approaches currently used to address problems in solid ash management and recycling, including solid ash generation, clustering analysis, origin identification, reactivity prediction, leaching potential modelling and metal recovery evaluation, etc. Finally, potential future trends and challenges in the field are discussed.Offering the ability to process large or complex datasets, machine learning (ML) holds huge potential to reshape the whole status for solid ash management and recycling. This book is the first published book about ML in solid ash management and recycling. It highlights fundamental knowledge and recent advances in this topic, offering readers new insight into how these tools can be utilized to enhance their own work.

  • Digital Manufacturing

    Key Elements of a Digital Factory
    • 1st Edition
    • Chandrakant D. Patel + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Manufacturing: Key Elements of a Digital Factory explains the different devices and agents at the factory floor level that are driving the digital manufacturing revolution, including autonomous robots, process automation, artificial intelligence and cyber-physical systems. Individual chapters explore the fundamentals and benefits of major digital manufacturing tools including robotics, the industrial internet of things, digital twins, edge security, knowledge discovery, service-centric production, and related supply-chain strategies. Real-world case studies from industry are provided throughout to show how these work in practice. In addition to learning about individual technologies, readers will discover how they are integrating to drive the digital transformation of manufacturing ecosystem. Final sections present new business models working towards sustainable net zero operations and economy.

  • Deep Learning for Medical Image Analysis

    • 2nd Edition
    • S. Kevin Zhou + 2 more
    • English
    Deep Learning for Medical Image Analysis, Second Edition is a great learning resource for academic and industry researchers and graduate students taking courses on machine learning and deep learning for computer vision and medical image computing and analysis. Deep learning provides exciting solutions for medical image analysis problems and is a key method for future applications. This book gives a clear understanding of the principles and methods of neural network and deep learning concepts, showing how the algorithms that integrate deep learning as a core component are applied to medical image detection, segmentation, registration, and computer-aided analysis.

  • Emerging Ferroelectric Materials and Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 114
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing

    • 1st Edition
    • Alex C. Roschli + 5 more
    • English
    Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing takes a deep dive into the concepts and computations behind slicing software – the software that uses 3D models to generate the commands required to control the motion of a 3D printer and ultimately construct objects. Starting with a brief review of the different types of motion in additive systems, this book walks through the steps of the path planning process and discusses the different types of toolpaths and their corresponding function in additive manufacturing. Planar, non-planar, and off-axis path planning are examined and explained. This book also presents pathing considerations for different types of 3D-printers, including extrusion, non-extrusion, and hybrid systems as well as 3- and 5-axis systems. Engineers, researchers, and designers in the additive manufacturing field can use this book as a reference for every step of the path planning process, as well as a guide that explains the computations underlying the creation and use of toolpaths.

  • Non-layered 2D Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 113
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • 5G/5G-Advanced

    The New Generation Wireless Access Technology
    • 3rd Edition
    • Erik Dahlman + 2 more
    • English
    5G Advanced: The Next Generation Wireless Access Technology, Third Edition follows the authors' highly celebrated books on 3G and 4G by providing a new level of insight into 5G NR. After an initial discussion of the background to 5G, including requirements, spectrum aspects and the standardization timeline, all technology features of the first phase of NR are described in detail. Included is a detailed description of the NR physical-layer structure and higher-layer protocols, RF and spectrum aspects and co-existence and interworking with LTE. This book provides a good understanding of NR and the different NR technology components, giving insight into why a certain solution was selected.

  • 2D Excitonic Materials and Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 112
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Introduction to Optimum Design

    • 5th Edition
    • Jasbir Singh Arora
    • English
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Introduction to Optimum Design, Fifth Edition is the most widely used textbook in engineering optimization and optimum design courses. It is intended for use in a first course on engineering design and optimization at the undergraduate or graduate level within engineering departments of all disciplines, but primarily within mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering. The basic approach of the text presents an organized approach to engineering design optimization in a rigorous yet simplified manner, illustrating various concepts and procedures with simple examples and demonstrating their applicability to engineering design problems. Formulation of a design problem as an optimization problem is emphasized and illustrated throughout the text. Excel and MATLAB are featured as learning and teaching aids. This new edition has been enhanced with new or expanded content in such areas as reliability‐based optimization, metamodeling, design of experiments, robust design, nature-inspired metaheuristic search methods, and combinatorial optimizaton.

  • Environmental Consequences and Management of Coastal Industries

    Terms and Concepts
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3
    • Michael Elliott + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Consequences and Management of Coastal Industries: Terms and Concepts covers the engineering, natural and social sciences aspects related to coastal power plants and their operation and management. The book gives background to featured problems and solutions, making it relevant to power plants in all global situations and giving practitioners what they need to assess environmental consequences. In addition, the book indicates, defines and illustrates the terms and concepts used worldwide. This is important as engineers and scientists often have an imperfect understanding of the requirements of each other, and similar (in some cases identical) terms may have very different meanings. Users will find this to be a simple and accessible guide to the terminology used and concepts covered. Individual entries are complete in themselves, but still cross referenced to other entries where additional information may be found. This provides quick-and-easy access to the required information.

  • Transfer Learning for Rotary Machine Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis

    • 1st Edition
    • Ruqiang Yan + 1 more
    • English
    Transfer Learning for Rotary Machine Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis introduces the theory and latest applications of transfer learning on rotary machine fault diagnosis and prognosis. Transfer learning-based rotary machine fault diagnosis is a relatively new subject, and this innovative book synthesizes recent advances from academia and industry to provide systematic guidance. Basic principles are described before key questions are answered, including the applicability of transfer learning to rotary machine fault diagnosis and prognosis, technical details of models, and an introduction to deep transfer learning. Case studies for every method are provided, helping readers apply the techniques described in their own work.

  • Fundamentals of Enriched Finite Element Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Alejandro M. Aragón + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Enriched Finite Element Methods provides an overview of the different enriched finite element methods, detailed instruction on their use, and their real-world applications, recommending in what situations they are best implemented. It starts with a concise background on the theory required to understand the underlying principles behind the methods before outlining detailed instruction on implementation of the techniques in standard displacement-based finite element codes. The strengths and weaknesses of each are discussed, as are computer implementation details, including a standalone generalized finite element package, written in Python. The applications of the methods to a range of scenarios, including multiphase, fracture, multiscale, and immersed boundary (fictitious domain) problems are covered, and readers can find ready-to-use code, simulation videos, and other useful resources on the companion website of the book.

  • Data Analysis in Pavement Engineering

    Methodologies and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Qiao Dong + 2 more
    • English
    Data Analysis in Pavement Engineering: Methodologies and Applications introduces thetheories and methods as well as definitions, principles, and algorithms of data analysis appliedin pavement and transportation infrastructure analysis, tests, maintenance, and operation.This book provides case studies that demonstrate how these methods can be applied tosolve problems in pavement engineering. Through these real-life examples, readers can gaina better understanding of how to utilize these data analysis techniques effectively.Data Analysis in Pavement Engineering: Methodologies and Applications serves as areference for engineers or a textbook for graduate and senior undergraduate students indisciplines related to transportation infrastructure.

  • Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction

    • 2nd Edition
    • Cheng Yu
    • English
    Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction, Second Edition focuses on the application and use of this important construction material. In this updated edition, new chapters take on these developments, offering updates on cutting-edge new technologies and design methods for using cold-formed steel as a structural material and providing technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings. Sections introduce codes, specifications and design methods, provide computational analysis of cold-formed steel structures, examine the structural performance of cold-formed steel buildings, and review thermal performance, acoustic performance, fire protection, floor vibrations and blast resistance. Over the last few years, there has been major breakthroughs for cold-formed steel design with modular building applications now becoming more widely accepted. Other scientific developments include research on system reliability applications, AI machine learning, and the use of high strength steel, as well as new connection methods and changes in DSM codes.

  • Modern Manufacturing Processes for Aircraft Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Selim Gurgen + 1 more
    • English
    Modern Manufacturing Processes for Aircraft Materials presents a detailed review of advanced manufacturing processes exclusively used for aircraft materials, including metals, polymers and composites. Advanced manufacturing methods are discussed as well as recent non-conventional manufacturing methods for aircraft-specific materials. Key important processes discussed include additive manufacturing for both polymeric and metallic materials, electrical discharge machining, laser welding, electron beam welding, and micro-machining. In addition to the theoretical discussion, various examples of case studies are presented from reputable research centers, and institutes.This will be a valuable reference resource for academic researchers, materials scientists, and industrial engineers working in manufacturing of advanced materials for the aircraft industry.

  • Vibration of Periodic Structures

    • 1st Edition
    • Gautam SenGupta
    • English
    Vibration of Periodic Structures introduces the fundamentals of periodic structure theory by considering the simplest model – wave propagation in an infinitely long periodic spring-mass system. It then shows how the knowledge of the stop and pass bands can be utilized to find the natural frequency distribution in a finite periodic structure. The basic concepts are further extended to wave propagation in infinitely long periodically supported beams and plates; distribution of natural frequencies of a similar structure of finite length; vibration of skin-stringer structures; and structuralacoustic properties of a section of an aircraft fuselage, based on a combination of the finite element method and the periodic structure theory, in a highly cost-effective manner.This book is a valuable resource of information for practicing engineers in various industries, e.g., civil, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, dealing with vibration of structures with periodic properties, including prediction of supersonic flutter characteristics of aerospace structures. It will also prove to be a beneficial reference for researchers involved with wave propagation in metamaterials and phononic devices.“Readers who have wanted a clear and connected account of vibration of periodic structures will find this treatment accessible and stimulating and will want to add this volume to their personal or institutional library.” – Prof. Earl Dowell, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

  • Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High-, Low-, and Middle-Income Countries

    Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Michelle Jillian Johnson + 1 more
    • English
    Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High, Low, and Middle Income Countries: Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions describes the state-of-art research of stroke rehabilitation using robot systems in selected High Income Countries (HICs) and Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), along with potential solutions that enable these technologies to be available to clinicians worldwide, regardless of country and economic status. The book brings together engineers and clinicians, offers insights into healthcare disparities, and highlights potential solutions to facilitate the availability and accessibility of more robot systems to stroke survivors and their clinicians worldwide, regardless of country and economic status.In addition, the book provides examples on how robotic technology is used to bridge rehabilitation gaps in LMICs and describes potential strategies for increasing the expansion of robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation across more LMICs.

  • High Temperature Miniature Specimen Test Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Wei Sun + 4 more
    • English
    High Temperature Miniature Specimen Test Methods focuses on a comprehensive and thorough introduction to a range of high temperature, miniaturized test methods at elevated temperatures which are used to obtain “bulk” creep or fatigue properties from a small volume of material. The book will be of use to a wide range of audience of engineers (e.g., designers, manufacturers, metallurgists, stress analysts), researchers (e.g., materials scientists) and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the field of high-temperature material and structural integrity assessment. Specific novel features include 1] theoretical basis of each method; 2], data interpretation method of each test, and 3] specific applications.

  • Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English
    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.

  • Validation in Thermal Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Markus Schubnell
    • English

  • Wind Tunnel Test Techniques

    Design and Use at Low and High Speeds with Statistical Engineering Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Colin Britcher + 1 more
    • English
    Wind Tunnel Test Techniques: Design and Use at Low and High Speeds with Statistical Engineering Applications provides an up-to-date treatment of the topic. Beginning with a brief history of wind tunnels and its types and uses, the book goes on to cover subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnel design and construction, calibration, boundary corrections, flow quality assessment, pressure surveys, and dynamic testing. It also focuses on wind tunnel facilities, making it useful for both the designer and operator. Engineers and graduate students in aerospace, automotive and similar programs will find this book useful in their work with experimental aerodynamics, gas dynamics, facility design and performance.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • M. Z. Naser
    • English
    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.

  • Construction of Earthquake-Resistant Concrete and Steel Structures

    Detailing Techniques and Application of Codes
    • 1st Edition
    • Moosa Mazloom
    • English
    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.

  • Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Design Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • Ashley Chandler Karp + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • The Properties of Ponderomotive Lenses

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 228
    • Peter W. Hawkes + 1 more
    • English
    The Properties of Ponderomotive Lenses, Volume 228 in the Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics series, merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. Chapters in this new release cover Characterization of nanomaterials properties using FE-TEM, Cold field-emission electron sources: From higher brightness to ultrafast beams, Every electron counts: Towards the development of aberration optimized and aberration corrected electron sources, and more. The series features articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science, digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy and the computing methods used in all these domains.

  • Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Kundan Meshram
    • English
    Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering discusses machine learning and deep learning models for different civil engineering applications. These models work for stochastic methods wherein internal processing is done using randomized prototypes. The book explains various machine learning model designs that will assist researchers to design multi domain systems with maximum efficiency. It introduces Machine Learning and its applications to different Civil Engineering tasks, including Basic Machine Learning Models for data pre-processing, models for data representation, classification models for Civil Engineering Applications, Bioinspired Computing models for Civil Engineering, and their case studies. Using this book, civil engineering students and researchers can deep dive into Machine Learning, and identify various solutions to practical Civil Engineering tasks.

  • Aeroacoustics of Low Mach Number Flows

    Fundamentals, Analysis and Measurement
    • 2nd Edition
    • Stewart Glegg + 1 more
    • English
    Aeroacoustics of Low Mach Number Flows: Fundamentals, Analysis and Measurement, Second Edition provides a detailed introduction to sound radiation from subsonic flow over moving surfaces. This phenomenon is the most widespread cause of flow noise in engineering systems, including fan noise, rotor noise, wind turbine noise, boundary layer noise, airframe noise and aircraft noise. This fully updated new edition includes additional problems, illustrations and summary materials to support readers. New content covers Rapid Distortion theory (RDT), boundary layer wall pressure fluctuations, and flow induced sound at surfaces. Themes addressing non-compressible flows have also been added, offering coverage of hydroacoustic as well as aeroacoustic applications. New support materials for this edition include course outlines, problem sets, sample MATLAB codes and experimental data to be found at www.aeroacoustics.ne...

  • Fundamentals of Machine Component Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Wael A. Altabey
    • English
    Fundamentals of Machine Component Design bridges theory and practice to provide readers with a thorough understanding of best practices for machine component design and application. Load and stress analysis, fatigue, fracture, and other mechanical behaviors that can result in the failure of a machine component are discussed in the early chapters before the book moves on to cover different connections (welded and bolted) prevalent in machine components, and then individual components such as gears, shafts, bearings, springs, pressure vessels, brakes, clutches, keys and couplings, and more. The book ends with chapters outlining different design methods as well as design problems for readers to practice with. Solutions are also provided.

  • Movement Disorders Emergencies

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 6
    • English
    Movement Disorders Emergencies, Volume Six in the International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters that discuss Management of non-motor emergencies in Parkinson’s disease, Movement disorders emergencies in metabolic diseases, Acute psychiatric problems in movement disorders, Emergencies in deep brain stimulation, Emergencies in pump therapies, Acute parkinsonism: from viruses to strange pathogens, Acute dystonia and status dystonicus dystonia, Emergencies in tic and choreic disorders, Telemedicine and digital health solutions for managing movement disorders emergencies, and much more.

  • Tropical Cyclones

    Observations and Basic Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • Roger K. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    Tropical cyclones are a major threat to life and property, even in the formative stages of their development. They include a number of different hazards that individually can cause significant impacts, such as extreme winds, storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, and lightning. Tropical Cyclones: Observations and Basic Processes provides a modern overview of the theory and observations of tropical cyclone structure and behavior.The book begins by summarizing key observations of the structure, evolution, and formation of tropical cyclones. It goes on to develop a theoretical foundation for a basic understanding of tropical cyclone behavior during the storm’s life cycle. Horizontally two-dimensional dynamics of vortex motion and other non-axisymmetric features are considered first before tackling the axisymmetric balance dynamics involving the overturning circulation. Following a review of moist convective processes, later chapters focus mainly on a range of three-dimensional aspects of the tropical cyclone life cycle. Building from first principles, the book provides a state-of-the-art summary of the fundamentals of tropical cyclones aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, tropical meteorologists, and researchers.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

  • Practical Programming of Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures with MATLAB®

    From Elasticity to Plasticity
    • 1st Edition
    • Salar Farahmand-Tabar + 1 more
    • English
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    Methodologies and Issues
    • 1st Edition
    • Lawrence J. Henschen + 1 more
    • English
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    Influencing Factors, Microbial Diversity, Epidemiological Threats, and Control Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Nitin Kumar Singh + 2 more
    • English
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    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56
    • English
    Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 56, presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Precision CNC Machining for High-Performance Gears

    Theory and Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Shilong Wang + 2 more
    • English
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    Fundamentals, Characterization and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Amirsadegh Rezazadeh Nochehdehi + 3 more
    • English
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  • Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures

    • 1st Edition
    • Bedir Tekinerdogan + 4 more
    • English
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  • Autonomous Mobile Robots

    Planning, Navigation and Simulation
    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Kala
    • English
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  • Next Generation CubeSats and SmallSats

    Enabling Technologies, Missions, and Markets
    • 1st Edition
    • Francesco Branz + 3 more
    • English
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