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 book focuses on the nanoparticle-based modification of oxide powders for enamels, paints, ceramics, and insulators. It presents studies on the properties and physical processes that occur in these materials when irradiated with accelerated electrons and protons.
The Labeled Multi-Bernoulli Filter
This guide to labeled multi-Bernoulli filters for multi-object tracking combines essential theory with practical code examples. Learn to develop your own dependable tracking systems, easily adapted for applications in robotics, automotive engineering, and public safety.
This volume offers key insights into sound scattering, covering scatterers, waveguides, hydroacoustic antennas, and loudspeakers. It details numerical solutions to complex problems using the boundary element method.
Space Systems Architecture for Resource Utilization
Space resources will transform human enterprise. This practical workbook is an invaluable guide for start-ups, students, and space enthusiasts. Learn how to start a space business, engage regulators, and coordinate teams to gain the confidence to build, live, and work in space.
Simulation and Modeling of Emerging Devices
This book covers the principles, modelling, fabrication, and applications of TFETs and FinFETs. A reference for students, researchers, and device engineers, it details simulation aspects and technological developments, assuming a background in semiconductor device physics.
This book details an innovative finite element (FE) formulation for post-tensioned (PT) concrete. It provides MATLAB code to simulate bonded, unbonded, or partially bonded tendons, including sliding, friction, and anchor seating loss, with reduced computational power.
Providing an up-to-date discussion of advanced ternary MAX ceramics, this book introduces students and engineers to key research topics. It explores Ti2AlCxNy MAX ceramics, from their synthesis and properties to their industrial application and reinforcement in Mg composites.
Electronics and Microprocessing for Research
This accompanying textbook for a beginners’ course in microprocessing explains introductory electronics, programming, microprocessing, and data collection techniques to allow students to start designing and building their own instruments for research projects.
This book presents research on optical filters for communication systems. These devices are designed and optimized to accurately filter channels from multiplexed optical signals through wavelength tenability, produced via thermo-optic, electro-optic, and strain effects.
Seismic Isolation Strategies for Earthquake-Resistant Construction
This book presents unique, modern, and cost-effective seismic isolation strategies to make existing buildings earthquake-proof. Learn how these highly efficient methods can be implemented quickly, easily, and without interrupting building use, demonstrated on real-world examples.
High-Temperature, Drying Shrinkage, and Environmental Impact Assessment of Alkali-Activated Concrete
This book explores Alkali-activated Concrete (AAC), a sustainable substitute for Portland cement. It focuses on AAC’s long-term performance advantages, addressing uncertainties and offering practical recommendations to pave the way for its wider use in construction.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is reshaping how we live and work, revolutionizing healthcare and robotics. The potential for AI to drive innovation and solve complex problems is limitless, promising a future enriched by intelligent systems. However, the risks are notable and must be taken into account.
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 offers a comprehensive examination of shape control, vibration analysis, and buckling in piezolaminated composite plates. Using shear deformation theory in finite element methods, it delivers accurate calculations of deformation, frequencies, and buckling modes.
This book analyzes electromagnetic surface waves in microwave absorbing layers. Though these coatings have been used since WWII, their properties are not sufficiently studied. Demystifying a complex subject, this work is ideal for researchers, engineers, and students.
Can the spirit of “Wabi-Sabi” be seen through science? This book explores the Japanese tea ceremony and its utensils from the field of materials science. While tea master Rikyu Sen perfected his art, his contemporary Leonardo da Vinci was integrating art and science in Europe.
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 contains a selection of the best papers on power quality from 2003 to 2012. It provides an up-to-date reference for professional engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students interested in the state of the field.
This book covers the key principles, theories, and applications of information and communication technologies for academic and professional audiences. It explores network architecture, information theory, wireless communications, network security, and optimisation methods.