A lucid introduction to system dynamics and control. This book systematically introduces the mathematical tools for modeling engineering systems, followed by the fundamentals of control system design and analysis. Numerous examples and exercises are included for self-study.
This book contains proceedings from the ICRAIC 2K25 conference, where leading global experts explored cutting-edge innovations in robotics, automation, and AI. It offers valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and applications for researchers and professionals.
Next-Gen Solutions for Sustainable Agronomy
This book examines the technological landscape that underpins the future of sustainable agriculture. From precision farming and robotics to crop genetics, it unveils diverse tools for more efficient practices, fostering increased food production to address global food shortages.
Climate’s Impact on Agriculture
As climate change reshapes food production, this book offers actionable solutions. It merges cutting-edge research with sustainable practices and innovative technologies, providing strategies for farmers and policymakers to navigate this urgent challenge and build resilience.
This book derives fluid-dynamic balance equations from a molecular perspective. It shows how Euler equations are obtained in equilibrium and the Navier-Stokes equations in non-equilibrium, linking their validity to small perturbations of the Maxwell distribution.
This book presents groundbreaking strategies to revolutionize agriculture and feed our growing world. It offers a roadmap of innovative solutions, from precision farming to regenerative practices, for a sustainable and resilient future.
Human travel to other planets and launching satellites depend on rocket design. This book discusses the components of a rocket, their functionality, and their design in a straightforward way. For academics, students, and anyone intrigued by the inner workings of rocket science.
Fluidic oscillators operate without moving parts. Once forgotten, their recent reinvention allows for the simple and energy-efficient generation of microbubbles. This book explores the applications of these small, reliable, and innovative devices.
This book introduces gear drive fundamentals and the theoretical background of load capacity. It focuses on strength analyses for metal, sintered, and polymer gears, describing surface pitting, tooth root capacity, and fatigue design approaches with practical examples.
This book focuses on the evolution from Industry 4.0 to the next stage: Industry 5.0. It explores the steps needed to take automation to the next level, improving operational efficiency and causing significant shifts for consumers and manufacturers alike.
This book is a systematic study of modern engineering sciences, exploring current trends and future developments. Areas covered include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMs).
Explore state-of-the-art research in infrastructure management, from innovative 3D-printed concrete to computer vision-based maintenance. This book is essential reading for engineers and contractors paving the way toward sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
This user-friendly text uses illustrations and college math to analyze dynamic phenomena in everyday life. It presents dynamics as a unified framework, showing how simple concepts expand to complex design formulae for engineering structures.
The Life of Cracks
To secure the strength of an engineering structure, one must understand the reasons and type of its potential failure. While mechanics has focused on strength, it is just as vital to understand fracture. This book provides essential knowledge and insights on this matter.
Developments in Management Science in Engineering 2018
This book identifies the main research categories of Management Science in Engineering (MSE), and evaluates and classifies each journal in this field. Developed by leading experts, it is of interest to scientists, researchers, practitioners, engineers, and students.
The Baseline Mass Transfer Coefficient
This book presents a revolutionary achievement: the Standard Specific Baseline Mass Transfer Coefficient. It solves the long-standing inability to correlate mass transfer coefficients between tests, transforming the design and operation of water and wastewater aeration systems.
This book presents a tool for decision making under uncertainty in engineering design. It synthesizes game theory and quantum decision theory in a value driven design framework to address stakeholder preferences and capture human factors like risk, bias, and emotion.
In the 1970s, new technology was needed to build on Arctic ice. This book relates the human history and technical innovations developed, moving beyond lab studies to detail the testing, construction and use of ice in real conditions for designers, educators, and students.
Patents and Artificial Intelligence
Dochniak showcases the immense utility of AI, providing an easy-to-read summary of many of the approximately 150 patents with the phrase “artificial intelligence” in their titles which were granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 1987 to 2017.